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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2019 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | World Arts West maintains records to substantiate the amount of grants, the grantees' eligibility for the grants, and the selection criteria used to award the grants. Additionally, World Arts West ensures all grant reports are submitted in a timely fashion, and maintains records of all grant applications, grant reports, and documentation of projects supported by the grant funds. |
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