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THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). HOWEVER, INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO OPS'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS CONDUCTED ITS OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND HAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED, ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, AND THAT IT HAS TAKEN NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 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IF THE BOARD HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED, IT SHOULD INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTERWARDS THE BOARD MAY TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, REVIEW AND DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE LAST REVIEW OCCURRED IN SPRING 2015. IN 2023 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED COMPENSATION DETAILED IN THE FILM PRODUCTION CONTRACTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION SAVES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, 990 AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE AND ALSO MAKES THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:FILM PRODUCTION PROF. 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