Escuela De Agricultura De La Region Tropical Humeda

“LIne 11 - The Form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowned accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Trustees for discussion and comment. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Line 15 - The organization undertakes a rigorous process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official (Rector) and all other officers of the organization is reasonable. The Rector's salary is reviewed periodically by a compensation committee of the board of directors. The chairman of the board makes salary and benefit recommendations for the Rector and then those recommendations are reviewed by the entire board. The full board must then approve the Rector's compensation. For other officers of the organization, the Rector evaluates and determines the appropriate salary and benefits jointly with the chairman of the board of directors. The officers' compensation is then approved by the full board.”

“line 19 - The taxpayer makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.”

“The Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical Humeda is governed by a Board of directors comprised of tWELVE individuals. The organization also has a separate Board of Trustees that acts in a fiduciary capacity that makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the following five individuals: Dr. Randal C. Teague, Sr. - President Mrs. Randi S.N. Yoder - Vice President Mr. G. Richard Fletcher - Treasurer MR. MARK OHRSTROM MR. T.M. (TIM) SOLSO - President of the Board of Directors and Representative to the Board of Trustees”

“THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NO EMPLOYEES ON PART I, LINE 5 AND PART V, LINE 2A BECAUSE THE QUESTION ASKS FOR THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ON THE ORGANIZATIONS'S W-3. The organization has no U.S. reporting requirements as it has no activity outside of Costa Rica; accordingly, the organization is not subject to U.S. payroll reporting requirements and does not a file a W-3. Nevertheless, for the year ending, December 31, 2013, the organization is disclosing that it had 732 employees.”

“The organization is not a US domiciled corporation and has no U.S. employees, therefore, it does not file form 1096 or Form W2-G. As such, it is also not required to comply with IRS backup withholding rules.”

“FINCA La FLor - The University supports the activities of FINCA LA Flor. Finca La Flor provides sustainable agri-business techniques that align with the University's primary exempt mission. FINCA La Flor is dedicated to demonstrating organic, sustainable agriculture. It offers courses to locals and to tourists as well as offering a work/live program. The University defined 5 components that will guide the work on this new campus: - Center for the Transformation of Knowledge: The main purpose of La Flor campus will be to search for ways to improve the environment, productivity and human capacities, as well as the generation of jobs through teaching and research. - Sustainable Agricultural Center: It deals with all the agricultural production (mango, sugarcane, citrUs fruits, and cattle production) of the new campus, creating learning experiences for students, producers and visitors. - Sustainable Technology Center: This project will manage not only academic activities but also coordinate research with companies that are oriented towards development and innovation. - Agro-eco-cultural Tourism: La Flor will be used as a reference point for those who visit Guanacaste, offering activities that integrate, ecological, agricultural, scientific and cultural criteria. GREEN CONFERENCE CENTER: THE CENTER WILL OFFER CONFERENCE AND MEETING FACILITIES FOR BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.”

“The University's continuing education program (PEP) facilitates the exchange of information between EARTH and the institutions or individuals involved in sustainable development in the humid tropics. The goal is to Establish permanent links with farmers in the region and their families to nourish the actions of research and teaching, in a way that students and professors learn about the causes of the problems that face the community and together with the community search for solutions. STRATEGICALLY, THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP) IS A KEY COMPONENT IN THE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED BY EARTH WITH THE DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES (SCIENTIFIC, ACADEMIC, INSTITUTIONAL, NGO'S, PRIVATE SECTOR, ETC.). MANY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER ALSO GENERATE INCOME WHICH IS USED TO SUSTAIN THIS CENTER. PEP HAS CULTIVATED A STABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NEARBY COMMUNITIES ALLOWING IT TO DEVELOP: - Educational activities - Research projects - Educational tourism”

“Adjustments reported on Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 include: Fair Value of Cattle $181,567 Fair Value of Plantation $(248,204) Currency Translation Differences $212,401 ----------- $(804,234) ============”