Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FROM FIRST PURCHASERS IMPOSED AT THE RATE OF 0.5% OF NET SOYBEAN MARKET PRICE. ONE HALF OF SAID ASSESSMENTS ARE REMITTED TO THE UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD (USB), AS REQUIRED UNDER THE SOYBEAN PROMOTION AND RESEARCH CHECKOFF (SPARC). REMAINING FUNDS FROM ASSESSMENTS ARE USED TO DEVELOP MARKETS, EDUCATE CONSUMERS, AND RESEARCH AND PROMOTE NEW WAYS TO UTILIZE AND PRODUCE SOYBEANS MORE EFFICIENTLY. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990 | THIS 990 REPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF BOTH PENNSYLVANIA SOYBEAN BOARD (FEIN 52-1743978) AND EASTERN REGION SOYBEAN BOARD (FEIN 45-2407946). |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE BOARD HAS THE POWER TO NOMINATE AND ELECT ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS AS DEEMED NECESSARY. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE TREASURER FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. A COPY IS SUPPLIED AT BOARD MEETING FOR DIRECTORS TO REVIEW. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | DURING EACH AUGUST BOARD MEETING, EACH DIRECTOR SIGNS A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHEET. IF A VOTE IS REQUIRED WHERE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCCURS, THE DIRECTOR(S) RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE. THIS IS NOTED IN THE MEETINGS OF THE MINUTES. IF A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES DURING THE YEAR, THE DIRECTOR INFORMS THE BOARD AND SIGNS A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ANNUAL FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS PROVIDED AS A PART OF OUR ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS MAILED TO OUR FARMER MAILING LIST AND IS AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND EVENTS. |
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