3. Related Party Transactions | 3. Related Party Transactions In addition to items disclosed in Notes 6, the Company had additional related party transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Historically, the Company has received funds from borrowings on notes payable and advances from related parties and officers of the Company to cover operating expenses. Related parties include the officers and directors of the Company and a significant shareholder holding in excess of 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, David Tobias, the Company’s chief executive officer and director, loaned $10,240 and $22,721, respectively to the Company for notes payable bearing interest at the rate of 5% per annum due on December 31, 2024. The note payable totaled $58,160 and $47,921 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company and Cathy Carroll, director, entered into a note payable for $15,000 for compensation due her for services. Ms. Carroll’s note bears interest at 5% per annum and is due December 31, 2024. The note payable totaled $139,250 and $109,250 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company also has an outstanding loan in the amount of $4,000 to a director of the Company. It accrues interest at 5% per annum. On May 22, 2024, the Company paid off this loan and the accrued interest with stock. See Note 6. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded interest expense related to notes payable to related parties at the rates between 5% and 8% per annum in the amounts of $689 (2023: $6,158) and $1,440 (2023: $11,815), respectively. The following tables reflect the related party payable balances. Related party payables Accrued interest Total June 30, 2024 David Tobias, CEO & Director $ 58,160 $ 17,461 $ 75,621 New Compendium, greater than 10% Shareholder - 1,906 1,906 Stock payable 413,750 - 413,750 Cathy Carroll, Director 139,250 986 140,236 Totals $ 611,160 $ 20,353 $ 631,513 Related party payables Accrued interest Total December 31, 2023 David Tobias, CEO & Director $ 47,920 $ 13,779 $ 61,699 New Compendium, greater than 10% Shareholder - 1,906 1,906 Cathy Carroll, Director 109,250 986 110,236 Stock payable 332,500 - 332,500 Other Affiliates 4,000 1,200 5,200 Totals $ 493,670 $ 17,871 $ 511,541 At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has a balance due from MJ Harvest, Inc., with whom the Company plans to merge, of $75,054 (see Note 9). The amount is included in advances to related party on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The funds were advanced to MJ Harvest, Inc. to cover operating expenses. The following tables reflect the related party transactions. Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Director fee $ 11,875 $ 11,875 11,875 11,875 Outside services 59,375 59,375 118,750 118,750 Management fee 9,923 23,625 27,287 44,100 Payroll expenses 38,896 - 38,896 - |