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
MOUNT IDA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-2104736
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
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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
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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
....
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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
MOUNT IDA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-2104736
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
Page 2
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
MOUNT IDA COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COLLEGE NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, COLOR, AGE, RELIGION,OR HANDICAP. THIS POLICY IS CLEARLY STATED IN ALL PRINTED MATERIALS AND PROPERLY DISCLOSED ON ALL BROADCAST AND TELEVISED MEDIA.
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE COLLEGE RECEIVES GRANTS IN THE FORM OF FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS FROM VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - CLUSTER; FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM; FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS; AND FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM.
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
MOUNT IDA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-2104736
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOTH AS EX-OFFICIO VOTING MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT AS A NON-VOTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBER, AND NOT LESS THAN FIVE ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE MEMBERS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LARGER NUMBER IS REQUIRED BY THE LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY MAKE RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ITS BUSINESS, BUT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE TRUSTEES OR IN SUCH RULES, ITS BUSINESS SHALL BE CONDUCTED AS NEARLY AS MAY BE IN THE SAME MANNER AS IT PROVIDED IN THE BY-LAWS FOR THE TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COLLEGE WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, TO TRANSACT ALL BUSINESS AND ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION AND TO GIVE THE NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD AND AUTHORIZE ANY OF THE OFFICERS,ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION, TO SIGN, AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL TO, AND DELIVER ANY CONTRACTS, DEEDS, RELEASES, ASSIGNMENTS, OR OTHER INSTRUMENTS IN WRITTING, EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO ALTER OR AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE, TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS, TO AWARD OR CONFER DEGREES, TO CHANGE THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION, TO ELECT OFFICERS, TO FILL ANY VACANCY IN SUCH OFFICE OR REVERSE ANY PRIOR ACTION OF THE BOARD, TO REMOVE OFFICERS OR TRUSTEES FROM OFFICE, TO AUTHORIZE A MERGER OF THE CORPORATION, TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OR AS MAY OTHERWISE BE LIMITED BY LAW,THE ARTICELS OF ORGANIZATION OR THESE BY-LAWS. THE TREASURER AND COUNSEL SHALL ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ADVISE AND INFORM THE COMMITTEE, WITHOUT AUTHORITY TO VOTE THEREAT BUT THE ABSENCE OF THE TREASURER OR COUNSEL FROM ANY MEETING SHALL NOT IMPAIR THE VALIDITY OF ANY OTHERWISE LAWFUL ACTION TAKEN AT SUCH MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITS FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COLLEGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
BEFORE THE FORM 990 WAS FILED, THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE COLLEGE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS TRUSTEES (INCLUDING EX-OFFICIO, HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES), COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT MIGHT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WITH UPDATES TO THE DISCLOSURES IN THE EVENT OF CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ENSURE THAT SUCH TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COLLEGE AND COMPLIES WITH COLLEGE POLICY AND ALL APPLICABLE LEGAL AND ETHICAL GUIDELINES. ANY COVERED INDIVIDUAL HAVING A PERSONAL INTEREST IN A GIVEN TRANSACTION OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THAT TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES FROM OR PROVIDE INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE TRUSTEES OR OTHERS, SHALL SPECIFICALLY ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP, AND SHALL NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF THE VOTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERIODICALLY, AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY, ON ALL NON-DE MINIMIS TRANSACTIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE COLLEGE AND COVERED PERSONS. SUCH REPORT SHALL INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP, THE FEES PAID OR RECEIVED BY THE COLLEGE (IF ANY), AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE CONTRACT, IF ANY, AND ALL SALARY, INCENTIVES, BONUSES, LOANS, SUBSIDIES, IN-KIND BENEFITS, EXPENSE ALLOWANCES, DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO BENEFIT PLANS AND RETIREMENT PLANS, PAYMENTS FOR UNUSED SABBATICAL LEAVE, SEVERANCE PAYMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS, AND ANY OTHER COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, PAYMENTS AND PERQUISITES, FOR OR OTHERWISE IN BEHALF OF THE PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, THE VICE PRESIDENTS, AND THE TREASURER BY, FROM OR ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE. THERE SHALL BE A DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ANY COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, PAYMENTS AND PERQUISITES WHATSOEVER PAID TO THE AFOREMENTIONED OFFICERS BY, FOR OR ON BEHALF OF ANY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION DEFINED HEREINAFTER. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("THE COMMITTEE") IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, FOLLOWING A PERFORMANCE REVIEW. THE COMMITTEE MAY DELEGATE THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW PORTION OF THIS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TWO OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. CHANGES IN COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH STANDARDS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. PROPOSED CHANGES, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO REVIEW AND, WHERE NO ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS OTHERWISE REQUIRED, APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT FOR CHANGES IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE VICE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURER, AS WELL AS ANY ADDITIONAL SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT. WHERE ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROPOSED CHANGES, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH COMPARATIVE DATA FROM NATIONAL OR STATEWIDE SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS, OR FROM LOCAL COLLEGES REGARDED AS SIMILAR TO MOUNT IDA COLLEGE IN TERMS OF DEGREE OFFERINGS, ENROLLMENT AND BUDGET AS THE COMMITTEE MAY REQUIRE IN SATISFYING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2010 FOR THE PRESIDENT, C. MATTESON; THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, D. HEALY; THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, L. CARLUCCIO; THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING, P. CONROY; AND THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, E. TRUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COLLEGE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE'S FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE AND AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 58,798. LOSS ON MARKET VALUE OF SWAP AGREEMENT 354,109. CHANGE IN ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 1,886,770. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 2,299,677.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.