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X 2 0 STOCK EXCHANGE false false false Pt I col(b) THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED TWO DONATIONS OF PUBLICLY TRADED STOCK REPORTED AS CONTRIBUTION REVENUE ON THE JUNE 30, 2024 FORM 990 AS PLEDGED STOCK RECEIVABLE. Pt VI, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATIONS MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE GOVERNING BODY ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY HAS IN ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHICH IS A PARTY TO A TRANSACTION UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE GOVERNING BODY. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM APPROVING THE TRANSACTION. Pt VI, Line 15a THE ORGANIZATIONS INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Pt VI, Line 15b THE ORGANIZATIONS INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE KEY AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. 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