Civic Intelligence

Telescope Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 86-2577635

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 06, 2025

1050 Connecticut Avenue NW 500Washington, DC 20036

(202) 971-1471

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-95%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

9th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 9% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-92%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$28,215,070

Down $9,912,723 (-26%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$27,562,175

Down $5,252,020 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$652,895

Down $4,660,703 (-88%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$5,536,429

Down $63,910,122 (-92%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$10,788,449

Down $26,417,643 (-71%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,252,020

Down $37,492,479 (-116%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2021: $143,652Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $143,6522021Assets 2022: $2,367,892Liabilities 2022: $1,794,156Net Assets 2022: $573,7362022Assets 2023: $38,127,793Liabilities 2023: $5,313,598Net Assets 2023: $32,814,1952023Assets 2024: $28,215,070Liabilities 2024: $652,895Net Assets 2024: $27,562,1752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$28,215,070
Liabilities$652,895
Net Assets$27,562,175

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2021: $150,000Expenses 2021: $6,348Net Income 2021: $143,6522021Revenue 2022: $30,475,057Expenses 2022: $30,044,973Net Income 2022: $430,0842022Revenue 2023: $69,446,551Expenses 2023: $37,206,092Net Income 2023: $32,240,4592023Revenue 2024: $5,536,429Expenses 2024: $10,788,449Net Income 2024: -$5,252,0202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,536,429
Expenses$10,788,449
Net Income-$5,252,020
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,536,429
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Telescope fund partners with donors to expand their philanthropic giving by providing them with the tools needed to catalyze their vision for change. It achieves these goals by providing support for strategic grant making, efficient operations, expert advising, and innovative problem solving.

Partnering with donors to expand philanthropic giving.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$21,702,913-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,096,481$6,471,819▼ $31,624,662
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,312$26,008▼ $5,304
Accounts Receivable$0$14,106▲ $14,106
Total Assets$38,127,793$28,215,070▼ $9,912,723
Other Assets Total$0$224▲ $224
Liabilities
Grants Payable$5,300,000$640,000▼ $4,660,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,598$12,895▼ $703
Total Liabilities$5,313,598$652,895▼ $4,660,703
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,814,195$27,562,175▼ $5,252,020
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,814,195$27,562,175▼ $5,252,020
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,127,793$28,215,070▼ $9,912,723
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leslie PaynePresident
Dori KreigerDirector
Andrew SchulzGeneral Counsel
Ben ManganSecretary
Marla BlowTreasurer (through 7/2024)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Arabella Advisors LLCAdmin. Operations And Support Services1828 L ST NW SUITE 300, Washington, DC 20036$268,250
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,000,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,514,546
Other Revenue
$21,883
All Other Contributions
$4,000,000
Change in Net Assets
$-5,252,020

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,536,429
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,536,429
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,536,429
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,306,669
Other Expenses$481,780
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,306,669--$10,306,669
Fees for Services Management-$290,000-$290,000
Fees for Services Other$60,000$18,837-$78,837
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,230-$34,230
Fees for Services Legal$5,000$28,896-$33,896
Insurance-$31,472-$31,472
Information Technology$1,590$5,227-$6,817
Occupancy-$6,097-$6,097
Office Expenses-$431-$431
Total Functional Expenses$10,373,259$415,190$0$10,788,449

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,788,449
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$10,788,449
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,788,449
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Recycling Partnership IncWashington, DC501(c)(3)Project Support$2,200,000
Dreaming Out Loud IncWashington, DC501(c)(3)Project Support$1,000,000
Save Ukraine IncNew York, NY501(c)(3)Project Support$1,000,000
Superhumans Ukraine IncJersey City, NJ501(c)(3)Project Support$1,000,000
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OK501(c)(3)General Support$700,000
Florida Atlantic University Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL501(c)(3)Project Support$680,000
Dions Chicago Dream Inc NfpChicago, IL501(c)(3)Project Support$600,000
Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE501(c)(3)Project Support$500,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundWestlake, TX501(c)(3)Project Support$266,046
Globalgiving FoundationWashington, DC501(c)(3)Project Support$237,000
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation IncBaltimore, MD501(c)(3)General Support$200,000
Games for Change IncNew York, NY501(c)(3)General Support$200,000
Imagine North Carolina FirstRaleigh, NC501(c)(3)General Support$152,437
IsaiahSaint Paul, MN501(c)(3)General Support$152,436
Pennsylvania VoicePhiladelphia, PA501(c)(3)General Support$150,000
Takeaction Minnesota Education FundSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)General Support$150,000
Texas Organizing Project Education FundSan Antonio, TX501(c)(3)General Support$150,000
Virginia New Majority Education FundAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)General Support$150,000
GvngorgBeverley Hills, CA501(c)(3)Project Support$104,500
Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA501(c)(3)General Support$100,000
Choc FoundationOrange, CA501(c)(3)General Support$100,000
Orange County United WayIrvine, CA501(c)(3)Project Support$100,000
Corpsgiving FoundationDenver, CO501(c)(3)General Support$75,000
Activate 48 Education FundPhoenix, AZ501(c)(3)General Support$50,000
Bloom to LifeSan Diego, CA501(c)(3)Project Support$50,000
Meridian InstituteDillon, CO501(c)(3)General Support$50,000
Catchafire FoundationSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)Project Support$37,800
Leadership in Heels IncLake Forest, CA501(c)(3)General Support$25,000
Society of Plastics Engineers IncDanbury, CT501(c)(3)General Support$25,000
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATIONNew York, NY501(c)(3)General Support$11,000
Clark County MuseumJeffersonville, IN501(c)(3)Project Support$10,000
Destiny Center of Desoto CountyOlive Branch, MS501(c)(3)Project Support$10,000
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas CityKansas City, MO501(c)(3)Project Support$10,000
Samaritans Feet InternationalCharlotte, NC501(c)(3)General Support$8,500
Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic FoundationFullerton, CA501(c)(3)Project Support$6,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

Arabella advisors, a nationwide consulting firm with expertise in philanthropy and nonprofit organization management, provides management and administrative services to telescope fund. Arabella advisors ensures that telescope fund complies with federal, state, and local regulations, and provides other administrative functions for telescope fund, including hr, payroll, and compliance support services so that telescope can focus entirely on their philanthropic and charitable goals.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

Telescope fund does not have "members" by definition of the bylaws; however, the form 990 instructions further defines a "member" as any person (including a corporation or other legal entity) who has the right to elect members of the governing body. Accordingly, telescope fund has one member with the power to elect members of the board of directors: new venture fund.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

New venture fund has the power to appoint at least a majority of telescope fund's board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Upon receipt of the completed form 990 from telescope fund's independent tax accountant, the organization's management and legal counsel reviews a draft of the form; adjustments are made, as necessary. Telescope fund then sends the completed form 990 to all members of the board of directors for review and comment and, upon addressing all comments, the form 990 is filed with the internal revenue service.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

All persons covered by the organization's conflict of interest policy (which include all directors and officers) are required to declare conflicts of interest annually. Covered individuals cannot vote on matters before the board when they have a conflict in the matter. Disinterested members must determine whether or not there are any suitable alternatives to potential transactions that cause conflict. If a covered person is found to be in violation of this policy, it may be cause for removal from the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The organization did not compensate a top management official, officer, or key employee during 2024.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Currently, telescope fund does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public, except to the extent included in the application for exempt status, which is publicly available.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Telescope Fund
EIN
86-2577635
Phone
2029711471
Address
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Leslie Payne
Title
President
Phone
2029711471
Signed
2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Leslie Payne
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp
Address
101 SECOND STREET SUITE 900, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Preparer
Michael Lumsden
Phone
4159561500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Telescope fund is exempt from federal and state income tax under section 501(a) of the irc as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) on income other than unrelated business income. The internal revenue service (irs) recognizes telescope fund's status as a public charity organization. Telescope fund's income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. Telescope fund is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status.

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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt075119
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt032240459
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt037206092
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt069446551
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-5252020
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt021702913
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0GENERAL ADMIN RETAINER - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 37,512. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 75,000. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 21,750. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 119. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 133.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S 2021 TAX YEAR WAS A SHORT TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE A, PART II:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0867235
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0109824
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02491605
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt021883
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt075119
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt037512
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0134514
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt067769109
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt034647975
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04000000
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt067939363
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt030327721
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0150000
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0102417084
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0105043203
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DisclosedForCharitablePrpsInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DisclosedOrgLegCtrlInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonorAdvisedFundsContriAmt04000000
IRS990ScheduleD/DonorAdvisedFundsGrantsAmt010306669
IRS990ScheduleD/DonorAdvisedFundsHeldCnt01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonorAdvisedFundsVlEOYAmt027028052
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt010788449
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt05536429
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TELESCOPE FUND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE IRC AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) ON INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) RECOGNIZES TELESCOPE FUND'S STATUS AS A PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZATION. TELESCOPE FUND'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. TELESCOPE FUND IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt010788449
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt05536429
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt05536429
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt010788449
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt150000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2200000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt36000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt4100000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt537800
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt6100000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt710000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt875000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt910000
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt12700000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt13266046
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt14680000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt15200000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt16237000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt17104500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1810000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt19152437
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt20152436
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2125000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2250000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt23500000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2411000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt25100000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt26150000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt278500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt281000000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt2925000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt301000000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt31150000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt32150000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt332200000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt34150000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc33501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc34501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt10
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt20
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt30
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt40
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt50
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt60
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt70
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt80
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt90
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt100
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt110
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt120
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt160
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt230
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt330
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt340
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1PROJECT SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2GENERAL SUPPORT

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