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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V: LINE 2a: THE ORGANIZATION USES A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION (PEO) AS THEIR EMPLOYER OF RECORD. AS SUCH, THERE ARE NO W-2S REPORTED UNDER THE ORGANIZATIONS NAME OR EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. WAGES ARE STILL REPORTED IN PARTS XII AND IX PER IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND SHARED WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. UPON THE RESOLUTION OF ANY QUESTIONS, A FINAL COPY OF THE 990 IS PREPARED, SIGNED, AND FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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