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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
74-1985996
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?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
26,000
0
0
17,439
0
43,439
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......
23,480
0
22,739
0
0
46,219
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.
49,480
0
22,739
17,439
0
89,658
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
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..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
89,658
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
49,480
0
22,739
17,439
0
89,658
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
34,807
30,653
27,623
23,483
25,796
142,362
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
34,807
30,653
27,623
23,483
25,796
142,362
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.).
84,287
30,653
50,362
40,922
25,796
232,020
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
38.642 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
75.763 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
61.358 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
24.237 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
74-1985996
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PART VI, SECTION B LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
THE FOLLOWING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. Board members must disclose all potential conflicts in writing to the president. This disclosure is to be made in March of each year, prior to the April Board meeting. The president is to disclose the findings in executive session with the full Board. If a Board member becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest after providing the annual disclosure form, but prior to the next disclosure date, he or she should make an interim disclosure on the "conflict of interest disclosure form" to the president. In addition, if an individual becomes aware of a potential conflict of interest in connection with a transaction under discussion that has not been previously disclosed, he or she must disclose the potential of the personal financial or other interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with powers delegated by the governing board considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the personal financial or other interest and all material facts, the affected individual shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Board or Board committee members shall decide if an actual conflict of interest exists.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11b
REVIEW OF FORM 990
The President and Executive Director receive and initially review the 990. The 990 is then sent to the Directors and Officers for review and comments prior to filing. The President then conducts a final review, signs and delivers to the Executive Director for filing.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY POLICY
These documents are kept on file in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations for viewing by the public if requested, but they are not publicly published.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION POLICY
THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE NOT COMPENSATED, NOR ARE THERE ANY EMPLOYEES. A SEPARATE COMPENSATION POLICY WAS NOT ADOPTED, AS THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION POLICY IS OUTLINED IN THE BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: Section 4.12 and 5.06 of the bylaws state: 4.12. Compensation. Directors shall receive no compensation for service. Upon a majority vote of the directors at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, the Directors may be reimbursed for any expenses involved in transacting business for the Corporation or for services rendered in a capacity other than as an Officer or Director of the Corporation. 5.06. Salaries. No officer serving this Corporation shall receive a salary. Upon proper authorization by the Board of Directors, the Officers shall be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses for corporate business. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent an Officer from being compensated by the Corporation for services rendered in a capacity other than as an Officer or Director. Article V of the Articles of Incorporation states: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article IV of these articles. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), or by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(C)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
PART VI, Section B, LINE 14
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY WAS FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON OCTOBER 24, 2011. Records should not be kept if they are no longer needed for the operation of the business or required by law. Unnecessary records should be eliminated from the files. The cost of maintaining records is an expense which can grow unreasonably if good housekeeping is not performed. A mass of records also makes it more difficult to find pertinent records. From time to time, the Association may establish retention or destruction policies or schedules for specific categories of records in order to ensure legal compliance, and also to accomplish other objectives, such as preserving intellectual property and cost management. Several categories of documents that warrant special consideration are identified below. While minimum retention periods are established, the retention of the documents identified below and of documents not included in the identified categories should be determined primarily by the application of the general guidelines affecting document retention, as well as the exception for litigation relevant documents and any other pertinent factors.
PART VI, Section B, LINE 13
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
THE FOLLOWING WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WAS FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON OCTOBER 24, 2011. If any employee or Board member reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association is in violation of any law or regulation, a written complaint must be filed by that employee or Board member with the Executive Director or the Board President. It is the intent of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees and Board members is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee or Board member is protected from retaliation only if the employee or Board member brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association and provides the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees or Board members that comply with this requirement. The South Texas College of Law Alumni Association will not retaliate against an employee or Board member who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association or of another individual or entity with whom the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy. The South Texas College of Law Alumni Association will not retaliate against employees or Board members who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association that the employee or Board member reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate of public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
The other change in net assets or fund balances is due to unrealized losses of $45,980.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.