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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
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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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
....
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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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
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
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSION OR ACCESS TO, OR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYMENT IN, ANY OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND ATHLETICS, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, MARITAL OR PARENTAL STATUS, AGE, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, HANDICAP OR DISABILITY. THE COLLEGE COMPLIES WITH THE TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT AND REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 PROHIBITING SUCH DISCRIMINATION. ANYONE BELIEVING THAT HE OR SHE HAD EXPERIENCED ADVERSE TREATMENT MAY REGISTER A COMPLAINT WITH THE PRESIDENT'S ASSISTANT FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ROOM 306, RAUCH ADMINISTRATION CENTER, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY, 175 FOREST STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02452, TELEPHONE 781-891-2907.
FINANCIAL AID AND GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A
THE COLLEGE RECEIVED FEDERAL TITLE IV MONIES FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES.
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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 3
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS, DEDICATED TO PREPARING A NEW KIND OF BUSINESS LEADER AND ONE WITH THE DEEP TECHNICAL SKILLS, THE BROAD GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND THE HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD. TO ACHIEVE ITS GOAL, BENTLEY INFUSES ITS ADVANCED BUSINESS CURRICULUM WITH THE RICHNESS OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION. THE RESULTS ARE GRADUATES WHO ARE MAKING AN IMPACT IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS AND TURNING THEIR PASSIONS INTO SUCCESS STORIES. LOCATED ON A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CAMPUS JUST MINUTES FROM BOSTON, BENTLEY IS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF LEADERS, SCHOLARS, AND CREATIVE THINKERS. TODAY, THE CHALLENGES OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD HAVE MADE BUSINESS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES HOT COMMODITIES. MORE STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERING BUSINESS AS THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, AND CONSIDERING BENTLEY IN THE PROCESS. WITH ITS UNIQUE BLEND OF BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE LIBERAL ARTS, BENTLEY PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH RELEVANT, PRACTICAL, AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS. BENTLEY BLENDS THE BREADTH AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRENGTH OF A LARGE UNIVERSITY WITH THE VALUES AND STUDENT FOCUS OF A SMALL COLLEGE. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BUSINESS PROFESSIONS CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS ALL FUNCTIONAL AREAS INCLUDING ACCOUNTANCY, FINANCE, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT, AND LIBERAL ARTS - ALL ANCHORED IN TECHNOLOGY. BENTLEY GRADUATES EXCEL IN COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH THEIR CAPACITY TO INITIATE, LEAD, AND EFFECT VALUE-CREATING CHANGE. AS RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL INDIVIDUALS, THEY RECOGNIZE AND TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE BROADER SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT WITHIN WHICH ALL ORGANIZATIONS OPERATE. AS A BUSINESS UNIVERSITY, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIVELY INTEGRATES BUSINESS AND THE LIBERAL ARTS AND IS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR THE QUALITY AND IMPACT OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH. BENTLEY IS A LEADER IN PROMOTING ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE AND THE CRITICAL ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY OFFERS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN 11 BUSINESS FIELDS AND BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES IN FIVE ARTS AND SCIENCES DISCIPLINES. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL EMPHASIZES THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON BUSINESS PRACTICE AND OFFERS PHD PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY, AN MBA WITH 17 AREAS OF CONCENTRATION, AN INTEGRATED MS+MBA, SEVEN MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES, AND CUSTOM EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ENJOYS A STRONG POSITION IN MANY MAJOR RANKINGS INCLUDING U.S. NEWS WORLD REPORT, BUSINESSWEEK, THE PRINCETON REVIEW, AND MANY OTHERS. THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY AACSB INTERNATIONAL AND THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS. BENTLEY IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND IN THE U.S. TO EARN EUROPEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (EQUIS) ACCREDITATION.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A-4D
LINE 4A INSTRUCTION BENTLEY UNIVERSITY EDUCATES STUDENTS AND GENERATES NEW KNOWLEDGE BY UNITING THE RIGOR, RELEVANCE, CREATIVITY AND INTELLECTUAL DYNAMICS OF BUSINESS AND THE LIBERAL ARTS. OUR GRADUATES ARE TALENTED, ETHICAL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND THE BROADER SOCIETY, THROUGH THEIR ABILITY TO: o EXAMINE SITUATIONS FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES o UNDERSTAND AND APPLY INFORMATION TO DECISION-MAKING o FULLY UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY o CONNECT PEOPLE AND IDEAS o OPERATE COMFORTABLY WITH AMBIGUITY AND RISK o WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THE UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS AND FOR LIFE, EDUCATING GRADUATES WHO ARE PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED, CULTURALLY LITERATE, CREATIVE AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE THROUGH: o INNOVATION AND INTEGRATED BUSINESS, AND ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULA, ENABLED AND ENHANCED BY TECHNOLOGY; o COURSES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE CURRICULUM THAT INTERWEAVE THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND BUSINESS; o CO-AND-EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASIZE GLOBAL EXPERIENCES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, CREATIVE ENDEAVOR, AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE REAL WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; o A DYNAMIC CAMPUS LIFE FULL OF INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, CREATIVE, AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND INFUSED WITH CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT. THE MCCALLUM GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN SERVICES- ORIENTED, INFORMATION-INTENSIVE PROFESSIONS THROUGH: o A SUITE OF MBA PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE BENTLEY MBA, A UNIQUELY DIFFERENT APPROACH TO GRADUATE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION THAT USES A STUDIO MODEL APPROACH TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO INNOVATE, APPLY TEAMWORK SKILLS, AND PROMOTE CREATIVITY. o A DISTINCTIVE ARRAY OF MS PROGRAMS, EACH OFFERING THE DEPTH, SOPHISTICATION, AND ORIENTATION TO EMERGING PRACTICE NECESSARY TO LAUNCH AND ADVANCE CAREERS IN THE KNOWLEDGEBASED, SERVICE PROFESSIONS o A SCHOOL-WIDE EMPHASIS ON ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY o EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH FIELD-BASED COURSEWORK, CONSULTING PROJECTS, WORK EXPERIENCES AND CAREER ADVISING. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO OFFERS TWO BENTLEY PHD PROGRAMS (IN ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS) WHICH ARE BOTH THEMATICALLY FOCUSED AROUND BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY. OUR BUSINESS-FOCUSED PHD PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FACULTY IN ARTS AND SCIENCES, WHO WORK ALONGSIDE FACULTY IN THE BUSINESS DISCIPLINES. THIS ENSURES THAT YOU RECEIVE A BROAD LIBERAL EDUCATION, AS WELL AS ACQUIRING DEPTH IN A PARTICULAR FIELD OF STUDY. WE BELIEVE A BROAD YET DEEP EDUCATION BETTER EQUIPS YOU FOR A CAREER IN EITHER ACADEMIA OR BUSINESS. LINE 4B AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES IS TO PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD CAPABILITIES FOR THE STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF FULL-TIME BENTLEY UNDERGRADUATES LIVE ON CAMPUS - AND AMONG FRESHMEN, THAT FIGURE IS APPROXIMATELY 98 PERCENT. FRESHMEN LIVE IN TRADITIONAL DORMITORY RESIDENCE HALLS WITH DOUBLE, TRIPLE, OR QUAD OCCUPANCY. UPPERCLASSMEN OPTIONS INCLUDE SUITES AND ONE, TWO, AND THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BATHROOMS AND KITCHENETTES. ALL STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUAL ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND THE UNIVERSITY NETWORK IN THEIR ROOMS. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AIR CONDITIONING, VENDING MACHINES, AND IN SOME BUILDINGS, GAME ROOMS AND WORKOUT FACILITIES. A RESIDENT ASSISTANT LIVES ON EACH FLOOR TO ASSIST STUDENTS. SECURITY IS IMPORTANT TOO: STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR PERSONAL ID CARDS TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO EACH BUILDING. AT BENTLEY, THERE'S PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM WHEN YOU'RE HUNGRY. DINING SERVICES OFFERS A RANGE OF DELICIOUS AND CONVENIENT DINING OPTIONS FROM SEASONS DINING ROOM, OUR MAIN DINING HALL ON CAMPUS, TO THE MAD FALCON FEATURING YELLA'S SANDWICHES, WHICH IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO GRAB A MIDNIGHT SNACK. FOUR DIFFERENT DINING PLANS ARE TAILORED TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS GET THE BEST VALUE. LINE 4C STUDENT SERVICES THE BENTLEY CAMPUS IS HOME TO MORE THAN 100 STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND AN ACTIVE FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE. WHETHER YOU'RE INTERESTED IN BILLIARDS, DANCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FASHION, FILM, POKER,OR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING, BENTLEY HAS A GROUP FOR IT HERE - AND FOR EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. BY PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, A STUDENT LEARNS VALUABLE SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION. BENTLEY BELIEVES YOU'RE NOT GETTING A FULL EDUCATION UNLESS THE ARTS AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE INCLUDED. THAT'S WHY STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLEMENT THEIR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS WITH EXPLORATION OF THE ARTS, FROM MUSIC AND PHOTOGRAPHY TO THEATER, FILM AND DRAWING. THE UNIVERSITY'S DIVERSE AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY IS WELL REPRESENTED ON CAMPUS THROUGH STUDENT CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS; RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES; AND SPECIAL EVENTS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS. THE PAYOFF IS GRADUATES WHO ARE INTERESTING, WELL-ROUNDED PEOPLE. THROUGH THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, BENTLEY OFFERS A RANGE OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HELPING ENSURE STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS READY TO PERFORM AT YOUR BEST. IF EXERCISE AND GETTING FIT ARE A STUDENT'S AIM, THE TOP-NOTCH DANA ATHLETIC CENTER AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAMS PUTS THESE GOALS WITHIN EASY REACH. WHILE ON CAMPUS, BENTLEY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A SAFE, CIVIL, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THANKS IN LARGE PART TO THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT. OFFICERS TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY AND PROMOTING SECURITY AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, A SAFETY ESCORT SERVICE, TRAINING IN CPR AND FIRST AID, AND REGULAR PATROLS. LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF THE ART LIBRARY, THE ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY CENTER, ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE, CLIENT COMPUTER SERVICES AND OTHER SIMILAR ACADEMIC SERVICES.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL ITS ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WAS SENT TO THE UNIVERSITY'S TRUSTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN MID APRIL FOR ITS REVIEW. UPON COMPLETION OF THAT REVIEW, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD IN EARLY MAY PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS WELL AS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARMS' LENGTH, WITH TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN, OR GOVERNANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY.
COMPENSATION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION FOR OUR PRESIDENT AND ALL OFFICERS. THIS INCLUDES REVIEW OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, GENERAL SALARY SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY'S PRINCIPAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE FILED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE AND THEREFORE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INDIVIDUAL FORMS SIGNED BY TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY HAS WRITTEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS WELL AS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, WITH TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN OR GOVERNANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 33,056,002 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP 4,140,000 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST 382,000 CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS 120,000 LOSS ON CAPITALIZATION POLICY -5,520,000 LOSS ON DEBT REFINANCING -1,711,000 --------------- TOTAL 30,467,000
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.