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        <Explanation>ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS: THE INSTITUTE IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701(D). THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAXES UNDER SECTION 23701(D) OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. THEREFORE, THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR CALIFORNIA INCOME TAXES. THE INSTITUTE HAS ADOPTED THE INTERPRETATION REGARDING ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND IS UNAWARE OF ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD THREATEN THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THE INSTITUTE'S INFORMATION RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE AND FOUR YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED, RESPECTIVELY.</Explanation>
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