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        <ExplanationTxt>CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,240,094. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 218,839. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 289,674. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,748,607.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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