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          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>27 W 20th St Ste 1203</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10011</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>TREAT INDIVIDUAL THAT STUTTER AND TO PROVIDE INFOR. TO PUBLIC</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>15000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>90 DANIELS HOLE RD</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>EAST HAMPTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11937</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>RESCUE AND PROVIDE CARE FOR CATS AND DOGS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>16000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ASPCA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>424 E 92ND STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10128</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>TO ENSURE SAFETY &amp; PROTECTION OF ANIMALS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>5000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BACKSTRETCH EMPLOYEE SERVICE TEAM (BEST)</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2150 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>ELMONT</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11003</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>MEET THE HEALTH &amp; SOCIAL WELFARE NEEDS TRACK WKERS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>12000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1011 FIRST AVENUE 14TH FLOOR</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10022</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>ENCOURAGE READING AND LITERACY</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>8513</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BRIDGEHAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 1280</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>BRIDGE HAMPTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11932</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PRESERVE,PROTECT LIFE &amp; PROPERTY AND PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>600</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CARIDAD CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>8645 W Boynton Beach Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Boynton Beach</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>33472</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>TO UPGRADE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LIVING STANDARDS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>5000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY CHORUS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>711 Third Avenue Suite 700</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10017</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>HELP NYC CHILDREN IN POVERTY TO SUCCEED</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>10000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>columbus citizen foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>8 E 69th St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10021</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>TO SIMULATE&amp;ENCOURAGE RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN HERITAGE</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>2000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DANNY &amp; RON'S RESCUE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 604</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CAMDEN</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>SC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>29020</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PROVIDE HOMES FOR ABUSED&amp;ABANDONED ANIMALS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>5000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ELLIS MARSHALLS CENTER FOR MUSIC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1901 Bartholomew St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New Orleans</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>70117</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PROVIDE SAFE,POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT- UNDERSERVED YOUTH</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>20000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ENDEAVOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 328</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>BEDFORD</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10506</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS W EQUINE ACTIVITIES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>2500</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>11924 WEST FOREST HILL BLVD SUITE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WELLINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>33414</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>43100</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>EXPLORING THE ARTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>50 WEST 23RD STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10010</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>BUILD QUALITY IN SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR TEENS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>105000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRACTURED ATLAS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>248 W 35th St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10001</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>FOSTER AGILE&amp;RESILENT CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM IN THE ARTS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>32100</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FRANCISCIAN BREAD FOR THE POOR</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>135 W 31st Street</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10001</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>NC,NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>FEED HUNGRY&amp;SERVING THE POOR OF NYC</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>10000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GODDARD RIVERSIDE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>593 Columbus Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10024</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR HOMELESS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>50000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GRAYSON JOCKEY CLUB FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>40 E 52ND STREET 15TH FL</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10022</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>RESEARCH TO ENHANCE SAFETY&amp;HEALTH OF HORSES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>10000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>919 St Charles Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New Orleans</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>70130</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY FOR ALL AND SOLVE PROBLEMS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>15000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>158 Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>East Hampton</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11937</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>INFORM,INSPIRE&amp; ENRICH BY PRESENTING ARTS PROGRAMS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>50439</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>240 Snake Hollow Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>BRIDGEHAMPTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11932</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PRESENTS THE YEARLY HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW NY</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>35000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HEART EQUINE AMBULANCE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>179 Acorn Hill Drive</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Madison</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>22727</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>EMERGENCY TRANSPORT OF INJURED EQUINE ATHLETES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>1000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>330 7TH AVE 20TH FLOOR</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10001</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>EMPOWER CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>50000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ICSFBE A STUDENT'S FRIEND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1011 First Avenue Suite 1800</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10022</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>PROVIDING FAMILIES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>14800</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>4089 IRON WORKS PARKWAY</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>LEXINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40511</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>ENHANCING,EXPANDING&amp;IMPROVING THE KY HORSEPARK</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>5000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LIFES WORK</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1323 Forbes Avenue</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Pittsburgh</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>15216</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>increase the quality of life of persons w disabilities</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>25000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LONGHOUSE RESERVE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>133 Hands Creek Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>East Hampton</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>11937</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>ENCOURAGE A BROAD CONCEPT OF LEARNING</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>25000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LUZERNE MUSIC CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 39203 Lake Tour Road</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Lake Luzerne</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>12846</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>TEACH,INSPIRE&amp; MENTOR TALENTED CHILDREN 9-18</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>25000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MAKERS MARK SECRETARIAT CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>4089 Iron Works Pkwy</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Lexington</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40511</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>RESCHOOLING&amp;MATCHING FORMER RACEHORSES-NEW HOMES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>70000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1000 FIFTH AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>10028</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>ESTABLISHING&amp;MAINTAINING-NYC-A MUSEUM&amp;LIBRARY OF ART</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>25000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MIDDLEBURG CLASSIC HORSE SHOW</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>781 LEDFORD LANE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SMITHFIELD</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>23430</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>OPERATE HORSE SHOW FOR CHARITY</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>2500</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>191 Union Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Saratoga Springs</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>12866</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>CONSERVATION OF OBJECTS RELATING TO HORSE RACING</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>1000</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW VOCATIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>719 Dolan Lane</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Lexington</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40511</ZIPCd>
          </RecipientUSAddress>
          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>OFFERING HORSES A SECURE PLEASANT RETIREMENT</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
          <Amt>22500</Amt>
        </GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW YORK CITY RESCUE MISSION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>90 Lafayette St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
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            <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
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          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>AID TO NEEDY CHILDREN</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
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            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVCS&amp;EXPAND CLINICAL PROGRAMS</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
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          <RecipientBusinessName>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
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          <RecipientBusinessName>
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          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>262 Danny Thomas Pl</AddressLine1Txt>
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            <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>FIND CURES&amp;MEANS OF PREVENTION FOR CHILDHOOD DISEASES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>STORM KING ART CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </RecipientBusinessName>
          <RecipientUSAddress>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>EXHIBIT,ACQUIRE,BORROW&amp;CONSERVE MODERN ART</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
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            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
          <GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>DELIVER YOUTH&amp;ADULT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES</GrantOrContributionPurposeTxt>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE BRIDGEHAMPTON VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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            <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
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        <GrantOrContributionPdDurYrGrp>
          <RecipientBusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE BRONX MUSEUM</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
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          <RecipientBusinessName>
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          </RecipientBusinessName>
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          <RecipientRelationshipTxt>PC, NONE</RecipientRelationshipTxt>
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          <RecipientBusinessName>
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