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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THAT ALL INFORMATION IS AVAIABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN A REQUEST IS MADE. IN ADDITION, THE REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WASHINGTON STATE SECRETARY OF STATE WEB SITE FOR CHARITIES REPORTING.</ExplanationTxt>
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