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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHECK FOUNDATION, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3). IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). THERE WAS NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME, THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX IS REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.THE FEDERAL FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THE THREE YEARS AFTER IT IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>93905</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
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        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>23141</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
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        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>33862</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
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      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMP THE CAUSE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>1616 17TH ST STE 462</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DENVER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>80202</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>201706475</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>GENERAL SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KIPP NASHVILLE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 78126</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NASHVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>37207</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>202799123</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>GENERAL SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COLORADO HOTEL &amp; LODGING ASSOC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>4700 S SYRACUSE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>DENVER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>80237</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>840629572</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>C6</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>GENERAL SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ROLLING KNOLLS ELEMENTARY PTO</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>1985 VALLEY ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ANNAPOLIS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>21401</ZIPCd>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>HURRICANE ASSISTANCE</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>49</RecipientCnt>
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        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</GrantTypeTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT SUBMITS AN ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORM, LISTING THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION, PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, AND AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE REQUESTED. THE APPLICANT ALSO DESCRIBES REASON/NEED FOR THIS MONETARY ASSISTANCE. THE APPLICATION IS REVIEWED AND VOTED ON BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS. IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED, A LETTER AND CHECK ARE MAILED TO THE RECIPIENT. IF THE APPLICATION IS DENIED, A LETTER IS MAILED TO THE APPLICANT. ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE GRANT ASSISTANCE ARE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET EVERY THREE YEARS AT THE YEAR END BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD CREATES A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND VOTES ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD BEST BENEFIT FROM THE GRANTS PROVIDED. THE BOARD MAILS A LETTER THAT NOTIFIES THECHOSEN ORGANIZATIONS OF THE GRANTS AWARDED.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE REQUIRED FORMS, MANAGEMENT IS IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH THE TAX PREPARER TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. WHEN IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE RETURN IS COMPLETE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVES A THOROUGH REVIEW TO THE FORM 990 AND ALL SUPPORTING SCHEDULES PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF MARYLAND CHARITIES &amp; LEGAL DIVISION AND MD DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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