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        <ExplanationTxt>James R. Pugh serves as a consultant for which he is compensated on an hourly basis as an independent contractor. His compensated work is necessary and proper in order to carry out the exempt purpose of the foundation.</ExplanationTxt>
      </ContractorCompExplnGrp>
      <ContractorCompExplnGrp>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Logan &amp; Associates Ltd</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Logan &amp; Associates Ltd. is a CPA firm that provides tax and accounting services</ExplanationTxt>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>McDermott Will &amp; Emery LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Payments for legal advice on the structure, operations, and qualification of the Charitable Foundation</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <MediumExplanationTxt>Gannet Charitable FoundationFEIN 27-1548246Form 990-PF AttachmentPart VII-B, Statement Regarding Activities For Which Form 4720 May be Required Question 1(a)(4) - Exception described in Regulations Section 53.494(d)-3In addition to serving as President and Secretary of Gannet Charitable Foundation, James R. Pugh serves as a consultant for which he is compensated on an hourly basis as an independent contractor. His compensated work is necessary and proper in order to carry out the exempt purpose of the foundation.</MediumExplanationTxt>
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        <AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>2554</AdjustedNetIncomeAmt>
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