Americas Second Harvest of the Big Bend Inc.

“Section A, Line 4 The organization made minimal changes to their bylaws, including: - minor grammatical edits - title change of vice-president to president-elect - the required term lengths of officers - the addition of an executive committee Section B, Line 11B The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR reviews the Form 990 and all accompanying schedules with the independent accounting firm that prepared the return and accompanying schedules. Any issues or questions are resolved. The organization provides a copy of the 990 to the board of directors during the finance committee meeting at the board meeting. Distribution to the board may include physical copy or electronic copy. Once all questions or issues are resolved the Form 990 and all accompanying schedules are filed with the Internal Revenue Service Center. Line 12C The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by having discussions regarding possible conflicts of interest during board meetings with the board members. Board members and staff update their statements annually. Line 15A The process for determining compensation includes a review and approval by the board. The board completes an evaluation of the Executive Director and discusses compensation at a board meeting. The evaluation is shared with the Executive Director by the board president. The board last reviewed comparable salaries for all positions in September 2014. The Executive Director has the authority to set salaries for all other employees. Section C, Line 18 The organization makes its Form 990 available for public inspection upon request and through www.GuideStar.org. Line 19 The organizaiton makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request and through www.GuideStar.org.”

“Line 9 Prior Period Adjustment: $31,487 A prior year adjustment was required to increase net assets by $31,487 for finanical reporting purposes.”

“LINE 2c The organization's board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year. LINE 3b The organization is currently undergoing their audit and had to file the return early in order to qualify for grant compliance. Therefore, the numbers provided in the tax return are not final. If necessary, the organization plans to file an amended return once the audit is complete.”