FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION (EIN 23-2929922)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2013-02-13
IRS object ID
201330449349300303
Schema version
2011v1.5
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-02-13T07:24:25-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1FISCHER CUNNANE & ASSOCIATES LTDBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line111 TURNER LNAddressLine1
CityWEST CHESTERCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code193804805ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN232929922EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1MOMMY'S LIGHT LIVES ON FUNDBusinessNameLine1
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Phone6104581690Phone

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CityEXTONCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code19341ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameMILLY ELRODName
TitleCOOTitle
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Date Signed2013-02-04DateSigned
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Preparer Preparer

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NameDONNA L URIAN CPAName
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionMOMMY'S LIGHT BRINGS JOY AND COMFORT TO CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MOTHERS ARE TERMINALLY ILL OR HAVE DIED BY HELPING THEM KEEP ALIVE TRADITIONS AND SIMPLE PLEASURES THEY SHARED WITH THEIR MOTHERS. TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN ADAPTING TO THEIR MOTHER'S ILLNESSES OR DEATHS, MOMMY'S LIGHT'S KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE: (1) FREE ANNUAL TRADITION FULFILLMENT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND TEENS; AND (2) THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIALS TARGETING GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS WHO ARE LIKELY TO INTERACT WITH THEM.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionMOMMY'S LIGHT BRINGS JOY AND COMFORT TO CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MOTHERS ARE TERMINALLY ILL OR HAVE DIED BY HELPING THEM KEEP ALIVE TRADITIONS AND SIMPLE PLEASURES THEY SHARED WITH THEIR MOTHERS. TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN ADAPTING TO THEIR MOTHER'S ILLNESSES OR DEATHS, MOMMY'S LIGHT'S KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE: (1) FREE ANNUAL TRADITION FULFILLMENT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND TEENS; AND (2) THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIALS TARGETING GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS WHO ARE LIKELY TO INTERACT WITH THEM.MissionDescription
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DescriptionOUR TRADITION FULFILLMENT SERVICES (1) LEGITIMIZE A CHILD'S NATURAL NEED TO MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH A MOTHER WHO IS IN A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION OR HAS DIED AND (2) PROVIDE A HEALTHY VEHICLE FOR CHILDREN TO NURTURE VITAL MATERNAL CONNECTIONS. OUR PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH RESEARCH INDICATING THAT MATERNALLY BEREAVED CHILDREN FUNCTION BETTER WHEN THEY MAINTAIN THESE EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 626,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SERVICES. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES BY "WORD OF MOUTH" OR FROM PROFESSIONALS, SUCH AS HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, CLERGY AND VARIOUS OUTREACH RESOURCES. ONCE MOMMY'S LIGHT RECEIVES AND THOROUGHLY SCREENS A CHILD'S APPLICATION, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH THE CHILD TO IDENTIFY A TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE THAT WAS SHARED WITH THE MOTHER, AND THAT THE CHILD WANTS TO CONTINUE. VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE THE CHILD AND FAMILY IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILD-FOCUSED MANNER. EACH ELIGIBLE CHILD, INCLUDING MULTIPLE SIBLINGS IN A SINGLE FAMILY, IS ENCOURAGED TO ARTICULATE HIS OR HER OWN TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE. CURRENTLY SERVED CHILDREN HAVE CHOSEN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GOING TO THE ZOO, AMUSEMENT PARKS, SKATING RINKS AND MOVIE THEATERS; BAKING COOKIES, MUFFINS AND CAKES; BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING; AND PLANTING FLOWERS. MOMMY'S LIGHT THEN PROVIDES THE LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILY AND CHILD'S ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE REQUESTED TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE 1) SERVING OUR 228TH CHILD, 2) FULFILLING OUR 914TH TRADITION, 3)PARTNERING WITH JEFFERSON HOSPITAL WHO IS PROVIDING FUNDS FOR US TO RESEARCH AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE TRADITION FULFILLMENTS TOOL (THE "PROJECT"). AFTER A RIGOROUS RFP PROCESS, WE SELECTED THE NEIMAN GROUP FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA, TO CONDUCT THE RESEARCH AND INITIAL DESIGN PHASES OF THE PROJECT. WE ANTICIPATE THESE PHASES TO BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN SEPT 2012 AND MARCH 2013. 4) THE BOARD AUTHORIZED A DADDY'S LIGHT PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRADITION FULFILLMENTS SERVICES TO 4-5 PATERNALLY BEREAVED FAMILIES. THIS PILOT PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FY13, 5)CONDUCTING AN INTENSIVE 6 HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS AND CONDUCTING A VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP FOR NETWORKING.Description

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DescriptionTHE PURPOSES OF OUR EDUCATION MATERIALS ARE TO PROVIDE: (1) A FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF BEREAVEMENT AS A NORMAL LIFE-LONG ADAPTATION PROCESS AND (2) INFORMATION ABOUT CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MIGHT BE HELPFUL. CORE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE: (1) DEVELOPMENT OF USER-FRIENDLY BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION MATERIALS WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON MATERNALLY BEREAVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, (2) DISTRIBUTION OF AN INFORMATIVE NEWSLETTER, (3) MAINTENANCE OF OUR WEBSITE TARGETING BEREAVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM AND (4) SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. MOMMY'S LIGHT'S WEBSITE INCLUDES CONTENT THAT IS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, FOCUSED AND TIMELY. THE SITE IS DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, GRIEVING FATHERS AND TERMINALLY ILL MOTHERS. THE PROFESSIONAL SECTION INCLUDES SUB-SECTIONS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS, CLERGY AND HEALTH CARE, BEREAVEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 VIDEO CLIPS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, VOLUNTEERS AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED BEREAVEMENT SPECIALISTS SHARING UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND CURRENT KNOWLEDGE. THE WEB SITE'S FORMAT PROVIDES A BETTER FIT BETWEEN THE SEEKER'S INFORMATIONAL NEEDS AND THE INFORMATION THEY WILL ENCOUNTER (I.E. , IT LESSENS THE LIKELIHOOD THAT A CHILD WOULD GET LOST IN ADULT CONTENT OR LEAVE THE WEBSITE WITHOUT FINDING THE INFORMATION SOUGHT). TO DATE, MORE THAN 37,000 SCHOOL COUNSELORS, BEREAVEMENTS PROFESSIONALS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECEIVED OUR GROUND BREAKING FAMILY DVD AND WARNINGS SIGNS BROCHURES. FEEDBACK FROM SCHOOL COUNSELORS HAS BEEN NOTEWORTHY, INCLUDING COMMENTS SUCH AS: "THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES THIS SITE AND YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDE. IT'S WONDERFULLY HELPFUL, AND I REFER FAMILIES TO IT ALL OF THE TIME" AND, "WHAT A GREAT DVD I HAVE ALWAYS FELT SOMEWHAT AT A LOSS ON HELPING FAMILIES AS WE ARE A RURAL COMMUNITY WITH FEW RESOURCES. I HAVE FOLLOWED OUR CHILDREN THROUGH THE YEARS AND KNOW THEY ARE STILL GRIEVING. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU" ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE 1) INCREASING THE PUBLICATION OF OUR YEARLY NEWSLETTER WITH EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES FROM ANNUAL TO TRIANNUAL , 2) PUBLISHING AN INITIAL ARTICLE ABOUT TRADITIONS IN THE HUFFINGTON POST IN MAY 2012 AUTHORED BY BOARD PRESIDENT, LAURA MUNTS , 3) ADDING DARCIE SIMS PHD, CHT, CT,GMS , WELL KNOWN GRIEF EXPERT TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN NOVEMBER 2011, 4) PROVIDING BEREAVEMENT MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE TO OVER 2,400 MONTHLY VISITORS, AND 5) DISSEMINATING EDUCATION MATERIALS TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND FAMILIES AS REQUESTED.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (14 entries)

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Endowments Held By Related OrgsfalseEndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs
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Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

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Total Number Of Other Events1TotalNumberOfOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Other Events22496GrossReceiptsOtherEvents
Charitable Contrib Other Events1080CharitableContribOtherEvents
Gross Revenue Other Events21416GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Rent Facility Costs Other Events500RentFacilityCostsOtherEvents
Food And Beverage Other Events500FoodAndBeverageOtherEvents
Entertainment Other Events100EntertainmentOtherEvents
Other Direct Expenses Other Events3590OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total131065GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total10380CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events120685GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Cash Prizes Total Events350CashPrizesTotalEvents
Non Cash Prizes Total Events259NonCashPrizesTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events500RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events5179FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Entertainment Total Events550EntertainmentTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events23181OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events30019DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary90666NetIncomeSummary

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

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ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONMOMMY'S LIGHT BRINGS JOY AND COMFORT TO CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MOTHERS ARE TERMINALLY ILL OR HAVE DIED BY HELPING THEM KEEP ALIVE TRADITIONS AND SIMPLE PLEASURES THEY SHARED WITH THEIR MOTHERS. TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN ADAPTING TO THEIR MOTHER'S ILLNESSES OR DEATHS, MOMMY'S LIGHT'S KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE: (1) FREE ANNUAL TRADITION FULFILLMENT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND TEENS; AND (2) THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIALS TARGETING GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS WHO ARE LIKELY TO INTERACT WITH THEM.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AWORK WITH THE CHILD TO IDENTIFY A TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE THAT WAS SHARED WITH THE MOTHER, AND THAT THE CHILD WANTS TO CONTINUE. VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE THE CHILD AND FAMILY IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILD-FOCUSED MANNER. EACH ELIGIBLE CHILD, INCLUDING MULTIPLE SIBLINGS IN A SINGLE FAMILY, IS ENCOURAGED TO ARTICULATE HIS OR HER OWN TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE. CURRENTLY SERVED CHILDREN HAVE CHOSEN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GOING TO THE ZOO, AMUSEMENT PARKS, SKATING RINKS AND MOVIE THEATERS; BAKING COOKIES, MUFFINS AND CAKES; BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING; AND PLANTING FLOWERS. MOMMY'S LIGHT THEN PROVIDES THE LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILY AND CHILD'S ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE REQUESTED TRADITION OR SIMPLE PLEASURE UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE 1) SERVING OUR 228TH CHILD, 2) FULFILLING OUR 914TH TRADITION, 3)PARTNERING WITH JEFFERSON HOSPITAL WHO IS PROVIDING FUNDS FOR US TO RESEARCH AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE TRADITION FULFILLMENTS TOOL (THE "PROJECT"). AFTER A RIGOROUS RFP PROCESS, WE SELECTED THE NEIMAN GROUP FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA, TO CONDUCT THE RESEARCH AND INITIAL DESIGN PHASES OF THE PROJECT. WE ANTICIPATE THESE PHASES TO BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN SEPT 2012 AND MARCH 2013. 4) THE BOARD AUTHORIZED A DADDY'S LIGHT PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRADITION FULFILLMENTS SERVICES TO 4-5 PATERNALLY BEREAVED FAMILIES. THIS PILOT PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FY13, 5)CONDUCTING AN INTENSIVE 6 HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS AND CONDUCTING A VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP FOR NETWORKING.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BTERMINALLY ILL MOTHERS. THE PROFESSIONAL SECTION INCLUDES SUB-SECTIONS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS, CLERGY AND HEALTH CARE, BEREAVEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 VIDEO CLIPS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, VOLUNTEERS AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED BEREAVEMENT SPECIALISTS SHARING UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND CURRENT KNOWLEDGE. THE WEB SITE'S FORMAT PROVIDES A BETTER FIT BETWEEN THE SEEKER'S INFORMATIONAL NEEDS AND THE INFORMATION THEY WILL ENCOUNTER (I.E. , IT LESSENS THE LIKELIHOOD THAT A CHILD WOULD GET LOST IN ADULT CONTENT OR LEAVE THE WEBSITE WITHOUT FINDING THE INFORMATION SOUGHT). TO DATE, MORE THAN 37,000 SCHOOL COUNSELORS, BEREAVEMENTS PROFESSIONALS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECEIVED OUR GROUND BREAKING FAMILY DVD AND WARNINGS SIGNS BROCHURES. FEEDBACK FROM SCHOOL COUNSELORS HAS BEEN NOTEWORTHY, INCLUDING COMMENTS SUCH AS: "THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES THIS SITE AND YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDE. IT'S WONDERFULLY HELPFUL, AND I REFER FAMILIES TO IT ALL OF THE TIME" AND, "WHAT A GREAT DVD I HAVE ALWAYS FELT SOMEWHAT AT A LOSS ON HELPING FAMILIES AS WE ARE A RURAL COMMUNITY WITH FEW RESOURCES. I HAVE FOLLOWED OUR CHILDREN THROUGH THE YEARS AND KNOW THEY ARE STILL GRIEVING. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU" ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE 1) INCREASING THE PUBLICATION OF OUR YEARLY NEWSLETTER WITH EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES FROM ANNUAL TO TRIANNUAL , 2) PUBLISHING AN INITIAL ARTICLE ABOUT TRADITIONS IN THE HUFFINGTON POST IN MAY 2012 AUTHORED BY BOARD PRESIDENT, LAURA MUNTS , 3) ADDING DARCIE SIMS PHD, CHT, CT,GMS , WELL KNOWN GRIEF EXPERT TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN NOVEMBER 2011, 4) PROVIDING BEREAVEMENT MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE TO OVER 2,400 MONTHLY VISITORS, AND 5) DISSEMINATING EDUCATION MATERIALS TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND FAMILIES AS REQUESTED.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2LAURA MUNTS ANDREW MUNTS BOARD PRES. DIRECTOR MARRIED
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BBOTH MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CCONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE SIGNED YEARLY BY THE BOARD AND THE ORGANIZATION STAFF AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MADE KNOWN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTES FOR WHICH A CONFLICT MAY EXIST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER RESEARCHING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR THE INDUSTRY, SET COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BTHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER RESEARCHING KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR THE INDUSTRY, SET COMPENSATION FOR THE KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

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