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        <ExplanationTxt>AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THEIR FINANCIAL AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS OF THE STRAND AS LEAST ANNUALLY BY COMPLETING A QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING THESE ITEMS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF FRIENDS OF THE STRAND, INC. THESE CAN BE MAILED OR SENT ELECTRONICALLY DEPENDING ON THE DESIRE OF THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION MAKING THE REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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