Harvest India

“The 990 is drafted by an external accountant and then reviewed by the board treasurer. It is then provided to all board members for their review and comment.”

“Compensation is reviewed by the board in relation to responsibilities and informal knowledge of other comparable organizations.”

“Not applicable since there are not any other officers or key employees who are compensated.”

“Documents are available from the registry of charitable trusts maintained by the california office of attorney general.”

“Mercy ministries and education - relationships are pivotal to lasting change. Through meeting both practical and tangible needs, trust is built and communication begun. Hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children have been impacted through our mercy ministries which include, but are not limited to fresh water well installation, weekly food distribution, medical camps & hospitals, disaster relief, emergency care and shelter, hospice care for those afflicted with hiv/aids, elderly homes, red light district ministry & restoration, and monthly food & medical aid to those afflicted with leprosy. We acknowledge that true freedom will only come through the ability to make choices, gain willful employment, and pass this invaluable gift onto future generations. Education is the key. We continue to make a growing investment in the future of asia through education in these ways; 2 elementary schools, 2 junior colleges, 1 technical college, and 5 nursing colleges.”

“Harvest india, an independent organization located in india, provides a signficant amount of fundraising effort in the united states. The organization in india pays all of the costs for their fundraising efforts. Tax rules in the u.s. Specify such costs should not be reflected in the form 990. Some of the grants from the u.s. Organization went to that organization in india, but the two organizations are independent of each other.”