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        <ExplanationTxt>| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Educational Tools &amp; Subscriptions, $120.00| Brightwheel Data Software, $882.00| Credit Card &amp; ACH Fees, $2200.00| Gusto Payroll Software, $948.00| Uniform shirts for staff, $400.00| Liability insurance, $800.00| Childcare materials games craft tools books, $2200.00| Office Supplies ink paper folders paper clips staples post its etc., $1500.00| Fall School bus fee with Astoria Bus Company, $1200.00| Home office use 15% of housing cost, $1350.00| Travel from home office to work site as well as picking up supplies and toll fees., $3500.00| Culminating and Holiday Events supplies food and decorations, $2400.00| Summer Camp School Bus Transportation with Cheese Bus Inc. 30 days of bus rental, $11250.00| Summer Camp Rental Space in Astoria Queens, $6000.00| Snacks for Afterschool, $1100.00|</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Employee Name:, Description:| Sandra Gerber, As the sole officer and founder of the organization I received compensation totaling $1,230 during the reporting period. This minimal payment reflects a commitment to prioritizing program expenses and staff wages while the organization is in its early stages. I contributed substantial time and effort beyond this compensation and did not receive any additional benefits.|</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Significant Name:, Description:| The organizations exempt purposes or mission., In December 2024 the organization transitioned from a limited liability company LLC to a nonprofit corporation Inc. to comply with IRS requirements for 501c3 tax-exempt status. This involved dissolving the LLC and filing new articles of incorporation. The organizations mission leadership and operations remained the same throughout the transition.|</ExplanationTxt>
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