Buckner International

“form 990, part vi, line 11b: THE BOARD CHAIR APPOINTS A BOARD MEMBER FAMILIAR AND QUALIFIED IN ACCOUNTING MATTERS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE TAX FORMS WITH STAFF, AND UPON APPROVAL OF THIS REVIEW, THE TAX FORM IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM.”

“form 990, part vi, line 12c: TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE UPON APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD AND THEREAFTER ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STATEMENT IS TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT ARISE BETWEEN ANNUAL STATEMENT SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMMUNICATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN WRITING TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE CONFLCT OF INTEREST POLICY (COI) IS EXPLAINED AT TIME OF ISSUANCE FOR SIGNATURE. THE COI DEFINES DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL BOARD OUTSIDE OF THE PRESENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL(S) INVOLVED.”

“form 990, part vi, lineS 15A&B, Schedule J, Part I, Line 3: Compensation decisions for the executive jobs are based on relevant compensation survey data, evidenced jobholder performance and available resources. The chairman of the board of trustees of Buckner International in consultation with the trustees is responsible for setting the compensation for the President/CEO job. The board chair coordinates with the human resources consultant to conduct a formal evaluation of the job performance of the president. The evaluation involves feedback from the president, his direct reports and the trustees. That data is reviewed by the board members and a report is reviewed with the president during his annual job performance evaluation meeting. This meeting occurs during the last 6 months of each year. A similar process is used for all executive job holders.”

“form 990, part vi, line 19: GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY REQUEST. THEY MAY BE REVIEWED AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN DALLAS OR MAY ALSO BE SENT BY MAIL.”

“FORM 990, PART I, LINE 22 & PART X, LINE 33 & part XI, line 9: - Net decrease in net assets of related organizations $299,476,166 - Intercompany transfers $285,443 In 2013, Buckner International (Buckner) had an economic interest in Buckner Foundation (the Foundation) and recorded its beneficial interest in the net assets of the Foundation as an interest in net assets of related foundation in the Buckner consolidated statements of financial position. Effective January 1, 2014, each subsidiary of Buckner approves one-third (1/3) of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, which resulted in Buckner consolidating the Foundation in Buckner's consolidated financial statements. Effective January 1, 2014, the operations of the Foundation are disclosed in the supplemental information section and in the related notes to the audited financial statements of Buckner International.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Buckner International adopted new Bylaws in January, 2014. The primary change is in paragraph 1.2 Purpose, wherein the restated Bylaws name BI as the parent entity of, and as such exercising a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, activities and controlled affiliates of BRS, BAMS, and BCFS (defined as the "Supported Organizations").”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: The Baptist General Convention of Texas may directly elect one-fourth (1/4) of the trustees who are elected annually to fill expiring terms of the Board of Trustees.”

“Form 990, part ix, line 11g: -other purchased services expenses $1,375,292”