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      <ExplanationTxt>Due to an administrative oversight, the organization believed an extension had been filed when it had not. Upon discovering the error, Stairway for Heroes Corporation promptly completed and submitted its Form 990-EZ. The organization has taken steps to prevent similar filing delays in the future.</ExplanationTxt>
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