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
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE
Employer identification number
75-2668735
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.)
..................
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
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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.") .
212,613
214,548
223,968
233,774
494,000
1,378,903
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......
2,208,594
2,133,464
2,268,472
2,570,889
2,505,906
11,687,325
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.
2,421,207
2,348,012
2,492,440
2,804,663
2,999,906
13,066,228
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.)
13,066,228
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...
2,421,207
2,348,012
2,492,440
2,804,663
2,999,906
13,066,228
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
126,799
93,583
46,229
37,440
96,504
400,555
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
126,799
93,583
46,229
37,440
96,504
400,555
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.)
16,482
22,957
21,674
61,113
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
2,548,006
2,441,595
2,555,151
2,865,060
3,118,084
13,527,896
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
96.590 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.780 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.960 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.910 %
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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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
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE
Employer identification number
75-2668735
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE CONFERENCE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS ARE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION IS REPRESENTED BY A MEMBER ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMMISSIONER REVIEWS THE FORMS INDEPENDENTLY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO MAINTAIN COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 24,324.
MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 1
UNIVERSITIES WITH SHARED VALUES UNITE THROUGH THE SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING COMMON OBJECTIVES THROUGH INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL: *CELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS PARTICIPATION IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE GRADUATION OF ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES IS THE SHARED GOAL OF SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE INSTITUTIONS. MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES' ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, THE CONFERENCE SHALL SPONSOR A COMPREHENSIVE AWARDS PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESSES OF ITS UNIVERSITIES, ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTS AND STUDENT-ATHLETES. * ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE QUALIFICATION FOR SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IS A PRIMARY GOAL FOR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS' TEAMS AND STUDENT-ATHLETES OF PARTICIPATING MEMBERS. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS PROVIDE INSTITUTIONS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN NCAA TOURNAMENT COMPETITION. IN ADDITION TO QUALIFICATION FOR AND SUCCESS IN POSTSEASON COMPETITION, MEMBERS GUAGE TEAMS' COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH THE USE OF STATISTICAL CALCULATIONS AND COMPARISON OF WINNING PERCENTAGES AGAINST TEAMS FROM OTHER CONFERENCES. * PROMOTING POSITIVE VALUES SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS PLAN AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF PARTICIPANTS. CONFERENCE MEMBERS SHALL MAXIMIZE THIS DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING PRINCIPLES SUCH AS SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACTIONS, FAIRNESS OF COMPETITION AND CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF GENDER EQUITY. * DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AS PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE MEMBERS HAVE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BONDS TO DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROVIDES A MECHANISM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE CONSTITUENTS. THE CONFERENCE AND ITS MEMBERS SHALL STRIVE TO STRENGHTEN COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS BY MEANS SUCH AS PROMOTING ATTENDANCE AT ATHLETICS CONTESTS, CONDUCTING CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CAMPUS COMMUNITITIES, SPONSORING CHILDREN'S INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS, AND INVOLVING ATHLETICS PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. * EFFICIENCY SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE COLLECTIVE EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE IMPACT OF THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ORDER TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS. THROUGH PRUDENT MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL PRACTICES, CONFERENCE MEMBERS SHALL REALIZE THE FULL BENEFIT OF PERSONNEL, FACILITY AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. * INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE WITH NCAA, CONFERENCE AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS IS CENTRAL TO THE EXISTENCE OF SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS. EACH MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO CONDUCT ITS ATHLETICS ENDEAVORS IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF OPENNESS, HONESTY AND FAIRNESS, AND SHALL SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OF THE POSITIVE VALUES OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. *PERSONAL DIGNITY THE SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE AND ITS MEMBER SHALL PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS SHALL CONTINUALLY STRIVE FOR HONESTY, EQUITY AND DIVERSITY IN EACH OF THEIR ATHLETICS PROGRAMS.
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