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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS
Employer identification number
13-1623968
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)
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?
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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
(1)
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NY
135598093
02
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
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
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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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 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
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
....
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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) 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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS
Employer identification number
13-1623968
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
CONTINUATION FROM PAGE 1 ORIGINAL WORKS BY SCHOLARS AND OTHERS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL HUMAN CONCERNS. THROUGH THE AGENCY OF BOOK, REFERENCE, AND ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, THE PRESS ENDEAVOURS TO BROADEN THE UNIVERSITY'S INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION IN THE HUMANITIES, SCIENCES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK ("COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY") IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS ("CUP").
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE CUP BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI,SECTION B, LINE 11B
PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS ("CUP") IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK ("COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY"). THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY PRESS AND OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY. THESE OFFICIALS INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY'S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE, CONTROLLER, DEPUTY CONTROLLER AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI,SECTION B, LINE 12C
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
EACH OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY WHO SERVES AS A TRUSTEE OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS IS SUBJECT TO THE "STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY POLICY ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST", AND IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATION PROCESS. ANY DISCLOSURES THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH SUCH REVIEW ARE REPORTED TO AN APPROPRIATE SENIOR OFFICER. ANY SUBSTANTIVE CONCERNS ARE ALSO REPORTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI,SECTION B, LINE 13
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK HAS A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO THE ACTIVITIES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS.
FORM 990, PART VI,SECTION B, LINE 14
DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY
THE UNIVERSITY'S DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOOKS AND RECORDS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B
COMPENSATION POLICY
TRUSTEES JOHN COATSWORTH, NICHOLAS DIRKS AND ANNE SULLIVAN ARE OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY. AS SUCH, THEIR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA AND MINUTES OF ITS DELIBERATIONS ARE RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. RICHARD BULLIET, SAMUEL MOYN AND JAMES NEAL ARE NOT OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THEIR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S REGULAR COMPENSATION PRACTICES APPLICABLE TO SIMILARLY SITUATED EMPLOYEES. ALL UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE AS TRUSTEES OF THE PRESS DO SO AS PART OF THEIR UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES. THE SALARIES OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE PRESS ARE NORMALLY DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PRESSES AND IS SUBJECT TO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ELLEN ADLER, TED NARDIN AND PETER OSNOS ARE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES AND RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS' GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 34
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
THE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS REFLECT CERTAIN HISTORICAL LOANS FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TO THE PRESS. THE UNIVERSITY HAS NOT ESTABLISHED REPAYMENT TERMS AND DOES NOT CHARGE INTEREST ON THIS AMOUNT. SINCE 2009, THE UNIVERSITY HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE PRESS IN THE FORM OF A CASH GRANT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENT: $24,717
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, FOR WHICH CU PRESS IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, ARE AUDITED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ("PWC"), AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, REVIEW AND COMPILATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:JOHN COATSWORTH TITLE:CHAIRMAN (SINCE JULY 1, 2011) HOURS:59
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:RICHARD BULLIET TITLE:BOARD MEMBER HOURS:59
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:NICHOLAS DIRKS TITLE:SECRETARY HOURS:59
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:SAMUEL MOYN TITLE:BOARD MEMBER HOURS:59
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:JAMES G NEAL TITLE:BOARD MEMBER HOURS:59
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:ANNE SULLIVAN TITLE:BOARD MEMBER HOURS:59
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