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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 05.14.02.04" title_num="05" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="02" heading="Qualified Permanent Endowment Fund Proposals and Processing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Number of Proposals. A community foundation may propose more than one qualified permanent endowment fund in any State fiscal year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Forms and Documentation. A proposal shall be made on standard forms provided by the Department and shall include, for each proposed qualified permanent endowment fund:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The name and a description of the qualified permanent endowment fund;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A description of the problem to be addressed by the qualified permanent endowment fund and who will benefit from the qualified permanent endowment fund;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A description of the qualified permanent endowment fund goals and the measurable objectives;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The geographic area benefited by the qualified permanent endowment fund, together with a statement of whether the geographic area includes, in whole or in part, a designated neighborhood conservation area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A copy of the following organizational documentation for the qualified permanent endowment fund:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting tax-exempt status under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Articles of incorporation or articles of organization;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Bylaws or operating agreement; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A corporate resolution authorizing submission of the proposal and designating the person or persons authorized to sign documents in connection with the approval of the allocation of tax credits and certification for donations;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>As required by the Department, financial statements, annual operating budget, list of major contributors, and current and anticipated funding sources; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Any other information considered necessary by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>