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
THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-1843040
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?
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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
.....................................................
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
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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
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
THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-1843040
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.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
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
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
LINE 3
DUE TO ITS NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES, SMITH COLLEGE INCLUDES ITS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN ALL MARKETING MATERIALS AND ON THE WEB. SMITH COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT & APPRECIATION OF DIFFERENCES. SMITH COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ITS EDUCATIONAL & EMPLOYMENT POLICIES ON THE BASES OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL/ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, OR WITH REGARD TO THE BASES OUTLINED IN THE VETERANS READJUSTMENT ACT AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT. SMITH'S ADMISSION POLICIES AND PRACTICES ARE GUIDED BY THE SAME PRINCIPLE, CONCERNING WOMEN APPLYING TO THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AND ALL APPLICANTS TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS.
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
LINE 6A
SMITH COLLEGE RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE'S STUDENTS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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
THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
Employer identification number
04-1843040
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND VALUES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
*MISSION* SMITH COLLEGE EDUCATES WOMEN OF PROMISE FOR LIVES OF DISTINCTION. A COLLEGE OF AND FOR THE WORLD, SMITH LINKS THE POWER OF THE LIBERAL ARTS TO EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR SOCIETY'S CHALLENGES. *VALUES* SMITH IS A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO LEARNING, TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, DISCOVERY, CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THOUGHT. SMITH IS COMMITTED TO ACCESS AND DIVERSITY, RECRUITING AND SUPPORTING TALENTED, AMBITIOUS WOMEN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. SMITH EDUCATES WOMEN TO UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITY OF HUMAN HISTORY AND THE VARIETY OF THE WORLD'S CULTURES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AESTHETIC AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES. SMITH PREPARES WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE AND TO STEWARD THE RESOURCES THAT SUSTAIN THEM.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #1
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVING ~2,500 UNDERGRADUATES IN NORTHAMPTON AND 250 STUDYING ELSEWHERE. SMITH COLLEGE OFFERS 1,000 COURSES IN MORE THAN 50 AREAS OF STUDY. EACH YEAR NEARLY HALF OF SMITH COLLEGE JUNIORS STUDY ABROAD. SMITH'S PROGRAMS IN FLORENCE, GENEVA, HAMBURG AND PARIS COMBINE RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AND DISCOVERING A NEW CULTURE. FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, THE COLLEGE HAS MORE THAN 100 CHARTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WITH A RANGE OF SERVICES & ACTIVITIES, 13 VARSITY SPORTS AND EXTENSIVE INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS PROGRAMS. THE CAMPUS SCHOOL (K TO 6) AND THE CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVE AS LABORATORIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & CHILD STUDY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #2
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
THE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL WORK OFFERS A MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (M.S.W.) DEGREE WHICH FOCUSES ON CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK AND EMPHASIZES DIRECT FIELD WORK PRACTICE. THE PROGRAM STRESSES THE INTEGRATION OF CLINICAL THEORY & PRACTICE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL CONTEXTS IN WHICH PEOPLE LIVE. IT ALSO EMPHASIZES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL POLICIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT INFLUENCE OUR SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL OFFERS A PH. D. PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREPARE MSWS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE. IT ALSO HAS EXTENSIVE POSTGRADUATE OFFERINGS THROUGH ITS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #3
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFER WOMEN & MEN GRADUATE WORK LEADING TO THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL), MASTER OF FINE ARTS, MASTER OF EDUCATION OF THE DEAF, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES. IN SPECIAL ONE-YEAR PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY QUALIFY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES OR A DIPLOMA IN AMERICAN STUDIES. EACH YEAR ~100 MEN & WOMEN PURSUE SUCH ADVANCED WORK. INDIVIDUALS MAY ALSO ENROLL AS NON-DEGREE STUDENTS BY REGISTERING FOR ONE OR MORE COURSES. MOST GRADUATE COURSES ARE PLANNED FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE DEGREE CANDIDATES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AND CONFERENCE CENTER: OUTREACH PROGRAMS EXTEND SMITH COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY, BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. THE COLLEGE OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES, FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATORS. SOME PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHT SMITH'S LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION. OTHERS REFLECT THE COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN. STILL OTHERS UTILIZE ITS WORLD-CLASS MUSEUM AND GARDENS, AS WELL AS OTHER RENOWNED CAMPUS RESOURCES. FACULTY ENGAGE IN SPONSORED AND COLLEGE FUNDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH. SMITH EXECUTIVE EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IS DESIGNED TO GROW WOMEN LEADERS. PARTICIPANTS IN SMITH'S EXECUTIVE PROGRAM BENEFIT FROM COURSES, SEMINARS & DISCUSSIONS THAT ARE CUSTOM-DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPONSORING CORPORATIONS AND THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENDEES. WORLD-CLASS FACULTY FROM MANY OF THE WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND CORPORATIONS ARE HAND-PICKED EACH YEAR TO TEACH IN SMITH'S EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM, BASED ON CLASS MAKE-UP AND IDENTIFIED LEARNING OBJECTIVES. PARTICIPATION IN ANY SMITH EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM GIVES PARTICIPANTS THE CHANCE TO NETWORK WITH THEIR PEERS FROM MANY OTHER COMPANIES, TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER INDUSTRIES, AND TO FORGE PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHER WOMEN PROFESSIONALS. Other program service revenue also includes rent, dining services, and departmental revenue.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A
SMITH COLLEGE'S DRAFT FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE TRUSTEES OF SMITH COLLEGE, THE ACCOUNTING STAFF, MANAGEMENT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE COLLEGE'S PAID TAX PROFESSIONALS. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE FIDUCIARIES OF THE COLLEGE AND ARE EXPECTED TO AVOID CONFLICTS AND THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS, THE INTERESTS OF THE COLLEGE AND EACH OTHER. A)TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS WHO BELIEVE THAT SHE OR HE OR ANY MEMBER OF HER OR HIS FAMILY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR MAY APPEAR TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR TRANSACTION SHALL PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. B)EACH TRUSTEE AND OFFICER SHALL FILE A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DETAILING CORPORATE AND OTHER OWNERSHIP INTERESTS AND BOARD MEMBERSHIPS BY THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER AND HER OR HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AT LEAST ANNUALLY WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AS THEY BECOME AWARE OF CHANGES IN THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION. C)GENERAL TREATMENT OF DISCLOSURES: 1)ALL DISCLOSURES SHALL BE MADE KNOWN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH SHALL DETERMINE WHAT ACTION, IF ANY, TO TAKE AND WHETHER FURTHER DISCLOSURE TO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IS REQUIRED. 2)ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE COLLEGE AND DISCLOSED ONLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND, IF NECESSARY, MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CONSULTANTS INVOLVED IN THE COLLEGE'S AUDITING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT DISCLOSURES ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS. 3)THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY, AND AT OTHER TIMES ON REQUEST FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD, SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORMS FOR DISCLOSING CONFLICTS. 4)EACH TRUSTEE AND EACH OFFICER SHALL COMPLETE AND FILE ANNUALLY, OR MORE OFTEN AS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 5)THE TRUSTEE OR OFFICER HAVING SUCH CONFLICT SHALL NOT VOTE AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE OR USE ANY PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE SUBJECT OR MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SUBJECT.
COMPENSATION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DUE DILIGENCE OF EXECUTIVE AND EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TO ASSURE THAT ALL ASPECTS COMPLY WITH IRS REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-PROFIT COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY, CONSIDERING COMPARISON INFORMATION AS WELL AS THE LEVEL OF SALARY INCREASES PROPOSED FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. THE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN MATERIALS, PROVIDED IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING: (1) HISTORICAL COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, (2) YEARS OF SERVICE IN POSITION, AND (3) A MARKET STUDY OF COMPENSATION, BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FROM 19 SELECTIVE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES. AFTER DISCUSSION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT MEET TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES USING THE SAME CRITERIA. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION STANDARDS, SMITH COLLEGE CONSIDERS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, ADMISSIONS OVERLAP, ENDOWMENT SIZE, AND ITS MARKET FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL MANAGERS WHEN IDENTIFYING ITS COMPARABLE PEERS. FURTHERMORE, ALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONCURRENTLY IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MINUTES.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.SMITH.EDU. THE COLLEGE'S FORM 990, FORM PC AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE AT WWW.MASS.GOV/AGO. THE COLLEGE WILL PROVIDE PAPER COPIES OF THE COLLEGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORMS 990 AND 990-T UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 9
Life Income Funds $3,911,726
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.