Refuge International Inc

“The form 990 was prepared with the assistance of an independent accountant based on the organizations books and records. The return was reviewed by management prior to filing. A copy of the form 990 is made available to members of the governing body upon request.”

“The compensation of the organizations executive director was determined by the board of directors based on the organizations budget, the individuals experience and responsibilities, and the organizations financial resources. The board reviewed and approved the compensation arrangement.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. During the tax year, these documents were provided upon request by interested parties.”

“Fees for services other consist of payments to non-u.s. Individuals and entities for professional and support services performed outside the united states in connection with refuge internationals medical mission activities in guatemala. These services supported the delivery of medical care and program operations and were not performed by employees of the organization. Category description amount translation services contract translators supporting patient care and medical missions usd 33,206.29 technical support services contract biomedical engineering and technical support for medical equipment usd 1,572.71 total line 11g usd 34,779.00”

“All other program expenses consist of program-related costs incurred primarily in guatemala in support of refuge internationals medical mission activities. These expenses are not otherwise classified elsewhere on part ix and directly support the delivery of charitable medical services. Category description amount local program administration local administrative support, coordination, and operational oversight for medical missions usd 38,420.00 mission operations and support supplies, materials, and services used to support medical teams and patient care activities usd 31,685.00 local transportation and logistics ground transportation, fuel, vehicle use, and in-country logistical support usd 21,940.00 banking, fees, and financial services bank charges, wire fees, and currency exchange costs related to foreign operations usd 6,125.00 program supplies and small equipment non-medical supplies and minor equipment used in program delivery usd 18,734.00 volunteer and mission support costs lodging incidentals, meals, and support costs for volunteers and mission teams not classified as travel usd 16,050.00 miscellaneous program costs other minor program-related expenses individually under materiality thresholds usd 9,820.00 fundraising expenses for drawdown and junitos marketplace usd 8,954 total line 24e usd 151,728”

“The organizations board of directors, acting as a whole, assumed responsibility for oversight of the review of the organizations financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant. The organization does not have a separate audit committee.”