2015-11-11T12:38:25-06:00 2014-12-31 412024514 SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC 3030 MATLOCK RD STE 201 ARLINGTON TX 760152936 990 2014-01-01 455149588 BUILDING EVERYONE'S SUCCESS TOGETHER IN WEST AFRICA INC BUIL 2143160804 PO BOX 541262 GRAND PRAIRIE TX 75054 ANDY PERKINS CHAIRMAN 2143160804 2015-11-11 true ELAINE L SOMMERVILLE CPA P00204458 8177955046 2015-11-11 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z BESTWA INC ANDY PERKINS PO BOX 541262 GRAND PRAIRIE TX 75054 3536890 false X WWW.BESTWA.ORG X 2012 TX GOD'S PEOPLE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND CREATE INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL LIBERIAN GENERATIONS. EXPRESSING THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH FEEDING, HEALING AND EDUCATING LIBERIA'S FUTURE LEADERS. 6 4 1 0 3521905 0 -8 0 3521897 3280785 0 11354 0 2822 55777 3347916 173981 1226 176139 578 1226 175561 GOD'S PEOPLE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND CREATE INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL LIBERIAN GENERATIONS. 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THIS PROVIDES FOR ON SITE MONITORING OF THE USE OF THE FUNDS PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR SPECFIC PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 3,280,785 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 28,826 0 SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V PART I, QUESTION 3, LINE 2, COLUMN (E) - THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH A NGO TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID THROUGH CHILD FEEDING PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF A CLINIC PROVIDING ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE. PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) - GOODS AND FUNDS GIVEN TO AN NGO ARE DESIGNATED TO BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 69,307- CHILD FEEDING PROGRAM FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN 31,345- COMPENSATION FOR IN COUNTRY STAFF TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAMS 56,689- CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL CLINIC TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN IN THE FEEDING PROGRAM. 15,254- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN TO IN COUNTRY UNIVERSITIES 2,621,090- CASH AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR EBOLA RELIEF 482,100- FOOD FOR INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS 5,000- TRANSPORTATION COSTS PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H) - THE FOLLOWING NONCASH ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED: 2,619,580 - ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES 480,000- FOOD INVENTORY X 3 14993 MARKET VALUE X 4 640000 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 2 2619580 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART I, COLUMN B - THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 ANDREW PERKINS CANDICE SUMMERS CHAIRMAN SECRETARY FAMILY RELATIONSHIP ZAC STEERMAN LAURIE STEERMAN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY CPA. AFTER COMPLETED, IT IS EMAILED TO THE CHAIRMAN FOR REVIEW. ONCE APPROVED, THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED FOR SIGNATURE AND FILING. EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE THE BOARD CHAIR SIGNS AND FILES THE RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN THEY BEGIN THEIR TERM OF OFFICE AND ANNUALLY. THEY ALSO MUST SIGN THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WILL ABIDE BY THE POLICY. THE POLICY COVERS INTERESTED PERSONS WHICH IS DEFINED AS ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST. AN INTERESTED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTANCE OF A CONFLICT TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSED, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT IS VOTED UPON BY REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS. IF NEEDED, A COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE SO AS TO NOT PRODUCE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE BEFORE IT IS ENTERED INTO. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD HAS REASON TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, THEY ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN. IF IT IS DETERMINED THE DISCLOSURE WAS NOT MADE, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS OUTSIDE COMPERABLE DATA. ONCE AN AMOUNT IS DETERMINED, IT IS VOTED ON BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DOCUMENTED IN WRITING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS, THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS OUTSIDE COMPERABLE DATA. ONCE AN AMOUNT IS DETERMINED, IT IS VOTED ON BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DOCUMENTED IN WRITING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.