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        <ExplanationTxt>Added the following to the By-Laws on Nov. 29, 2023: ARTICLE VIII - DISSOLUTION AMENDMENT The properties and assets of New Ways Ministry are dedicated to non-profit purposes only. On dissolution, no part of its net earnings, properties or assets shall benefit any person, director or officer of the Corporation. On liquidation or dissolution, all remaining properties and assets shall be distributed to a non-profit organization which has tax-exempt status according to Section 501(c) of the IRS Code.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The co-founder emails a copy of Form 990 to board members for review. At a subsequent board meeting, Form 990 is discussed and questions are asked and explained. The auditor receives a copy of Form 990 after it is submitted to IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The compensation process includes a review of compensation in other small non-profit organizations comparable to our size. These data are considered in lights of the organization's financial situation. COLAs are always included when determining employee compensation. The Co-Founder, who receives no salary, reviews recommendations from staff and determines compensation for the Executive Director. The Co-Founder and Executive Director together approve the compensation for all other employees</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, EEO policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Funding organizations requested and received these documents in 2023.</ExplanationTxt>
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