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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GREATER KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION WEBSITE, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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