Financial Disclosures

Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund is a fiscal sponsorship program under The Charity Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund’s mission is: The Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund provides resources supporting the endeavors of entrepreneurs and their emerging companies as they work to create positive social and/or environmental impact in the world through their solutions that focus on improving human health or a clean, just and sustainable planet. Financial and other information about Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund’s purpose, programs, and activities can be obtained by contacting Kathy Varga, Chief Operations Officer, at 4435 E. Holmes Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206. As a public 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation, The Charity Foundation is allowed to receive tax-deductible donations within the guidelines of U.S. law. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency:

ARKANSAS: The headquarters of The Charity Foundation is located at 4435 E. Holmes Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Arkansas Charities Division, Office of Attorney General office by calling 800-482-8982. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State or another government agency.

CALIFORNIA: Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund is a fiscal sponsorship program under The Charity Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Most gifts are 100 percent deductible as a charitable contribution under Federal and State income tax laws. Please consult your individual tax advisor to determine how much of your contribution is deductible. The official registration and financial information regarding this charity can be obtained from the Attorney General’s Web site at https://oag.ca.gov/charities.

DELAWARE: Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund is soliciting funds for the programs and actions of The Charity Foundation.

GEORGIA: A full and fair description of the activities and programs of Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund, a fiscal sponsorship program under The Charity Foundation, and a financial statement consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State, will be sent upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.

ILLINOIS: Contracts and reports regarding Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund, a fiscal sponsorship program under The Charity Foundation, are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.

MAINE: You may obtain information on the respective percentages of contributions that will be paid to the charitable organization and to the paid fundraiser by contacting the Attorney General, Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.

MARYLAND: A copy of The Charity Foundation’s current financial statement is available on request by writing Accounting, at 4432 E. Holmes Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206; (602) 704-2000. For the cost of postage and copies, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-825-4510.

MINNESOTA: The Charity Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Most gifts are 100 percent deductible as a charitable contribution under Federal and State income tax laws. Please consult your individual tax advisor to determine how much of your contribution is deductible.

MISSISSIPPI: The official registration and financial information of Caribbean Basin Endowment Fund, a fiscal sponsorship program under The Charity Foundation, may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.

NEVADA: The Charity Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).

NEW JERSEY: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY FOUNDATION DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.

NEW YORK: A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, by writing The Charity Foundation at 4435 E. Holmes Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206, or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, Department of Law, 120 Broadway – 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10271, (212) 416-8401.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Charity Foundation’s principal place of business is in Arizona. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.

OHIO: The Charity Foundation’s principal place of business is in Mesa, Arizona. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Ohio Charitable Law Section, Attorney General’s office by calling 800-282-0515. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.

OREGON: The headquarters of this organization, The Charity Foundation, is located at 4435 E. Holmes Ave. Mesa, AZ 85206. Registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of the solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it, by the Attorney General or any other governmental agency or officer.

PENNSYLVANIA: The official registration and financial information of The Charity Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

RHODE ISLAND: The Charity Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Most gifts are 100 percent deductible as a charitable contribution under Federal and State income tax laws. Please consult your individual tax advisor to determine how much of your contribution is deductible. The Charity Foundation makes contributions to other organizations and shall make available upon request a list of all organizations which have received contributions during the most recently completed fiscal year.

VIRGINIA: A financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

WASHINGTON: The notice of solicitation required by the State Office of Consumer Affairs is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, information relating to financial affairs of The Charity Foundation is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 800-332-4483.

WEST VIRGINIA: Upon request, the estimated percentage of the money collected which will be applied to the cost of solicitation and administration or how much of the money collected will be applied directly for the charitable purpose will be provided. West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.

WISCONSIN: A financial statement of The Charity Foundation disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year is available upon request.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHARITY FOUNDATION BY THE STATE.