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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS CLASSIFIED AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRC. THEREFORE, IT IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES EXCEPT FOR TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FASB ASC 740-10, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES," REQUIRES THE ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE AND DISCLOSE TAX POSITIONS THAT COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THESE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO AUDIT AND REVIEW BY THE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER FILING. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR PERIODS BEFORE 2020. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INOCME, EXPENDITURES, AND ACTIVITIES RELATE TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, THEREFORE, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES AND WILL CONTINUE TO QUALIFY AS A TAX-EXEMPT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D COST OF GOODS SOLD 678,318 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D COST OF GOODS SOLD 678,318 X 1 102437 QUOTED MARKET PRICE X 1 197727 PRODUCT VALUATION SURVEY X 1 15132 COST false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE IS A NON-PROFIT BASED ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD WITH A MISSION TO BUILD A REGENERATIVE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT ENGAGES, INFORMS, AND INTERATES THE COMMUNITY. THERE THREE STRATEGIC GOALS: L. INCREASE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, 2. REDUCE AND REDIRECT FOOD WASTE, AND 3. EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL INSLANDERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY FOOD EDUCATION: ISLAND GROWN SCHOOLS OPERATES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FROM PRESCHOOL TO K-12 AND SUPPORTS SCHOOL GARDENS WHERE CHILDREN RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING. THERE ARE ALSO REGENERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BACKYARD GROWERS AND LOCAL GARDENERS. FOOD WASTE REDUCTION & RECOVER: THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE THROUGH CONSUMER EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, RECOVERY FROM LOCAL GROCERY STORES, AND GLEANING CROPS THAT REMAIN IN THE FIELDS POST HARVEST. IT OPERATES AN IN- VESSEL COMPOSTING DRUM THAT PROCESSES FOOD WASTE PLUS CARBON MATERIALS INTO NUTRIENT RICH COMPOST THAT IS USED TO ENHANCE LOCAL SOILS. THE FARM HUB: A 40 ACRE FARM DEDICATED TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, AND INCLUDES THE OPERATION OF A 33,000 SQUARE-FOOT GREENHOUSE THAT HOUSES A HYDROPONIC OPERATION AND SOIL BEDS FOR YEAR ROUND PRODUCTION. THERE IS ALSO A COMMUNITY GARDEN, ORCHARD, AND LAND THAT IS LICENSED TO OTHER LOCAL FARMERS. FOOD EQUITY: IGI OPERATES THE ISLAND FOOD PANTRY THAT HAS 4,200 REGISTERED CLIENTS. IT ALSO PRODUCES HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS STEWS, SOUPS AND MEALS WHICH ARE FROZEN AND DISTRIBUTED AROUND THE ISLAND TO THOSE WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION OR COOKING FACILITIES. THEY OPERATE A SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM TO FEED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE SCHOOL VACATION. THERE IS A MOBILE FARMERS MARKET THAT BRINGS FRESH PRODUCE TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AROUND THE ISLAND. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IT IS THE PRACTICE OF ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE (IGI), ONCE A YEAR TO DISTRIBUTE A CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FOR TO ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IN WHICH EACH RESPONDENT SHOULD CERTIFY THAT HE OR SHE: . HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE IGI CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; . HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; . HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND . UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPT STATUS NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND TRANSACTIONS THAT PROVIDE IMPERMISSIBLE BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES. A SIGNED CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED CERTIFYING THAT THE POLICY HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED AND EACH PERSON TO EITHER: . CERTIFY THAT HE OR SHE HAS NO ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO REPORT, OR . DESCRIBES ANY RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSACTIONS, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, THAT COULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTS AND HIS OR HER PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR OTHER INTERESTS. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT: IGI REVIEWS THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS SUBMITTED BY A COVERED PERSON AND MAINTAINS A LIST OF POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 COST OF GOODS SOLD 678,318 COST OF GOODS SOLD -678,318