Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 11-6233317
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
51st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
44th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
61st percentile
Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
83rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
26th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,750,344
Up $120,684 (+7.4%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$1,463,707
Up $100,153 (+7.3%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$286,637
Up $20,531 (+7.7%) from 2014
Revenue
Down$530,445
Down $32,012 (-5.7%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$430,292
Down $73,105 (-15%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$100,153
Up $41,093 (+70%) from 2014
To promote the social welfare and well-being of the community in the form of fire fighting, fire protection, fire safety, fire education and emergency medical services to a governmental entity.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $803,882 | $780,755 | ▼ $23,127 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $459,257 | $487,646 | ▲ $28,389 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $188,478 | $306,624 | ▲ $118,146 |
| Investments Program Related | $159,111 | $158,109 | ▼ $1,002 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $0 | $100,153 | ▲ $100,153 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $18,932 | $17,210 | ▼ $1,722 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,629,660 | $1,750,344 | ▲ $120,684 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $253,414 | $248,377 | ▼ $5,037 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $12,692 | $38,260 | ▲ $25,568 |
| Total Liabilities | $266,106 | $286,637 | ▲ $20,531 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,363,554 | $1,463,707 | ▲ $100,153 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,629,660 | $1,750,344 | ▲ $120,684 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $169,759 | $1,207,455 | $1,377,214 |
| Buildings | $499,995 | $611,854 | $1,111,849 |
| Land | $111,001 | - | $111,001 |
| Investment Program Related Org | $158,109 | - | - |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Fabian | Chairman |
| Ronnie Gies | Vice Chairman |
| Christopher Simmons | Director |
| James Santiago | Director |
| Michael Gargan | Director |
| Thomas Gies | Director |
| Jay Greenblatt | Secretary |
| William Babcock | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $418,781 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $10,723 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $79,838 | - | - | $79,838 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $47,881 | - | - | $47,881 |
| All Other Expenses | $43,611 | - | - | $43,611 |
| Occupancy | $40,097 | - | - | $40,097 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $37,468 | - | - | $37,468 |
| Other Expenses | $20,974 | - | - | $20,974 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $9,973 | - | - | $9,973 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $8,880 | - | $8,880 |
| Information Technology | $6,907 | - | - | $6,907 |
| Office Expenses | $4,212 | - | - | $4,212 |
| Benefits to Members | $788 | - | - | $788 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $750 | - | - | $750 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $421,412 | $8,880 | $0 | $430,292 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“Ronnie and Thomas Gies are relatives. All the Members of the Board are volunteer members of the Merrick Fire Department and Friendship Engine and Hose Co. a "company" within the Merrick Fire Department.”
“The Members of the Fire Company elect the Directors and Officers who are charged with governance, management of the affairs of the Company and lead emergency response teams and other day to day activities.”
“The Board of Directors is provided with a draft of the financial statements which are prepared with the assistance of the independent auditor. Once the audited financial statements have been reviewed and approved the independent accountant assists the Board in the preparation of the annual IRS 990 and IRS 990-T informational returns. A draft of the proposed 990 and 990-T is provided to the entire Board of Directors, each Member and Officer are instructed to review the statements, after the review period, Chairmam asks the governing body for their formal approval of the DRAFT REPORT before he signs and submits the returns.”
“A review of any possible infractions of the conflict of interest policy has been inserted into the agenda of each board meeting held.”
“The Company is entirely volunteer and has no payroll.”
“The Company's organizing documents, Form 1023, (most recent) Form 990, Form 990-T and Audited Financial Statements are available upon request. In addition, Guidestar lists the most recent 990.”
“Health Services: Program service expenses 15393. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15393. Officers Expenses: Program service expenses 11235. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11235. Fuel: Program service expenses 8795. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8795. Meals on Premises: Program service expenses 3591. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3591. Misellaneous Expenses: Program service expenses 2777. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2777. Uniforms and Badges: Program service expenses 1820. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1820.”
“The Company is exempt from the federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income (if any) from certain activities not directly related to the Company's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. All significant tax positions have been considered by management and it has been determined that it is more likely than not that all tax positions would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company is required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) which is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) up to three (3) years from the extended due date of the tax return. The Form 990 for 2011 through 2013 are open to examination by the IRS as of December 31, 2013. In 2014, the Company filed an extension for it's 2013 IRS Form 990 extending the due date of the return until November 15, 2014.”
“Rental Expenses”
“Rental Expenses”
“The reconciliation from Audited Financial Statement to the tax return is performed because the Company has 2 rental properties. The Tax Return shows the revenues for the rental properties at net of related expenses. The Company's Audited Financial Statement shows the revenue and related rental property expenses gross.”
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| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | To promote the social welfare and well-being of the community in the form of fire fighting, fire protection, fire safety, fire education and emergency medical services to a governmental entity. |
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| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 43611 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 43611 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 788 |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 788 |
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| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5163783575 |
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| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 487646 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 37468 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 37468 |
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| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 10723 |
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| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 418781 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -2480 |
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| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 100153 |
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| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 430292 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 530445 |
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| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 47881 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8880 |
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| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | Christopher Simmons |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Treasurer |
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| IRS990/Form990TFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1922 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | -1148 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 8 |
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| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 9973 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 9973 |
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| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/GrossRentsGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 38416 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6907 |
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 79838 |
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| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 726 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 159111 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 158109 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 1819309 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 803882 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 780755 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 2600064 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 1148 |
| IRS990/LessRentalExpensesGrp/RealAmt | 0 | 49780 |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | To promote the social welfare and well-being of the community in the form of fire fighting, fire protection, fire safety, fire education and emergency medical services to a governmental entity. |
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| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 1463707 |
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| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | -11364 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Equipment Repairs, main |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Parades and departmenta |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Firematic Equipment & S |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 3 | 20974 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 31207 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 20974 |
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| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 4284 |
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| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 17210 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | John Fabian |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 36488 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 5682 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 8995 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 497715 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 17082 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 499892 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 59060 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 503397 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 562457 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 100153 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt | 0 | -11364 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Company is exempt from the federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income (if any) from certain activities not directly related to the Company's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. All significant tax positions have been considered by management and it has been determined that it is more likely than not that all tax positions would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company is required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) which is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) up to three (3) years from the extended due date of the tax return. The Form 990 for 2011 through 2013 are open to examination by the IRS as of December 31, 2013. In 2014, the Company filed an extension for it's 2013 IRS Form 990 extending the due date of the return until November 15, 2014. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Rental Expenses |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Rental Expenses |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The reconciliation from Audited Financial Statement to the tax return is performed because the Company has 2 rental properties. The Tax Return shows the revenues for the rental properties at net of related expenses. The Company's Audited Financial Statement shows the revenue and related rental property expenses gross. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part X, Line 2: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Ronnie and Thomas Gies are relatives. All the Members of the Board are volunteer members of the Merrick Fire Department and Friendship Engine and Hose Co. a "company" within the Merrick Fire Department. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The Members of the Fire Company elect the Directors and Officers who are charged with governance, management of the affairs of the Company and lead emergency response teams and other day to day activities. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The Board of Directors is provided with a draft of the financial statements which are prepared with the assistance of the independent auditor. Once the audited financial statements have been reviewed and approved the independent accountant assists the Board in the preparation of the annual IRS 990 and IRS 990-T informational returns. A draft of the proposed 990 and 990-T is provided to the entire Board of Directors, each Member and Officer are instructed to review the statements, after the review period, Chairmam asks the governing body for their formal approval of the DRAFT REPORT before he signs and submits the returns. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | A review of any possible infractions of the conflict of interest policy has been inserted into the agenda of each board meeting held. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The Company is entirely volunteer and has no payroll. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The Company's organizing documents, Form 1023, (most recent) Form 990, Form 990-T and Audited Financial Statements are available upon request. In addition, Guidestar lists the most recent 990. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Health Services: Program service expenses 15393. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15393. Officers Expenses: Program service expenses 11235. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11235. Fuel: Program service expenses 8795. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8795. Meals on Premises: Program service expenses 3591. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3591. Misellaneous Expenses: Program service expenses 2777. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2777. Uniforms and Badges: Program service expenses 1820. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1820. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part IX, line 24e |
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