Great Plains Innovation Network Inc

“The organizations Form 990 was prepared by an external CPA based on financial records maintained by the organizations officer. A complete draft of the Form 990 was provided to all voting members of the Board of Directors for review and comment prior to its filing with the IRS. Any questions or discrepancies were discussed and resolved between the Board and the preparer before the final return was authorized for signature and electronic submission.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy through Annual Disclosure, Review Process, and Enforcement & Recusal.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Interested parties may contact the Officer at the organizations principal office to arrange for inspection or to receive electronic copies.”

“The organization incurred $40,000 in subcontracted service fees paid to Kansas State University. These services directly supported the organizations exempt purpose by providing student technical labor and specialized CAD modeling training for the U.S. Army and other partners. These expenses are allocated 100% to Program Services.”

“SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 10 - REASON FOR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS The organization is changing its public charity status from Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) to Section 509(a)(2) for the 2025 tax year. This change more accurately reflects the organizations primary support, which is derived from program service fees (gross receipts) from technical training contracts with governmental and industrial partners.”