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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMMANDER DOES A WRITTEN EVALUATION AND SALARY REVIEW. IN ADDITION A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS HIRED PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OTHER OFFICER OR HAVE ANY KEY EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM MESSAGE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,205,215. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 803,476. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,008,691.</ExplanationTxt>
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