Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 39-1962608 • 501(c)3 • Brookfield, WI
Profile
Education To defend historic freedoms and constitutional principles and to provide public education about constitutional rights and principles.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
75th percentile
Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
100th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 57.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
99th percentile
Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
38th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$27,195
Up $25,403 (+1418%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $2,368 (-100%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$27,195
Up $27,771 (+4821%) from 2021
Revenue
Down$133,014
Down $17,995 (-12%) from 2021
Expenses
Down$105,243
Down $48,941 (-32%) from 2021
Net Income
Up$27,771
Up $30,946 (+975%) from 2021
Most recent year
2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Education To defend historic freedoms and constitutional principles and to provide public education about constitutional rights and principles.
Civil liberties education and legal representation.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL LITIGATION CHALLENGING FEC GUIDANCE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF SMALL DOLLAR DONORS WHO DO NOT REQUEST THEIR DONATIONS TO 501(C)(4) GROUPS BE USED FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES. DIRECTLY AFFECTED 2,000+ SMALL DONORS TO PLAINTIFF ORGANIZATION AND ALL DONORS TO SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 35% OF EXPENDITURES. | $0 | $36,835 |
| RESEARCH AND ANALYSES OF STATE VOTER DATABASE, ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING, AND COMPLIANCE WITH HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT. AFFECTED VOTERS STATEWIDE. APPROXIMATELY 35% OF EXPENDITURES. | $0 | $36,835 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PETITION REGARDING EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION AIDS PROGRAM. DIRECTLY AFFECTED 500+ STUDENTS AND ALL STUDENTS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED COLLEGES. APPROXIMATELY 10% OF EXPENDITURES. | $0 | $10,524 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J CRAIG | Staff Attorney | FT | $60,284 | $8,739 | $69,023 |
| MICHAEL DEAN | Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| LARRY CHAPMAN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| CYNTHIA MCKOY | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ROSS TOWNSEND | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: client expenses. Amount: 315. Description: fees & licenses. Amount: 150. Description: insurance. Amount: 3,701. Description: office expenses. Amount: 3,838. Description: research. Amount: 3,000. Description: travel. Amount: 4,519. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 15,523.”
“Description: payroll liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 2,368. End of year amount: 0.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MICHAEL D DEAN |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 2627988044 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 350 BISHOPS WAY STE 201 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BROOKFIELD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WI |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 53005 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1792 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27195 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 27771 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 15031 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1792 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27195 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | -576 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 27195 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | -576 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27195 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 2400 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 15.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 0.10 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 0.10 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 0.10 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 60284 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 8739 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MICHAEL DEAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | LARRY CHAPMAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | CYNTHIA MCKOY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | ROSS TOWNSEND |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | DAVID J CRAIG |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | STAFF ATTORNEY |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 15523 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | CIVIL LIBERTIES EDUCATION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 3266 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | FEDERAL LITIGATION CHALLENGING FEC GUIDANCE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF SMALL DOLLAR DONORS WHO DO NOT REQUEST THEIR DONATIONS TO 501(C)(4) GROUPS BE USED FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES. DIRECTLY AFFECTED 2,000+ SMALL DONORS TO PLAINTIFF ORGANIZATION AND ALL DONORS TO SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 35% OF EXPENDITURES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | RESEARCH AND ANALYSES OF STATE VOTER DATABASE, ABSENTEE REGISTRATION AND VOTING, AND COMPLIANCE WITH HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT. AFFECTED VOTERS STATEWIDE. APPROXIMATELY 35% OF EXPENDITURES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | ADMINISTRATIVE PETITION REGARDING EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION AIDS PROGRAM. DIRECTLY AFFECTED 500+ STUDENTS AND ALL STUDENTS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED COLLEGES. APPROXIMATELY 10% OF EXPENDITURES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 36835 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 36835 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 10524 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 69023 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2368 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 105243 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 84194 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | HTTPS://FIRSTFREEDOMSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 151009 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1250 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 285273 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 285273 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 151009 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1250 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 285273 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 133014 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 151009 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1250 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 285273 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: CLIENT EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 315. DESCRIPTION: FEES & LICENSES. AMOUNT: 150. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 3,701. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 3,838. DESCRIPTION: RESEARCH. AMOUNT: 3,000. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 4,519. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 15,523. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL LIABILITIES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,368. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | IAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 2 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MICHAEL D DEAN |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 2627988044 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2023-07-06 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | FIRST FREEDOMS FOUNDATION INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | FIRS |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 391962608 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 2627988044 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 350 BISHOPS WAY 201 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BROOKFIELD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 53005 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 431305800 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | UHY ADVISORS MO INC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 4200 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 410 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | WEST DES MOINES |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | IA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 50266 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5152225680 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2023-07-06 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | MARK A CRONIN |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2023-07-10T08:24:20-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm | 0 | MICHAEL |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm | 0 | DEAN |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2022-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2022 |
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