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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. INCOME GENERATED BY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WOULD BE SUBJECT TO TAX WHICH, IF INCURRED, WOULD BE RECOGNIZED AS A CURRENT EXPENSE. NO SUCH TAX HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
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          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LUMBER RIVER UNITED WAY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
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          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 2652</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LUMBERTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>28359</ZIPCd>
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        <RecipientEIN>581636285</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>UNITED WAY SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>UNITED WAY OF ALAMANCE COUNTY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>220 E FRONT ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BURLINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27215</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>560599239</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>UNITED WAY SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
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      <Total501c3OrgCnt>2</Total501c3OrgCnt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE GRANTED FUNDS TO LOCAL UNITED WAYS COME FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, THEREFORE THE UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA (UWNC) COMBINES THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF ALL REQUESTS, IN WRITING, SPECIFICS ON HOW DOLLARS WERE SPENT, TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE IN REGULAR INTERVALS. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO A STAFF PERSON WHO MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT TERMS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF SUPPORTING LOCAL UNITED WAYS, TOGETHER WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY BE NOMINATED BY COMMITTEE AND APPROVED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHOSEN FROM NOMINATIONS MADE BY LOCAL UNITED WAYS, PARTNERS OR STAFF TO ALIGN WITH GEOGRAPHIC, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY STANDARDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ONE-THIRD OF THE DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO REPLACE THOSE WHOSE TERMS SHALL HAVE EXPIRED. ALL DULY ELECTED DIRECTORS SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE ELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THEIR DULY QUALIFIED SUCCESSORS. ALL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OCCURRING BETWEEN ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP MAY BE FILLED BY THE BOARD UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 DRAFT IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE DRAFT OR REVISE IT. THE FINAL DRAFT IS PRESENTED FOR VOTE WITH EITHER THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD DEPENDING ON MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE FULL BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA WOULD BE AWARE OF ANY NEW DOLLARS AWARDED TO A BOARD MEMBER'S ORGANIZATION, AND WOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL TERMS OF THE GRANT OR CONTRACT PAYMENT. IF ISSUES AROSE, THE PRESIDENT WOULD BRING THEM TO THE BOARD CHAIR FOR REVIEW.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FULL BOARD VOTES ON THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE REQUIRES POSTING OF ALL DOCUMENTS THAT RESULT IN CHARITABLE LICENSING EACH YEAR. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY ANY PERSON.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 608,043. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 95,629. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 703,672. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 190,041. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 29,888. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 219,929.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PERIODIC PENSION COST -122,365.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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