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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The treasurer did review Form 990 before it was filed and the board members received copies of Form 990 and verified its accuracy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Conflicts of interest are monitored constantly through an annual written confirmation that is completed and submitted by all board members. If there is a possible conflict of interest with a proposed transaction or activity of the foundation, it will be brought to the board's attention. The board will then make a determination if there is an actual conflict of interest and what actions should be taken.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>All requests for Form 990, Form 1023, Financial Statements and Organizational Documents such as our Conflict of Interest Policy and Governing Documents are available upon request. Current Form 990 is posted on our website www.helpfightra.org.</ExplanationTxt>
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