Regional Affiliate Certificate Group Inc

“A copy of the 990 was provided to one member of the organization's governing body and the 990 is reviewed by him before the return is signed. This is the method that has been followed since inception.”

“The documents are available to the public upon request.”

“James tepper - 9 wheeler road, westborough, ma 01581. Timothy freeman - 5270 east river road, grand island, ny 14072. Charles parker - 3210 windsor ridge drive, westborough, ma 01581. Joseph polanco - 2529 cedar elm lane, plano, tx 75075. Jim cunningham - 2670 peachblow road, lewis center, oh 30309. Jeff stoudt - 2815 meeting street, gastonia, nc 28054.”

“Affiliate marketing fee 37,450.”

“The association reported program fees to audit members facilities of $250,755 the cost are incurred as part of the service provided and are handled by outside vendors. There is no related parties between the association or any of thier directors with the 2 vendors. The largest vendor has already been reported in part vii, section b. Independent contractors. The other vendor oversees and issues the certification for the forest stewardship council. A summary is as follows: $185,442 paid to american green cousulting group for the year $ 74,626 paid to rainforest alliance for the year $260,068 paid ( 9,313) cash to accrual difference $250,755 program fees to audit members facilities the fsc audits are conducted at the printing manufacturers facility by american green consulting group on an annual basis.”

“Change from cash to accrual accounting method -41,970.”

“Form 990, part xi, line 9, other changes in net assets: the association started preparing reviewed accrual basis financial statements at 6.30.16 year end to share with its directors and the 21 affiliate members so they may better understand the operations and cost structure of this association. The change improved the reported accuratcy of the financial statements as well as added transparency between the actual financial results and the reported financial results. The reduction of net assets of $41,970, between cash and accrual net assets, was caused by adjustments to receiveables, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. The $41,970 is reported in part xi, line 9, other changes in net assets.”