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The Exedra is free and open to all, but your tax deductible donation, starting as low as $120/year, ensures that we can continue to deliver quality reporting to our community. The Piedmont Exedra accepts tax-deductible donations through our fiscal sponsor, the Bay City News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization based in the Bay Area with Tax ID 83-0654488.
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Berkeley, CA 94708
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