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TAX POSITIONS MUST MEET A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT IN ORDER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN IRS SEC 501(C)3 TO QUALIFY AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS, THE REPORTING OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND ITS STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STATUTE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT KNOW OF ANY TAX BENEFITS ARISING FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION OR CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AS A RESULT OF ANALYZING ITS TAX POSITIONS. FISCAL YEARS ENDING ON OR AFTER JUNE 30, 2012 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSUMER AND TRADE MARKETING 1602009 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSUMER AND TRADE MARKETING 379773 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONSUMER AND TRADE MARKETING 612757 0 0 0 0 0 0 2594539 0 2594539 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN AND THE PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE AT ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.NET. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PR CONTRACTS : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 139,020. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 139,020. RECEPTIVE OPERATORS : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,335. TRADE REP CONTRACTS : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 252,575. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 252,575. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR EACH YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.