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
COE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
42-0686467
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
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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.") .
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......
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.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
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...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
42-0686467
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLEGE'S HANDBOOK
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
COE COLLEGE RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL AID AND GRANTS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
42-0686467
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
JOHN STROHM - TRUSTEE, DAVID CARSON - TRUSTEE, KEN GOLDER - TRUSTEE AND RICHARD MEISTERLING - OFFICER & KEY EMPLOYEE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COLLEGE'S BUDGET AND AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONDUCTS A THOROUGH REVIEW OF ALL FORM 990'S FILED BY THE COLLEGE PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. THE SUBCOMMITTEE RECEIVES THE RETURNS FROM THE PAID PREPARER, RSM MCGLADREY, INC. THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM RSM MCGLADREY REVIEW THE RETURNS TOGETHER. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ADVISED OF THE REVIEW BY THE BUDGET AND AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE THAT THE RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER REVIEW BY ANY BOARD MEMBER AND THAT THE RETURNS WILL BE FILED BY THE DUE DATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE COLLEGE REQUIRES ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES AND SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERNING TRANSACTIONS WITH COE COLLEGE. THE CONTROLLER FOR THE COLLEGE RECEIVES COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES AND REVIEWS AND SUBMITS COMMENTS AND FINDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS AND INFORMS THE FULL BOARD OF ANY ISSUES OR ACTIONS REQUIRED INCLUDING MONITORING WITH AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IF NECESSARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, SENIOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES AD HOC COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS EACH EMPLOYEE ON THEIR MERITS, LENGTH OF SERVICE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. THE EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION IS THEN COMPARED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS AT OTHER COLLEGES USING SURVEYS AND BENCHMARKS FROM THE ACM (ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST) AND IPCUA (IOWA PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION). THE COMMITTEE THEN REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEIR DUE DILIGENCE THAT WAS PERFORMED AND DOCUMENTS THE REVIEW. THE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION REVIEW IS RETURNED TO THE COLLEGE'S LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SAFEKEEPING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COLLEGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE COLLEGE DOES FILE VARIOUS REQUIRED REPORTS SUCH AS THE A-133 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES WHICH MAY THEN BECOME PUBLIC RECORD. THE IRS FORM 990 FILED BY COE COLLEGE IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 835,720. ADJUSTMENT FOR FACULTY RETIREMENT PLAN -64,369. CHANGE IN FMV - INTEREST RATE SWAP 115,033. CHANGE IN ANNUITY & LIFE AGREEMENTS -95,186. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 791,198.
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN F, LINE B
REISSUANCE OF 2004 BONDS (6/29/2004) WHICH WERE USED TO REFUND PRIOR ISSUE (6/6/2000) AND FOR CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III
IT IS THE MISSION OF COE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AN EDUCATION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY THAT AIMS AT PREPARING THEM FOR LIFE FOLLOWING GRADUATION. OUR REASON TO EXIST AS AN INSTITUTION IS TO READY STUDENTS INTELLECTUALLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND SATISFYING LIVES IN THE GLOBAL SOCIETY OF THE 21ST CENTURY. AS SUCH, OUR SUCCESS AS A COLLEGE IS MEASURED ACCORDING TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR GRADUATES. WE BELIEVE THAT A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IS THE BEST PREPARATION FOR LIFE. WE BELIEVE THAT SUCH AN EDUCATION ALLOWS STUDENTS TO DISCOVER WHAT THEIR REAL TALENTS AND INTERESTS ARE, AND THAT IT DEVELOPS IN THEM THE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND HABITS OF MIND THAT WILL MAKE POSSIBLE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN ANY FIELD OF ENDEAVOR, INCLUDING ONES THAT DO NOT YET EXIST. INDEED, WE BELIEVE THAT WHAT DEFINES A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IS ITS FOCUS ON CULTIVATING IN STUDENTS CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL ABILITIES: THE ABILITY TO THINK LOGICALLY AND ANALYTICALLY; THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, BOTH IN WRITING AND SPEAKING; THE ABILITY TO USE EFFECTIVELY COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY; THE ABILITY TO WORK PRODUCTIVELY AS A MEMBER OF A GROUP SEEKING TO ACHIEVE A COMMON OBJECTIVE; THE ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED JUDGMENTS, WHETHER IN THE REALM OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF IN THAT OF AESTHETIC APPRECIATION; THE ABILITY TO FOSTER AND SUSTAIN AN ATTITUDE OF INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY; AND THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TRUE EXCELLENCE WHEN FOUND IN ANY FORM OR CONTEXT. FURTHERMORE,WE BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT FOR A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION TO CULTIVATE IN STUDENTS A DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND, A CAPACITY FOR TOLERANCE, AND AN ABILITY TO APPRECIATE THE ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY THAT MAKE UP HUMAN KIND. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE TO DEVELOP IN STUDENTS THESE ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES, AND IN SO DOING TO PROVIDE THEM AN EDUCATION THAT DIRECTS THEM TOWARD A MEANINGFUL AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE. COE'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM REFLECTS A COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING THESE ABILITIES BY ITS INSISTENCE THAT STUDENTS ACQUIRE CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WE REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS COMPLETE BOTH OUR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, WHICH ENSURE BREADTH OF LEARNING, AND OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR; WHICH GUARANTEE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE IN A PARTICULAR FIELD. IN ADDITION, AS PART OF EACH STUDENT'S EDUCATION, A SERIES OF INTENSIVE WRITING EXPERIENCES, SPREAD ACROSS THE FOUR YEARS OF STUDY, IS REQUIRED. BEYOND THESE REQUIREMENTS, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR THEIR LIVES AFTER COLLEGE EARLY ON IN THEIR UNDERGRADUATE CAREERS, AND, THROUGH CAREFUL ADVISING, THEY ARE GIVEN GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION IN THIS ENDEAVOR. INDEED, THE DEFINING FEATURE OF A COE EDUCATION IS THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY STUDENT PLAN AND PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENTIAL PROJECT, SUCH AS AN INTERNSHIP; A MAJOR SCHOLARLY UNDERTAKING; OR STUDY ABROAD. THESE EXPERIENCES WI1L OFTEN, THOUGH NOT INVARIABLY, OCCUR DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR. THE HALLMARK OF A COE EDUCATION IS OUR ATTENTION TO EACH STUDENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT THE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT AT COE REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY AND OVERALL COLLEGE COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT THROUGH LISTENING CAREFULLY TO EACH STUDENT AS HIS OR HER INTERESTS AND UNIQUE TALENTS ARE FORMED, AND THROUGH TAILORING AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO SUIT EACH STUDENT'S FUTURE, WE HELP THAT STUDENT DEVELOP ABILITIES THAT PROVIDE THE BEST PREPARATION FOR LIFE.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 5 AND PAGE 5, PART V, LINE 2A
THE 1,360 IS THE NUMBER OF W-2 REPORTED. THIS REPRESENTS 870 STUDENTS ON WORK STUDY FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM AND 490 EMPLOYEES OF COE COLLEGE.
LOANS TO AND/OR FROM INTERESTED PERSONS
SCHEDULE L, PART II
COE COLLEGE'S ENDOWMENT INVESTED $750,000 IN A LOAN TO FARRELL-ROEH PROPERTIES, LLP OWNED 50% BY EACH OF JOHN STROHM AND MARY PAT LINK (WIFE) WHICH IS SECURED BY 99% INTEREST IN FRP IN FR BRUNSWICK, LLC WHICH OWNS A GROCERY-ANCHORED SHOPPING CENTER IN BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA. LOAN BEARS INTEREST AT 8% PER ANNUM (9.5% IF HELD TO MATURITY). THE NOTE IS A DEMAND NOTE WITH MATURITY DATE DEFINED BY CERTAIN EVENTS.
SALARY EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART VII,
FRANCIS MARY MISKIMEN COMPENSATION LISTED IS FOR POSITION AS EMPLOYEE OF COE COLLEGE NOT FOR POSITION AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF BOARD. SHE IS A 40 HOUR PER WEEK EMPLOYEE OF THE COLLEGE. WENDY DUNN RECEIVED THE TUITION REMISSION BENEFIT FOR A DEPENDENT. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN D.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.