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
Simmons College
Employer identification number
04-2103629
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.)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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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
.....
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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
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
Simmons College
Employer identification number
04-2103629
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?
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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?
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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?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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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
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
A DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE'S NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN ITS ADMISSION AND RECRUITING PUBLICATIONS AND IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK. IT IS ALSO POSTED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE UNDER "POLICIES," THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A SIMMONS COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDING FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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
Simmons College
Employer identification number
04-2103629
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 1, and Part III, Line 1
MISSION STATEMENT SIMMONS COLLEGE EXISTS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF ITS STUDENTS, PREPARING THEM FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONS, IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND IN THE WORLD. SIMMONS' ENDURING COMMITMENT IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT DISTINCTIVELY INTEGRATES THEORY AND PRACTICE; ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES COMBINED WITH RIGOROUS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. SIMMONS' HISTORY IS ROOTED IN VISIONARY THINKING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; OUR MANDATE TO PREPARE UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS AND MEANINGFUL LIVES REMAINS AT THE CORE OF OUR MISSION. OUR GRADUATE SCHOOLS SERVE WOMEN AND MEN WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING, LEADING, AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONS. SIMMONS STUDENTS GRADUATE INTELLECTUALLY EQUIPPED, PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED AND TECHNOLOGICALLY PROFICIENT FOR CUTTING-EDGE CAREERS THAT ADDRESS OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES AND UNMET NEEDS, TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT SERVICES: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE STUDENT'S EDUCATION, AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY IS THE COLLEGE LIBRARY WHICH HOUSES OVER 257,880 BOUND BOOKS AND PERIODICALS, CARRIED OVER 600 PRINT PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO OVER 29,610 E-BOOKS, 35,011 FULL TEXT E-JOURNALS, 20,000 STREAMING VIDEOS, AND 177 ELECTRONIC DATABASES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013, STUDENTS CHECKED OUT 30,579 ITEMS, ACCESSED E-RESERVES 79,790 TIMES AND STREAMING MEDIA OVER 13,220 TIMES. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY IS THE COLLEGE'S HEALTH CENTER WHOSE STAFF HANDLED OVER 4,076 STUDENT/PATIENT VISITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013. ANOTHER COMPONENT OF THIS CATEGORY IS THE CAREER EDUCATION CENTER WHICH HAD 2,598 STUDENT CONTACTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013 THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS SUCH AS CAREER COACHING, IN-CLASS WORKSHOPS, RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES, AND CAREER FAIRS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND WORK STUDY, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR AND THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE PRESIDENT, THE CHAIRS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEESHIP AND GOVERNANCE, THE CHAIRS OF ANY OTHER STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER TRUSTEES AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME. IN BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXCEPT TO SELL REAL ESTATE AND TO CONFER DEGREES.
Form 990, Part VI, Lines 6 & 7a
SIMMONS CURRENTLY HAS 59 CORPORATORS (THE CORPORATION): 41 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLUS 18 ADDITIONAL MEMBERS SERVING AS A CONSULTATIVE BODY TO THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND AS NON-VOTING MEMBERS OF ONE BOARD COMMITTEE. THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY DUTIES ARE TO ELECT ANNUALLY THE TRUSTEE MEMBERSHIP AND AMEND THE SIMMONS' BY-LAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND SIGNED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS PAID PREPARER. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE COMPENSATION SECTIONS OF THE FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE FORM'S FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C IN ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM THE COLLEGE ASKS ALL TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL WHO ALSO SERVES AS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD. THE GENERAL COUNSEL PREPARES A WRITTEN REPORT FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH SETS FORTH ALL DISCLOSURE OR COMMENTS MADE BY RESPONDENTS CONCERNING POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS AND THAT REPORT IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIR FOR DISCUSSION AND NECESSARY FOLLOW-UP EACH YEAR. AT A MINIMUM, THOSE WITH CONFLICTS ARE INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS WHERE THERE ARE OR MAY BE PERCEIVED TO BE A CONFLICT AND TO RECUSE THEMSELVES DURING ANY DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS GOVERNED BY A DETAILED CHARTER WHICH GRANTS IT JURISDICTION OVER COMPENSATION MATTERS FOR ALL SIMMONS OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT MAKES SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE OFFICERS EACH YEAR TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICERS AGAINST SALARY DATA PREPARED BY EXTERNAL COMPENSATION EXPERTS. THE COMMITTEE THEN MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICER SALARIES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 SIMMONS COLLEGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE POSTED ON THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE. THE COLLEGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.