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        <ExplanationTxt>COALITION FOR LIBERTY, INC. (COALITION) WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ADVANCE EDUCATION, AND TO PROMOTE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE COALITION BELIEVES THAT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS VITAL TO GIVING STUDENTS A SOUND BASIC EDUCATION. EDUCATORS AND SPEAKERS IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS MUST BE GIVEN THE FREEDOM TO EXPRESS DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS IN ORDER TO SIMULATE DEBATE AND CREATIVE THOUGHT. IN ADDITION, TEACHERS SHOULD SEEK TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A RICH ASSORTMENT OF VIEWPOINTS AND IDEAS TO PROVOKE THOUGHT AND RESPECT FOR THE OPINION OF OTHERS. THE COALITION WILL FUND PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING FREE SPEECH AND PUBLICLY OUTLINE ACTIONS BY FACULTY GROUPS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL BOARDS THAT BOTH INHIBIT AND PROMOTE FREE SPEECH. IT WILL OPPOSE AND HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF CANCEL CULTURE, WHICH SEEKS TO QUIET DIFFERING OPINIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>OUR FIRST PROGRAM SERVICE AREA IS SUPPORTING FREE SPEECH WHERE WE HAVE HELPED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE UNDER ATTACK FOR THEIR BELIEFS RECEIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND PAID FOR THOSE ATTORNEYS TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AGAINST FALSE AND MALICIOUS STATEMENTS OR CHARGES. DURING 2023 THROUGH THE PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORTING FREE SPEECH WE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH BY HIRING NUMEROUS ATTORNEYS TO HELP DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE BEING ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. WE WERE SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING A SETTLEMENT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPROPERLY TERMINATED FOR HER RELIGIOUS FAITH AND POLITICAL BELIEFS. ANOTHER PERSON WAS EXONERATED OF FALSE CHARGES MADE AGAINST HER. THE OTHER 2 LAWSUITS ARE ONGOING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SECOND PROGRAM SERVICE WITHIN OUR NONPROFIT IS SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS,WHERE WE HAVE CREATED AN ONLINE SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT LISTS WHAT EACH ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FOCUS IS AND WHAT THEY OFFER, AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO MATCH THOSE WHO HAVE RESOURCES WITH THOSE WHO NEED THEM. BY UNDERSTANDING THE MISSIONS AND OBJECTIVES OF THESE GROUPS, WE ARE ABLE TO MATCH THEM UP WITH EACH OTHER FOR NETWORKING AND SUPPORT. WE HAVE ALSO ATTENDED EVENTS WHERE INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE PRESENT TO ASSIST THEM WITH PROTECTING THEIR MEMBER'S RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, RAISING MONEY OR COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS, OBTAINING TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THEIR GROUPS, OR ASSISTING THEM WITH STARTING SCHOOLS OR ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN. THE ACCOMPLISHEMENTS MADE DURING 2023 FOR THE PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS WERE ATTENDING EVENTS SUCH AS THE STATE POLICY NETWORK AND MOMS FOR LIBERTY NATIONAL MEETING, HELPED WITH THE COSTS OF ATTENDANCE FOR MFL CHAPTER CHAIRS, AND ATTENDED THE SALT AND LIGHT EVENT AND THE TURNING POINT USA EVENT. WE CREATED AN ONLINE RELATIONAL DATABASE OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE PURPOSE OF TRYING TO GET SUPPORT FROM THOSE WHO HAVE IT WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>OUR THIRD PROGRAM SERVICE AREA IS ASSISTING WITH IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WHERE WE HAVE CREATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH INVESTMENT BANKS THAT WILL HELP SCHOOLS OBTAIN FUNDING AND LEARNED HOW TO HELP RURAL SCHOOLS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE USDA FUNDING PROGRAMS FOR LOW COST FUNDING FOR SCHOOL BUILDING OR LAND PURCHASES FOR EXPANDING SCHOOL FACILITIES. WE HAVE REFERRED SCHOOLS OVER TO THESE GROUPS AND HELPED THEM WITH THE MESSAGING TO OBTAIN SUPPORT AND DONATIONS. THE ACCOMPLISHEMENTS MADE DURING 2023 FOR THE PROGRAM SERVICE IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WAS HIRING THE REVEREND MARTY MCCARTHY TO HELP WITH THE PROCESS OF STARTING NEW SCHOOLS AND MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS. WE HAVE REFERRED A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS TO INVESTMENT BANKS AND THE USDA FOR FUNDING OPTIONS. WE ARE WORKING WITH LEGISLATORS TO CREATE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR EXPULSION FOR IMPROPER REASONS. WE ARE DEVELOPING PLANS TO HELP SCHOOLS AMEND THEIR BYLAWS, ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS, AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THE GOALS OF THE SCHOOL. WE ARE WORKING ON HELPING TO DEVELOP NEW ACCREDITATION BODIES TO IMPROVE CHOICES FOR SCHOOLS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN EXISTING ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>IN COORDINATION WITH CPA FIRM OFFICERS REVIEWED 990 AND PROVIDED ANY GUESTIONS TO CPA FIRM TO MAKE SURE 990 IS ACCUARATE IN MATERIAL AFFECTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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