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        <Explanation>DOCUMENTS ARE GIVEN UPON REQUEST</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER FEES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: TOTAL EXPENSES 27,910.</Explanation>
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