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        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>School to Dentist referral program.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Good Neighbor Health Clinic</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>70 N Main Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>White River Junction</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05001</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>030346949</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>9000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Red Logan Dental Clinic dental extern student housing stipends.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>University of NH Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>56 Old Suncook Road Suite 2</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Concord</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>03301</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>020437506</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Leadership Series for individuals with disabilities and their family members.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mainehealth - Waldo County Dental Care</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 287</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Belfast</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04915</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010238552</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Dental equipment for dental center.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Harrington Family Health Center</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>50 East Main Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Harrington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ME</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>04643</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>010409494</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>6354</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Dental equipment and supplies.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>40</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>0</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Donation recipients are required to send a report annually detailing how the money was spent, using statistics of patients served, utilization of machinery, or other specifics. These reports are monitored by the Foundation Treasurer who tracks the receipt of the annual reports.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Foundation has three members: Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire, Inc.; Delta Dental Plan of Vermont, Inc.; and Maine Dental Services Corporation. All three members are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(4).</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The members elect the Foundation's Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>In addition to electing the Board of Directors, the members have the power to remove directors, repeal or change bylaws by 2/3rd member vote (Board has primary authority to amend bylaws), and to dissolve the Corporation by 2/3rd member vote.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 is reviewed in detail by key finance employees of Northeast Delta Dental. A final draft is presented to the Board before the Form 990 is filed.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A copy of the conflict of interest policy is distributed annually to all officers, directors, and the management team. All are required to report any conflicts and sign, date, and return the policy, whether or not a conflict exists, to confirm compliance. General Counsel reviews the returned policies and reports the results to the entire Board of Directors. Board members are asked to provide updates of any changes that may occur between their annual conflict of interest filings.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Upon request, Northeast Delta Dental Foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
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