Standards / agreement

• 1. The receiving organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501©(3) as described in detail by the United States Internal Revenue Service.
• 2. All GIK 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 Accord Network (previously AERDO) Standards (a copy of which can be found at https:www.dropbox.com/s/v6uonk1k37i3g90/AccordGIKStandards2019.pdf?dl=0)
• 3. Receiving agency agrees not to sell, barter or trade any GIK donation given to the organization by the Los Angeles Mission unless a specific agreement is in writing.
• 4. Receiving agency must provide its own transportation for the pickup of GIK from Los Angeles Mission or its warehouse located at 351 Andersen St. Los Angeles which may include but not limited to refrigerated trucks and semis.
• 5. Receiving agency agrees to an annual inspection of their facility and operation by an authorized agent of Los Angeles Mission with or without notice.
• 6. All receiving agencies will be required to furnish the Los Angeles Mission a copy of their IRS determination letter and be in good standing with the States Attorney General.
• 7. Should the receiving agency charge or modify their 501©(3) it is the responsibility of the receiving agency to notify Los Angeles Mission of said changes or modifications immediately.
• 8. The Los Angeles Mission and/or its donors/partners are not responsible for the GIK donation. The receiving agency is responsible for inspection of the GIK donation and acceptance of such.
• 9. The receiving agency shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and huld harmless Los Angeles Mission (LAM) 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 LAM.
• 10. Los Angeles Mission reserves the right to cancel this agreement with or without notice for any reason to include the above listed standards.

By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I understand all standards set forth by Los Angeles Mission in receiving Gifts in-kind donations for my agency.