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
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
42-0707114
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
...............
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
..............................................
18
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.") .
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))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
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
....
20
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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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
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
42-0707114
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?
......................
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
Yes
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
IT IS THE POLICY OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY TO EXTEND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, TO ALL EMPLOYEES SEEKING ADVANCEMENT, AND TO ALL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ENROLLMENT WHO MEET THE BASIC CRITERIA ESTABLISHED. IT IS FURTHER THE POLICY OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEES, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE, STUDENT, OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY. GRACELAND UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO THE ELIMINATION OF THOSE CONDITIONS AND ATTITUDES FROM WHICH DISCRIMINATION IS SPAWNED AND DESIRES TO GIVE LEADERSHIP IN SOLVING THOSE PROBLEMS THAT IMPEDE THE BROAD APPLICATION OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN ALL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS. A UNIVERSITY WITH A CHRISTIAN COMMISSION HAS A MANDATE TO SEARCH FOR AND APPLY THESE PRINCIPLES OF FAIRNESS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ITS OPERATION OVER AND ABOVE ITS LEGAL OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH THE TENANTS OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS.
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
6A) IN 2009-2010 THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID GRANTS) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (NURSING STUDENT GRANTS). THE UNIVERSITY ALSO RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR TRIO PROGRAM FUNDING. 6B) BASED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULING IN 1999, FEDERAL LOANS WERE NOT AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN OUR DISTANCE LEARNING (OUTREACH) PROGRAM BETWEEN 1999 AND DECEMBER 2003. THE PROGRAM WAS MODIFIED AND ONCE AGAIN APPROVED FOR TITLE IV ELIGIBILITY DURING THE 03-04 FISCAL YEAR.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
42-0707114
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
HELEN PEARSON SMITH, BOARD MEMBER AND ROBERT BRUCH, BOARD MEMBER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS 7 MEMBERS WHO ARE A SINGLE CLASS OF MEMBERS AND ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "CORPORATE BODY": - 3 MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - 3 MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDING BISHROPIC OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - 1 MEMBER WHO IS THE ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF TWELVE APOSTLES OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
PER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CONSIST OF 12-27 MEMBERS: - 9 TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED BY THE WORLD CONFERENCE OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - UP TO 9 TRUSTEES MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE CORPORATE BODY - UP TO 9 TRUSTEES MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED BY THAT GROUP (WORLD CONFERENCE, CORPORATE BODY, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES) THAT ELECTED OR APPOINTED SUCH TRUSTEE; EXCEPT THE CORPORATE BODY MAY ACT FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE IN THE REMOVAL OF A TRUSTEE ELECTED BY THE WORLD CONFERENCE IN ANY INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN WORLD CONFERENCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
UPON COMPLETION, BUT PRIOR TO FILING, THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO OFFICERS THROUGH THE GROUP PORTAL OF MY.GRACELAND FOR THEIR REVIEW. AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS CONDUCTED WITH THE BUSINESS SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. CHANGES ARE MADE, IF NEEDED, AND A REVISED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE GROUP PORTAL OF MY.GRACELAND. THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE, (INCLUDING EXTENSION(S)). THE SUBMITTED FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND ONCE POSTED TO GUIDESTAR, IS AVAILABLE TO THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND ALL STAFF, TRUSTEES, ADVISORS AND OTHER PERSONS REGULARLY INVITED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT GRACELAND UNIVERSITY IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX, AND OTHER TAX EXEMPTIONS, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY AND SOMETIMES EXCLUSIVELY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL THEN DISCUSS AND DETERMINE IF SUCH A CONFLICT EXISTS, IF IT IS AVOIDABLE, OR IF IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE BOARD AND UNIVERSITY TO PROCEED. SHOULD ANY BOARD MEMBER BE FOUND TO BE CONCEALING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WILL WORK WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS, WITH APPROVAL OF THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. VICE PRESIDENTS SET THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, WITH APPROVAL OF THE CEO. IN ALL CASES, COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS IS REVIEWED, AS WELL AS A COMPARISON OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE INSTITUTION. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED TO THE EMMA SITE BECAUSE OF PUBLIC TAX-EXEMPT BOND ISSUES. OTHERWISE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION FROM DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE IS NOT AVAILABLE ON AN EMPLOYEE BY EMPLOYEE BASIS, AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE REPORTED IN COLUMN (F), OTHER COMPENSATION. EMPLOYEES EARN A BENEFIT WHICH IS 1.1% TIMES THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE TIMES THEIR HIGHEST 3 YEARS AVERAGE PAY. GRACELAND MADE NO CASH CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DURING THE 2010 CALENDAR YEAR, BUT RATHER ELECTED TO USE A CREDIT BALANCE HELD BY THE PLAN TO COVER REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS. EMPLOYEES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN LISTED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A INCLUDE: KATHLEEN CLAUSON, JANICE TIFFANY, GREG SUTHERLAND, TALIA BROWN, STEVE ANDERS, CLAUDIA HORTON, AND KELLY EVERETT.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,412,046. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OF RELATED ENTITY - THE CENTER -864,227. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS -349,066. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT 2,155,602. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 4,354,355.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
THE ALUMNI BOARD (NON-VOTING ADVISORY BOARD) IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEERS TOTALING 24; OTHERS ACROSS CAMPUS ARE: ONE PERSON VOLUNTEERING IN THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY; 7 VOLUNTEERING HOUSING FOR TRAVELING STUDENT GROUPS; A GROUP OF 120 VOLUNTEERING GROUNDKEEPING ASSISTANCE; AND INTERNALLY, A GROUP OF 100, VOLUNTEERING WITH GROUNDS CLEANUP FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 252.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.