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        <ExplanationTxt>The charitable mission and activities of the organization is to bring together professionals in the equipment finance industry to increase awareness, disseminate information and provide financial support and assistance to those in need, including the poor, the indigent, the sick, children and adults with disabilities and other individuals in need. The organization hopes to enhance local communities by providing financial aid and assistance to charitable and other qualified 501 (C)(3) organizations. 1 Main activity: The organization holds various events/conferences where sponsors provide donations, interested parties contribute by using the online platform to attend as well as the oganization receiving individual donations. These donations and contributions are used to run the events (host, travel etc). A large percentage of contributions received are donated to other non-profit organizations. The organization began in July of 2022 and received $24,000 by contributors. In initial 6 months of operation, the organization was able to donate 35 percent or $8500 to various non-profit organizations.</ExplanationTxt>
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