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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EVERYONE TO UPDATE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS EXEMPT STATUS APPLICATION AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AND INFORMED THOSE REQUESTING THAT THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF GUIDESTAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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