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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MHA PROVIDES MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE &amp; ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO MHREF.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MHREF APPROVED NEW BY-LAWS IN 2012.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL MEMBERS FO THE BOARD RECEIVED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. IT WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS OR BUSINESSES OF WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL IS A MEMBER, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR OWNER WHICH HAVE CONFLICTING INTERESTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN OR PERSONAL REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER FEES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 894,481. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 894,522.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES FROM PRIOR YEAR IN THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS.</Explanation>
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