Protect the Harvest

“There is a grandfather-granddaughter relationship between forrest lucas and theresa lucas mcmahan.”

“Although the organization has an advisory committee, it does not have any committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 was circulated to each member of the board of directors for review and comment before filing, and opportunity was provided to discuss any questions or concerns about the form 990 before filing.”

“The organization's policy covers all directors and officers and all other employees or independent contractors who influence actions of the organization or its board of directors. Disclosures required under the policy are to be made to the president of the organization who will then bring the matter to the attention of the board of directors; then, the board of directors determines whether a conflict exists, whether material, and how best to move forward accordingly, all within the best interest of the organization and its exempt purposes. At least annually all directors, officers, and others with influence are reminded of the policy and the certification signed related thereto that no conflict exists and if any situation may arise that may be a conflict, it will be promptly and fully disclosed.”

“Before beginning to compensate the executive director (mike siemens) in 2023 for his duties, the organization obtained and reviewed executive director compensation arrangements of similarly situated organizations, and the arrangement for mr. Siemens was approved by the board of directors via contemporaneous written documentation thereof.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“In 2024, the organization ceased operations by liquidating and dissolving - see schedule n for detail.”

“Professional fees - other: program service expenses 98,062. Management and general expenses 30,000. Fundraising expenses 17,775. Total expenses 145,837. Miscellaneous - other: program service expenses 1,200. Management and general expenses 5,822. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,022.”