Tin Can Sailors Inc.

“The collections, which were acquired through purchases and contributions since the organization's inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired, or as temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contributed colletion items are not reflected on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset classes.”

“The organization's collections are made up of artifacts of historical significance, objects of art and documents that are held for their educational, research and curatorial purposes. These are artifacts from destroyers and other vessels, letters and other pieces of naval and maritime history. The organization also houses a library, which contains documents and photographs on the history of destroyers throughout the world. The organization's policies for stewardship of collections are informal.”

“The organization is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. Consequently, the accompanying financial statements do not reflect any provision for income taxes. In addition, the organization believes that is has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization qualifies for the charitable organization deduction under section 170(b)(1)(a) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under section 509(a)(2).”

“Cost of goods sold netted with revenue 55,211.”

“Cost of goods sold netted with revenue 55,211.”