Alpha Grand Rapids

Promoting Abundant Life

aka Alpha Women's Center, Alpha Men's Center | Grand Rapids, MI | www.alphagrandrapids.org

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Alpha Grand Rapids

EIN: 38-2867495

Contributions tax deductible
as of March 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of March 13, 2023

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Mission

Motivated by the love of Christ, Alpha Grand Rapids exists to promote abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.

Ruling year info

1990

President

Colleen Geisel

Main address

1725 Division Ave S

Grand Rapids, MI 49507 USA

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Formerly known as

Alpha Women's Centers of West Michigan

Alpha Women's Center Inc.

Alpha Women's Center of Grand Rapids

EIN

38-2867495

Subject area info

Public affairs

Civic participation

Human services

Basic and emergency aid

Women's services

Population served info

Adults

Women and girls

Economically disadvantaged people

NTEE code info

Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)

Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)

Citizen Participation (W24)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Step Up Mentoring Program

Clients are able to meet one-on-one with a trained volunteer to receive education, support, and resources. Clients can choose topics to focus on such as parenting skills, healthy relationships, spirituality, and more. Educational DVDs and curriculum provide information on these topics, in addition to information that volunteers can offer. Ultimately, the goal of the Step Up Mentoring Program is to provide clients with a safe space to discuss issues in their lives and find ways to work towards health and growth.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability - Member 2018

Better Business Bureau 2017

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Financials

Alpha Grand Rapids

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

3.21

Average of 1.06 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8.5

Average of 4.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

13%

Average of 13% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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Alpha Grand Rapids

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$164,146
Program Services	$0
Investments	$57
Special Events	$36,059
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$200,262

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$97,452
Professional Fees	$21,422
Occupancy	$47,446
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$53,761
Total Expenses	$220,081
Net Gain/Loss	($19,819)

Revenue
Contributions	$483,346
Program Services	$0
Investments	$85
Special Events	$0
Sales	($39,966)
Other	$89
Total Revenue	$443,554

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$109,210
Professional Fees	$5,120
Occupancy	$75,275
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$29,788
Other Expenses	$31,562
Total Expenses	$250,955
Net Gain/Loss	$192,599

Revenue
Contributions	$286,030
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$358
Investments	$0
Special Events	$17,777
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$304,165

Expenses
Program Services	$153,798
Administration	$94,138
Fundraising	$42,176
Total Expenses	$290,112
Net Gain/Loss	$14,053

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,565
Advertising & Promotion	$837
Information Technology Expenses	$900
Insurance Expenses	$5,497
Interest Expenses	$16,857
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$273,011
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$88
Special Events	$49,814
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$322,913

Expenses
Program Services	$183,225
Administration	$108,450
Fundraising	$44,394
Total Expenses	$336,069
Net Gain/Loss	($13,156)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,522
Advertising & Promotion	$3,578
Information Technology Expenses	$4,340
Insurance Expenses	$4,850
Interest Expenses	$18,816
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$324,645
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$39,311
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$363,956

Expenses
Program Services	$210,208
Administration	$93,095
Fundraising	$42,925
Total Expenses	$346,228
Net Gain/Loss	$17,728

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,957
Advertising & Promotion	$351
Information Technology Expenses	$1,164
Insurance Expenses	$5,999
Interest Expenses	$18,270
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$422,046
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	($919)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$421,127

Expenses
Program Services	$303,711
Administration	$95,636
Fundraising	$39,948
Total Expenses	$439,295
Net Gain/Loss	($18,168)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,537
Advertising & Promotion	$7,752
Information Technology Expenses	$1,135
Insurance Expenses	$7,515
Interest Expenses	$17,914
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$524,532
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$524,532

Expenses
Program Services	$426,066
Administration	$90,895
Fundraising	$50,260
Total Expenses	$567,221
Net Gain/Loss	($42,689)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,939
Advertising & Promotion	$19,235
Information Technology Expenses	$5,360
Insurance Expenses	$8,088
Interest Expenses	$15,527
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$260,946
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$260,946

Expenses
Program Services	$111,971
Administration	$27,485
Fundraising	$25,018
Total Expenses	$164,474
Net Gain/Loss	$96,472

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$6,380
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,980
Interest Expenses	$3,102
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$823,137
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	($20,033)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$803,104

Expenses
Program Services	$612,704
Administration	$106,468
Fundraising	$46,058
Total Expenses	$765,230
Net Gain/Loss	$37,874

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,577
Advertising & Promotion	$12,971
Information Technology Expenses	$16,011
Insurance Expenses	$8,407
Interest Expenses	$12,095
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,194,683
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,194,683

Expenses
Program Services	$816,546
Administration	$105,572
Fundraising	$96,029
Total Expenses	$1,018,147
Net Gain/Loss	$176,536

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,914
Advertising & Promotion	$24,905
Information Technology Expenses	$15,431
Insurance Expenses	$5,511
Interest Expenses	$11,659
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,798,056
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	($5,523)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,184
Total Revenue	$1,793,717

Expenses
Program Services	$948,278
Administration	$165,491
Fundraising	$116,960
Total Expenses	$1,230,729
Net Gain/Loss	$562,988

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,117
Advertising & Promotion	$23,671
Information Technology Expenses	$39,940
Insurance Expenses	$7,015
Interest Expenses	$11,207
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$5,590
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,703,440
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,034
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,704,474

Expenses
Program Services	$989,495
Administration	$185,128
Fundraising	$121,575
Total Expenses	$1,296,198
Net Gain/Loss	$408,276

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,566
Advertising & Promotion	$15,572
Information Technology Expenses	$41,033
Insurance Expenses	$2,259
Interest Expenses	$9,981
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,597,985
Government Grants	$50,185
Program Services	$0
Investments	$5,737
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,653,907

Expenses
Program Services	$951,683
Administration	$165,078
Fundraising	$101,816
Total Expenses	$1,218,577
Net Gain/Loss	$435,330

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$9,162
Advertising & Promotion	$25,432
Information Technology Expenses	$39,367
Insurance Expenses	$5,409
Interest Expenses	$10,264
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$20,000

Alpha Grand Rapids

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$164,146
Cash & Equivalents	$6,454	$12,342	$5,888
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$52,547	$40,816	($11,731)
Other	$4,243	$3,800	($443)
Total Assets	$63,244	$56,958	($6,286)

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Total Liabilities	$14,549	$28,082	$13,533

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Net Assets	$48,695	$28,876	($19,819)

Assets	Oct 01, 2009	Sep 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$483,346
Cash & Equivalents	$12,342	$571	($11,771)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$40,816	$506,284	$465,468
Other	$3,800	$0	($3,800)
Total Assets	$56,958	$506,855	$449,897

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2009	Sep 30, 2010	Change
Total Liabilities	$28,082	$285,380	$257,298

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2009	Sep 30, 2010	Change
Net Assets	$28,876	$221,475	$192,599

Assets	Oct 01, 2010	Sep 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$286,030
Cash & Equivalents	$571	$19,633	$19,062
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$437	$437
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$506,284	$531,688	$25,404
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$506,855	$551,758	$44,903

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2010	Sep 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$44,142	$31,994	($12,148)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$241,238	$284,236	$42,998
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$285,380	$316,230	$30,850

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2010	Sep 30, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$4,333	$16,067	$11,734
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$4,333	$16,067	$11,734
Unrestricted Net Assets	$217,142	$219,461	$2,319
Net Assets	$221,475	$235,528	$14,053

Assets	Oct 01, 2011	Sep 30, 2012	Change
Contributions	$273,011
Cash & Equivalents	$19,633	$28,924	$9,291
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$437	$250	($187)
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$531,688	$486,353	($45,335)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$551,758	$515,527	($36,231)

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2011	Sep 30, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$31,994	$13,521	($18,473)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$284,236	$279,634	($4,602)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$316,230	$293,155	($23,075)

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2011	Sep 30, 2012	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$16,067	$28,261	$12,194
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$16,067	$28,261	$12,194
Unrestricted Net Assets	$219,461	$194,111	($25,350)
Net Assets	$235,528	$222,372	($13,156)

Assets	Oct 01, 2012	Sep 30, 2013	Change
Contributions	$324,645
Cash & Equivalents	$28,924	$29,884	$960
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$250	$0	($250)
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$486,353	$491,122	$4,769
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$515,527	$521,006	$5,479

Alpha Grand Rapids

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$8,587	$118,814	$146,509	$213,224	$593,877
As % of expenses	1.2%	12.0%	12.2%	16.9%	50.2%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$17,715	$93,823	$119,249	$180,515	$558,855
As % of expenses	-2.3%	9.2%	9.7%	13.9%	45.9%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$803,104	$1,194,683	$1,793,717	$1,704,474	$1,653,907
Total revenue, % change over prior year	53.1%	48.8%	50.1%	-5.0%	-3.0%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	3.0%
All other grants and contributions	100.0%	100.0%	100.2%	99.9%	96.6%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$738,928	$993,156	$1,203,469	$1,263,489	$1,183,555
Total expenses, % change over prior year	42.7%	34.4%	21.2%	5.0%	-6.3%
Personnel	39.3%	33.0%	38.3%	43.8%	47.7%
Professional fees	0.8%	0.7%	2.7%	2.5%	2.6%
Occupancy	4.6%	3.1%	3.0%	2.7%	3.4%
Interest	1.6%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.9%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	53.6%	62.1%	55.0%	50.3%	45.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$765,230	$1,018,147	$1,230,729	$1,296,198	$1,218,577
One month of savings	$61,577	$82,763	$100,289	$105,291	$98,630
Debt principal payment	$8,376	$8,766	$9,984	$10,479	$10,195
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$168,425	$246,155	$529,027
Total full costs (estimated)	$835,183	$1,109,676	$1,509,427	$1,658,123	$1,856,429

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Months of cash	3.2	4.0	3.6	7.4	8.5
Months of cash and investments	3.2	4.0	3.6	7.4	8.5
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	1.9	2.6	1.8	-0.3	-0.3

Balance sheet composition	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Cash	$194,028	$333,167	$363,392	$778,108	$839,879
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$0	$40,000	$516,621	$393,807	$369,281
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$689,735	$705,039	$862,845	$1,109,000	$1,614,312
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	40.2%	42.7%	36.8%	31.6%	22.4%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	43.4%	33.2%	20.2%	13.1%	10.5%
Unrestricted net assets	$278,849	$372,672	$491,921	$502,039	$1,010,894
Temporarily restricted net assets	$65,986	$148,699	$650,899	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$65,986	$148,699	$650,899	$1,194,312	$1,214,322
Total net assets	$344,835	$521,371	$1,142,820	$1,696,351	$2,225,216

Key data checks

Key data checks	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President

Colleen Geisel

LinkedIn profile

Colleen Geisel is the executive director of Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) which operates two centers: Alpha Women’s Center and Alpha Men’s Center. Although originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Colleen and her husband, Scott, spent 20 years serving Christ around the globe. After attending Cedarville University, Colleen moved to Texas where Scott was attending Dallas Theological Seminary. In 2001, they joined SEND International and served in three Asian countries until 2013. After leaving her position in cross-cultural missions, Colleen joined AGR in March of 2014 to minister to an underserved population of Grand Rapids. She is passionate about walking with women and families through their brokenness as they experience Christ’s redemptive work in their lives. Colleen currently resides in Rockford, Michigan with her husband, three boisterous children and one mischievous puppy.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Alpha Grand Rapids

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Alpha Grand Rapids

Board of directors
as of 02/15/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board co-chair

Christina Thelen

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Term: 2017 -

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Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/15/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

There are no contractors recorded for this organization.

Professional fundraisers

Fiscal year ending

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G

Solicitation activities

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Alpha Grand Rapids

Promoting Abundant Life

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Our programs

Step Up Mentoring Program

Where we work

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Financials

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Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2020 info

3.21

Months of cash in 2020 info

8.5

Fringe rate in 2020 info

13%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

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Alpha Grand Rapids

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Operations

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President

Colleen Geisel

Number of employees

Alpha Grand Rapids

Compensation data

Alpha Grand Rapids

Board of directors data

Christina Thelen

Curtis Thompson

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

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Disability

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Fringe rate in 2020

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