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        <ExplanationTxt>| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| We donated to partner non-profit organizations such as St Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church and Federation of Romanian Associations. Gift cards to interns and volunteers. We donated documentary DVDs to members and other romanian organizations., $1733|</ExplanationTxt>
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