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        <ExplanationTxt>A COPY OF FORM 990 IS DELIVERED TO A TRUSTEE FOR SIGNATURE</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST ONLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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