Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO ANTICIPATE, RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO THE MEMBERS' NEED FOR EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES.TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLYING WITH REGULATORY ISSUES.TO ADVOCATE FAIR LEGISLATION ON BEHALF OF INDEPENDENT DEALERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP. PROMOTE A CODE OF ETHICS. ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE USED CAR DEALER. IMPROVE CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE AND SATISFACTION. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990 | FORM 990, FORM VIII CERTAIN ITEMS HAVE BEEN RECLASSIFIED FROM PRIOR YEAR REPORTING TO ADHERE TO THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. |
| RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | JOHN MERCURIO THOMAS MERCURIO BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER JOHN MERCURIO PETER MERCURIO BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER THOMAS MERCURIO PETER MERCURIO BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER EARL LEWIS WAYNE LEWIS BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | FIADA MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF SIX CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: (1) ACTIVE DEALER, (2) DEALER CANDIDATE, (3) ASSOCIATE, (4) SUPPORT STAFF, (5) SPECIAL, AND (6) HONORARY LIFE DIRECTOR. ACTIVE DEALER AND HONORARY LIFE DIRECTOR MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE OFFICERS OF FIADA SHALL BE ELECTED OR CONFIRMED BY FIADA ACTIVE DEALER MEMBERS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | INTERESTED DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS DURING BOTH DISCUSSION AND VOTING IN CONNECTION WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND A PERFORMANCE METRIC IS CREATED. PERFORMANCE METRICS AND OBJECTIVES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 1 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AS A MODIFIED CASH. THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS INCLUDED MOST ACCRUALS FOR PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLES. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION REFER TO THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AS ACCRUAL, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS. THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING IS NOW REPORTED AS ACCRUAL. THE ACTIVITIES AND REPORTING OF THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED. |
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