TY 2020 Form 990 Schedule O

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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
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Mississippi Food Network Inc

Employer identification number

64-0676325

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 1:	NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO THE NEEDY; AND TO EMPHASIZE ADVOCACY AND RELATED NEEDS.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section A, Line 6:	Membership is limited to religious organizations or to out-reach programs recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as being non-profit 501(c)(3), and who meet certain standards. These standards deal with such things as determining legitimate need; not charging the needy for food; non-discrimination in any form; proper record-keeping; food handling procedures and avoiding duplication of service. There is no charge to become a member, nor is there a minimum order size. Periodic visits to member charities are conducted by both Mississippi Food Network (MFN) personnel and personnel of the Mississippi Department of Human Services for the purpose of monitoring performance. There are over 430 organizations that are member charities of MFN.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a & b:	The organization's member agencies approve new board members.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B:	An electronic copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board for review prior to filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 12b&c:	New directors, at appointment, must disclose to the executive director any known or potential conflicts of interests. The executive director continues to monitor activities throughout the year and prevents any conflicts of interest. Persons with conflicts are prohibited from participating in the deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a&b:	The compensation of the executive director was set by the board based on the compensation of others in similar positions at similar organizations. The executive director is the only compensated officer of the organization.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section C, Line 18:	The organization publishes the Form 990 on its website. The Form 1023 is available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section C, Line 19:	The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 1:

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO THE NEEDY; AND TO EMPHASIZE ADVOCACY AND RELATED NEEDS.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section A, Line 6:

Membership is limited to religious organizations or to out-reach programs recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as being non-profit 501(c)(3), and who meet certain standards. These standards deal with such things as determining legitimate need; not charging the needy for food; non-discrimination in any form; proper record-keeping; food handling procedures and avoiding duplication of service. There is no charge to become a member, nor is there a minimum order size. Periodic visits to member charities are conducted by both Mississippi Food Network (MFN) personnel and personnel of the Mississippi Department of Human Services for the purpose of monitoring performance. There are over 430 organizations that are member charities of MFN.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a & b:

The organization's member agencies approve new board members.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B:

An electronic copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board for review prior to filing with the IRS.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 12b&c:

New directors, at appointment, must disclose to the executive director any known or potential conflicts of interests. The executive director continues to monitor activities throughout the year and prevents any conflicts of interest. Persons with conflicts are prohibited from participating in the deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a&b:

The compensation of the executive director was set by the board based on the compensation of others in similar positions at similar organizations. The executive director is the only compensated officer of the organization.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section C, Line 18:

The organization publishes the Form 990 on its website. The Form 1023 is available to the public upon request.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section C, Line 19:

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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