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          <BusinessNameLine1>CAPE FEAR YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - JUNIOR FIRE ANTZ</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 87981</AddressLine1>
          <City>FAYETTEVILLE</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>28304</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>562061560</RecipientEIN>
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        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>CAROLINA LIGHTNING HOCKEY</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>9309 MEADOW RUE PLACE</AddressLine1>
          <City>RALEIGH</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27603</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>200825987</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>COASTAL CAROLINA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - WILMINGTON ICEHAWKS</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>7201 OGDEN BUSINESS LN</AddressLine1>
          <City>WILMINGTON</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>28401</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>261757190</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>DEFENDING THE BLUE LINE</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>15211 RAVENNA TRAIL</AddressLine1>
          <City>HASTINGS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55033</ZIPCode>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>270711063</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>EASTERN CAROLINA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - JUNIOR PIRATES</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 20696</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENVILLE</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27858</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>263217609</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>GREENSBORO YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - GREENSBORO STARS</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 10122</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENSBORO</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27404</ZIPCode>
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        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 384</AddressLine1>
          <City>PIKEVILLE</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27836</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>562373175</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>6000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RALEIGH YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - JUNIOR HURRICANES</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 61400</AddressLine1>
          <City>RALEIGH</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27661</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>561578314</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
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        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>TRIANGLE SPECIAL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1>434 FINCASTLE DR</AddressLine1>
          <City>RALEIGH</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27607</ZIPCode>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>250567966</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>TRIANGLE YOUTH HOCKEY OF NORTH CAROLINA - HILLSBOROUGH SHARKS</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>6509 WHITNEY RD</AddressLine1>
          <City>GRAHAM</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27523</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>562115330</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>WINSTON-SALEM YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION - WINSTON-SALEM ICEHAWKS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 17086</AddressLine1>
          <City>WINSTONSALEM</City>
          <State>NC</State>
          <ZIPCode>27116</ZIPCode>
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        <RecipientEIN>611624548</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY &amp; FOSTER GOODWILL.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TO QUALIFY FOR RECEIPT OF GRANTS, THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES THE CHILDREN OF NORTH CAROLINA IN ONE OF THREE MAJOR AREAS: HEALTH; EDUCATION; OR INNER-CITY DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE TWO GRANT CYCLES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - ONE IN THE FALL, AND ONE IN THE SPRING. THE BOARD MEETS TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THE APPLYING ORGANIZATIONS DESERVES FUNDING. AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE BOARD MUST AGREE TO PROVIDE FUNDING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER REVIEWS THE GENERAL LEDGER FOR ACCURACY AND DISCUSSES WITH THE FOUNDATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. ONCE COMPLETED, THE FINANCIALS ARE FORWARDED TO A TAX FIRM FOR THE PREPARATION OF FORM 990. UPON RECEIPT OF THE FORM 990 BY THE FOUNDATION, THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REVIEW FOR AGREEMENT. AFTER THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS, THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A FULL COPY OF THE 990 AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IF A BOARD MEMBER SITS ON THE BOARD FOR A NON-PROFIT GROUP APPLYING FOR A GRANT, THAT PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE AND DOES NOT HAVE A VOICE DURING THOSE DISCUSSIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABE THROUGH APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. CAROLINA HURRICANES FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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