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
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Employer identification number
23-7227990
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
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
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Employer identification number
23-7227990
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
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL WEBSITE.
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
FINANCIAL AID FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: 1) FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM 2) FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM 3) FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
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
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Employer identification number
23-7227990
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS:
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
250 CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS & MENTORS 17 CLASS CHAIRS 64 LAW FIRM CHALLENGE REP.'S 193 ALUMNI 53 PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL 93 STUDENTS 355 SYMPOSIA/EVENTS/OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
THE FUNDAMENTAL MISSION OF BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE ITS STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ETHICAL VALUES NEEDED FOR A CAREER IN THE LAW.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE FUNDAMENTAL MISSION OF BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE ITS STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ETHICAL VALUES NEEDED FOR A CAREER IN THE LAW. A WELL-ROUNDED LEGAL EDUCATION EXPOSES STUDENTS TO THEORY AND LEGAL DOCTRINE, AND GIVES THEM THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF THEM AS LAWYERS. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, THE LAW SCHOOL HAS CREATED, AND IS CONTINUING TO CREATE, A COMMUNITY OF OUTSTANDING LEGAL SCHOLARS AND TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WHO ARE AMONG THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST. BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO CONTRIBUTING TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF OUR UNDERSTANDING OF LAW, LEGAL INSTITUTIONS, AND SOCIETY AT LARGE. BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL'S FACULTY PRODUCES AN IMPRESSIVE BODY OF WORK, INCLUDING CASEBOOKS, TREATISES, AND ARTICLES IN DISTINGUISHED LAW JOURNALS. THE FACULTY'S STATURE HAS GREATLY ENHANCED THE LAW SCHOOL'S REPUTATION THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL BOASTS MORE THAN A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THERE ARE TWO CHANGES ON THE BY-LAWS AS OF MARCH 8, 2011: 1. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - THERE SHALL BE A DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF NO LESS THAN FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 2. EMPLOYEE FIDELITY BOND REQUIREMENTS - THE TREASURER, BURSAR AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS ARE EMPLOYEES AND AS SO DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL BE INSURED BY AN EMPLOYEE FIDELITY BOND FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE LAW SCHOOL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO BEING SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. THE DRAFT FORM 990 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED EARLY ENOUGH TO PROVIDE EACH FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REVIEW AND SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE. THE FINAL FORM 990 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. THE DRAFT AND FINAL FORM 990 MAY BE DISTRIBUTED IN PERSON, BY REGULAR MAIL, E-MAIL, OR FAX.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND PROCEDURES IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT WHENEVER A MATTER IS DISCUSSED OR A DECISION IS MADE BY THE LAW SCHOOL'S GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS FIRST ARE MADE AWARE OF THE EXISTENCE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THE LAW SCHOOL TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH CONFLICTS. THIS IS DONE BY REQUIRING EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE AND ANY OTHER PERSON WHO REGULARLY ATTENDS THE LAW SCHOOL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS TO COMPLETE AND FILE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT BEFORE SERVING ON THE LAW SCHOOL BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE TO DISCLOSE ANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL INTERESTS, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, THAT THE PERSON MAY HAVE IN ANY ENTITY THAT DOES BUSINESS WITH THE LAW SCHOOL. THE POLICY AND THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS EACH PERSON WILL NEED TO PROPERLY COMPLETE HIS OR HER PERSONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ANNUALLY. EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON-- A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND PROCEDURES, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, D. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE LAW SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY IS INTENDED TO COMPLY WITH IRS FORM 990 REPORTING AND APPLIES TO THE "COMPENSATION" OF BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL'S "KEY EMPLOYEES" AND "OFFICERS". (A) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE COMPENSATION OF ANY KEY EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER THAT FULFILLS THE CRITERIA DEFINED IN THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, PROVIDED THAT ANY PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE INVOLVED IN THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. (1) APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROVISIONS. PURSUANT TO BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND PROCEDURES, THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS: A) A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES FROM BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AND ANY OTHER TRUSTEE WHO IS THAT VOTING MEMBER'S "IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER," IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT MEMBER'S COMPENSATION, OR THE COMPENSATION OF ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE "INDEPENDENT EVALUATION COMMITTEE," OR ANY TRANSACTION WITH A BUSINESS IN WHICH EITHER THE MEMBER OR ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATION COMMITTEE HOLDS A "FINANCIAL INTEREST." B) A VOTING MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES COMPENSATION MATTERS AND WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIS/HER COMPENSATION OR THE COMPENSATION OF ANY MORE SENIOR STAFF EXECUTIVE OF BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL. (B) USE OF DATA FOR COMPARABLE COMPENSATION: PRIOR TO APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF ANY KEY EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW AND EVALUATE HIS OR HER COMPENSATION USING DATA FOR COMPARING COMPENSATION OF SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. (C) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING SUCH COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE LAW SCHOOL MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 11,651,722. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 77,154. OTHER POST-RETIREMENT RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS 323,248. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 12,052,124.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.