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
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION
Employer identification number
04-3177990
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?
................
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)
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
042103580
02
Yes
Yes
Yes
24,141,898
Total
24,141,898
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
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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
..............................................
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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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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
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION
Employer identification number
04-3177990
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION'S ("HBSP") PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND FACULTY RESEARCH OF HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, THEREBY EXTENDING ITS REACH THROUGH PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A-D
4A - MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUAL MANAGERS WE PRESENT RIGOROUS RESEARCH, INFORMED COMMENTARY, INTELLIGENT DEBATE, AND PRACTICAL GUIDES - ALL OFFERED ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS TO BUSINESS LEADERS, ACADEMICS, AND STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD. THE HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW GROUP STRIVES TO BE THE WORLD'S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF RELEVANT IDEAS ABOUT LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND STRATEGY. THE CONTENT DEVELOPED BY THE HBR GROUP, HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW MAGAZINE, BOOKS AND ONLINE DISCUSSIONS ARE USED IN ORGANIZATIONS AND CLASSROOMS TO DISSEMINATE LEADING EDGE MANAGEMENT IDEAS. 4B - MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF HIGHER EDUCATION THE HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP EXTENDS THE REACH OF THE HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL -ITS RESEARCH, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH-TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD. WE PROVIDE THESE INSTITUTIONS WITH THE SAME MATERIALS USED IN THE HBS CLASSROOM AND OFFER NUMEROUS SEMINARS TO TRAIN FACULTY WORLDWIDE IN THE PEDAGOGICAL METHOD, PARTICIPANT-CENTERED LEARNING, THAT IS PRACTICED AT HBS. IN THIS WAY, WE AMPLIFY THE IMPACT THAT HBS HAS ON THE WORLD AND ASSIST HBS IN ACCOMPLISHING ITS LARGER MISSION. A RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS-FEWER THAN 2000-ATTEND THE HBS MBA PROGRAM EACH YEAR, WHILE THE HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP AT HBSP IS ABLE TO ASSIST HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS MORE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE MANAGERS AND LEADERS. 4C - MANAGEMENT EDUCATION TO CORPORATIONS WE BUILD BETTER LEADERS AND MANAGERS IN THE CORPORATE LEARNING MARKET BY PARTNERING WITH ITS CORPORATE CLIENTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CUSTOMIZED PORTFOLIO OF CONTENT AND SERVICES UNIQUELY SUITED TO THEIR TALENT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. THROUGH CLIENT ENGAGEMENTS, HBSP DELIVERS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP APPLIED TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS FOR MEASURABLE RESULTS. HBSP HELPS ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER A UNIQUE TRANSORMATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS, FROM A COMPANY'S MOST SENIOR EXECUTIVE TO ITS HIGH-POTENTIAL PERFORMERS. 4D - PAYMENTS TO PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A, 7B
THE DEAN OF THE BUSINESS SCHOOL OF THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HBSP. THE SOLE MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS AND APPROVE DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FINANCE DEVELOPS THE FORM 990 DRAFT. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARER, WHO SIGNS AS PAID PREPARER, AS WELL AS THE VP OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE. THE FORM 990 DRAFT IS SUBSEQUENTLY REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO. A FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ONCE A YEAR, HBSP SENDS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE VP OF FINANCE. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CEO MEET TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT, AND THE RESOLUTIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE CORPORATION RECOGNIZES THAT THERE CAN BE ROUTINE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING AND FIRMS WHERE HBSP BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS DIRECTORS OR CONSULTANTS. THESE ROUTINE TRANSACTIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING, AND PURCHASE AND SALES OF PRODUCTS, ARE NOT INFLUENCED BY THESE RELATIONSHIPS AND ARE CONDUCTED INDEPENDENTLY IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS IN LIGHT OF THE THRESHOLDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS IN SCHEDULE L AND COMPLETES THE FORM 990 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
FOR THE 2011 CALENDAR YEAR AND TAX YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO INFORM COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CEO, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AS WELL AS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE HBSP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990 PART VII
THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING RELATED ORGANIZATION COMPENSATION ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE AND/OR HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, A DEPARTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE. THE LISTED INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL AND/OR HARVARD UNIVERSITY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.