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        <ExplanationTxt>Montana Shares, Inc. is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Management believes there was no unrelated business income in 2021. Accordingly, no provision for income tax is included in the financial statements. Montana Shares, Inc. qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction allowed under Section 170(B)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(A)(2).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Montana Shares members must submit information through our annual member review process. The review process establishes information that proves their legal status, financial situation, and program focus. Members must submit this information and be in compliance with Montana Shares criteria prior to funds being disbursed.Prior to distributing funds to non-members, Montana Shares verifies their 501(c)(3) status.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The conflict of interest policy and disclosure statements are provided to all staff upon hiring and to council members annually in the fall. The signed statements are reviewed by the Executive Committee for any conflicts. Any individual who has a conflict during the course of the year must disclose the conflict or potential conflict and recuse him/herself from voting on the matter at issue.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>In accordance with policy the Executive Committee reviews compensation for the past year and proposed compensation for the budget for the Executive Director. This and other positions were compared with the wage and benefits salary of the Montana Nonprofit Association for adequacy and comparability before wages and benefits were finalized. This occurs at least annually.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The 990 is available for review on our website and upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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