TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1617 JFK BOULEVARD NO 420

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILADELPHIA, PA19103

D Employer identification number

23-7422643

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 10,220,282

F Name and address of principal officer:
TIM HAMILTON
1617 JFK BOULEVARD NO 420
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

FOODEXPORT.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1974

M State of legal domicile: PA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE THE EXPORT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S. NORTHEAST.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	10
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	10
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	21
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	10
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	9,763

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	9,236,992	9,260,746
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	907,485	950,009
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	0	5,527
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	2,489	4,000
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	10,146,966	10,220,282
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	4,663,514	5,228,487
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	991,038	1,053,512
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	4,464,295	3,882,027
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	10,118,847	10,164,026
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	28,119	56,256
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	2,330,989	2,778,771
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	477,820	868,006
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,853,169	1,910,765

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM COMPANIES LOCATED IN THE U.S. NORTHEAST IN THE EXPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	FOOD EXPORT USA NORTHEAST HAS THE CORE MISSION OF HELPING SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES EXPORT FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM THE NORTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. FOOD EXPORT - NORTHEAST COLLABORATES WITH MEMBER STATE AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION AGENCIES AND THE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE (FAS) OF THE USDA UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ITS MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP) TO DELIVER SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EXPORTER EDUCATION, MARKET ENTRY AND MARKET PROMOTION. IN 2018 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 1,500 PARTICIPANTS RESULTING IN ACTUAL EXPORT SALES OF $667 MILLION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A 45 YEAR HISTORY OF GENERATING OUTSTANDING RETURNS ON INVESTED RESOURCES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

.................

Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

..................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

...................

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

.................

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Yes

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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BRUCE PANSIUS1617 JFK BOULEVARD NO 420 PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 (215) 599-9111

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) KENNETH AYARS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(2) DOUGLAS FISHER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) SHAWN JASPER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) JOHN LEBEAUX...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) STEVEN REVICZKY...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) MICHAEL SCUSE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) ANSON TEBBETTS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) WALTER WHITCOMB...................................................................... SECRETARY-TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(9) RUSSELL REDDING...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(10) RICHARD BALL...................................................................... PRESIDENT	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(11) BRUCE PANSIUS...................................................................... FINANCIAL AND HR MANAGER	40.00 .................		X	87,487	0	29,635
(12) JOSH DILLARD...................................................................... DEPUTY DIRECTOR	40.00 .................		X	97,801	0	22,865

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	185,288	0	52,500

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDWEST U 309 W WASHINGTON 600 CHICAGO,IL60606	SHARED MANAGEMENT SERVICES	285,000
MARIA KRAUS MARKETING AND KOMMUNICATION PO BOX 150111 BONN GM	CONSULTING & TRADE SERVICES	281,547
DIVERSIFIED COMMUNICATIONS 121 FREE STREET PORTLAND,ME04112	TRADE SHOW NOOTHS & EXHIBITIONS	201,308
SMH INTERNATIONAL 288 SOUTH SHANXI ROAD SHAGHAI CN	CONSULTING & TRADE SERVICES	181,214
ARTISANNES 147 FOUNTAIN ROAD LONDON UK	CONSULTING & TRADE SERVICES	169,976
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 12

Form 990 (2018)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	9,260,746

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		9,260,746

		Business Code
2a	PARTICIPATION FEES	900099	432,975	432,975
b	BRANDED FEES	900099	409,434	409,434
c	APPLICATION FEES	900099	57,500	57,500
d	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	50,100	50,100
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		950,009

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			5,527			5,527
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE		900099	4,000			4,000
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			4,000
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			10,220,282	950,009	0	9,527

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	5,228,487
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	197,878
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	684,246
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	30,029
9	Other employee benefits .......	73,750
10	Payroll taxes ...........	67,609
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	285,000
b	Legal .........	240
c	Accounting ...........	22,730
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	2,367
12	Advertising and promotion ....	7,882
13	Office expenses .......	56,714
14	Information technology ......	13,808
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	104,038
17	Travel ............	66,221
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	14,129
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	13,192
23	Insurance ...	7,443
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	GENERIC PROGRAM	2,965,883
b	BRANDED PROGRAM	216,376
c	PROGRAM ACTIVITIES	50,982
d	LICENSING FEES	24,204
e	All other expenses	30,818
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	10,164,026
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,218,980	1	1,099,134
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			415,377	2	422,060
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			445,342	4	872,644
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			234,250	9	352,323
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	234,688
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	202,078	17,040	10c	32,610
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			2,330,989	16	2,778,771

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	145,955	17	343,399
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	326,485	19	519,675
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	5,380	25	4,932
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	477,820	26	868,006

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	1,853,169	27	1,910,765
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	1,853,169	33	1,910,765
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	2,330,989	34	2,778,771

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

10,220,282

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

10,164,026

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

56,256

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

1,853,169

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

1,340

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

1,910,765

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Yes

Form 990 (2018)

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number

23-7422643

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Page 3

Name of organization FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST		Employer identification number 23-7422643

Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST			Employer identification number 23-7422643
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number

23-7422643

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Yes

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Yes

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number

23-7422643

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	53,899	49,677	4,222
d	Equipment ....	116,636	97,389	19,247
e	Other .....	64,153	55,012	9,141
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				32,610

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
DEFERRED RENT	4,932
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	4,932
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	10,221,622
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	1,340
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,340
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	10,220,282
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	10,220,282

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	10,164,026
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	10,164,026
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	10,164,026

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:

THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE INCOME TAX STANDARD FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number

23-7422643

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	176,915
	EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	679,595
	EUROPE	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	789,562
	MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	195,071
	NORTH AMERICA (EXCL. US)	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	240,621
	SOUTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	136,639
	SOUTH ASIA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRADE SHOW/MISSION	9,646










3a	Sub-total .....	0	0			2,228,049
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...					0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0			2,228,049

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number
23-7422643

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) 5 GENERATION BAKERS LLC PO BOX 71 ZELIENOPLE,PA16033	27-0462393	10,347	MAP PROGRAM
(2) A & B FAMOUS GEFILTE FISH INC 209 MCLEAN BOULEVARD PATERSON,NJ07504	13-3638785	51,251	MAP PROGRAM
(3) ACME SMOKED FISH CORPORATION 30 GEM STREET BROOKLYN,NY11222	11-1773080	35,547	MAP PROGRAM
(4) ADVANCED NUTRITION INC 50 LAWRENCE AVE BROOKLYN,NY11230	26-4558493	19,476	MAP PROGRAM
(5) AGAINST THE GRAIN GOURMET FOODS LLC 22 BROWNE COURT UNIT 119 BRATTLEBORO,VT05301	84-1697697	12,060	MAP PROGRAM
(6) AGRI MARK CABOT CREAMERY 193 HOME FARM WAY WAITSFIELD,VT05673	04-2704972	122,879	MAP PROGRAM
(7) ALADDIN BAKERS INC 240 25TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11232	11-2424862	15,000	MAP PROGRAM
(8) AMERICAN HALAL CO INC 1111 SUMMER STREET 5TH FLOOR STAMFORD,CT06905	20-8355504	38,750	MAP PROGRAM
(9) AMERICAN INSTANTS INC 117 BARTLEY FLANDERS ROAD FLANDERS,NJ07836	22-1670383	29,500	MAP PROGRAM
(10) AMERICAN JUICE COMPANY LLC 224 WEST 35TH STREET 11TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10001	46-3747144	7,748	MAP PROGRAM
(11) ANNAMAET PET FOODS INC 375 EAST CHURCH AVENUE SUITE 2 TELFORD,PA18969	23-2436399	37,305	MAP PROGRAM
(12) ASARASI INC 282 KATONAH AVENUE 112 KATONAH,NY10536	47-1355120	32,083	MAP PROGRAM
(13) ATLAS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING SOURCING LLC 9 BOOTHBY COURT MT LAUREL,NJ08054	47-4579828	22,850	MAP PROGRAM
(14) BASCOM FAMILY FARMS INC 56 SUGAR HOUSE ROAD ALSTEAD,NH03602	02-0396129	27,995	MAP PROGRAM
(15) BASSETTS ICE CREAM COMPANY INC 1211 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 410 PHILADELPHIA,PA19107	23-2045545	181,968	MAP PROGRAM
(16) BCGA CONCEPT CORPORATION 465 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN,NY11237	01-0968787	40,943	MAP PROGRAM
(17) BIENA LLC 119 BRAINTREE STREET SUITE 413 BOSTON,MA02134	45-5247130	7,933	MAP PROGRAM
(18) BOYAJIAN INC 144 WILL DRIVE CANTON,MA02021	04-2727230	5,141	MAP PROGRAM
(19) BROOKLYN CURED LLC 570 WESTMINSTER ROAD A23 BROOKLYN,NY11230	45-2762109	6,253	MAP PROGRAM
(20) CALENDAR ISLANDS MAINE LOBSTER LLC 6A PORTLAND FISH PIER PORTLAND,ME04101	27-1664720	7,228	MAP PROGRAM
(21) CANADA ENTERPRISES LLC 731 INDIANA AVENUE VENICE,CA90291	80-0580855	122,964	MAP PROGRAM
(22) STAGG JAMS LLC DBA (BRINS) 630 FLUSHING AVENUE 5TH FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11206	47-5365648	5,500	MAP PROGRAM
(23) CHARISSA LLC 8595 COX LANE UNIT 3 CUTCHOGUE,NY11935	46-4356906	29,377	MAP PROGRAM
(24) CIBO VITA INC 16-00 POLLITT DRIVE SUITE 3 FAIR LAWN,NJ07410	27-0848332	5,991	MAP PROGRAM
(25) JEWEL CONFECTIONS LLC DBA CLEVER COOKIE 175 COMMERCE DRIVE SUITE H1 HAUPPAUGE,NY11788	46-3316333	17,689	MAP PROGRAM
(26) CLUSTER GOODS INC 6 MARTEL WAY GEORGETOWN,MA01833	26-2981934	96,063	MAP PROGRAM
(27) COCKTAIL CRATE LLC 31-00 47TH AVENUE 3100 LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101	41-1152402	7,075	MAP PROGRAM
(28) COZY HARBOR SEAFOOD 75 ST JOHN STREET PO BOX 389 PORTLAND,ME04114	01-0368494	36,467	MAP PROGRAM
(29) DECAS CRANBERRY PRODUCTS INC 4 OLD FORGE DRIVE CARVER,MA02330	04-3315903	19,094	MAP PROGRAM
(30) DRINK MAPLE INC 144 NORTH RD SUITE 1050 SUDBURY,MA01776	46-4310016	11,149	MAP PROGRAM
(31) SMARTFRUIT INC 110 BRIDGE STREET BROOKLYN,NY11201	47-4968832	55,581	MAP PROGRAM
(32) DRNATURALHEALING INC 111 MCCOY STREET MILFORD,DE19963	88-0409932	10,337	MAP PROGRAM
(33) EAST COAST SEAFOOD LLC 448 BOSTON STREET TOPSFIELD,MA01983	04-2730100	38,650	MAP PROGRAM
(34) EASTERN FISHERIES INC 14 HERVEY TICHON AVENUE NEW BEDFORD,MA02740	04-2654500	81,228	MAP PROGRAM
(35) ECUADORIAN RAINFOREST LLC 222 GETTY AVENUE CLIFTON,NJ07011	22-3641999	9,979	MAP PROGRAM
(36) EPICORE NETWORKS USA INC 4 LINA LANE EASTAMPTON,NJ08060	22-3311716	14,777	MAP PROGRAM
(37) EVY TEA LLC 253 AMORY STREET JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130	27-2911040	9,649	MAP PROGRAM
(38) FATTY SUNDAYS & CO LLC 630 FLUSHING AVENUE 5TH FLOOR BROOKLYUN,NY11206	27-4981234	5,830	MAP PROGRAM
(39) FOOD MATCH INC 575 EIGHTH AVENUE 23RD FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10018	13-3875883	12,872	MAP PROGRAM
(40) FORNAZOR INTERNATIONAL INC 455 HILLSDALE AVENUE HILLSDALE,NJ07642	22-2822799	11,588	MAP PROGRAM
(41) GLOBAL EXPORT MARKETING CO LTD 25 WEST 31ST STREET 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10001	13-3496791	68,375	MAP PROGRAM
(42) GOLDEN LINK INC 6 DEPOT STREET SUITE 207 WASHINGTONVILLE,NY10992	06-1482541	7,869	MAP PROGRAM
(43) GOOD ZEBRA INC 75 WALL STREET SUITE 25R NEW YORK,NY10005	47-3888354	9,375	MAP PROGRAM
(44) GOURMET NUT INC 3611 14TH AVENUE 654 BROOKLYN,NY11218	27-0343863	40,138	MAP PROGRAM
(45) BELLE COVE LLC 25 KITTREDGE ROAD SOUTH PORTLAND,ME04106	47-1337302	10,748	MAP PROGRAM
(46) GRANDMA MAE'S COUNTRY NATURALS LLC 3571 SILVERSIDE ROAD SUITE 105 WILMINGTON,DE19810	26-0169122	21,542	MAP PROGRAM
(47) GREENHEAD LOBSTER LLC 38 OCEAN STREET PO BOX 670 STONINGTON,ME04681	01-0515454	9,295	MAP PROGRAM
(48) HAVE YOUR CAKE KITCHEN LLC 291 UNION STREET APARTMENT PHB BROOKLYN,NY11231	47-2603732	14,909	MAP PROGRAM
(49) HENO GROUP CORPORATION PO BOX 6108 MONROE,NJ08831	16-1724498	5,517	MAP PROGRAM
(50) HERR FOODS INC 20 HERR DRIVE NOTTINGHAM,PA19362	23-1598830	13,024	MAP PROGRAM
(51) HIDDEN SPRING MAPLE PO BOX 267 38 SNOW ROAD WEST CHESTERFIELD,NH03466	00-8343029	6,711	MAP PROGRAM
(52) IGOURMET LLC DBA DELORI FOODS 957 AIRPORT ROAD FALL RIVER,MA02720	13-3950106	10,000	MAP PROGRAM
(53) INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN SUPERMARKETS CORP 226 OLD NEW BRUNSWICK ROAD PISCATAWAY,NJ08854	22-2645245	250,000	MAP PROGRAM
(54) INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE INC 6013 HEWSON ROAD LAKEVIEW,NY14085	82-0748864	7,552	MAP PROGRAM
(55) JACKS ALIMENTARY SUPPLY INC 54 WEST FIFTH AVENUE LOWELL,MA01854	04-3547480	21,032	MAP PROGRAM
(56) JKSF IMPORTS DBA THE TRUFFLEIST 31-46 45TH STREET ASTORIA,NY11103	46-4101173	7,254	MAP PROGRAM
(57) REMEDY ORGANICS PO BOX 1262 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS,NJ07632	46-4486692	9,073	MAP PROGRAM
(58) JOSEPH SHALHOUB AND SON INC 1258 PROSPECOURT AVENUE BROOKLYN,NY11218	11-2590795	8,682	MAP PROGRAM
(59) JUST BAGELS MANUFACTURING 527 CASANOVA STREET BRONX,NY10474	13-3924649	9,053	MAP PROGRAM
(60) KENDALLE INC 6 DICKINSON DRIVE SUITE 114 CHADDS FORD,PA19317	47-0968653	47,320	MAP PROGRAM
(61) KIND INC PO BOX 705 MIDTOWN STATION NEW YORK,NY10018	13-4059412	322,259	MAP PROGRAM
(62) REAL KOSHER ICE CREAM INC 3614 - 15TH AVENUE BROOKLYN,NY11218	11-2689468	59,025	MAP PROGRAM
(63) KNOUSE FOOD INC 800 PEACH GLEN-IDAVILLE ROAD PEACH GLEN,PA17375	23-1498397	300,000	MAP PROGRAM
(64) KONTOS FOOD INC PO BOX 628 PATERSON,NJ07544	22-2823479	126,741	MAP PROGRAM
(65) KWIK ENTERPRISES LLC 1806 BELLMORE STREET OAKHURST,NJ07755	22-3628948	14,356	MAP PROGRAM
(66) LD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC 224 STOCKTON STREET PHILLISBURG,NJ08865	26-3535311	12,500	MAP PROGRAM
(67) LE BON MAGOT LLC 69 LAWRENCEVILLE-PENNINGTON RD LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648	47-3340389	8,495	MAP PROGRAM
(68) DBA LES TROIS PETIT COCHONS 4223 FIRST AVENUE 2ND FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11232	47-4944869	24,262	MAP PROGRAM
(69) LIEBER'S KOSHER FOOD SPECIALTIES INC 90 EAST 5TH STREET BAYONNE,NJ07002	11-2729422	164,710	MAP PROGRAM
(70) LIFE PLUS STYLE GOURMET LLC 65 ROOSEVELT AVE SUITE 107 VALLEY STREAM,NY11581	46-3211455	161,567	MAP PROGRAM
(71) LOBSTER TRAP CO INC 290 SHORE ROAD BOURNE,MA02532	04-2500277	17,454	MAP PROGRAM
(72) CAPE SEAFOOD LLC 84 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD SACO,ME04072	32-0495213	20,112	MAP PROGRAM
(73) MAINE COAST SHELLFISH LLC 15 HANNAFORD DRIVE UNIT 2 YORK,ME03909	27-3369730	44,858	MAP PROGRAM
(74) MCT DAIRIES INC DBA BELLA PAC LLC 15 BLEEKER STREET SUITE 103 MILLBURN,NJ07041	22-3805299	12,187	MAP PROGRAM
(75) MEDORA SNACKS LLC 79 INDUSTRIAL PLACE MIDDLETOWN,NY10940	37-1733098	19,372	MAP PROGRAM
(76) MIKE'S HOT HONEY INC 67 WEST STREET SUITE 202 BROOKLYN,NY11222	45-2570082	11,168	MAP PROGRAM
(77) MINGLE MOCKTAILS 295 E SWEDESFORD ROAD SUITE 334 WAYNE,PA19087	32-0498736	7,500	MAP PROGRAM
(78) MOJO COLD BREWED COFFEE INC 168 MAIN STREET WENHAM,MA01984	47-3695123	6,437	MAP PROGRAM
(79) MONSOON KITCHENS INC 159 MEMORIAL DRIVE UNIT G SHREWSBURY,MA01545	51-0449336	6,859	MAP PROGRAM
(80) NORTH ATLANTIC PACIFIC SEAFOOD 8 TREETOPS LANE DANVERS,MA01923	27-0681225	6,790	MAP PROGRAM
(81) OCEANS FLEET FISHERIES INC 20 BLACKMER STREET NEW BEDFORD,MA02744	04-3445312	7,219	MAP PROGRAM
(82) ORANGE CHEESE COMPANY 5 HAMPTON CLOSE ORANGE,CT06477	46-5133167	8,463	MAP PROGRAM
(83) ORGANIC LIVING SUPERFOODS LLC 87 WEST STREET WALPOLE,MA02081	46-4144224	6,150	MAP PROGRAM
(84) PEREG NATURAL FOODS 25 STYERTOWNE ROAD CLIFTON,NJ07012	47-2851573	5,500	MAP PROGRAM
(85) PLENUS GROUP INC 101 PHOENIX AVENUE LOWEL,MA01852	03-0391179	7,810	MAP PROGRAM
(86) PROFORMANCE FOODS INC 44 DOBBIN STREET FIRST FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11222	81-2545790	11,018	MAP PROGRAM
(87) QUALIA GROUP LLC 16135 NW 40TH COURT MIAMI GARDENS,FL33054	47-3875511	231,410	MAP PROGRAM
(88) RASTELLI BROTHERS INC 300 HERON DRIVE SWEDESBORO,NJ08085	22-2332643	452,808	MAP PROGRAM
(89) READY SEAFOOD CO 40 COMMERCIAL STREET PORTLAND,ME04101	20-2627270	5,150	MAP PROGRAM
(90) REGCO CORPORATION 46 ROGERS ROAD HAVERHILL,MA01835	04-3438005	5,940	MAP PROGRAM
(91) ROCKY RIDGE MAPLE FARMS LLC 4657 STATE ROUTE 21 S CANANDAIGUA,NY14424	46-2784950	6,487	MAP PROGRAM
(92) ROSINA FOODS PRODUCTS INC 170 FRENCH ROAD BUFFALO,NY14227	16-0876738	46,855	MAP PROGRAM
(93) S BERTRAM INC 3401 TREMLEY POINT ROAD LINDEN,NJ07036	13-2911552	65,750	MAP PROGRAM
(94) SALSA GOD LLC 447 W 56TH STREET APARTMENT 1E NEW YORK,NY10019	47-2303619	14,014	MAP PROGRAM
(95) SB GLOBAL FOODS INC 2940 TURNPIKE DRIVE UNITS 14-16 HATBORO,PA19040	23-2634983	82,950	MAP PROGRAM
(96) SEA BREEZE FRUIT FLAVORS INC 441 MAIN ROAD TOWACO,NJ07082	22-1756922	307,192	MAP PROGRAM
(97) SHIRE CITY HERBALS INC 15 COMMERCIAL STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	27-4282797	30,879	MAP PROGRAM
(98) SMALL AXE PEPPERS LLC 5 - 14 51ST STREET LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101	35-2512942	6,680	MAP PROGRAM
(99) SMARTFRUIT INC 110 BRIDGE STREET BROOKLYN,NY11201	47-4968832	24,122	MAP PROGRAM
(100) SMITH & SALMON INC 110 SUMMIT STREET BURLINGTON,VT05401	81-2215394	9,117	MAP PROGRAM
(101) SMITH PACKING CO INC 105-125 WASHINGTON STREET UTICA,NY13503	15-0503204	8,575	MAP PROGRAM
(102) STONEWALL KITCHEN LLC 2 STONEWALL LANE YORK,ME03909	01-0544070	88,717	MAP PROGRAM
(103) STRAIGHT ARROW PRODUCTS INC PO BOX 20350 LEHIGH VALLEY,PA18002	22-1910029	116,842	MAP PROGRAM
(104) SWEET SAMS BAKING COMPANY LLC 1261 SEABURY AVENUE BRONX,NY10462	13-3539477	6,357	MAP PROGRAM
(105) SWEET STREET DESSERTS INC 722 HIESTERS LANE PO BOX 15127 READING,PA19612	23-2198512	83,026	MAP PROGRAM
(106) THE LAZY DOG COOKIE CO INC 32 RALPH STREET SUITE 601 BALLSTON SPA,NY12020	81-0659000	23,935	MAP PROGRAM
(107) THE LEAVITT CORPORATION 100 SANTILLI HIGHWAY EVERETT,MA02149	04-1531280	29,154	MAP PROGRAM
(108) THE ORIGINAL BAGEL COMPANY INC 2 FAIRFIELD CRESCENT WEST CALDWELL,NJ07006	22-3395034	16,182	MAP PROGRAM
(109) THE RUN A TON GROUP INC 401 ROUTE 24 CHESTER,NJ07930	22-3445955	13,851	MAP PROGRAM
(110) NGC INC DBA THE TOWN DOCK 45 STATE STREET PO BOX 608 NARRAGANSETT,RI02882	05-0398281	32,713	MAP PROGRAM
(111) THE TWO LITTLE GUYS PO BOX 43255 UPPER MONTCLAIR,NJ07043	22-3439046	13,264	MAP PROGRAM
(112) TREO BRANDS LLC 106 CALVERT STREET HARRISON,NY10528	47-3979280	12,317	MAP PROGRAM
(113) UNDER THE WEATHER LLC 397 PATCHEN ROAD SUITE 2 SOUTH BURLINGTON,VT05403	47-2043148	7,750	MAP PROGRAM
(114) UNIQUE PRETZEL BAKERY INC 215 E BELLEVUE AVENUE READING,PA19605	23-2167611	35,339	MAP PROGRAM
(115) UNITED GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC 112 BOWERY STREET STE 643 NEW YORK,NY10013	27-4198822	29,355	MAP PROGRAM
(116) URNEX BRANDS LLC 700 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD ELMSFORD,NY10523	11-3667717	10,009	MAP PROGRAM
(117) US DAIRY TRADE INC 39 ANSON ROAD CONCORD,MA01742	20-5281641	10,983	MAP PROGRAM
(118) VENUS WAFERS INC 100 RESEARCH ROAD SUITE 3 HINGHAM,MA02043	04-2994607	23,815	MAP PROGRAM
(119) VERMONT SMOKE AND CURE INC - VSC HOLDINGS INC 10516 ROUTE 116 SUITE 200 HINESBURG,VT05461	27-1498457	5,281	MAP PROGRAM
(120) VERMONT TORTILLA COMPANY C/O 36 WESTMINSTER DRIVE BURLINGTON,VT05408	47-1760463	9,352	MAP PROGRAM
(121) VETS CHOICE 30 LUCILLE LANE DIX HILLS,NY11746	26-2037847	5,300	MAP PROGRAM
(122) VIKI'S FOODS 999 SOUTH OYSTER BAY ROAD SUITE 403 403 BETHPAGE,NY11714	27-1283182	11,648	MAP PROGRAM
(123) VINK AND BERI LLC 140 DOMORAH DRIVE MONTGOMERYVILLE,PA18936	80-0844287	15,997	MAP PROGRAM
(124) WHATS UP BEVERAGES LLC 1390 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD SOUTHAMPTON,PA18966	47-2160679	9,243	MAP PROGRAM
(125) WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM INC 997 SOUTH MAIN STREET ATTLEBORO,MA02703	04-2376596	6,672	MAP PROGRAM
(126) ZEIGLER BROTHERS INC 400 GARDNERS STATION ROAD GARDNERS,PA17324	23-1321071	29,058	MAP PROGRAM

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126

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2

FUNDS ARE ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAP PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND FAS/USDA POLICY AND PROCEDURES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED AND ADHERES TO INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST. GRANT SPENDING REPORTS ARE REGULARLY REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND BY THE BOARD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO UNIFORM GRANT GUIDANCE COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND A FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT, AS WELL AS FAS COMPLIANCE REVIEWS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

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SCHEDULE O
(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
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FOOD EXPORT USA - NORTHEAST

Employer identification number

23-7422643

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN, THE VICE PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY-TREASURER AND ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD IN THE INTERIM OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS, AND SHALL CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT AMEND, REPEAL, OR REPLACE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3	THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH FOOD EXPORT ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDWEST USA, AN UNRELATED IRC SEC. 501(C)(5) ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE SHARED SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SUPERVISING EXEMPT OPERATIONS, PLANNING/EXECUTING BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS HIRING, TERMINATING AND SUPERVISING PERSONNEL. THE AGREEMENT ALSO CONFIRMS THAT EACH PARTY AGREES TO REIMBURSE THE OTHER FOR ANY LEGITIMATE AND REASONABLE EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	THE BYLAWS WERE UPDATED JANUARY 29, 2018, SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE AS FOLLOWS: (A) THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIMITED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, AND THIS HAS NOT CHANGED; BUT PREVIOUSLY IT WAS FURTHER LIMITED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE IN THE TEN NORTHEASTERN STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE; THIS RESTRICTION TO THE TEN NORTHEASTERN STATES HAS BEEN REMOVED. (B) THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LIMITED TO A PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER, BUT THE UPDATED BYLAWS CLARIFY THAT THE SAME INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY SERVE AS PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER. (C) VACANCIES OF ANY OFFICER POSITION OCCURRING MID-TERM WERE PREVIOUSLY APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, AND ARE NOW APPOINTED BY THE BOARD, IN ADDITION A CLEAR LINE OF SUCCESSION SHOULD THE OFFICER POSITIONS BECOME VACANT WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE INTERIM BEFORE A REPLACEMENT CAN BE APPOINTED (D) IN ORDER TO ADOPT, REPEAL OR AMEND THE BYLAWS AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOTAL REGULAR MEMBERS; AS OF THE AMENDED DATE SUCH CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS NO LONGER REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE REGULAR MEMBERS AND MAY NOW BE ADOPTED, REPEALED OR AMENDED BY A TWO-THIRD AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY THE BOARD (E) UPON DISSOLUTION THE PREVIOUS BYLAWS STATED ALL ASSETS SHALL GO TO AN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION (IRC SEC.) 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION; THE UPDATED BYLAWS OUTLINE A CLEARER PLAN OF ACTION SHOULD A DISSOLUTION OCCUR, AND STATES THAT AS PART OF THAT PLAN ALL PROVISIONS OF IRC SEC. 501(C)(6) SHALL BE MET, INCLUDING THAT ANY REMAINING ASSETS, AFTER OTHER PROVISIONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR, SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ANOTHER ENTITY WITH A SIMILAR MISSION AND PURPOSE AS THE DISSOLVING ENTITY AND/OR AN ENTITY TO HOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THERE SHALL BE ONE VOTING CLASS OF MEMBERS: REGULAR MEMBERS. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE LIMITED TO STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. THE INITIAL MEMBERS WERE LIMITED TO THE TEN NORTHEASTERN STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE. OTHER ENTITIES DESIRING REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MUST APPLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, APPROVAL BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO BECOME A REGULAR MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE BOARD SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE HEADS OF THE PARTICIPATING STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW PROCESS OF THE FORM 990 BEGINS WITH A FISCAL AUDIT, AND IS PREPARED USING AUDITED FINANCIALS. AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IS ENGAGED TO TAKE INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ALONG WITH OTHER COMPILED DATA, AND PREPARE A FORM 990 AND ALL OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES AND RETURNS, TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT AND A COPY IS SENT TO THE BOARD TREASURER. THE DOCUMENTS ARE THEN FILED AND MAINTAINED FOR A PERIOD OF NO LESS THAN TEN YEARS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ANNUALLY, WHICH DETAILS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES FOR ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND WILL COMPLY WITH ORGANIZATION POLICIES. BOARD DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE THAT ADDRESSES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. SHOULD A CONFLICT BE IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILL DETERMINE A COURSE OF ACTION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT (I.E. RECUSAL).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE FOOD EXPORT NORTHEAST'S FINANICAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY ELECTRONIC OR MAILED COMMUNICATION.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE SELECTION OR OVERSIGHT PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No