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Your tax-deductible gift will help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø give young children the best possible start in life. DonorsÌýadvance the early childhood profession by allowing us to integrateÌýresearch, policy and practice. A gift can be a meaningful way to recognize service, leadership, or retirement. Please see Ways to Give for more information about donating.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charityÌý(Federal EIN 36-6009499) with a mission toÌýpromote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø advances a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.Ìý Ìý
Financial and other information about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at 1401 H Street, NW Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005, 202-232-8777, [email protected], or for residents of the following states, as stated below. Florida: SC No. CH37757, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-HELP-FLA, (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Georgia: The following information will be sent upon request: ÌýA full and fair description of the charitable program for which the solicitation campaign is being carried out and, if different, a full and fair description of the programs and activities of the charitable organization on whose behalf the solicitation is being carried out; and a financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Georgia Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5. ÌýÌýMaryland: A copy of the current financial statement of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is available by writing to 1401 H Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20005, or by calling 202-232-8777. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.ÌýMichigan: MICS No. 48931. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. Nevada: ÌýContributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c). New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT . REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most recently filed financial report is available from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Registry at or, upon request, by contacting the Office of Attorney General at 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York 10005, by calling (212) 416-8816 or writing to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at 1401 H Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at or (212) 416-8816. North Carolina: Financial information about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: Ìý51³Ô¹ÏÍø is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting . West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF 51³Ô¹ÏÍø BY THE STATE.