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        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE MONITORS STUDENTS ADHERENCE TO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS GPA AND SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ALAYA PRESCHOOL HAS CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE SOME SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF TUITION REDUCTION IN ADDITION TO OTHER CHILDREN THAT RECEIVE SUPPORT VIA CCCAP (COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM). THIS IS A STATE FUNDED PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE DO NOT GET FULLY REIMBURSED FOR THE REGULAR COST OF CARE SO SCHOLARSHIPS ARE USED TO FUND THE DIFFERENCE FOR THESE FAMILIES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A RESIDENCE FOR STUART LORD.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION WAS COMPLETED ON JANUARY 20, 2011 AND NO ARBITRAGE REBATE WAS DUE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAROPA RECOGNIZES THE INHERENT GOODNESS AND WISDOM OF EACH HUMAN BEING. IT EDUCATES THE WHOLE PERSON, CULTIVATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CONTEMPLATIVE INSIGHT IN ORDER TO INFUSE KNOWLEDGE WITH WISDOM, THE UNIVERSITY NURTURES IN ITS STUDENTS A LIFELONG JOY IN LEARNING, A CRITICAL INTELLECT, THE SENSE OF PURPOSE THAT ACCOMPANIES COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TO THE WORLD AND THE OPENNESS AND EQUANIMITY THAT ARISE FROM AUTHENTIC INSIGHT AND SELF-UNDERSTANDING, ULTIMATELY, NAROPA STUDENTS EXPLORE THE INNER RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENGAGE COURAGEOUSLY WITH A COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING WORLD, TO HELP TRANSFORM THAT WORLD THROUGH SKILL AND COMPASSION AND TO ATTAIN DEEPER LEVELS OF HAPPINESS AND MEANING IN THEIR LIVES. DRAWING ON THE VITAL INSIGHTS OF THE WORLD'S WISDOM TRADITIONS, THE UNIVERSITY IS SIMULTANEOUSLY BUDDHIST-INSPIRED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHARLES LIEF, CHAIRMAN, AND JUDITH LIEF, VICE CHAIR, ARE BOTH HUSBAND AND WIFE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE TEAM AND PRESIDENT BEFORE BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. THE REVIEWED FORM 990 IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE SALARIES FOR THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS AND OTHER HIGH RANKING EMPLOYEES ARE SET BY THE BOARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HR DEPARTMENT AND PRESIDENT. BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVED WILL USUALLY INCLUDE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIR OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. HR USES CUPA (COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION) TO GET COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SCHOOLS WITH SIMILAR SIZE AND REVENUE. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -104,253. DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: 565. CHANGE IN SWAP AGREEMENTS 24,808. UBI FROM K-1S -5,263. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -84,143.</Explanation>
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