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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FIRST PHILADELPHIA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <Explanation>FIRST PHILADELPHIA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, THROUGH THEIR OWN WEBSITE, AND DUNN AND BRADSTREET.</Explanation>
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