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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAEYC HAS THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, STUDENT MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS (CDA, ASSOCIATE, BACCALAUREATE, OR GRADUATE DEGREE), AND COMPREHENSIVE MEMBERSHIP.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AMONG THE BENEFITS THAT ALL MEMBERS GET IS VOTING RIGHTS IN NAEYC ELECTIONS TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COMPTROLLER BEFORE FILING. THE GOVERNING BOARD TREASURER AND CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWED A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAEYC REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IF A BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSES A CONFLICT THAT IS MATERIAL, THE MEMBER RECUSES FROM DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DECIDED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, WHICH REVIEWS SALARY DATA AND PROVIDES A REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING THEIR DECISION. SALARIES FOR THE NAEYC EXECUTIVE TEAM ARE DECIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARY DATA.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NAEYC'S MISSION STATEMENT, GOVERNING BOARD PRIORITIES, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND REPORTING MECHANISMS, AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE POSTED ON THE NAEYC WEBSITE. IF A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REQUESTS A FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NAEYC WOULD PROVIDE A COPY.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -979,355.</Explanation>
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