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Traditional donations, memorials, corporate and foundation support and estate planning gifts fill in the other 25% of the Fund's annual income. Total income in 2007 was $ 3.8 million. The MACC Fund has a full-time staff of 5 that coordinates year-round activities. The 10-year average administrative
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