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                                      RISA
                             REINVEST SOUTH AFRICA



                                 THE RISA FUND

                                 ANNUAL REPORT
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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THE RISA FUND
ANNUAL REPORT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chairman's Letter                                                       1

RISA Fund Profile                                                       2
Average Annual Total Returns                                            2

Schedule of Investments                                                 3

Industry Diversification                                                4

Statement of Assets and Liabilities                                     5

Statement of Operations                                                 6

Statement of Changes in Net Assets                                      7

Financial Highlights                                                    8

Notes to Financial Statements                                           9

Report of Independent Accountants                                       13

Directors and Officers                                                  14
<PAGE>

CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

October 2000

Dear Shareholders,

The RISA Fund outperformed its benchmark (and the competition)  during its first
year.  Posting  a  one-year  return of 4.30%,  the Fund  outperformed  the South
African market, which returned only 0.03% in the same period (adjusted to US $).
This four  percent  advantage  over the local  market  gives  support  to RISA's
investment  thesis that active  management of "New South Africa  Companies" will
produce  returns that are  superior to investing in the 16 largest  companies on
the  Johannesburg   Stock  Exchange   ("JSE"),   a  strategy  followed  by  many
international investors.

Fund  investments  were  somewhat  more  defensive  during the six months  ended
September 30 that in the Fund's initial six months.  This was  precipitated by a
declining market and severe under-performance by small and mid-cap stocks during
the  period.  The  result  of this  posture  was the  addition  of large cap and
resource  shares and a gradual move away from an over  weighting in  technology.
The defensive  move helped the Fund post modest  positive  returns and avoid the
significant  negative  returns  associated  with  small cap  shares in the South
African market during 2000.

The South African market  returned 51 percent (in $) in 1999 and has experienced
a  correction  during  much of 2000,  losing  17.59%  of its value (in $ through
September 30).  Resisting some of this correction,  the RISA Fund has given back
12.29% of its value in the year-to-date through September 30. RISA has cushioned
the  correction by 5.30%.  The correction has left the South African market with
very attractive valuations.  Currency weakness is helping to accelerate earnings
growth particularly in commodity related sectors.  This combination should power
good returns in the South African market over the next twelve months.

Looking  forward the South African economy is growing slowly but is projected to
gain strength in 2001.  Economic  forecasts  continue to project faster economic
growth in the 2001 to 2003 period. Bolstered by increased competitiveness, South
Africa is exporting  more to Europe,  the US and Asia. As the European  recovery
gathers momentum export growth should accelerate.

Likewise  the Mbeki  government  is  implementing  economic  reform in taxes and
tariffs while  investing in economic  opportunity  for South  Africa's  majority
population. Job creation will soon replace job loss as the economy overcomes the
impact of corporate  restructuring.  These  changes will  continue to help South
Africa attract needed foreign direct investment.

Economic growth and the continuing emergence of a black middle class provide the
foundation for a positive outlook for South African equity prices. The RISA Fund
will  continue  to invest in  growth  companies  offering  good  value,  thereby
participating in the renaissance of the "New" South Africa.

Sincerely,

Oliver St. Clair Franklin
Chairman of the Board

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RISA FUND PROFILE

The RISA Fund, an open-ended  mutual fund,  provides the opportunity to Reinvest
in South Africa (RISA) by participating  in dynamic small and mid-cap  companies
listed on the  Johannesburg  Stock Exchange (JSE).  RISA selects its investments
from the universe of "New South Africa  Companies";  companies that compare well
to standards  reflecting  commitment to economic  empowerment  of majority South
Africans.  The criteria include encompassing diverse  stakeholders,  transparent
governance,  worker training  programs,  environmental  responsibility,  quality
workplace conditions and the creation of jobs in all business operations. Annual
growth rates of RISA portfolio companies will most often be 20 percent or more.

The RISA portfolio represents the most dynamic business sectors in South Africa,
which is considered to be among the most attractive of today's emerging markets.
The Fund has been established in conjunction with African Harvest Asset Managers
(AHAM),  a financial  services  company with offices in the Newlands  surburb of
Cape Town.  AHAM serves as sub-adviser to the Fund.  RISA believes that having a
partner on the ground gives the Fund a distinct  competitive  advantage.  Denzil
Newman,  chief  investment  officer and fund  manager for  African  Harvest,  is
portfolio manager.

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS 1               PERIODS ENDING 9/30/00

                                           Inception 10/1/99 to 9/30/00

   Shares at NAV 2                                    4.30%
   Shares with Redemption Fee 3                       2.20
   Johannesburg All-Share Index 5                     0.03

1  Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the
   reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2  "NAV (Net Asset Value) total returns do not include the effect of any sales
   charge.

3  A redemption Fee of 2% is applied to shares redeemed within 2 years of
   purchase.

4  This chart illustrates returns calculated with the Redemption Fee for the
   shares since inception.

5  The Johannesburg ("JSE") All-Share Index is a capitalization-weighted index
   of all domestic stocks traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The index's
   performance does not reflect sales charges.

   All returns represent past performance which may not be indicative of future
   performance. The investment return and principal value of an investment will
   fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or
   less than their original cost.

   GROWTH OF $10,000                                        YEAR ENDED 9/30/00

              THE RISA FUND 4                                  $10,220
              JSE A11-SHARE INDEX RETURN 5                     $10,003



   This Growth of $10,000 chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on
   10/1/99  (inception of the Fund).  Performance  assumes dividends and capital
   gains are reinvested.

                                          2
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                                  THE RISA FUND

                             SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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                                                     Shares             Value
                                                     ------             -----
 FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS --82.6%
 SOUTH AFRICA - 82.6%
       Adcorp Holdings Ltd.                            8,000       $    20,717
       African Life Assurance Company Ltd.             5,129            13,993
       Alexander Forbes Ltd.                          28,580            65,701
       Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd.                 31,327            47,287
       DataTec Ltd.**                                  2,500            19,042
       De Beers Centenary Linked Units                 1,200            33,336
       Dimension Data Holdings PLC**                   6,000            55,671
       Gray Security Services Ltd.                    95,000            30,259
       Greenwich Group Ltd.**                         31,400             3,479
       Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd.**         60,000            56,917
       Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.                   1,500            65,017
       LA Group Ltd.**                                23,449             4,222
       Metropolitan Life Ltd.                         30,000            35,189
       MoneyWeb Holdings Ltd.**                      200,000            13,018
       Net 1 Applied Technology Holdings Ltd.**      125,000            53,662
       Old Mutual PLC                                 22,000            52,707
       Pepkor Ltd.                                    12,500            48,123
       Primedia Ltd.**                                35,000            27,434
       Real Africa Holdings Ltd.**                    37,500            20,773
       Sappi Ltd.                                      4,000            29,636
       Tempora Investments Ltd.                       10,000            42,930
       Woolworths Holdings Ltd.                      100,000            46,392
                                                                   -----------
       TOTAL FOREIGN STOCKS (COST $869,616)                            785,505
                                                                   -----------
 SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS --- 10.2%
       RBB Sanson Street Money Market Fund            50,434            50,434
       Provident Temp Cash Dollar Fund                46,079            46,079
                                                                   -----------
       TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $96,513)                      96,513
                                                                   -----------

 TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 92.8% (COST $966,129*)                        $   882,018
 Other Assets in excess of Liabilities - 7.2%                           69,005
                                                                   -----------

 NET ASSETS -100%                                                  $   951,023
                                                                   ===========


*  Federal Income Tax Information: Net unrealized depreciation of investment
   securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $24,557 and gross
   depreciation of $108,871 for federal income tax purposes. At September 30,
   2000, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was
   $966,332.

** Non-income producing security.

                        See Notes to Financial Statements

                                       3
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                                  The RISA FUND

                            INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION

                 AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

                                   (UNAUDITED)
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 Education and Staffing         2.6%     Mining Resources - Platinum     8.3%
 Financial Services            11.4%     Media                           5.2%
 Information Technology        16.3%     Paper                           3.8%
 Investment Trusts              5.5%     Private Equity Funds            7.2%
 Life Assurance                19.0%     Retail                         12.6%
 Mining Resources - Diamonds    4.2%     Services                        3.9%
                                                                      -------
                                                    TOTAL              100.0%
                                                                      =======

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                                  THE RISA FUND

                       STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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<TABLE>
<S>                                                                         <C>
ASSETS
  Investments, at market value (Cost $966,129)                              $  882,018
  Receivables:
      Receivable from advisor                                                  116,963
      Dividends and interest                                                     6,029
  Prepaid expense                                                                   13
                                                                            ----------
      Total Assets                                                           1,005,023
                                                                            ----------

LIABILITIES
  Payables
      Audit fee                                                                 22,147
      Accounting fee                                                            14,251
      Printing fee                                                               5,027
      Transfer agent fee                                                         3,589
      Registration fee                                                           2,726
      Legal fee                                                                  2,530
      Custodian fee                                                                836
      Distribution fee                                                             596
  Accrued expenses                                                               2,298
                                                                            ----------
      Total Liabilities                                                         54,000
                                                                            ----------
NET ASSETS                                                                  $  951,023
                                                                            ==========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest                          $1,015,882
  Undistributed net investment income                                           33,416
  Accumulated net realized loss                                                (14,032)
  Net unrealized depreciation                                                  (84,243)
                                                                            ----------
NET ASSETS                                                                  $  951,023
                                                                            ==========
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, $0.001 par value, unlimited
  authorization                                                                 91,217

Net asset value and offering price per share                                    $10.43
</TABLE>

                        See Notes to Financial Statements

                                     5
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                                  THE RISA FUND

                             STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

               FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   OCTOBER 1, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                          <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
      Dividends                                                                              $  15,142
      Interest                                                                                  13,177
                                                                                             ---------
       Total investment income                                                                  28,319
                                                                                             ---------
EXPENSES
      Investment advisory fee                                                                   10,141
      Distribution fee                                                                           2,028
      Accounting                                                                               114,000
      Amortization of deferred offering expenses                                                39,970
      Transfer agent                                                                            31,191
      Audit                                                                                     22,147
      Insurance                                                                                 19,312
      Legal                                                                                     10,887
      Trustees                                                                                  10,000
      Registration                                                                               6,018
      Custodian                                                                                  5,403
      Printing                                                                                   5,027
      Distributor                                                                                4,000
      Miscellaneous                                                                              5,313
                                                                                             ---------
       Total expenses                                                                          285,437
       Less expenses reimbursed by the advisor                                                (161,970)
       Fee waivers                                                                            (107,241)
                                                                                             ---------
       Net expenses                                                                             16,226
                                                                                             ---------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME                                                                           12,093
                                                                                             ---------

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
   Net realized loss on securities                                                             (14,032)
   Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions                                          (18,647)
   Net change in unrealized appreciation(depreciation) on investments                          (84,111)
   Net change in unrealized appreciation(depreciation) on foreign currency transactions           (132)
                                                                                             ---------
NET LOSS ON INVESTMENTS                                                                       (116,922)
                                                                                             ---------

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS                                         $(104,829)
                                                                                             =========
</TABLE>

                                  See Notes to Financial Statements

                                             6


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                                  THE RISA FUND

                          STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                      From Inception
 FROM OPERATIONS                                                                   10/1/99 to 9/30/00
                                                                                   ------------------
<S>                                                                                    <C>
        Net investment income                                                          $   12,093
        Net realized gain (loss)                                                          (32,679)
        Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)                              (84,243)
                                                                                       ----------
          DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS                               (104,829)
                                                                                       ----------
 FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS
        Proceeds from sales of shares                                                   1,152,500
        Reinvestment of distributions                                                          -
        Cost of shares repurchased *                                                     (196,648)
                                                                                       ----------
          INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS                                  955,852
                                                                                       ----------
          INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                                                          851,023
                                                                                       ----------
 NET ASSETS
        Beginning of period                                                               100,000
                                                                                       ----------
        End of period (including undistributed investment income of $33,416)           $  951,023
                                                                                       ==========

 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
        Shares purchased                                                                  100,346
        Shares reinvested                                                                      -
        Shares redeemed                                                                   (19,129)
                                                                                        ---------
          NET INCREASE                                                                     81,217
                                                                                        =========

<FN>
       * Redemption fee of $4,013 included.
</FN>
</TABLE>

                        See Notes to Financial Statements

                                        7


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                                  THE RISA FUND
                              FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
               FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   OCTOBER 1, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         The Table below sets forth financial data for a share of capital stock
         outstanding throughout each period presented.

<TABLE>
         <S>                                                        <C>
         Net Asset value, beginning of period                       $      10.00
                                                                    ------------
         INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
         Net investment income (loss)                                       0.17 (2)
         Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                            0.26
                                                                    ------------
                           TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 0.43
                                                                    ------------
         Net Asset value, end of period                             $      10.43
                                                                    ============

         Total Return (1)                                                   4.30%

         RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
         Net assets, end of period (in 000's)                       $        951
         RATIO TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF:
         Operating expenses (3)                                             2.00%
         Net investment income                                              1.49%
         Portfolio turnover                                               202.89%
<FN>
 (1)     Exclusive of redemption fees.
 (2)     Computed using average shares outstanding.
 (3)     If the investment adviser and PFPC Inc. had not waived fees and
         reimbursed expenses, the ratio of operating expenses to average net
         assets would have been 35.18% for the period.
</FN>
</TABLE>

                       See Notes to Financial Statements

                                        8

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THE RISA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION
The Harvest Funds,  organized as a Delaware business trust on December 30, 1998,
is  registered  under  the  Investment  Company  Act of 1940  (the  "Act")  as a
diversified, open-end management investment company. The Harvest Funds currently
consists of one  investment  portfolio:  The RISA Fund (the "Fund") which offers
one class of shares. The shares are sold with a redemption fee of 2% if redeemed
within two years of purchase. The Fund's investment objective is to seek maximum
total return by investing in  securities  of issuers  located in the Republic of
South  Africa.  On July 8,  1999,  the Fund sold  10,000  shares  of  beneficial
interest  (valued at  $100,000)  to RISA  Investment  Advisers,  LLC, the Fund's
investment adviser (the "Adviser").  The Fund commenced operations on October 1,
1999.

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant  accounting  policies  followed by the
Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

USE OF ESTIMATES - The  preparation of financial  statements in accordance  with
generally accepted  accounting  principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,  income
and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

SECURITY VALUATION - Securities for which  representative  market quotations are
available are valued at the closing prices reported on the security's  principal
exchange.  If no sales are  reported,  the  security  will be valued at the mean
between the last  reported  bid and asked  prices.  Securities  for which market
quotations are not readily  available (of which there were none at September 30,
2000)  are  valued  at fair  value as  determined  in good  faith  by,  or under
procedures established by, the Board of Trustees.  Short-term investments having
a remaining  maturity of 60 days or less when  purchased are valued at amortized
cost (which approximates market value).

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME - Investment transactions
are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales
of investments  are  determined on the identified  cost basis for both financial
reporting  and  income  tax  purposes.   Dividend  income  is  recorded  on  the
ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

DIVIDENDS AND  DISTRIBUTIONS  TO SHAREHOLDERS - Dividends and  distributions  to
shareholders  are recorded on the  ex-dividend  date.  Substantially  all of the
Fund's net investment  income and net realized  capital  gains,  if any, will be
distributed on an annual basis.

FEDERAL  INCOME  TAXES - It is the  intention  of the  Fund to  comply  with the
requirements  of the Internal  Revenue Code  applicable to regulated  investment
companies and to  distribute  all of its net taxable  income,  including any net
realized gain on investments,  to its shareholders;  therefore, no provision for
federal income or excise tax is required.

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THE RISA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (CONTINUED)

ORGANIZATION AND OFFERING  EXPENSES - Organization  costs of $34,651 incurred by
the  Fund  were  assumed  by the  Adviser  with no  requirement  for the Fund to
reimburse  the Adviser.  Offering  costs of $39,970 were incurred by the Fund in
connection  with the  registration  and initial public offering of shares of the
Fund. The offering costs were completely amortized by the Fund over the 12 month
period of benefit.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - Foreign investments, other assets and liabilities
are translated  into U.S. dollar values based on the foreign  currency  exchange
rate on each day the Fund is valued.  The cost of investments is translated into
U.S.  dollar  values based on the foreign  currency  exchange  rate on the trade
date.  The gain or loss  resulting  from a change in foreign  currency  exchange
rates  between the trade and  settlement  dates of  investment  transactions  is
treated  as gain  or  loss  on  foreign  currency.  Likewise,  the  gain or loss
resulting  from a change in foreign  currency  exchange  rates  between the date
income is accrued and received is treated as a gain or loss on foreign currency.
Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses result from changes in the U.S.
dollar  value of assets  (other  than  investments)  and  liabilities  which are
denominated in foreign  currency as a result of changes in exchange  rates.  The
Fund does not separate  that portion of the results of  operations  arising from
changes in foreign currency exchange rates and that portion arising from changes
in market prices of investments held.

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Pursuant to the investment  advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser,
the  Adviser  will  manage  the  Fund's  business  and  investment  affairs.  As
compensation  for its  services,  the  Adviser  will  receive  from  the Fund an
advisory fee,  computed daily and paid monthly,  equal to an annualized  rate of
1.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser has voluntarily agreed
to waive its fees and,  if  necessary,  reimburse  expenses  of the Fund for the
period  October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2001, to the extent that total expenses
(excluding taxes,  interest,  brokerage commissions and extraordinary  expenses)
exceed  2.00% of the  average  daily net assets of the Fund.  The  Adviser  will
supervise  the  activities  of the Fund's  Sub-Adviser,  African  Harvest  Asset
Managers  Ltd.,  an affiliate of the Adviser.  The  Sub-Adviser  will manage the
Fund's  investments,  for which it will  receive  from the Adviser a monthly fee
equal to an  annualized  rate of 0.55% of the Fund's  average  daily net assets.
During the period October 1, 1999  (commencement of operations) to September 30,
2000,  gross  advisory  fees amounted to $10,141 which fees were waived in their
entirety. In addition,  expenses in excess of the 2.00% expense limitation to be
reimbursed by the Adviser amounted to $161,970.

BOE  Securities,  Inc.  ("BOE"),  a  registered  broker-dealer,  serves  as  the
Distributor of the Fund's shares.  Pursuant to a Distribution  Agreement between
BOE, the Fund and the Adviser,  BOE agrees to assist in securing  purchasers for
shares of the Fund. In return for such services BOE receives the 12b-1 fees paid
by the Fund (which is accrued daily and paid quarterly at an annual rate of .25%
of the Fund's average daily net assets). In addition,  for the period October 1,
1999 to May 31, 2000, BOE received a monthly fee of $1,000 plus reimbursement of
out-of-pocket expenses from the Adviser. Beginning June 1, 2000,


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THE RISA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (CONTINUED)

BOE  receives  a  monthly  fee of $1,000  plus  reimbursement  of  out-of-pocket
expenses from the Fund.

PFPC Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the PNC Financial Services Group, serves
as the Fund's  administrative  and accounting  agent. As compensation  for these
services, PFPC Inc. receives a fee computed daily and paid monthly, at an annual
rate of .135% of the  Fund's  average  daily net  assets,  or a  minimum  fee of
$114,000,  whichever is greater. For the first two years PFPC Inc. has agreed to
waive a portion of its minimum fee. For the period October 1, 1999 (commencement
of  operations)  through  September  30,  2000,  $74,100 of these fees have been
waived.

PFPC  Trust  Company  acts as the  Fund's  Custodian.  As  compensation  for its
services,  PFPC Trust Company  receives a fee based on the Fund's  average daily
gross assets.

PFPC Inc. also acts as the Fund's transfer agent and dividend  disbursing agent.
PFPC Inc. receives a minimum monthly fee,  transaction charges and out of pocket
expenses.  For the period October 1, 1999  (commencement of operations)  through
September 30, 2000, $23,000 of these fees have been waived.

Certain  officers of the Adviser are  officers  and  trustees of the Fund.  Such
officers/trustees  receive no compensation  from the Fund.  Trustees who are not
affiliated with the Adviser receive a quarterly fee of $1,000.

NOTE 4 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENTS
For the period  October 1, 1999  (commencement  of  operations) to September 30,
2000, the purchases and sales of investments,  excluding  repurchase  agreements
amounted to $1,990,375 and $1,106,727,  respectively. There were no purchases or
sales of long-term U.S. Government Securities.

NOTE 5 - INTERNATIONAL INVESTING
The Fund's  investments in South African  securities may entail risks due to the
potential for political and economic  instability in South Africa.  In addition,
foreign  currency  exchange  rate   fluctuations   could  affect  the  value  of
investments held. These risks are generally intensified in emerging markets such
as South  Africa  whose  economy  is less  diversified  and  mature,  and  whose
securities are less liquid and more volatile.

NOTE 6 - CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVER
The Fund has a capital loss  carryover of $13,829  expiring in 2008 which may be
used to offset future capital gains.

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THE RISA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (CONTINUED)

NOTE 7 - RECLASSIFICATION OF CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
In  accordance   with  the  Fund's   adoption  of  Statement  of  Position  93-2
"Determination,  Disclosure  and  Financial  Statement  Presentation  of Income,
Capital Gain and Return of Capital  Distributions by Investment  Companies." The
Fund has decreased capital paid in on shares of beneficial  interest by $39,970,
increased   undistributed   net  investment  income  by  $21,323  and  increased
accumulated net realized loss by $18,647.

NOTE 8 - OTHER
As of September 30, 2000, the Fund had one  shareholder who  individually  owned
more than 10% of shares outstanding which represents 22.5% of total net assets.

NOTE 9 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Due to the relatively  small size of the Fund and the related costs of operating
a small Fund, the Board of Directors is considering  opportunities  to merge the
Fund with another investment company. Fund management is negotiating acquisition
terms with a potential  acquirer.  If the Fund is unable to combine with another
investment  company,  the Board of  Directors  may consider  liquidation  of the
Fund's assets and liabilities.

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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Trustees and Shareholders
Of The RISA Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,  including
the schedule of  investments,  and the related  statements of operations  and of
changes  in net assets  and the  financial  highlights  present  fairly,  in all
material  respects,  the  financial  position  of The RISA Fund (the  "Fund") at
September 30, 2000, the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets
and the financial  highlights  for the periods  indicated,  in  conformity  with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  These
financial  statements  and  financial  highlights   (hereafter  referred  to  as
"financial  statements") are the  responsibility of the Fund's  management;  our
responsibility  is to express an opinion on these financial  statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial  statements in accordance
with  auditing  standards  generally  accepted in the United  States of America,
which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable  assurance
about whether the financial  statements  are free of material  misstatement.  An
audit includes examining,  on a test basis,  evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial  statements,  assessing the  accounting  principles
used and  significant  estimates made by management,  and evaluating the overall
financial  statement  presentation.  We believe that our audits,  which included
confirmation  of  securities at September  30, 2000 by  correspondence  with the
custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 22, 2000

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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
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Oliver St. Clair Franklin
President

O. Sam Folin
Managing Director

Dr. Emma Chappell
Independent Trustee

Carolyn B. Lewis
Independent Trustee

James L. McDonald
Independent Trustee

INVESTMENT ADVISER
RISA INVESTMENT  ADVISERS,  LLC
225 South 15th Street,  Suite 930
Philadelphia, PA 19102

SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISER
AFRICAN HARVEST ASSET MANAGERS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED
African Harvest House, Second Floor
Boundary Terrace
#1 Mariendahl Lane
Newlands, 7700, South Africa

DISTRIBUTOR
BOE SECURITIES, INC.
225 South 15th Street, Suite 928
Philadelphia, PA 19102

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
PFPC INC.
400 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809

LEGAL COUNSEL
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799

INDEPENDENT  ACCOUNTANTS
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1700
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

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