﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-10-17T13:09:17-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>811343524</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>1SOURCE PARTNERS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>701 S HOWARD AVE STE 203</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>TAMPA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33606</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>840737619</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ASSOC FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>ASSO</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3034408844</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2315 18TH STREET SOUTH</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST PETERSBURG</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33712</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SHERRY BAGLEY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3034408844</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-10-15</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>PAUL DEGANCE</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00443908</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8132547222</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-10-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>SHERRY BAGLEY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2315 18TH STREET SOUTH</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SAINT PETERSBURG</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>33712</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>528034</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.AEE.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1972</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CO</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO ELEVATE AND EXPAND THE GLOBAL CAPACITY OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION BY BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>10</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>10</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>3</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>200</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>4852</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>10274</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>481514</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>512950</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>-11884</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>4810</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>474482</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>528034</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>182077</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>199108</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>217529</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>363117</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>399606</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>562225</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>74876</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-34191</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>311756</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>392966</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>103571</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>207676</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>208185</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>185290</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO ELEVATE AND EXPAND THE GLOBAL CAPACITY OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION BY BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>285309</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>279138</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>CONFERENCES - THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA, AND HAS CO-SPONSORED CONFERENCES IN OTHER COUNTRIES. THE PURPOSE OF THESE CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS IS TO PROMOTE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTITIONERS FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM TO CONTINUALLY UPDATE AND IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS, LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES, AND EXPLORE RESEARCH.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>112701</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>110263</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>ACCREDITATION - IN 1994, AEE DEVELOPED THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS FOR COMMON PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, BECOMING THE NATION'S FIRST RECOGNIZED ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOCUSING ON EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING. SINCE THEN, THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM'S STANDARDS-BASED EVALUATION PROCESS BY OBJECTIVE, INDEPENDENT REVIEWERS HAVE BECOME THE INDUSTRY-ACCEPTED LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL, OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE, AND OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. ATTAINING ACCREDITED STATUS THROUGH THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS SOLID EVIDENCE OF AN ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND SAFETY, BELIEF IN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TOWARD CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVEMENT. PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE AEE ACCREDITED STATUS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THEY MEET OR EXCEED RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY STANDARDS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>93697</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>91671</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>MEMBERSHIP - AEE IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. OUR MEMBERS INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE OVER ONE MILLION INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR, WITH OUR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS WORKING WITH OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. AEE MEMBERS REPRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS THAT UTILIZE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION METHODOLOGIES AND PRACTICES: OUTDOOR, CLASSROOM, HUMAN SERVICE, ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPEUTIC, AND ADVENTURE SETTINGS. WE RECOGNIZE AND CHAMPION THE FACT THAT EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION CAN TAKE PLACE IN MANY DIFFERENT SETTINGS AND FACILITATE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL FOCUS, PERSPECTIVE AND BACKGROUND. WHILE USE OF THE OUTDOORS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, CHALLENGE IS OFTEN ACHIEVED THROUGH ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOORS. ACCORDINGLY, WE RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS. BECOMING A MEMBER OF AEE ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, DEFINING,DEVELOPING, AND APPLYING THE THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <RevenueAmt>31878</RevenueAmt>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>31878</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>491707</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>10</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>10</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>10</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>true</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>true</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>true</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>true</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>SHERRY BAGLEY</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3034408844</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2315 18TH STREET SOUTH</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SAINT PETERSBURG</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>33712</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHERRY BAGLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>81532</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEROMY SLABY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST SECRETA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JONAH HACKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST TREASUR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAY ZARR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROSEANNE MISTRETTA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ABBY OXBOROUGH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THOMAS SHORROCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KYMBERLY LACROSSE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BERNIE RUPE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRAD DANIEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JUSTIN HOUGHAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LA</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.75</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>81532</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>10274</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>2820</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>10274</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CONFERENCES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>279138</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>279138</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ACCREDITATION FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>110263</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>110263</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEMBERSHIP REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>91671</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>91671</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ALL OTHER REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>24497</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>24497</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PERIODICALS/PUBLICATION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3905</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3905</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3476</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>3476</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>512950</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4483</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>4483</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <OtherAmt>327</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <OtherAmt>327</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>327</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>327</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>528034</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>513277</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>4483</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>81532</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>57072</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24460</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>117576</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>112170</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5406</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2036</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2036</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63026</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>59716</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3310</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5522</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5245</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>277</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3937</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2362</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1575</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4097</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1025</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3072</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26526</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>22547</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3979</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>184755</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>184755</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>207</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>207</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3948</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>395</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3553</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>16158</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14542</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1616</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BOARD EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>13237</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13237</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>12272</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7364</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4908</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>9576</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9576</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17820</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>14938</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2882</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>562225</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>491707</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>70518</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>115455</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>182068</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>52547</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>35885</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9247</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8435</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>109357</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>143678</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25150</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>22900</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>311756</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>392966</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18089</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>125022</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>85482</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>82654</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>103571</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>207676</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>182835</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>159820</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25350</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25470</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>208185</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>185290</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>311756</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>392966</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-34191</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>11296</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>true</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc5">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>13051</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>10067</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>55465</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4852</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>10274</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>93709</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>13051</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>10067</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>55465</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4852</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>10274</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>93709</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>93709</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>160</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>6940</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2769</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>4483</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>14352</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>108061</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>1325562</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.86720</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.90910</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER SECURITIES</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>22900</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>22900</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>537087</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>11296</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>11296</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>525791</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>2243</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>2243</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>528034</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>559982</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>559982</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>2243</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>2243</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>562225</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc4">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ACCREDITATION - IN 1994, AEE DEVELOPED THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS FOR COMMON PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, BECOMING THE NATION'S FIRST RECOGNIZED ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOCUSING ON EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING. SINCE THEN, THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM'S STANDARDS-BASED EVALUATION PROCESS BY OBJECTIVE, INDEPENDENT REVIEWERS HAVE BECOME THE INDUSTRY-ACCEPTED LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL, OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE, AND OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. ATTAINING ACCREDITED STATUS THROUGH THE AEE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS SOLID EVIDENCE OF AN ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND SAFETY, BELIEF IN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TOWARD CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVEMENT. PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE AEE ACCREDITED STATUS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THEY MEET OR EXCEED RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY STANDARDS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERSHIP - AEE IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. OUR MEMBERS INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE OVER ONE MILLION INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR, WITH OUR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS WORKING WITH OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. AEE MEMBERS REPRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS THAT UTILIZE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION METHODOLOGIES AND PRACTICES: OUTDOOR, CLASSROOM, HUMAN SERVICE, ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPEUTIC, AND ADVENTURE SETTINGS. WE RECOGNIZE AND CHAMPION THE FACT THAT EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION CAN TAKE PLACE IN MANY DIFFERENT SETTINGS AND FACILITATE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL FOCUS, PERSPECTIVE AND BACKGROUND. WHILE USE OF THE OUTDOORS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, CHALLENGE IS OFTEN ACHIEVED THROUGH ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOORS. ACCORDINGLY, WE RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS. BECOMING A MEMBER OF AEE ALLOWS YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, DEFINING,DEVELOPING, AND APPLYING THE THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION AND CURRENTLY HAS HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. OUR MEMBERS INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE OVER ONE MILLION INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR, WITH OUR ACCREDITED PROGRAMS WORKING WITH OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY, AEE MEMBERS REPRESENT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS THAT UTILIZE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION METHODOLOGIES AND PRACTICES: OUTDOOR, CLASSROOM, HUMAN SERVICE, ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPEUTIC, AND ADVENTURE SETTINGS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES POSITIONS THAT ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND POSITIONS THAT ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WHEN THE FINAL DRAFT IS COMPLETED BY THE OUTSIDE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD TREASURER WILL REVIEW THE 990. A COPY WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO MAILING THE RETURN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWS A POLICY MONITORING CALENDAR AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IS COMPLETED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER EVERY NOVEMBER, REVIEWED, AND STORED ON THE BOARD DRIVE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MUST SIGN-OFF ANNUALLY, AND ANY NEW CONFLICTS ARE TO BE REPORTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD SETS COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOLLOWING ASSOCIATION MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, GEOGRAPHIC LIVING WAGES, AND OTHER DATA AS A BENCHMARK.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES FOLLOWING THE ASSOCIATION MARKET SALARY SURVEYS, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION LIVING WAGES, AND OTHER DATA AS A BENCHMARK.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES 59,716 3,310 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>