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      <ExplanationTxt>Our organization, The Ark ministries, has been actively awaiting the IRSs update to our status on record. Unfortunately, we have not received a determination or affirmation letter confirming the necessary updates to our status on time, despite our efforts to resolve the matter. As a result, we were unable to file our Form 990 in a timely manner. We received an updated determination letter on April 2025 with Please find attached a copy of our letter (or any supporting documentation) that highlights our ongoing efforts to receive clarification and affirmation of our status with the IRS. We understand the importance of timely filing and deeply regret this delay, which was beyond our control.</ExplanationTxt>
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