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          <BusinessNameLine1>MILLER-DWAN FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>502 EAST 2ND STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55805</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>237396466</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>COMMUNITY CAFE</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 5192</AddressLine1>
          <City>GRAND RAPIDS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55744</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>201239743</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO INCREASE NUTRITION, SOCIALIZATION AND RESOURCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AND DEER RIVER AREA.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UPPER MIDWEST</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>301 W 1ST STREET SUITE 302</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411424988</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>7500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION TO K - 12 STUDENTS IN THE DULUTH AREA.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>JUST KIDS DENTAL</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 146</AddressLine1>
          <City>TWO HARBORS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55616</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>272311353</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>SUPPORT TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE CARE TO CHILDREN AT 15 SITES IN CARLTON, LAKE, AND SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTIES.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>COURAGE CENTER DULUTH</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>200 ORDEAN BUILDING 424 W SUPERIOR</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>ST</AddressLine2>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410706118</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>15000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PILOT AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT CONGDON PARK ELEMENTARY IN DULUTH, WHICH WILL ENGAGE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN FUN AND APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>ARC NORTHLAND</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>201 ORDEAN BLDG 424 W SUPERIOR ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416042720</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH AUTISM.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>HARBOR CENTERS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 161318</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55816</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>043840480</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>24750</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>SUPPORT TO INITIATE A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADULTS OVER 50 IN NE MINNESOTA.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>302 WEST 1ST STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410693931</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF THE MENTOR DULUTH PROGRAM TO MATCH POSITIVE ADULTS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>FIRST WITNESS CHILD ABUSE RESOURCE CTR</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>4 WEST 5TH STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55806</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411737291</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>17000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS AND TRAINING TO SERVE CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THOSE WHO SERVE THEM.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>HABITAT INFANT-TODDLER CENTER ISD #709</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL 4405 WEST</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>FOURTH STREET</AddressLine2>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55807</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416003776</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>GOVERNMENTAL</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>28000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE HABITAT PROGRAM FROM CENTRAL TO DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>BOYS &amp; GIRLS CLUBS OF LEECH LAKE AREA</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>208 CENTRAL AVENUE PO BOX 817</AddressLine1>
          <City>CASS LAKE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56633</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411929446</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>11000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MINNESOTA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>2233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W SUITE 434</AddressLine1>
          <City>SAINT PAUL</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55114</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411601248</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY PROGRAM TO END HOMELESSNESS IN MINNESOTA.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>ARROWHEAD REGIONAL CORRECTIONS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>211 WEST 2ND STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411700696</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>GOVERNMENTAL</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COACHES PROGRAM TO HELP PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO SECURE DETENTION FOR YOUTH OF COLOR IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>COPELAND VALLEY YOUTH CENTERS</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>720 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55807</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410850223</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>10 WEST SOUTH STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>SAINT PAUL</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55102</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411354181</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EARLY LITERACY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT THE GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>424 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 105 ORDEAN</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>BUILDING</AddressLine2>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410872993</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO PARENTS AT RISK OF NOT FORMING A HEALTHY ATTACHMENT TO THEIR INFANTS.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL &amp; DOMESTIC ABUSE</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>318 21ST AVENUE EAST</AddressLine1>
          <City>SUPERIOR</City>
          <State>WI</State>
          <ZIPCode>54880</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>391478768</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>407 4TH STREET</AddressLine1>
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          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56649</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411454505</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>105 1/2 WEST FIRST STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>363485584</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>60000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>19 NORTH 21ST AVENUE WEST</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55806</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411410670</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>15000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO SUPPORT AN EXPANSION OF A FREE INCOME TAX PREPERATION SITE TO DOWNTOWN DULUTH.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>424 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 105 ORDEAN</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>BUILDING</AddressLine2>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410872993</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO PEOPLE FACING FORECLOSURE IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>SOAR CAREER SOLUTIONS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>205 WEST 2ND STREET SUITE 101</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411449179</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>SALVATION ARMY THE</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>215 S 27TH AVENUE WEST</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55806</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410698597</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF THE ONSITE MEALS PROGRAM, FOOD SHELF AND MEDICAL FOOD SHELF OF THE DULUTH SALVATION ARMY.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>GRANT COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>108 EAST 6TH STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55805</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>412002724</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>15000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASSETS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CENTRAL AND EAST HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF DULUTH.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>206 WEST 4TH STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55806</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411453521</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>30000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF THE DAMIANO CENTER'S ON-SITE MEAL PROGRAM.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>DULUTH PLAYHOUSE INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>506 WEST MICHIGAN STREET</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410694692</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10600</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS BULLYING IN DULUTH AREA MIDDLE SCHOOLS.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>APEX</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>306 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 902</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>320079166</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(6)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>15000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DULUTH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MEN AS PEACEMAKERS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>205 WEST 2ND STREET SUITE 15</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>411841689</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS CHRONIC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA TRIBE INDIAN AREA AGENCY AGING</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 217</AddressLine1>
          <City>CASS LAKE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56633</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410673588</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>GOVERNMENTAL</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS CARING FOR THEIR YOUNGER RELATIONS.</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>ANDERSON CENTER</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>122 12TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 102</AddressLine1>
          <City>SAINT CLOUD</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56303</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411911774</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION FOR BUSINESS LEADERS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>LITTLE TREASURES CENTER INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>4002 LONDON RD</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55804</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411942142</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>15000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>NORTHSHORE AREA PARTNERS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>99 EDISON BLVD</AddressLine1>
          <City>SILVER BAY</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55614</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>201156990</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>HEALTHSHARE INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 700</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55802</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>262722248</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO SUPPORT EXPANDED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>HARTLEY NATURE CENTER</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>3001 WOODLAND AVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>DULUTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55803</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>363507636</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>8000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MN ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>360 ROBERT STREET NORTH SUITE 306</AddressLine1>
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          <State>MN</State>
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