-
TIN:
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is atwww.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTANA BEEF COUNCIL
Employer identification number
81-0388133
81-0388133
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR PRESENTS AN AUDIT REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT OUR JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THE 990 DOCUMENT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AFTER IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR DIRECTORS" FORM. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFFIDAVITS AND OTHER INFORMATION IS THEN REVIEWED AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION DEPENDING UPON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHICH MAY INCLUDE MEETING WITH THE INDIVIDUAL, IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE, OR ASKING THE INDIVIDUAL TO REMOVE HIMSELF FROM THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATION. THE PROCEDURE IS OUTLINED IN THE MBC POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON KEY EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE. THE BUDGET COMMITTEE THEN GOES INTO A CLOSED SESSION AND DECIDES ON COMPENSATION FOR ALL 5 EMPLOYEES WHICH IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD TO VOTE ON. SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED WITH OTHER BEEF COUNCILS FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES AND INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | 15,000 ANNUAL REPORTS WERE MAILED TO PRODUCERS THROUGH THE 5 MAJOR CATTLE PRODUCER ORGANIZATION NEWLETTERS; AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 REPORTS WERE PRINTED TO TAKE TO OTHER MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL LETTERS AND OTHER REQUESTS. EACH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER RECEIVED A FINANCIAL REPORT FROM OUR AUDITING FIRM. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AS REQUESTED. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | PRODUCER COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,233. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,233. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,678. TOTAL EXPENSES 26,678. BEEF SAFETY & ISSUES MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,000. PAYMENT OF LEVY OF OTHER STATES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,456. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,456. RETAIL PROGRAMS & MERCHANDISING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,300. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,300. INFORMATION-HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,811. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,811. FOOD SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,010. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,010. RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,498. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,498. EQUIPMENT REPAIRS: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,739. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,739. DEPTARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK FEES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,298. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,298. TELEPHONE: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,514. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,514. POSTAGE: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,965. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,965. MISCELLANEOUS: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 648. TOTAL EXPENSES 648. DUES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 375. TOTAL EXPENSES 375. |
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Additional Data
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |