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
College Entrance Examination Board
Employer identification number
13-1623965
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) 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.
0
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
0 %
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
.....................................................
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
................................................
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 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.") .
16,286
11,370
9,834
9,165
7,570
54,225
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......
614,865
657,104
695,645
737,199
771,896
3,476,709
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.
631,151
668,474
705,479
746,364
779,466
3,530,934
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.)
3,530,934
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...
631,151
668,474
705,479
746,364
779,466
3,530,934
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,205
4,633
6,831
7,415
9,584
31,668
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
3,205
4,633
6,831
7,415
9,584
31,668
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
634,356
673,107
712,310
753,779
789,050
3,562,602
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
99.110 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.180 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.890 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.820 %
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
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
Part III Schedule A was completed in thousands. Please note that there was no impact to the resulting percentage computed.
Explanation
Part III Schedule A was completed in thousands. Please note that there was no impact to the resulting percentage computed.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000057
Software Version:
12.19.1011.1
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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
College Entrance Examination Board
Employer identification number
13-1623965
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990 Part I Line 1.................... The College Board was formed in 1900 by 12 colleges and universities seeking to expand access to higher education and democratize the application process for students by developing the first common college entrance exam later known as the SAT. We now serve more than 7 million students and parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,900 colleges and universities in over 180 countries, as well as policymakers on the national and state levels. Our primary goals are to improve college and career readiness and increase access to opportunity for all students through rigorous instruction and assessment programs.
Form 990 Part I Line 1.................. To further our mission, the organization also conducts research collects data advocates on behalf of students, teachers, school counselors, admission and financial aid officers, and institutions of higher education and seeks to improve education standards and practices. In addition, annual and regional forums and workshops are held to address the most pressing issues of interest to the associations members.
Form 990 Part III Line 4a ASSESSMENT ACCESS The College Board is committed to producing high quality assessments that help students demonstrate their college readiness and that offer schools insightful, grade appropriate feedback about student achievement and growth. When used together, the tests can help educators identify and manage student progress, and help students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and beyond. Programs include SAT and SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, ReadiStep, CLEP and ACCUPLACER.
Form 990 Part III Line 4a ASSESSMENT ACCESS One of the College Boards most critical education goals is to ensure that low income and underrepresented minority students have access to rigouous coursework in high school, recognize their potential for college, and graduate. Through Access to Opportunity and other initiatives, we seek to identify and break down barriers that prevent students from applying to and enrolling in colleges that align with their academic achievements.
Form 990 Part III Line 4a ASSESSMENT ACCESS The College Board has no cap on fee waivers. As the population of needy students continues to grow, the College Board has been able to continue to issue unlimited fee waivers to students for whom the cost of the exam represented a barrier to entry. Fee waivers and discounts of 72 million were provided to students in the current tax year.
Form 990 Part III Line 4b ADVANCED PLACEMENT INSTRUCTION The College Board believes that all students regardless of background, ethnicity or georgraphy should be exposed to a rigorous curriculum so that theyre prepared for the demands of higher education and the workplace. Our instruction initiatives help students develop key critical thinking and 21st century skills to ensure that theyll be successful in high school, college and beyond. Programs include Advanced Placement AP and Springboard.
Form 990 Part III Line 4c RESEARCH ADVOCACY The College Boards research and advocacy efforts are related primarily to the areas of college preparation and access, college affordability and financial aid, college admission and completion, and the importance of teachers and school counselors. These efforts, and many others, are funded in part through resources generated by our programs and services.
Form 990 Part III Line 4c MEMBERSHIP The Membership Office recruits and maintains members, supports governance activities and works to strengthen relationships between College Board staff and members to achieve our shared goals. Through programs, services and large-scale conferences, the College Board seeks to foster community, expand knowledge and enhance the profession among its more than 6,000 members from the United States and abroad.
Form 990 Part III Line 4c OTHER In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, the College Board expended 108 million on free programs and services. The College Board has committed similar resource levels in the past, and its budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects a continued commitment, at similar levels, to those types of activities. The College Board continues to provide numerous free services to educators, students and their families, including college and career planning tools, financial aid tools, professional development opportunities, research and tools for K-12 through higher education.
Form 990 Part VI Line 15b....................... Compensation for top management is reviewed annually by an external consulting firm and by the Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation.
Form 990 Part VI Line 6....................... The College Board is a membership corporation chartered by the NYS Board of Regents whose members are institutions, systems, organizations and agencies engaged in or serving post secondary/higher and secondary education and working to support preparation for and transition to post secondary/higher education.
Form 990 Part VI Line 7a..................... Members elect 30 of the 31 members of the governing body, the Board of Trustees, by appointing delegates who represent them at meetings of the College Board, Regional Assemblies, and National Assemblies as follows 9 Trustees are elected by 6 Regional Assemblies, 6 Trustees are elected by 3 National Asssemblies, and 15 Trustees are elected at-large nationally.
Form 990 Part VI Line 7b.................... If the governing board proposes an amendment of the corporate Charter or bylaws, a two-thirds vote of the members is required to approve the proposed amendment. Members may also suspend the Bylaws with a unanimous vote when a quorum is present at a meeting.
Form 990 Part VI Line 11b.................... The 990 is reviewed by the Tax Director, the College Boards public accounting firm, the Chief Accounting Officer, members of the senior management team, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees before it is provided to the Board of Trustees.
Form 990 Part VI Line 12c..................... Annual Disclosure Statement........... Each year, the College Board Office provides the Trustees, Officers, and Executive Directors Guidelines for Avoiding Conflicts of Interest, Maintaining Confidentiality, and Barring Insider Trading and requires them to sign annual disclosure statements, which are reviewed by the College Board Offices of the Secretary and General Counsel.
Form 990 Part VI Line 12c contd........... The College Board Employee Handbook Handbook sets forth the College Board policies on conflicts, which require employees to report actual and potential conflicts in writing. A violation will result in immediate discipline, up to and including immediate termination. Ethics and Compliance Reporting System is an additional mechanism for both employees and non-employees to raise concerns in an anonymous and confidential manner through an internet based ethics and compliance reporting system and call center. Reports submitted are reviewed by the College Board Office of the General Counsel.
Form 990 Part VI Line 19................... The College Board complies with all laws requiring public disclosure of governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statement reporting. The College Boards Bylaws, Charter, and Assembly Governance Plans are available at collegeboard.org.
Form 990 Part IX Line 11g................... This expense consists of consulting and contractual vendor services for test administration and fulfillment.
Form 990 Part XI Line 9 Change in Accounting for Post Retirement benefits 5,640,000 ... Transfer of dissolved subsidiaries Net Assets ..........3,902,011...................... .... .Release of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 128,211 . ...... ......................... Total ....................1,866,200
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.