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        <Explanation>Advocates for Children of New York monitors all grants by entering into agreements that specify the responsibilities of both parties and the specific allowable use of the funds. Our agreements require sub-grantees to report back in narrative and financial data on the use of grant funds and the outcomes accomplished. The number of grants is dependent upon the funding available for such areas and the specifications of our funders and varies from year to year.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AFC has a Nominating &amp; Governance Committee of its Board of Directors, which makes a recommendation on compensation for the Executive Director based on data showing Executive Director salaries at comparable organizations. The Nominating and Governance Committee presents its recommendation to the full Board in executive session, where the Board votes on the compensation for the Executive Director. The Executive Director sets compensation and benefits levels for other employees based on salary history, comparability data, and anticipated funding.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION b, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND VOTE ON WHETHER TO APPROVE IT FOR SUBMISSION. THE FULL BOARD WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>PUBLIC INFORMATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, Part VI, Section C Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THEIR WEBSITE AND UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, Line 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Board Members are required to deliver an acknowledgment that they have received, reviewed and agree to be bound by the conflict of interest policy, and shall disclose any conflicts if and when they arise.</Explanation>
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