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
SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-2606681
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
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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
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) 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
....
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
Page 4
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
SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-2606681
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
No
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
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE SCHOOL'S NON DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE, INCLUDED IN THE SCHOOL'S CATALOGUE, CURRICULUM BOOK, APPLICATIONS MATERIALS, THE FACULTY AND STAFF HANDBOOK AND ADVERTISED ANNUALLY IN THE LOCAL PRESS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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
SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-2606681
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL:
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1:
AT SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL WE EDUCATE CHILDREN IN THE ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AND THE ARTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FACULTY AND STAFF, WE ENGAGE CURIOUS, SELF-MOTIVATED STUDENTS IN AN EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, INSTILLING A LOVE OF LEARNING THAT REMAINS WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENTS ARE ROUTINELY RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. EIGHTY-ONE GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2011 GAINED ACCEPTANCE AT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN SAINT ANN'S STUDENTS TOOK A TOTAL OF 206 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS. SCORES OF FOUR OR ABOVE (EXTREMELY QUALIFIED) WERE ATTAINED ON 76% OF THE EXAMS. 97% OF THE STUDENTS TAKING THESE EXAMINATIONS WERE IN THEIR FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR YEAR. THIRTY-THREE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2011 WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD FOR HAVING ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: EIGHT STUDENTS WERE NAMED AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION, SIX WERE NAMED AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR, AND NINETEEN WERE NAMED AP SCHOLARS. IN 2006 THROUGH 2011 AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL OF THE SCHOLASTIC AWARDS PROGRAMS, 15 SILVER AND 27 GOLD KEYS WERE AWARDED FOR WRITING AS WELL AS 5 GOLD PORTFOLIO KEYS; 3 SILVER AND 8 GOLD KEY WERE AWARDED FOR ART. ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL FOR WRITING, 3 SILVER MEDALS AND 3 GOLD MEDALS WERE AWARDED. IN ADDITION, 2 SILVER PORTFOLIO MEDALS WITH DISTINCTION AND 1 GOLD PORTFOLIO MEDAL; ONE GOLD MEDAL AND ONE AMERICAN VISIONS AWARD WERE AWARDED FOR ART. ONE MEMBER OF THIS CLASS WAS A FINALIST AND THREE RECEIVED HONORABLE MENTIONS IN THE 2010 NANCY THORP POETRY CONTEST OF HOLLINS UNIVERSITY, TWO RECEIVED HONORABLE MENTIONS IN THE 2009 CONTEST AND ONE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE MENTION IN THE 2008 CONTEST. ONE STUDENT WAS A FINALIST IN THE 2010 ALAN G. ROSS MEMORIAL POETRY MENTORSHIP PROJECT. ONE STUDENT RECEIVED AN HONORABLE MENTION FROM THE UNIS HAIKU CONTEST. IN 2009, BLUE RIBBONS WERE AWARDED TO TWO STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL GREEK EXAM. ONE STUDENT RECEIVED THE JAMES WELCH FICTION AWARD. THREE STUDENTS WERE AWARDED BOTH 4TH PLACE AND THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL. A GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE REMI WERE AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THIS CLASS BY THE 44TH ANNUAL WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. AS THE RESULT OF PARTICIPATION IN A MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EXAMINATION, TWO STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR THE AMERICAN INVITATIONAL MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1:
SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-SECTARIAN DAY SCHOOL OFFERING INSTRUCTION TO OVER A THOUSAND STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1965, JOY AND VIBRANCY IN OUR CLASSROOMS, REHEARSAL SPACES, STUDIOS, LABORATORIES, AND LOBBIES HAVE ANIMATED EDUCATION AT SAINT ANN'S. SAINT ANN'S EDUCATION IMPARTS THE BEST OF HUMAN TRADITIONS AND DISCOVERIES WHILE NURTURING INTELLECTUAL ADVENTURE. OUR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN GREAT FREEDOM - CERTAINLY TO ACHIEVE, ALSO TO TRUST THEMSELVES AND TO FIND DEEP SATISFACTION IN LEARNING FOR ITS OWN SAKE. IN ANECDOTAL REPORTS, THE CLASSROOM, AT SPORTS EVENTS, OR ON STAGE, WE HOLD CENTRAL THE CELEBRATION OF OUR STUDENTS. TEACHERS AT SAINT ANN'S ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR STRONG INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC INTERESTS AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN. FACULTY ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE THEIR ENTHUSIASM, TO USE WHATEVER THEY FIND PRACTICAL IN AN EFFORT TO DRAW OUT THE MOST AUTHENTIC AND EXCEPTIONAL WORK FROM THEIR STUDENTS. OUR TEACHERS' LEADERSHIP IN THE CLASSROOM AND OUT ARISES FROM THEIR INTELLECT, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND PROFOUND SENSE OF HUMANITY. OUR CURRICULUM IS A REALM OF POSSIBILITIES WHERE WE MEET OUR STUDENTS. IT IS A SUBSTANTIVE AND DYNAMIC MEANS TO ENGAGE EVERY CHILD. IT IS FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE, SO THAT WHENEVER FEASIBLE, OUR STUDENTS UNDERTAKE ACCELERATED OR SPECIALIZED WORK IN SUBJECT AREAS RANGING FROM MUSIC TO CALCULUS TO CHINESE, BASED UPON TALENTS AND INTERESTS RATHER THAN AGE OR GRADE. WE ARE A GENUINE COMMUNITY, OPERATING SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, CONSTANTLY REINVENTED AS OUR MEMBERS MOVE FROM ROLE TO ROLE, SUSTAINED BY A COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE ONGOING SYMPOSIUM THAT IS OUR SCHOOL. THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SAINT ANN'S OWE MUCH TO THE FAITHFULNESS WITH WHICH WE ADHERE TO OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: THAT EDUCATION IS, IN THE LAST ANALYSIS, A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND THAT LIFE IS WONDROUS, EPHEMERAL, AND FOR THOSE REASONS, SACRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
TRUSTEE JEROME POLLACK AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, RISA POLLACK HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROLLER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCESS OF PREPARING AND SUBMITTING THE 990. THE SCHOOL'S FINANCE OFFICE PREPARES AN INITIAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 USING THE SCHOOL'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT'S TAX ORGANIZER. THIS INVOLVES PERSONAL, TELEPHONE AND EMAIL CONTACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL'S FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICES, THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT. THIS FIRST DRAFT IS EMAILED TO A TEAM CONSISTING OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE AUDITORS, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE TREASURER (THE ONLY PARTICIPANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. IT IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED IN PERSON, AS WELL AS BY EMAIL AND PHONE CALLS, AMONG THE TEAM WITH THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE COORDINATING THE FLOW OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND ITS AUDITORS. THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT RESPONDS WITH AN OPEN ITEMS LIST FOR THE SCHOOL'S ADMINISTRATION TO ADDRESS. MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL'S TEAM ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE INSIGHT AND INFORMATION AS NEEDED. ALL TEAM COMMENTS ARE INCORPORATED, THE SCHOOL ADDRESSES THE OPEN ITEMS AND THE NEXT DRAFT, IS SENT TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT, MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE TREASURER. ONCE ALL OF THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT OPEN ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE COMMENTS AND INSIGHTS INCLUDED, THE SCHOOL'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT APPROVE THE DRAFT 990, IN PERSON, AT A MEETING OF THE FULL AUDIT COMMITTEE. THIS DRAFT IS RETURNED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT FOR REVIEW BY THEIR EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX AND ADVISORY SERVICES GROUP. THIS GROUP IN TURN GENERATES A LIST OF OPEN ITEMS THAT THE SCHOOL'S ADMINISTRATION RESPONDS TO. ONCE ALL CHANGES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED, THE FINAL DRAFT 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL ON A CONFERENCE CALL OR AT A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE RECEIVES AUTHORITY FROM THE COMMITTEE ACTING ON THE AUTHORITY ASSIGNED TO THEM BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SUBMIT THE FORM 990. A REDACTED DRAFT OF THE 990 WAS MAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PRIOR TO FILING. A FULL COPY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD UPON COMPLETION OF THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATION, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, AS DEFINED BELOW, IS AN INTERESTED PERSON. IF A PERSON IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ANY AFFILIATE OF THE ORGANIZATION, HE OR SHE IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ALL AFFILIATES. DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD, OR TO OTHERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE SCHOOL CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE SCHOOL'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. ANNUAL STATEMENTS EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD, AS WELL AS MEMBER OF ADMINISTRATION (AS APPLICABLE) SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT THAT AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: * HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS-OF-INTEREST POLICY; * HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY * HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND * UNDERSTANDS THE SCHOOL IS CHARITABLE AND, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THE SCHOOL OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. SUCH PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: *WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING; AND *WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE SCHOOL'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND DO NOT RESULT IN INURNMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT, OR IN AN EXCESS-BENEFIT TRANSACTION. TRUSTEES' ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IF SO, HOW IT IS TO BE MANAGED. TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO RECUES THEMSELVES FROM ANY DECISION AS TO WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL'S COMPENSATION IS DECIDED ACCORDING TO TERMS SPECIFIED IN HIS CONTRACT. THE FULL BOARD (INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS) USING ITS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH SUGGESTS THE COMPENSATION OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL SETS ALL OTHER COMPENSATION, INCLUDING SALARIES OF EVERY EMPLOYEE, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS FIXED. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, TREASURER AND SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS RECEIVE NYSAIS AND GUILD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SURVEY DATA REGARDING SALARIES. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL USES THIS DATA WHEN SETTING SALARY LEVELS. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS OCCURS ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN MARCH 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR FOR INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL'S FINANCE OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FORM 990 IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 643,101.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE CONTROLLER OF SAINT ANN'S SCHOOL ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.