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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD'S ATTORNEY PROVIDED A SERIES OF COMPARATIVE DATA OF OTHER 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT LEADERS FOR THE BOARD TO REVIEW FOR BOTH SALARY AND BONUS COMPENSATION AMOUNTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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