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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AQUINAS COLLEGE
Employer identification number
62-0812782
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AQUINAS COLLEGE
Employer identification number
62-0812782
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.
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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?
...........
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) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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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
PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN MEDIA EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 3
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT IS ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN OUR STUDENT HANDBOOK AND FACULTY STAFF HANDBOOK POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION IS STATED IN ALL PUBLIC ADVERTISING AND BROCHURES
FINANCIAL AID OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 6
LINE 6A AQUINAS COLLEGE RECEIVES FINANCIAL AID FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH PELL GRANT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM DIRECT STUDENT LOANS AND WORKSTUDY PROGRAM THE COLLEGE IS ALSO AN ELIGIBLE TENNESSEE INSTITUTION FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE NONREPAYABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARD PROGRAM
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AQUINAS COLLEGE
Employer identification number
62-0812782
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
ATTORNEY INFOWORKS, INC. BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER ATTORNEY / CLIENT
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
AQUINAS COLLEGE (THE "COLLEGE") IS A PRIVATE CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. CHARTERED ON JUNE 24, 1970 IN TENNESSEE AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, THE COLLEGE HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS SINCE THAT TIME. THE COLLEGE OFFERS AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM, AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON COLLEGES OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. THE COLLEGE IS PART OF THE DOMINICAN CAMPUS AND IS LOCATED ON 83 WOODED ACRES IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. IT IS OWNED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST. CECILIA CONGREGATION (THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE). THE DOMINICAN SISTERS HAVE BEEN EDUCATING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF NASHVILLE FOR OVER 150 YEARS, LEADING STUDENTS TO A DEEPER KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR FAITH, THEIR HERITAGE, AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE MEMBER, AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE ADVICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE FOLLOWING TRANSACTIONS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED BY VOTE OF THE MEMBER, WHICH VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN ONLY AFTER CONSIDERING THE ADVICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE MEMBER ON THESE MATTERS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY COMMUNICATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A) APPROVAL OF THE MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE COLLEGE FOR WHICH IT WAS AND IS FORMED AND EXISTS. B) AMENDMENT OF THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE. C) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS TO AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS IS CONSIDERED JUST AND NECESSARY FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COLLEGE. D) APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION OR DISCHARGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. E) APPROVAL OF CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS. F) APPROVAL OF BORROWING IN EXCESS OF THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBER. G) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE, MORTGAGE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE BY OR TO THE COLLEGE FOR LONGER THAN ONE YEAR. H) APPROVAL OF UNBUDGETED EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBER. I) REQUIREMENT OF A CERTIFIED AUDIT OF CORPORATE FUNDS AT ANY TIME AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL AUDITOR OF THE COLLEGE ANNUALLY. J) APPROVAL OF ALL INSURANCE CARRIERS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE COLLEGE. K) APPROVAL OF LONG-RANGE OR STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE COLLEGE. L) APPROVAL OF THE CREATION AND DISSOLUTION OF THIS COLLEGE OR ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS, AS WELL AS APPROVAL OF ANY MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, AFFILIATION, JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER FORM OF CORPORATE REORGANIZATION OF THIS CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OF WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS A MEMBER OR CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER. M) APPOINTMENT, SALARY NEGOTIATION AND REASSIGNMENT OF DOMINICAN SISTER PERSONNEL TO THE COLLEGE. N) APPROVAL OF POLICES TO MEET ANNUAL AND LONG-RANGE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS, AND TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. O) THE POWERS STATED ABOVE AND ALL OTHER POWERS NOT DELEGATED IN THESE BYLAWS ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBER, BUT THE MEMBER DOES HEREBY DELEGATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE COLLEGE AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE III OF THESE BYLAWS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
WHEN COMPLETE, SCHEDULE 990 WILL BE SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL PRESENT IRS FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD (OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES A NEW DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. EACH FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBER COMPLETES ONE WHEN THE SALARY AGREEMENT IS SIGNED ANNUALLY. TRANSACTIONS WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EMPLOYEES ARE PAID IN AN AMOUNT COMPARABLE TO WHAT THEY WOULD BE EXPECTED TO MAKE AT SIMILAR LOCAL (PRIVATE OR STATE) OR PEER INSTITUTIONS. AT TIMES WE CHECK COMPARABLE RANGES AGAINST THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON-LINE SERVICES OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS' 990 REPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
EMPLOYEES ARE PAID IN AN AMOUNT COMPARABLE TO WHAT THEY WOULD BE EXPECTED TO MAKE AT SIMILAR LOCAL (PRIVATE OR STATE) OR PEER INSTITUTIONS. AT TIMES WE CHECK COMPARABLE RANGES AGAINST THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON-LINE SERVICES OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS' 990 REPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
CHARTER IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONTRACTED SERVICES 622,655 519,746 94,351
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SPECIAL EVENTS 30,484 LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE -36,006 SPECIAL EVENTS -30,484
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE: 36,006.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.