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        <ExplanationTxt>| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| Activity Classification: Community Support Grantee Name: IM Kids Grantee Address: 10260 S Sheridan Rd Fenwick MI 48834 Cash Amounts Given: $10,000, $10000| Activity Classification: Community Support Grantee Name: Grants $5,000 or less each. Grantee Address: 7973 E Grand River Ave Portland MI 48875. Property Description: Cash Amounts Given: $60,656, $60656|</ExplanationTxt>
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