Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS INC
Employer identification number
54-1204566
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
1,698,515
1,734,099
1,663,595
224,248
71,201
5,391,658
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
759,610
1,377,862
1,129,760
2,774,267
2,113,610
8,155,109
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
2,458,125
3,111,961
2,793,355
2,998,515
2,184,811
13,546,767
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
13,546,767
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
2,458,125
3,111,961
2,793,355
2,998,515
2,184,811
13,546,767
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
23,536
100,258
84,864
37,608
53,844
300,110
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
23,536
100,258
84,864
37,608
53,844
300,110
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
848,774
51,760
25,103
25,990
25,664
977,291
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
3,330,435
3,263,979
2,903,322
3,062,113
2,264,319
14,824,168
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
91.380 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
88.300 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.020 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.920 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS INC
Employer identification number
54-1204566
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE MEMBERSHIP VOTED TO ADD A MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT TO THE BY-LAWS (SEE BELOW) AND TO REVISE THE OBJECTIVE SECTION BY DELETING REFERENCES TO THE FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (BECAUSE NO NEW LOANS ARE BEING MADE UNDER THAT PROGRAM). MISSION OF THE COUNCIL SECTION 1. IT SHALL BE THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL TO ENHANCE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS' ABILITIES TO HELP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES PLAN, PREPARE, PAY FOR, AND COMPLETE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. ARTICLE IV VISION OF THE COALITION SECTION 1. IT SHALL BE THE VISION OF THE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE: A. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES I. MAINTAIN A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR BEST PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT NCHELP'S MEMBERS' MISSIONS II. IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SECURE STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER CONTRACTS AND GRANTS III. PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS APPROPRIATE B. ADVOCACY FOR THE FUTURE I. POSITION AND PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION TO BE RECOGNIZED AS REPRESENTING STATE AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES II. ADVOCATE FOR THE DELIVERY OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL III. TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FUTURE STATE AND FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS IV. ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED SUPPORT OF STUDENT, BORROWER AND SCHOOL SERVICES V. ADVOCATE FOR AT LEAST ONE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH STATE-BASED AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE "ESSENTIAL" SERVICES IN EACH STATE VI. SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE WITH MEMBERS, AFFILIATES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST C. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, BORROWERS AND SCHOOLS THROUGH: I. PROVISION OF COMMON SOLUTIONS THROUGH CONSORTIA II. FACILITATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF PORTFOLIOS OR ORGANIZATIONS III. ENSURING MEMBERS' CONTINUED ABILITY TO FULFILL STATUTORY ACCESS AND OUTREACH REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS OBLIGATIONS ON OUTSTANDING LOAN PORTFOLIOS IV. SUPPORT DURING FFELP TO DIRECT TRANSITION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP (THE COUNCIL) SHALL BE ON AN INSTITUTIONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, OR AGENCY BASIS RATHER THAN ON AN INDIVIDUAL OR PERSONAL BASIS, AND IS CONTINGENT UPON APPLICATION, PAYMENT OF DUES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL. THE COUNCIL SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: VOTING MEMBERSHIP - EACH VOTING MEMBER SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE VOTE ON THE COUNCIL ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP - NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH VOTING MEMBER SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE VOTE ON THE COUNCIL AND ONLY A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF A VOTING MEMBER SHALL CAST ANY VOTE FOR OR ON BEHALF OF A VOTING MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
CHANGES TO BYLAWS AND DUES ARE PROPOSED BY BOARD AND VOTED ON BY VOTING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
NOT APPLICABLE - COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD, THEY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE FORM 990 FROM THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND DISCLOSURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
A WRITTEN QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
SIX ELECTED OFFICERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 94,588.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSISTS THE COUNCIL IN THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWS ALL AUDIT REPORTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL AND REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE REPORTS AND THE RESOLUTION OF ANY AUDIT FINDINGS. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
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