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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CEO/DIRECTOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKS WITH A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (COMPENSATION COMMITTEE) AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE CEO/DIRECTOR. THE ASSOCIATION OF ART MUSEUM DIRECTORS (AAMD) SALARY SURVEY, MUSEUM'S BUDGET AND THE CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE. OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES THE CEO/DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE CEO/DIRECTOR WORKS WITH THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND USES THE ASSOCIATION OF ART MUSEUM DIRECTORS (AAMD) SALARY SURVEY AND THE MUSEUM'S BUDGET AS GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT. THE CEO/DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE OVERALL COMPENSATION PLAN WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, POSTED ON THE WADSWORTH ATHENEUM WEBSITE AND BY REQUEST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR BY-LAWS ARE DISCLOSED BY 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: -3,331,157.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OF THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT?</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART XII, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THERE WERE NO CHANGES IN FY 2012</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>MONITORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B POLICIES, LINE 12B &amp; 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>12B. THE MUSEUM'S TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THESE FORMS ARE CAREFULLY REVIEWED BY THE MUSEUM'S UPPER MANAGEMENT. THE MUSEUM USES AN ON-GOING, PROACTIVE APPROACH THROUGH REGULAR MONITORING, FOR UPPER MANAGEMENT (OR BOARD MEMBER) TO ADDRESS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BEFORE A TRANSACTION HAS OCCURRED. 12C. MUSEUM MANAGEMENT MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE BY REQUIRING ALL EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY WHICH DISCLOSES ALL INTERESTS. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS EACH FORM AND DETERMINES IF ANY DISCLOSURES POSE ANY CONFLICTS. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD PROVIDES OVERSIGHT IN MONITORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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