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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| Fisher Houses 3 total $2,961</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| USO Sea-Tac &amp; JBLM $1,405</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| Department President Special Project Salmon for Soldiers $9,505</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| Primary Exempt Purpose - The objectives of this organization shall be fraternal patriotic historical charitable and exucational; to assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; and to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| Hospital - Salmon For Soldiers. This program assists veterans with issues such as PTSD emotional support educational programs to help them heal - both in mind and body.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| This organization did NOT during the year receive any funds directly or indirectly to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract. The organization did NOT during the year pay any premiums directly or indirectly on a personal benefit contract.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <ExplanationTxt>I was in the hospital and ended up having to stay longer than expected due to complications with pneumonia. The VFW Asst. Quartermaster filed an extension so I would not be late. In the meantime he said he would just file my return BUT it was mailed and not entered electronically. About six weeks ago I got a memorandum from the IRS to file this online. So here we are and for several days I have had issues with the input on TAX990. Made progress today - thank you for understanding!</ExplanationTxt>
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