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        <ExplanationTxt>THE INTENDED USES OF THE ECSA ENDOWMENT FUND IS LIMITED TO ANNUALLY SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ECSA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ECSA IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO ECSA'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE ARE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ECSA HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024 AND 2023. EAGLE HAS ELECTED TO BE TAXED AS A CORPORATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. Deferred taxes on Eagle are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, operating loss, and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Eagle has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,297,600 and $1,014,000 for federal and state income tax purposes, respectively, as of August 31, 2024, respectively, that expire at various times through 2035 and are subject to certain limitations and statutory expiration periods. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities for Eagle arise from temporary differences relating to operating losses and depreciation and amortization being reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Long-term deferred tax assets are reported net of long-term deferred tax liabilities and are classified on the combined statements of financial position as other non-current assets (see Note 7 and 15). ECSA files income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction, as well as in the New Jersey state jurisdiction.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>(A) NAME OF PERSON: BRUCE BALKEMA (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN (A) NAME OF PERSON: JOHN BELANUS (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN (A) NAME OF PERSON: TOM AND LINDA DYKHOUSE (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN (A) NAME OF PERSON: GLENN BUSHOVEN (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN (A) NAME OF PERSON: CYNTHIA VISBEEN (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN (A) NAME OF PERSON: DAVID DYKHOUSE (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: RELATIVE TO OFFICER (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: PRIVATE LOAN</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC EDUCATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A CHRISTIAN WORLD AND LIFE VIEW, IN A CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN FAMILIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MUST HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN A CHURCH OF REFORMED PERSUASION; SUBMIT TO THE REFORMED THEOLOGICAL STANDARDS AND GIVE ANNUALLY TO THE ASSOCIATION; ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP BUT ARE THE PARENT OF A STUDENT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN GRADES PRESCHOOL-12.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION MAY VOTE ON THE SCHOOL BUDGET AS RECOMMENDED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION VOTE ANNUALLY ON A SLATE OF DIRECTORS AS NOMINATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL'S BYLAWS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SCHOOL'S BYLAWS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL PAYMENTS AND CONTRACTS ARE REVIEWED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEGE OF OFFICER AND DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIPS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS DETERMINED THROUGH A BENCHMARKING PROCESS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S INTERNATIONAL (CESA).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION POLICY MANUAL AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND ARE POSTED TO THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>A PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT OF $285,259 WAS RECORDED TO RECONCILE THE ENDING BALANCE OF NET ASSETS. THIS ADJUSTMENT WAS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE PRIOR YEAR'S TAX RETURN WAS FILED BEFORE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE ISSUED, RESULTING IN A VARIANCE DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AMOUNT REPORTED AS OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES INCLUDES AN UNREALIZED LOSS OF $104,446 RELATED TO INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS THAT REMAINED OUTSTANDING AS OF YEAR-END. THIS LOSS REFLECTS CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF THE SWAPS AND HAS NOT BEEN REALIZED THROUGH SALE, TERMINATION, OR SETTLEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION HAS AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE TO OVERSEE THE AUDIT, REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECT AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.</ExplanationTxt>
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