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
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES INC
Employer identification number
22-2681317
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
..................................................
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.") ....
1,270,000
1,448,620
1,471,620
1,486,400
1,301,400
6,978,040
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..
1,270,000
1,448,620
1,471,620
1,486,400
1,301,400
6,978,040
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.
6,978,040
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..
1,270,000
1,448,620
1,471,620
1,486,400
1,301,400
6,978,040
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
33,212
28,421
17,710
9,582
5,150
94,075
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).
7,072,115
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
98.670 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.422 %
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.") .
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
...............
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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES INC
Employer identification number
22-2681317
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III
THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (NJASCU), BASED IN TRENTON, IS A NONPORFIT HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SERVING NEW JERSEY'S NINE STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE ASSOCIATION IS A NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY CREATED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE (NJSA 19A:64:45 ET SEQ.) IN 1985 TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEW JERSEY. NJASCU'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE HIGHER EDUCATION AS A PUBLIC GOOD AND THE COLLECTIVE VALUE OF THE STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES IN SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. BY LAW, THE ASSOCIATION ADVISES THE GOVERNOR, LEGISLATURE AND OTHERS ON HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING POLICY AND TECHNICAL ADVICE. THE NJASCU FULFILLS ITS PRIMARY MISSION IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -ARTICULATES HOW THE STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. -PROVIDES RESEARCH AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO ADVANCE THE POLICY AND RESOURCES NEEDS OF THE STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES. -ENHANCES, THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS, THE ABILITY OF THE STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE, AUTONOMOUS GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY; AND -CONVENES FORUMS OF DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES TO DEVELOP A COMMON OPINION ABOUT THE VALUE OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. EACH YEAR, NEW JERSEY'S STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SERVE ABOUT 100,000 STUDENTS: OVER 90% OF WHO ARE NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS. IN THE AGGREGATE, THE NINE INSTITUTIONS ARE THE LARGEST SOURCE (ABOUT 45%) OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES CONFERRED IN THE STATE. WHILE FOCUSING ON DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, EACH OF THE NINE INSTITUTIONS ASPIRES TO BE AMONG THE NATION'S BEST.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE-4A
IN COOPERATION WITH TRUSTEES, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS, NJASCU PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN DEVELOPING AND PROPOSING STATE HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY TO BETTER SERVE NEW JERSEY'S CITIZENS AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. ACTING AS A POLICY ADVOCATE IN THE STATE CAPITAL, THE ASSOCIATION ANALYZES AND MONITORS PUBLIC ISSUES AND LEGISLATION AFFECTING NEW JERSEY'S NINE-MEMBER STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN IMPLEMENTING LANDMARK LEGISLATION, IN 1986 AND 1994, WHICH TRANSFERRED IMPORTANT FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO THE CAMPUSES, EMPHASIZING SELF-GOVERNANCE AND DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY. SERVING AS A PRIMARY INFORMATION RESOURCE FOR ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, NJASCU PROVIDES ANALYSES OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL POLICY ISSUES SUCH AS: -COLLEGE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY. -HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE. -LAWS AFFECTING TRUSTEE GOVERNANCE; AND -NEED TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO SERVE NEW JERSEY STUDENTS AMIDST UNPRECEDENTED ENROLLMENT DEMAND. THE ASSOCIATION FURTHER SERVES AS A FORUM TO FORGE A SHARED BODY OF OPINION ON THE NEEDS OF THE NINE INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GARDEN STATE, CONDUCTING CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS, COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS, TRUSTEES, FACULTY, STUDENTS, ALUMNI, AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. NJASCU SEMINARS AND SPECIAL EVENTS HELP TRUSTEES AND PRESIDENTS TO STAY ABREAST OF THE STATE CHANGING NEEDS AND TO MEET THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS POLICY STEWARDS.
MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6
EACH OF THE NINE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS APPOINTS A VOTING MEMBER TO THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING BODY. THIS GOVERNING BODY HAS AUTHORITY OVER ALL SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS CONCERNING THE ASSOCIATION.
REVIEW OF FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO AND PROVIDED TO BOTH VOTING AND NON-VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. THE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVE A COPY AND WILL REPORT ITS REVIEW AND ANY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
POLICIES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12A
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CURRENTLY BEING DRAFTED. ONCE COMPLETED, IT WILL BE APPROVIED BY THE BOARD AND THE NEW POLICY WILL BE IN PLACE FOR FY2012.
COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO POSITION. THIS COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARISON OF ACTUAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS, COMPARABILITY TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND VARIOUS OTHER OPERATIONAL DATA ARE FACTORS CONSIDERED IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS. THE COMMITTEE'S ACTIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED.
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