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        <ExplanationTxt>THIS ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED BY NEW JERSEY STATUTE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION BY STATE STATUTE IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NEEDY OR INDIGENT FIREFIGHTERS AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES. PRIMARY FUNDING IS BY INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX AND INVESTMENT INCOME.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION PRIOR TO FILING. AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO AND REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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