Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
52-0643528
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,649,102
2,506,730
2,397,335
2,299,400
2,450,153
12,302,720
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
2,649,102
2,506,730
2,397,335
2,299,400
2,450,153
12,302,720
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
12,302,720
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,649,102
2,506,730
2,397,335
2,299,400
2,450,153
12,302,720
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
50,362
72,169
112,480
92,342
79,702
407,055
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
331,912
508,820
555,848
268,520
291,549
1,956,649
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
14,666,424
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
83.880 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.880 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
52-0643528
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
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Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
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Explanation
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY REAFFIRMS ITS COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR SEX IN ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR MISSION, OURS IS A WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS. WE HAVE AN ETHNICALLY AS WELL AS GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. OUR FIVE YEAR AVERAGE MINORITY REPRESENTATION IS 88% WITH STUDENTS FROM 46 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, 31 OF THE U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES AND ALL OF THE RECOGNIZED ETHNIC GROUPS REPRESENTED.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE DEPT OF EDUCATION TITLE IV PROGRAMS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
52-0643528
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN VISION OF EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE. THIS COSMOPOLITAN INSTITUTION CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL IN ORDER TO BECOME MORAL LEADERS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1904, WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A RESIDENTIAL CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION OFFERING FORMAL INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDING A REGULAR CURRICULUM OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES, GRADUATE DEGREES, AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND LIBERAL ARTS IN A SETTING THAT IS ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND CHRIST CENTERED. IN THE CLASSROOM WAU STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A LOW STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY COMMITTED TO EVERY STUDENT'S SUCCESS. IN 2014 WAU CONFERRED ASSOCIATES, BACHELORS, AND MASTERS DEGREES ON 375 STUDENTS, FROM AN ENROLLMENT OF 1,185 STUDENTS (UNDUPLICATED HEADCOUNT). THE UNIVERSITY'S 19-ACRE CAMPUS OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY IS LOCATED IN TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND, A SAFE AND DESIRABLE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD BORDERING WASHINGTON, DC. THIS PROXIMITY TO AN IMPORTANT WORLD CITY DISTINGUISHES IT FROM OTHER ADVENTIST AND CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES. OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM, STUDENTS CAN ENHANCE LEARNING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WORLD CLASS PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND SERVICE OUTREACH, ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES, STUDENT CLUBS, AND INTRAMURAL AND VARSITY SPORTS. STUDENT LIFE IS CHARACTERIZED BY WAU'S MULTICULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL LIVING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH FOSTERS THE VALUES OF SERVICE BEYOND ONESELF AND WELLNESS IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
BILL MILLER - POTOMAC CONFERENCE CHARLES TAPP - POTOMAC CONFERENCE PRESIDENT SR PASTOR EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP DR. WEYMOUTH SPENCE - WAU JOAN FRANCIS - WAU PRESIDENT PROFESSOR EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (WAU) IS A NON-STOCK MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION, THE MEMBERS, CALLED THE CONSTITUENCY, HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE WAU BOARD OF TRUSTEES. MEMBERS (CONSTITUENTS) HAVE NO RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFITS OR NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION, NOR DO THEY HAVE ANY RIGHTS TO RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS OF INCOME OR ASSETS FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THE MEMBERSHIP, WHICH IS CALLED THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUENCY, CONVENES AT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS TO ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. REGULAR MEETINGS ARE EVERY FIVE YEARS, WITH THE LAST SUCH MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 2011. THE CONSTITUENCY IS NOT DIVIDED INTO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCCURING BETWEEN REGULARY SCHEDULED CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS ARE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DIRECTS THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY ELECTING OFFICERS AND PERFORMING OTHER TASK NORMALLY WITHIN THE POWER OF A UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT COPY, PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSULTATION WITH OUR UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY, WAS RECEIVED BY MR. PATRICK FARLEY, VP FOR FINANCE FOR INITIAL REVIEW AND COMMENTS. MANAGMENT TEAM INPUT WAS RECEIVED FOR NARRATIVES AND POLICIES AND A SECOND DRAFT WAS PREPARED. THIS DRAFT WAS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS , SOME OF WHOM SERVE ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENTS. A THIRD DRAFT WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY. THIS DRAFT WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MAY 6, 2015 AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. EVERY VOTING MEMBER WAS GIVEN A HARD COPY AND THE UNIVERSITY ATTORNEY REVIEWED IT WITH THEM IN DETAIL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT MAKES COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND DISTRIBUTES THEM AT THE BOARD MEETING IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR. SHE KEEPS A TALLY OF WHO RETURNS THE SIGNED SHEETS.IF THE FORMS ARE NOT RETURNED, SHE EMAILS THE FORM TWICE. IF SHE DOESN'T RECEIVE SOMETHING IN RETURN, SHE MAILS THE FORM TO THE BOARD MEMBERS WHO STILL NEED TO SIGN THEM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED COMPENSATION OF PRESIDENTS OF PRIVATE NPO SCHOOLS IN MARYLAND USING INFORMATION MICUA PROVIDED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWED WHAT OTHER ADVENTIST INSTITUTIONS ARE PAYING THEIR PRESIDENTS. BASED ON OUR COMPARISONS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DECIDED THAT 96,923 WOULD BE APPROPRIATE BASE PAY IF WE WANTED TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN ATTRACTING TALENT TO OUR UNIVERSITY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO ESTABLISHED A BONUS PACKAGE BASED ON SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THIS MEANS THAT THE PRESIDENT COULD RECEIVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF UP TO 50% OF HIS BASE PAY. A REVIEW IS DONE ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE PRESIDENT MET THE SPECIFIC GOALS SET AND CAN BE AWARDED UP TO 40% OF BASE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GIVE UP TO ANOTHER 10% OF BASE IN AN OVERALL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED COMPENSATION OF PROVOSTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS OF PRIVATE NPO SCHOOLS IN MARYLAND USING INFORMATION MICUA PROVIDED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWED WHAT OTHER ADVENTIST INSTITUTIONS ARE PAYING THEIR OTHER OFFICERS. BASED ON OUR COMPARISONS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DECIDED THAT 80,000 WOULD BE APPROPRIATE BASE PAY IF WE WANTED TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN ATTRACTING TALENT TO OUR UNIVERSITY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO ESTABLISHED A BONUS PACKAGE BASED ON SPECIFIC OUTCOMES THE PRESIDENT WOULD RECOMMEND AS THESE OFFICERS WOULD REPORT TO HIM/HER. THESE OUTCOMES ARE CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE OVERALL EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
WE INCLUDE OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON OUR WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE 990 PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE INCLUDED ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE AS WELL. ALL OTHER PUBLIC INSPECTION COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE SHOWN ON REVENUE SCHEDULE T/R 87,172 SCHOLARSHIP DISCOUNTS SHOWN AS NET REVENUE ON FINANCIAL ST -8,838,060 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE SHOWN ON REVENUE SCHEDULE T/R -87,172 SCHOLARSHIP DISCOUNTS SHOWN ON TAX RETURN AS GRANTS TO IND 8,838,060
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