Harvester Ministries

“Activity classification: humanitarian ministry. Grantee name: foreign nationals. Grantee relationship: none. Property description: cash. Method used to determine fmv: see attached statement. Amount given: 4,801.”

“Description: depreciation. Amount: 2,801.”

“Description: administrative expenses. Amount: 254. Description: evangelistic ministry. Amount: 24,398. Description: publications ministry. Amount: 8,951. Description: gifts to foreign churches. Amount: 4,018. Description: ministry at lafayette bible chapel. Amount: 2,446. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 40,067.”

“Names and addresses of donees: "humanitarian minsitry to foreign nationals" assists people financially in foreign countries and foreign nationals living in the us. All of these individuals or families live below the poverty level in their country or in the usa. Their names and current addresses (at the time of assistance) are available in harvester ministries' records. All of the individuals and families assisted in the "hispanics" category below are migrant workers from latin america, mainly from mexico and central america. Since they reside in the usa from 6 to 9 months per year and change addresses often, they can be described as transient or indigent. Their names and addresses are available in harvester ministries' records, but many change addresses more than once a year. Relationship of donees to harvester ministries: none of the individuals or families below are related by blood, marriage, adoption, or employment to any person with an interest in harvester ministries, including its donors, directors, and officers. No one was charged interest, fees, or other charges for this assistance.”

“Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 889. End of year amount: 1,945.”

“Individuals or families who receive charitable assistance from harvester ministries must meet the following criteria: 1. Their need is genuine (emergency, injury, illness, cannot read english, empty kitchen or closets) 2. They have no other means of assistance, such as family, friends, employer, public or government agency, or charitable organization or church, or such support does not provide assistance in the area requested. 3. Does mr. Carmical, based on his years of experience working, see this as a genuine need? 4. Does harvester ministries have sufficient funds, resources, or other forms of assistance to help? In the usa, those who receive assistance are all hispanic people from mexico or latin america. They are indigent, migrant workers and their families, with annual incomes below the usa poverty level. No discrimination is made on the basis of legal status in the u.s. Nor on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Whenever possible, mr. Carmical personally handles each case, which includes buying and delivering groceries or medicine, paying the bill, transporting the person to the doctor, hospital, employer, court or immigration office. Records are kept for each person and transaction. Repayment of food, clothes or medication is never requested or accepted. Repayment of paid medical, rent, or utility bills is accepted when recipients are able to pay. No interest, application fees, or other charges are made or received from those seeking help. Mr. Carmical continues to fill out immigration and other forms in english. These matters involve his donation of time, but involve no expenditure for the assistance. In foreign countries, mr. Carmical discusses the needs of those inquiring with local church leaders or the local missionary. He then tries to speak personally with those in need, either directly or through an interpreter. The decision to give assistance is made according to the same criteria listed above for the usa. Wherever possible funds are used to buy food or clothes or other items directly or those funds are left with a responsible party for disbursement.”