Standards/Agreement
1. The receiving organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) as described in detail by the United States Internal Revenue Service.
2. All GIFT IN KIND donations must be used in furtherance of the tax-exempt mission, purpose, and program objectives of the receiving non-profit organization and in accordance with the Association of Evangelical Relief and Development Organizations’ (AERDO) standards (a copy of which can be found at http://www.aerdom.net/GIFT IN KIND/GIFT IN KIND_standards.php
1. Receiving agency agrees not to sell, barter or trade any GIFT IN KIND donation given to the organization by CONASUPO unless a specific agreement is in writing.
2. Receiving agency must provide its own transportation for the pickup of GIFT IN KIND from CONASUPO which may include but not limited to refrigerated trucks and semis.
3. Receiving agency agrees to an annual inspection of their facility and operation by an authorized agent of CONASUPO with or without notice.
4. All receiving agencies will be required to furnish CONASUPO a copy of their IRS determination letter and be in good standing with the States Attorney General.
5. All receiving agencies will be required to disclose to CONASUPO if they operate a thrift store, outlet, discount store or any kind of agency that resembles a thrift store operation. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE WILL BE JUST CAUSE FOR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
6. Should the receiving agency change or modify their 501(c)(3) it is the responsibility of the receiving agency to notify CONASUPO of said changes or modifications immediately.
7. CONASUPO and/or its donors/partners are not responsible for the GIFT IN KIND donation once the receiving agency has signed for and taken possession of the GIFT IN KIND donation. The receiving agency is responsible for inspection of the GIFT IN KIND donation and acceptance of such.
8. The receiving agency shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CONASUPO and its employees, officials, and agents from and against all losses, claims, damages, costs and liability arising out of any personal injury, loss of life, damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state or municipal law or ordinance, that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to negligent, reckless, or willful misconduct of the agency, excepting only liability arising from the negligent or intentional misconduct of CONASUPO.
9. CONASUPO reserves the right to cancel this agreement with or without notice for any reason to include the above listed standards.
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