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
AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Employer identification number
15-0532053
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.") ....
3,745,728
4,738,649
2,187,070
3,593,495
4,379,036
18,643,978
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
3,745,728
4,738,649
2,187,070
3,593,495
4,379,036
18,643,978
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)..
5,129,488
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
13,514,490
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..
3,745,728
4,738,649
2,187,070
3,593,495
4,379,036
18,643,978
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
494,604
579,842
619,942
431,201
241,477
2,367,066
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.)..
51,449
8,580
162
8,971
93,083
162,245
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,173,289
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,816,716
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
63.830 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.570 %
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
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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
AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Employer identification number
15-0532053
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT BY O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE OFFICE. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED CAREFULLY BY THE CFO AND SOME CORRECTIONS ARE MADE. THIS SEMI-FINAL DRAFT IS PROVIDED IN BOTH PAPER AND ELECTRONIC COPY TO BOTH THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION, ALONG WITH A SUMMARY NARRATIVE PROVIDED BY THE CFO. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OR TO MAKE FURTHER CHANGES AT THIS JUNCTURE. ONCE THESE UPDATES HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED, THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN BOTH PAPER AND ELECTRONIC VERSIONS, FOR THEIR REVIEW WITH A COPY OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. THE FORM 990 IS THEN FILED AFTER THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FULL BOARD, AND AFTER ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANSWERED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ANNUALLY GIVEN TO ALL BOARD AND SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE KEEPS COPIES OF ALL THE FORMS SUBMITTED. IF THERE ARE REPORTS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, THESE ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EVP AND CFO, WHO BRINGS THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR FURTHER REVIEW. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A REPORTED POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS RECUSED FROM THE ROOM WHEN THIS TOPIC IS DISCUSSED. AFTER REVIEW THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE BRINGS ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR A VOTE ON HOW TO BEST HANDLE THE MATTER. IN THE SPRING OF 2014, AUBURN MODIFIED ITS PREVIOUS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW NON-PROFIT REVITALIZATION ACT. THE CFO AND EVP JOINTLY GAVE AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT THESE NEW POLICIES AT THE MAY BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT WORKS WITH AUBURN'S HISTORIC APPROACH TO COMPENSATION AS WELL AS CURRENT COMPARABLES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH RESEARCH AND SURVEYS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDING A CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT COMPARABLES AND STUDY OF PUBLISHED COMPENSATION. BOARD MEMBERS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN THE HIRING PROCESS FOR SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS. THE FULL BOARD'S APPROVAL OF THESE DECISIONS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL BUDGET. THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY WAS LAST UPDATED IN 2014; THE EXECUTIVE VP IN 2014 AND THE CFO IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MAKES ITS FORM 990, FORM 1023 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON ITS OWN WEBSITE, AUBURNSEMINARY.ORG, AS WELL AS ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION FORMS 990, FORM 1023 AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 457 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NEW YORK, NY 10115 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT (212) 662-4315.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 94,217. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 810. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,704. TOTAL EXPENSES 97,731. RESEARCH CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,291. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,291. INTERNS & TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 59,185. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,588. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,905. TOTAL EXPENSES 66,678. COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 266,193. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,544. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,762. TOTAL EXPENSES 274,499. COACHES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 101,050. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,031. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,094. TOTAL EXPENSES 105,175. ARCHITECTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,330. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,489. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,468. TOTAL EXPENSES 47,287. WRITERS AND EDITORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,861. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,875. STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,909. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 345. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 998. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,252. OTHER FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 53,511. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 65,402. TOTAL EXPENSES 118,913. VIDEOGRAPHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 41,114. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 562. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 154. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,830. MEDIA CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 89,529. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 67. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 89,596. GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 36,544. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 269. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 720. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,533. IT CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,441. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 75. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,516.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
AUBURN HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.