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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTANA BEEF COUNCIL
Employer identification number
81-0388133
81-0388133
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A COPY OF THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE FIRST MEETING FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE 990. IT COULD BE PRESENTED BEFORE IT IS FILED, BUT THE SCHEDULED MEETING DATES USUALLY DO NOT ALLOW VIEWING BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE POLICY IS OUTLINED ON PAGES 17, 52-57 OF THE MBC POLICY & PROCEDURES MANUAL, UPDATED ANNUALLY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR DIRECTORS" FORM. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFFIDAVITS AND OTHER INFORMATION IS REVIEWED AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION DEPENDING UPON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHICH MAY INCLUDE MEETING WITH THE INDIVIDUAL, IMMEDIATE DISCHARGE OR ASKING THE INDIVIDUAL TO REMOVE HIMSELF FROM THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATION. THE PROCEDURE IS OUTLINED IN FULL DETAIL IN THE MBC POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOES RESEARCH ON SALARIES AND REPORTS TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON KEY EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE. THE BUDGET COMMITTEE THEN GOES INTO A CLOSED SESSION AND DECIDES ON A TOTAL SALARY PACKAGE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE PACKAGE IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A VOTE OF APPROVAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL WHICH WAS UPDATED ON 1/16/2020 AND IS AVAILABLE TO REVIEW PER REQUEST. THE ANNUAL REPORT WAS AVAILABLE ON THE MONTANA BEEF COUNCIL WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE ANNUAL REPORT WERE PRINTED IN PRODUCER ORGANIZATION PUBLICATIONS AS REQUESTED. IN ADDITION, 4150 COPIES OF THE MONTANA ANNUAL REPORT WERE INSERTED IN "THE DRIVE", THE CBB DRIVING DEMAND FOR BEEF PUBLICATION, FOR ADDRESSES IN MONTANA. ADDITIONAL COPIES WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH AUCTION MARKETS, COLLEGE CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND USED AS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,109. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,109. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | PAYMENT OF LEVY OF OTHER STATES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,985. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,985. MT CATTLEWOMEN EDUCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,220. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,220. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,246. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,886. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,132. MONTANA BRAND INSPECTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,617. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,617. RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,500. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,898. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,534. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,432. EDUCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,421. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,421. US MEAT EXPORT FEDERATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,701. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,701. RETAIL PROGRAMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,000. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 609. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 609. USDA OVERSIGHT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 527. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 527. DUES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 420. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 420. BEEF SAFETY AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 400. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 400. |
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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