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        <ExplanationTxt>Consultants: Program service expenses 238,858. Management and general expenses 12,571. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 251,429. PAYROLL PROCESSING: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,642. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,642.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE AUDITOR AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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