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
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Employer identification number
95-1667177
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
..............................................
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
...............
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
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
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Employer identification number
95-1667177
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?
......................................
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.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
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?
............
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
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
PART I, LINE 3
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE PUBLICIZES ITS RACIAL NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE AT WWW.OXY.EDU.
PART I, LINE 6A
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT, WORK STUDY PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
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
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Employer identification number
95-1667177
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Organization's Mission
FORM 990, PART III, Line 1
THE MISSION OF OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE A GIFTED AND DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS WITH A TOTAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY - ONE THAT PREPARES THEM FOR LEADERSHIP IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX, INTERDEPENDENT AND PLURALISTIC WORLD. THE DISTINCTIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY AND MULTICULTURAL FOCUS OF THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM SEEKS TO FOSTER BOTH THE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ASPIRATIONS AND A DEEPLY ROOTED COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC GOOD. THIS MISSION IS ANCHORED BY FOUR CORNERSTONES: EXCELLENCE, EQUITY, COMMUNITY AND SERVICE. THESE BUILDING BLOCKS, IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, HAVE LONG BEEN THE BASIS FOR THE COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS AND CITIZENS FOR OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. CHOOSING THEM TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE COLLEGE REMAINS TRUE TO ITS MISSION WHILE ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A Academic program: As the first and still only college of the liberal arts and sciences in the city of Los Angeles, Occidental's academic program is essential to its educational mission. Occidental's 28 academic departments offer 35 majors and minors in the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. As at all colleges, this is a labor-intensive mission: Occidental employs 187 full-time and 85 part-time faculty to teach and mentor its students. In addition to classes taught at Occidental, the College also supports a program of what it terms community-based learning, which ties service learning directly to the curriculum; one of the country's best undergraduate research programs; an academically rigorous study abroad program with competitive admission; and a United Nations program in New York that combines academic coursework with internships. Occidental also provides programs to help students improve writing, research, and other academic skills; assist students with learning and physical challenges; and helps faculty identify and promote effective teaching methods. In support of its academic programs, Occidental operates a library fully quipped with print and digital resources open seven days a week during the academic year; a campus computer network, server system, and wide array of hardware and software; science laboratories; art studios, theater space, music rehearsal and performance spaces, and video and film equipment. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B Co-curricular program: As an intentionally residential college of the liberal arts and sciences, Occidental regards the interaction between students, faculty and staff, and between students themselves outside the classroom as an essential part of a liberal arts education that educates the whole student. Occidental students are required to live on campus for their first three years, and almost 80 percent of students currently reside in College residence halls. The Residence Life Office staffs the college's 13 residence halls and together with the Office of Student Affairs offers a wide variety of co-curricular programming for students. Student Affairs also supports student government and more than 80 other student clubs and organizations, all of which provide opportunities for the development of student leadership and initiative. Throughout its history, Occidental has regarded athletics as an essential co-curricular program. A founder of intercollegiate athletic competition in Southern California, Occidental offers 21 intercollegiate sports for men and women at the NCAA Division III level, as well as club and intramural sports. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C Public service: Occidental's formal record of institutional community service extends back almost half a century to the founding of its Community Literacy Center in 1963 to provide one-on-one tutoring to local elementary school students. Occidental has been named to the President's Honor Roll for five consecutive years, and was designated a community engagement institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 2008. Occidental's Upward Bound program, launched in 1966 as one of the college access program's pilot programs, is one of the largest and most successful programs in California. It has been expanded into underserved middle schools in Northeast Los Angeles through Occidental's GEAR UP partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District. The College's Center for Community Based Learning and Urban and Environmental Policy Institute combine academic and outreach programs in a number of areas ranging from improving high school graduation rates through the development of innovative mathematics curricula to improving student nutrition and supporting small family farms through the national Farm to School program.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
The College provides the Form 990 information to the independent tax preparer. Once they have completed the Form 990, they return a draft to the College. The Associate Vice President for Finance and Vice President for Finance and Planning perform a thorough review of the draft return. All necessary corrections are made to the Form 990. The updated draft Form 990 is then submitted to the College's Audit Committee for review. The independent tax preparer presents the draft return to the Audit Committee and allows for questions and discussion. Any changes that are identified by the Audit Committee are made to the Form 990. At that point, the Form 990 is made available to the full Board of Trustees. The Form 990 is signed by the independent tax preparer and submitted to the Internal Revenue Service by the due date. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Every year the College sends the conflict of interest questionnaire to appropriate persons. Responses are followed up on to ensure we receive 100% of all questionnaires. Responses are reviewed by the office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance. Any conflicts that have not been brought to the Audit Committee previously are brought to the Audit Committee to discuss in Executive Session. Conflicts are reviewed by the Vice president for administration and finance and by the legal department. Upon the discovery of a conflict, the individual will be directed to recuse himself/herself from involvement in the matter. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14 THE COLLEGE HAS A CAMPUS-WIDE POLICY IN PLACE FOR DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT. THE COLLEGE INTENDS TO PRESENT THE POLICY TO THE COLLEGE'S GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 The College's process in fiscal year 2011 for determining officer compensation is: 1) We obtain comparison data 2) Compensation is determined based on the comparison data 3) Compensation is approved by the Executive Compensation Committee 4) THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATION AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS REGARDING OFFICER COMPENSATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIATED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The College makes its financial statements available to the public on the College's website which is accessible to the public. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not available for public inspection. Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 UNREALIZED GAINS OF $48,724,697 LESS PRESENT VALUE ADJUSTMENT OF $2,139,384 PLUS CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS OF $1,441,992 Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 REPRESENTS ISSUE PRICE PLUS INTEREST EARNED. Schedule K, Part III, Lines 4-5 During the year ended June 30,2011 Occidental college had facilities that were partially financed with tax-exempt bonds. Occidental also used its own equity in those projects. For each project that was partially financed with tax-exempt bonds, Occidental elected to allocate private business use first to its equity investment.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.