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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from income taxes as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Other significant tax positions include its determination of whether any amounts are subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Management has determined the organization had no activities subject to UBIT in the year ended December 31, 2017. All significant tax positions have been considered by management and it has determined that it is more likely than not that all tax positions would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.</ExplanationTxt>
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