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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMPLETE COLLEGE AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
26-4789471
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
..................................................
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?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,942,286
2,200,000
7,530,170
7,745,510
4,609,227
27,027,193
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
4,942,286
2,200,000
7,530,170
7,745,510
4,609,227
27,027,193
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.
27,027,193
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
4,942,286
2,200,000
7,530,170
7,745,510
4,609,227
27,027,193
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
23,252
89,913
69,976
56,836
112,482
352,459
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
0
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
27,379,652
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
0
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
0 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
0 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMPLETE COLLEGE AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
26-4789471
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SINCE BEGINNING OPERATIONS IN 2009, CCA HAS ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING: -CREATED AN ALLIANCE OF 35 STATES (INCLUDING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS) COMMITTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING COLLEGE COMPLETION; -RAISED AWARENESS WITHIN AND ACROSS STATES TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR A STRONG COLLEGE COMPLETION AGENDA; -DEVELOPED A COMMON SET OF COLLEGE COMPLETION METRICS THAT INFORM IMPROVEMENT AND BENCHMARK PROGRESS; -COLLECTED COMMON COMPLETION METRICS FROM OVER 30 STATES AND PUBLISHED COMPARATIVE DATA IN MAJOR NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING TIME IS THE ENEMY AND BRIDGE TO NOWHERE; -HELD FOUR NATIONAL CONVENINGS OF ALLIANCE STATES TO INTRODUCE THEM TO CUTTING-EDGE, RESEARCH-BASED POLICIES THAT WILL IMPROVE COLLEGE COMPLETION; -HELD FIVE NATIONAL INSTITUTES ATTENDED BY OVER 30 ALLIANCE STATES TO INTRODUCE STATE TEAMS TO STRATEGIES PROVEN TO MOVE STUDENTS WITH IDENTIFIED ACADEMIC DEFICIENCIES THROUGH GATEWAY COURSES WITHIN A YEAR, IMPLEMENT 15 CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENT GUIDED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS STRATEGIES AT SCALE; -ASSISTED 27 STATES IN ANALYZING THEIR DATA TO IDENTIFY LARGE-SCALE, HIGH IMPACT STRATEGIES AT COMPLETION ACADEMIES; -ASSISTED OVER 60 CAMPUSES IN 5 STATES THAT ATTENDED IN-STATE COMPLETION ACADEMIES TO ANALYZE CAMPUS-LEVEL COMPLETION METRICS AND DEVELOP COMPLETION PLANS IMPLEMENTING HIGH-IMPACT STRATEGIES ON THEIR CAMPUSES; -CONVENED NATIONAL EXPERTS, ANALYZED EXISTING RESEARCH, IDENTIFIED MODEL POLICY AND PROGRAMS AND PUBLISHED RECOMMENDATIONS; -PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MANY ALLIANCE STATES THROUGH STAFF VISITS AND CONSULTATIONS; -ASSISTED ALLIANCE STATES WITH DEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL WORKFORCE GRANT PROPOSALS TO INSTITUTIONALIZE GOOD COMPLETION PRACTICES; AND -HELD A NATIONAL GRANT COMPETITION THAT CONCLUDED WITH 10 STATES RECEIVING GRANTS OF $1 MILLION EACH TO IMPLEMENT HIGH-IMPACT, LARGE-SCALE POLICY CHANGES THAT WILL INCREASE CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE COMPLETION; -IMPLEMENTED A COMPETITIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST 20 CAMPUSES IN 5 STATES WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GUIDED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PRINCIPLES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND MATHEMATICS FIELDS; AND -IMPLEMENTED A THREE-STATE PROJECT TO SCALE GUIDED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PRINCIPLES TO A MAJORITY OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS SERVING A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS IN THOSE STATES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE, MAY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF TWO OR MORE DIRECTORS, WHICH, TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION, SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NO SUCH COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN REFERENCE TO -AMENDING, ALTERING OR REPEALING THE BYLAWS; -ELECTING, APPOINTING OR REMOVING ANY MEMBER OF ANY SUCH COMMITTEE OR ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION; AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; -ADOPTING A PLAN OF MERGER OR ADOPTING A PLAN OF CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION; -AUTHORIZING THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR MORTGAGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; -AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR REVOKING PROCEEDINGS THEREFOR; -ADOPTING A PLAN FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; OR AMENDING, ALTERING OR REPEALING ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH BY ITS TERMS PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL NOT BE AMENDED, ALTERED OR REPEALED BY THE COMMITTEE. THE APPOINTMENT OF ANY SUCH COMMITTEE AND THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY SHALL NOT OPERATE TO RELIEVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY IMPOSED UPON IT BY LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DID NOT MEET OR TAKE ACTION IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY MANAGEMENT. THEN THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AND A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND EVERY OFFICER IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE PRESIDENT AND BY THE VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER. IF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPOINTED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA AND DOCUMENTS THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO ALL INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPOINTED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT; SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF STAFF; AND VICE-PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS/TREASURER. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA AND DOCUMENTS THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO ALL INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g, Other Expenses
CONSULTANTS -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH - TOTAL EXPENSE: 1193578, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 1193578, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: , FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.