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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization has evaluated the tax positions taken on returns for open years and those expected to be taken on returns for the year ended May 31, 2024. It is Managements belief that such tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. Accordingly, no liability for uncertain tax positions is reflected in these financial statements. Returns for tax years beginning with those filed for the year ended May 31, 2022 are open to examination.</ExplanationTxt>
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