Benedictine Sisters of Florida Inc

“Members of the monastic community”

“Members elect council and prioress”

“Major issues facing the monastery are brought before the membership for approval”

“Form 990 reviewed by officer signing form 8879-eo.”

“No documents were made available to the public”

“Form 990 - general additional information benedictine sisters of florida, inc. Is a catholic order of benedictine nuns. Irc section 6033(2)(a)(i) and (iii) relate to the filing of informational type returns with the internal revenue service. The following data relates to the order's activities and this return. Page 1, part i does not disclose income and expenses of the organization. In previous years unrelated income and expense was reported on page 1, part1 for agricultural activities which the organization is no longer engaged in. Income and expenses of the organization are not reported as they relate exclusively to religious activities. The order organizes religious retreats and a number of nuns work outside commnunity in various positions. The income aspect of line 9 is the sisters' individual earnings, income from religious activities, investment income, donations received and limited real property rentals. Expenses include sisters' living expenses, chapel maintenance, donations paid, real property rental expenses, general expenses of operating a convent and other expenses. The question as to what is and what is not a religious activity is open to interpretation. Benedictine sisters of florida, inc., by its very organization, is a religious activity. The organization believes it has made the proper determinations in preparing form 990 in the manner submitted. If additional information is required, contact should be made.”

“Religious organization net asset change 310,605”