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        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE RYAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING PROJECTS AND CURRICULA THAT PROMOTE THE STUDY OF FREE INSTITUTIONS, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND RELATED SUBJECTS. THE RYAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS, PUBLIC LECTURE AND JUNIOR SCHOLARS PROGRAMS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INCREASED VALUE OF INVESTMENTS 8,776</Explanation>
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