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        <ExplanationTxt>SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO MAXIMIZE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOR STUDENTS WITHIN MERCED COUNTY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MERCED COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND THE REGENTS OF CALIFORNIA ARE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND DO NOT HAVE A STATUS UNDER 506(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS WERE MADE TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, UC REGENTS OF CA AND COLLEGES TO SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED UNDER OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICE AND THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE SUPPORTING AGENCY ATTEND ALL MERCED COUNTY EDUCATION BOARD MEETINGS AND RECEIVE COPIES OF ALL THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION,</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MERCED COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Bank fees, credit card fees, filing fees.</ExplanationTxt>
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