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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Form 990,Part IX, Section 501(c)(3), Line 24e: Other Expense does not exceed 10% line 25.Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Organization makes its governing documents andfinancial statements available for public inspection at its place of business upon request.Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C: Conflict of interest questionnaire is presented to Board Members annually to collect data and evaluate conflict of interest possibilities. Appropriate corrective action is taken where necessary |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c |
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