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        <ExplanationTxt>LESTER I. BEAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FUND IS A TRUST FUND THAT DISBURSES FUNDS TO QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS DIRECTED BY THE TRUST'S GOVERNING INSTRUMENT TO BE USED AS DECREED IN THE INSTRUMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE TRUSTEE HOLDS REGULAR MEETINGS WITH THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ITS NEEDS. FURTHER THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED WITH THE ANNUAL STATEMENTS THAT CONTAINS THE INVESTMENTS, INCOME AND EXPENSE ACTIVITIES OF THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE GIVEN TAX YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 AND RELATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH REQUESTS. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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