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
MARIETTA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
31-4379584
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)
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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
.......................
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))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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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
.....
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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
Software ID:
12000266
Software Version:
v2012.1.0
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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
MARIETTA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
31-4379584
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?
......................................
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
Racially nondiscriminatory policy
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY IS CONTAINED IN PUBLICATIONS MAILED TO ALL STUDENTS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN MARIETTA COLLEGE AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION. MARIETTA COLLEGE ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, DISABILITY, GENDER ORIENTATION, OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, DISABILITY, GENDER ORIENTATION, OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC AND OTHER COLLEGE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.
Financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a
MARIETTA COLLEGE RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAM TO FUND THE COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PELL, WORK STUDY, PERKINS, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS, STAFFORD LOANS, ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS AND SMART GRANTS. THE COLLEGE ALSO RECEIVES GRANT MONEY FROM THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000266
Software Version:
v2012.1.0
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TIN:
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
MARIETTA COLLEGE
Employer identification number
31-4379584
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THERE SHALL BE A STANDING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD; THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE; THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE COMMITTEES ON ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND TRUSTEESHIP; AND THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF TRUSTEES. A QUORUM SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY OTHER TRUSTEE MAY ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL DISCUSSIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE, AND IS HEREBY, VESTED WITH ALL THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, BETWEEN BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETINGS EXCEPT SECURED LOANS AND CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS. WHILE VESTED WITH BROAD AUTHORITY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EXPECTED TO EXERCISE SOUND DISCRETION IN DETERMINING THOSE MATTERS WHICH SHOULD AND CAN REASONABLY BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD. THE SECRETARY, OR IN HIS OR HER ABSENCE, THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, SHALL ACT AS SECRETARY AT MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND SHALL KEEP THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS, WHICH MINUTES SHALL BE TRANSCRIBED AND MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING.
TONI ROBINSON-SMITH - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, EDGAR L. SMITH, JR. - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES STAFF AND AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. PRIOR TO FILING, THE DRAFT 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE CFO AND PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, ON BEHALF OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
COVERED INDIVIDUALS: AN INDIVIDUAL THAT IS A 1) CURRENT OFFICER, TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE; 2) FORMER OFFICER, TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE DEPENDING ON CURRENT COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS; AND 3) ONE OF THE TOP FIVE PAID INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE THE GROUPS IN (1) AND (2) ABOVE. COLLEGE OFFICERS SHALL REFER SUCH CONFLICTS AS THEY ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE TO THE PRESIDENT AND OR AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR HIS OR HER RECOMMENDATION. COVERED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DECLARED OR HAVE BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS, UNLESS FOR SPECIAL REASONS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS INFORMATION ON INTERPRETATION. A TRUSTEE SHALL NOT VOTE ON ANY MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION AT A BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING IN WHICH SAID TRUSTEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, NOR SHALL SAID TRUSTEE BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE BY THE TRUSTEE HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THAT THIS TRUSTEE ABSTAINED FROM VOTING AND WAS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. TRUSTEE COMMITTEES AND THEIR MEMBERS SHALL ALSO OPERATE UNDER THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED ABOVE.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
COMPENSATION FOR THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT IS ESTABLISHED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DOCUMENTED IN A MULTI-YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. ALL COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE COMPARED TO PUBLISHED INDUSTRY DATA (PRIMARY SOURCE - COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES) FOR REASONABLENESS. THE PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
COMPENSATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION IS ESTABLISHED BY USING 80% OF THE MEDIAN FOR EACH SPECIFIED (AND MATCHED) POSITION AS REPORTED BY CUPA-HR FOR PRIVATE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES WITH THE SAME ENROLLMENT AND BUDGET CATEGORY AS MC (NATIONAL POOL). MARIETTA COLLEGE MATCHES EACH POSITION DESCRIPTION TO CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTIONS PROVIDED BY CUPA-HR IN THEIR ANNUAL SALARY SURVEYS. THE ABOVE PROCESS IS COMPLETED ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR ALL POSITIONS. INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET AND PRESENTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW IS MAINTAINED BY HR AND ARE IN THE MINUTES OF THE APPLICABLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEES.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
AVAILABLE AT MAIN ADDRESS OR PROVIDED IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9
CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS - 1009908; ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - -76468; FAIR VALUE INTEREST RATE SWAP ADJUSTMENT - 647831; POST RETIREMENT LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT - 666334; BAD DEBT EXPENSE - PLEDGES - -727671;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.