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
BARD COLLEGE
Employer identification number
14-1713034
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)
..................
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
.....
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
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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
BARD COLLEGE
Employer identification number
14-1713034
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
BARD COLLEGE MAKES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY KNOWN THROUGH ALL FORMS OF MEDIA EMPLOYED TO SOLICIT STUDENTS AND SERVE ITS GENERAL CONSTITUENCY
FINANCIAL AID OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 6
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WERE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE IN PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
BARD COLLEGE
Employer identification number
14-1713034
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IN ADDITION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE, BARD HAS UNDERTAKEN A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: DURING 1979, BARD ASSUMED CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OF SIMON'S ROCK EARLY COLLEGE (NOW CALLED BARD COLLEGE AT SIMON'S ROCK) IN GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. ALTHOUGH BARD AND SIMON'S ROCK REMAIN DISTINCT AND CARRY ON SEPARATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT THEIR RESPECTIVE CAMPUSES, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO INSTITUTIONS GIVES BARD AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY ITS EXPERIENCE AS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG CURRICULUM FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS. IN MARCH 1986, BARD ESTABLISHED THE LEVY ECONOMICS INSTITUTE OF BARD COLLEGE, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH THE STUDY OF ECONOMICS AND THE GENERATION OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY RESPONSES TO IMPORTANT PROBLEMS WORLDWIDE. DURING 1992, BARD ENTERED INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE IRIS FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN THE BARD GRADUATE CENTER FOR STUDIES OF THE DECORATIVE ARTS, DESIGN, AND CULTURE (BGC). SINCE 1993, THE BGC HAS PRESENTED A UNIQUE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, AND BROADLY INTERNATIONAL APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF THE DECORATIVE ARTS. THE BGC OFFERS A MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE HISTORY OF THE DECORATIVE ARTS AND A DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE IN THE HISTORY OF THE DECORATIVE ARTS, DESIGN, AND CULTURE. IT SPONSORS SEVERAL MAJOR EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY AND PRESENTS DIVERSE PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR AUDIENCES RANGING FROM DECORATIVE ARTS PROFESSIONALS AND COLLECTORS TO SCHOOLCHILDREN. THE BGC IS LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY, IN TWO BEAUX ARTS TOWNHOUSES CLOSE TO THE CITY'S LEADING MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES AND IN BARD HALL. DURING 2003, THE RICHARD B. FISHER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT BARD COLLEGE (FISHER CENTER) WAS OPENED, OFFERING A WORLD-CLASS COMPLEX FOR INNOVATIVE ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS. THE FISHER CENTER IS HOME TO BARD COLLEGE'S THEATER AND DANCE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL, AND HOST TO PERFORMANCES BY THE AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. GENERALLY, THE FISHER CENTER PROVIDES AUDIENCES WITH A BOLD AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES RISK-TAKING PERFORMANCE AND PROVOCATIVE PROGRAMS IN ORCHESTRAL, CHAMBER, AND JAZZ MUSIC AND THEATER, DANCE AND OPERA BY AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. DURING 2011, BARD ALSO ASSUMED CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OF ECLA-EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS GGMBH, NOW CALLED BARD COLLEGE BERLIN, A LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY IN BERLIN AND BARD REAL ESTATE GMBH, A GERMANY ENTITY HOLDING TITLE TO ALL BUT ONE OF BARD COLLEGE BERLIN'S LAND AND BUILDINGS. BARD COLLEGE BERLIN IS A LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OFFERING AN INNOVATIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM WITH A GLOBAL SENSIBILITY. STUDENTS COME TO BERLIN FROM 30 COUNTRIES IN ORDER TO STUDY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FACULTY. BARD COLLEGE BERLIN IS REGISTERED AS A SEPARATE 501(C ) (3) ORGANIZATION. DURING 2012, BARD ASSUMED CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP OF LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC, NOW CALLED THE LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC OF BARD COLLEGE. THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS. LONGY IS A LEADING DEGREE-GRANTING CONSERVATORY AND SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PREPARATORY STUDIES AND OFFERS ELEVEN PROGRAMS LEADING TO A MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE, AND IS INTRODUCING A NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING PROGRAM IN 2013.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
GERMANY
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRIOR TO FILING, A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN REPORTS TO THE FULL BOARD THAT THEY HAVE APPROVED THE 990 FOR FILING. A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW ANNUALLY AN UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE, WITH A SIGNATURE PAGE THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND KEPT ON FILE. APPROPRIATE ACTIONS ARE TAKEN IF NECESSARY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, SENIORITY, AND COMPENSATION COMPARISONS WITH OTHER COLLEGES. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REPORTED TO THE BOARD BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AT A REGULAR BOARD MEETING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, SENIORITY, AND COMPENSATION COMPARISONS AT OTHER COLLEGES AND POLICY INSTITUTES. OTHER OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND/OR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, SENIORITY, AND COMPENSATION COMPARISONS AT OTHER COLLEGES AVAILABLE FROM THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (CUPA).
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BARD COLLEGE ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
BOOK TAX DIFFERENCE 130,999 SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSES 99,358 INVESTMENT FEES -2,528 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID 51,699,093 SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSES -99,358 INVESTMENT FEES 2,528
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.