Benton County Sheriff Foundation

“Insurance $1123”

“COMMUNITY CARE $49307”

“Contract Services $9500”

“Supplies $5447”

“BANK FEES $1175”

“Licenses $20”

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1518 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $101”

“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:We respectfully request that the failure to file Form 990-EZ penalty be abated based on the IRSs First Time Abate administrative waiver procedure. Form 990-EZ was due May 15th of 2024 and we are filing electronically today; the expected penalty will be $20 per day from the due date until filed.As a small volunteer organization; I have been charged with maintaining the financial records and filing any and all necessary financial reports. 2022 was the first time under my management that we were required to file a tax return. 2023 provided slightly better results and we are fortunate enough again to achieve the filing threshold.Regretfully; I was under the wrong impression that we automatically had until the 15th of August to file our tax return. I cannot remember why I was under the wrong impression; but as soon as I realized my error, I immediately had our local CPA prepare and file the tax return. Going forward; I have made it mandatory at our Board Meeting in February, that the Treasurer (me) present our financials. The day after our Board Meeting; I will provide the necessary information to our CPA to have our tax return filed timely or at the very least an extension prepared. Our financial records are not complicated and the measures to be taken are easily achievable. I do not expect to file late in the future; this is a one-time event, and we gracefully request a waiver of the late fee penalty. Thank you for your consideration.Walt SmithBenton County Sheriff Foundation, Treasurer”