Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 05-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1140 BOYLSTON STREET
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BOSTON, MA022153693
D Employer identification number

04-2300472
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 273,559,520
F Name and address of principal officer:
ROGER H BROWN
1140 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON,MA022153693
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BERKLEE.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1945
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN MUSIC AS A CAREER.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 29
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,077
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 233,855
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 15,120,033 10,978,986
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 195,556,270 205,189,389
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 14,536,736 7,691,201
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,974,660 2,097,870
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 227,187,699 225,957,446
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 30,884,852 33,690,114
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 109,513,196 115,072,676
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,279,199    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 67,206,832 65,316,578
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 207,604,880 214,079,368
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 19,582,819 11,878,078
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 531,550,398 577,343,235
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 383,880,675 376,498,874
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 147,669,723 200,844,361
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN MUSIC AS A CAREER.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 154,455,508 including grants of $ 33,690,114 ) (Revenue $ 177,082,177 )
EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION: THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS SEEKING DEGREES IN MUSIC. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND TEACHING FACILITIES FOR OVER 4,300 STUDENTS FROM THE US AND 95 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS A NEW WAY FOR MUSICIANS AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN THE GLOBAL MUSIC COMMUNITY-AS PERFORMERS, AS PRACTITIONERS, AND AS LEADERS WITH THE COLLEGE'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS IN VALENCIA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,758,545 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 13,030,548 )
BERKLEE ONLINE: BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC OFFERS ACCREDITED PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF PRODUCTION, GUITAR, SONG WRITING, THEORY, HARMONY AND EAR TRAINING, AND THE MUSIC BUSINESS. CURRENTLY MORE THAN 8,232 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE LEARNING.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,826,180 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 16,102,304 )
AUXILIARY SERVICES: THE COLLEGE HAS RESIDENCE HALL FACILITIES TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THOSE STUDENTS THAT CHOOSE TO LIVE AT THE COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE ALSO PROVIDES MEAL PLANS FOR BOTH STUDENTS IN HOUSING AND THOSE COMMUTER STUDENTS THAT CHOOSE THIS PLAN.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet173,040,233
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule EClick to see attachment....
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
810
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,077
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletSP
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
30
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
29
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletBRUCE M GREENBERG1140 BOYLSTON STBostonMA022153693 (617) 747-2287
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DAVID C ABRAMS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) LUIS ALVAREZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) FRANCES R BERMANZOHN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) PAT CASALE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DAVID CLEM........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) JOHN CONNAUGHTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) RONALD A CRUTCHER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) MICHAEL DREESE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) MICHAEL R EISENSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) DEAN GOODERMOTE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) PETER C GOTCHER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) CHRISTOPHER GUEST........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) NILS GUMS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ELLIOT D HILLBACK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) CHARLES HIRSCHHORN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) STEVEN H HOLTZMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) BILL KAISER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) ANN KREIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) SARA LAWRENCE-LIGHTFOOT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) WILLIAM J LYNCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) JOHN J MACWILLIAMS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) MARTIN MANNION........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MARC MAYER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) KRISTINE MOYER HIGGINS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) PETER MULLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) TIM NILSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JAMES J PALLOTA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) PHIL RAMONE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) CARMICHAEL S ROBERTS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JEFF SHAMES........................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) PAUL SIMON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) JANET MARIE SMITH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) JEFFREY C WALKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) BILL WHELAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) SUSAN WHITEHEAD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) ANN MARIE WILKINS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) LEWIS T WILLIAMS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) ROGER H BROWN........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		X   X       501,034 0 53,503
(39) RICHARD HISEY........................................................................
SR VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       288,862 0 53,569
(40) JOANNE WHITAKER........................................................................
CORPORATE SECRETARY/CLERK
 35.0
.......................   		    X       90,239 0 22,799
(41) JOHN ELDERT........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   259,442 0 43,815
(42) DAVID KUSEK........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   353,131 0 41,506
(43) CYNTHIA LINK........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   253,232 0 53,040
(44) DAVID S MASH........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   283,574 0 48,502
(45) LAWRENCE J SIMPSON........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   282,952 0 36,086
(46) AMELIA S KOCH........................................................................
FORMER VP/TREASURER
 35.0
.......................   		          X 209,962 0 23,334
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,522,428 0 376,154
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet203
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
LEE KENNEDY COMPANY INC, 122 QUINCY SHORE DRIVEQUINCYMA02171 CONSTRUCTION MGMT. 20,881,400
ARAMARK SERVICES INC, 1057 SOLUTIONS CENTERCHICAGOIL60677 FOOD SERVICES 2,848,504
ACME BUILDING SERVICES INC, LAKESIDE OFFICE PARK DOOR 6WAKEFIELDMA01880 CUSTODIAL SERVICES 2,685,778
WILLIAM RAWN ASSOCIATES, 10 POST OFFICE SQUAREBOSTONMA02109 ARCHITECT 1,351,064
LONGWOOD SECURITY SERVICES, 2 BROOKLINE PLACE SUITE 203BROOKLINEMA02445 SECURITY SERVICES 1,308,403
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet72
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,796,851
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 910,655
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		8,271,480
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,074,689
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,978,986
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a TUITION & FEES 611710 174,404,853 174,404,853    
b ROOM & BOARD 721310 16,102,304 16,102,304    
c BERKLEE ONLINE 611710 13,030,548 13,030,548    
d PERFORMANCE CENTER 611710 857,172 857,172    
e OTHER INCOME 611710 794,512 794,512    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 205,189,389
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 263,865   233,855 30,010
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1,911,631 0
b Less: rental expenses 1,516,812  
c Rental income or (loss) 394,819 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 394,819     394,819
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 49,375,313 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 41,947,977  
c Gain or (loss) 7,427,336 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,427,336     7,427,336
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,796,851
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 100,730
b Less: direct expenses ...b 424,517
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -323,787   -323,787
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 4,738,408
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,712,768
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,025,640 1,025,640    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a INTEREST INCOME NON-SECURITIES 900099 72,135     72,135
b BOOKSTORE 451211 458,413     458,413
c BERKLEE PRESS 900099 470,650     470,650
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,001,198
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 225,957,446 206,215,029 233,855 8,529,576
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 33,690,114 33,690,114
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 900,018 230,237 485,085 184,696
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 86,044,711 72,548,733 10,525,419 2,970,559
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 9,386,879 24,857 9,342,082 19,940
9 Other employee benefits ....... 12,931,464 10,897,299 1,573,185 460,980
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,809,604 4,893,245 716,002 200,357
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 3,741,885 3,741,885    
b Legal ......... 585,462   585,462  
c Accounting ........... 238,327   238,327  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,825,648 1,942,940 706,610 176,098
13 Office expenses ....... 5,978,330 3,846,830 1,944,017 187,483
14 Information technology ...... 4,250,147 610,703 3,639,444  
15 Royalties .. 1,135,661 1,135,661    
16 Occupancy ........... 9,872,699 9,538,002 334,697  
17 Travel ............ 1,559,528 861,005 496,573 201,950
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 504,408 283,414 188,267 32,727
20 Interest ........... 8,050,024 6,768,520 1,085,411 196,093
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 10,850,409 9,123,104 1,462,996 264,309
23 Insurance .............. 246,438   246,438  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a COST OF MEALS 3,007,454 2,921,461 85,993  
b FACILITATOR FEES 2,435,327 2,435,327    
c EVENT EXPENSE 771,036 681,934 89,102  
d AUDITIONING 811,823 776,805 35,018  
e All other expenses 8,451,972 6,088,157 1,979,808 384,007
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 214,079,368 173,040,233 35,759,936 5,279,199
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 22,825,331 2 24,713,577
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 9,546,274 3 4,385,144
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 372,884 4 347,501
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 5,824,644 7 5,858,887
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 300,377,849
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 108,121,135 150,820,942 10c 192,256,714
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 243,450,428 11 290,634,435
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 98,709,895 15 59,146,977
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 531,550,398 16 577,343,235
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 79,075,878 17 79,106,967
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 25,009,770 19 23,450,414
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 261,052,631 20 256,126,205
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 16,018,677 24 15,001,618
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 2,723,719 25 2,813,670
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 383,880,675 26 376,498,874
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 104,324,290 27 151,655,687
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 20,759,478 28 25,593,149
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 22,585,955 29 23,595,525
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 147,669,723 33 200,844,361
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 531,550,398 34 577,343,235
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
225,957,446
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
214,079,368
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
11,878,078
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
147,669,723
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
37,395,447
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
3,901,113
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
200,844,361
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
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
f
g
(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
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
 
 
 
 
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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
  		Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Name of organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
  		Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
  		Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 243,450,428 248,718,071 203,752,923 176,725,144 231,755,589
b Contributions ........ 12,504,444 10,323,705 11,547,566 13,379,856 11,349,105
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 45,086,648 -5,492,634 43,803,761 24,030,351 -57,406,221
d Grants or scholarships ..... 863,414 1,224,184 2,255,999 944,344 1,741,637
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		9,543,671 8,874,530 8,130,180 9,438,084 7,231,692
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 290,634,435 243,450,428 248,718,071 203,752,923 176,725,144
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet89.468 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet7.939 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet2.593 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   22,963,364 22,963,364
b Buildings ................   166,527,929 72,061,182 94,466,747
c Leasehold improvements ............   13,389,634 9,295,398 4,094,236
d Equipment ................   35,508,493 25,760,656 9,747,837
e Other .................   61,988,429 1,003,899 60,984,530
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 192,256,714
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DUE FROM VALENCIA 12,986,602
(2) OTHER ASSETS 6,805,869
(3) DEPOSIT WITH BOND TRUSTEES 39,354,506






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 59,146,977
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES - U.S. GOV 2,813,670








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,813,670
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 276,307,464
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 37,395,447
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 7,300,474
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 44,695,921
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 231,611,543
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -5,654,097
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -5,654,097
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 225,957,446
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 226,491,674
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 12,412,306
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 12,412,306
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 214,079,368
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 214,079,368
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS PART V, LINE 4 ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE INCOME FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS WITHIN LEGAL SPENDING LIMITS. PERMANENT RESTRICTED ASSETS MUST BE HELD IN PERPETUITY. TEMPORARY RESTRICTED ASSETS ARE HELD FOR DONOR SPECIFIED TIME OR PURPOSE.
LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48 (ASC 740) PART X, LINE 2 THE COLLEGE IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE), AND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. THE COLLEGE BELIEVES IT HAS TAKEN NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
OTHER REVENUE INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOT ON RETURN PART XI, LINE 2D BERKLEE VALENCIA REVENUE 3,399,361 PENSION OBLIGATION CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS 3,901,113 TOTAL 7,300,474 REVENUE INCLUDED ON RETURN BUT NOT IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PART XI, LINE 4B RECLASS OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSE (424,517) RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSE (1,516,812) BERKLEE LAPTOP PROGRAM COSTS OF GOODS SOLD (3,712,768) TOTAL (5,654,097)
OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BUT NOT ON RETURN PART XII, LINE 2D BERKLEE VALENCIA EXPENSES 6,758,209 BERKLEE LAPTOP PROGRAM COSTS OF GOODS SOLD 3,712,768 RECLASS OF RENTAL EXPENSE 1,516,812 RECLASS OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 424,517 TOTAL 12,412,306
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Schools
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
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
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
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
 
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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
PUBLICIZE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY LINE 3 THE COLLEGE'S POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION IS PUBLISHED IN ALL COLLEGE CATALOGUES AND BROCHURES, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENTS.
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE LINE 6A THE COLLEGE RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, LOANS, AND WORK STUDY.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 3 Program Services VALENCIA CAMPUS 6,758,209
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services STUDY ABROAD 117,847
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   61,507,941
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 3 68,383,997
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 3 68,383,997
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
ACTIVITY PER REGION PART I, LINE 3 THE ACTIVITY CONDUCTED IN SPAIN IS MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND STUDY ABROAD FOR THE COLLEGE'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

BOSTON ROCKS
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,559,984 280,134 57,463 1,897,581
2 Less: Contributions . . 1,469,983 269,405 57,463 1,796,851
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		90,001 10,729   100,730
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 260,789 2,489   263,278
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . . 20,971     20,971
9 Other direct expenses . 74,634 54,600 11,034 140,268
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 424,517
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -323,787
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number
04-2300472
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) INTERNALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2657 28,560,869   FMV  
(2) EXTERNALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 364 4,367,580   FMV  
(3) MASSACHUSETTS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS 139 153,500   FMV  
(4) SEOG FINANCIAL AID 250 332,332   FMV  
(5) COLLEGE WORK STUDY - PAYROLL 313 275,833   FMV  




Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS PART I, LINE 2 THE COLLEGE'S OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AWARDING AND MONITORING ALL FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT ASSISTANCE. STUDENTS APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID BY COMPLETING A FAFSA FORM WHICH CAPTURES THE DATA REQUIRED DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY BASED ON FEDERAL AND/OR STATE REGULATIONS. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT ELIGIBILITY IS KEPT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ON FILE IN THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. WHEN FUNDS ARE AWARDED, STUDENT ELIGIBILITY IS MONITORED THROUGH THE COLLEGE'S OPERATIONAL SYSTEM AID MODULE TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO CHANGES IN STATUS THAT MIGHT AFFECT THEIR ONGOING ELIGIBILITY. TOTAL GRANT FUNDS AWARDED ARE TRACKED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS FROM THE FUNDING AGENCY. THE COLLEGE ALSO IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT A-133 AUDIT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE. THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AWARDING AND MONITORING ALL INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE. CONTINUING STUDENTS APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID BY COMPLETING A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM WHICH CAPTURES THE DATA REQUIRED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY BASED ON INSTITUTIONAL GUIDELINES. ENTERING STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIP BASED ON THE COLLEGE'S AUDITION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT ELIGIBILITY IS KEPT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ON FILE IN THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE. WHEN FUNDS ARE AWARDED, STUDENT ELIGIBILITY IS MONITORED THROUGH THE COLLEGE'S OPERATIONAL SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP MODULE TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO CHANGES IN STATUS THAT MIGHT AFFECT THEIR ONGOING ELIGIBILITY. TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED ARE TRACKED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH BUDGETED AMOUNTS. THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE REVIEWS ALL AWARDS EACH SEMESTER TO DETERMINE THAT THE STUDENT IS STILL ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)ROGER H BROWNPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 395,108
0 		41,700
0 		64,226
0 		22,500
0 		31,003
0 		554,537
0 		0
0
(2)RICHARD HISEYSR VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 241,716
0 		26,800
0 		20,346
0 		22,500
0 		31,069
0 		342,431
0 		0
0
(3)JOHN ELDERTVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 200,884
0 		4,300
0 		54,258
0 		19,418
0 		24,397
0 		303,257
0 		0
0
(4)DAVID KUSEKVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 205,651
0 		23,006
0 		124,474
0 		20,345
0 		21,161
0 		394,637
0 		0
0
(5)CYNTHIA LINKSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 224,632
0 		7,300
0 		21,300
0 		22,350
0 		30,690
0 		306,272
0 		0
0
(6)DAVID S MASHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 262,585
0 		13,800
0 		7,189
0 		22,500
0 		26,002
0 		332,076
0 		0
0
(7)LAWRENCE J SIMPSONSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 245,020
0 		13,200
0 		24,732
0 		22,500
0 		13,586
0 		319,038
0 		0
0
(8)AMELIA S KOCHFORMER VP/TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 198,653
0 		6,000
0 		5,309
0 		18,558
0 		4,776
0 		233,296
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
BENEFITS PART I, LINE 1A TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS IS PROVIDED ONLY TO THE PRESIDENT AND IS INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION ON HIS FORM W-2. HEALTH CLUB DUES ARE REIMBURSED TO MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL UNDER AN EXECUTIVE WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTED IN FORM 990 PART VII. THE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION IN EACH INDIVIDUALS FORM W-2. SEVERANCE PAYMENT PART I, LINE 4A DAVID KUSEK RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $88,635.
SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN PART I, LINE 4B ROGER BROWN AND DAVID MASH PARTICIPATE IN A FROZEN NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN. JOHN ELDERT RECEIVED A PAYMENT FROM A NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2012 OF $42,733.
COMPENSATION CONTINGENT ON NET EARNINGS PART I, LINE 6A THE BONUS PAYMENT RECEIVED BY THIS REPORTABLE INDIVIDUAL WAS, IN PART DETERMINED BY THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE EDUCATIONAL UNIT HE LEADS. NUMEROUS OTHER QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE MEASURES WERE ALSO EVALUATED IN DETERMINING THIS BONUS PAYMENT. BOTH THE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE METRICS USED WERE DEFINED AND AGREED UPON IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COLLEGE'S PRESIDENT. THE BONUS IS REPORTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S W-2 TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND IS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number
04-2300472
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A MDFA REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2007A
  		04-2456011 57586CE27 08-08-2007 178,014,966 SEE SCHEDULE O   X   X   X
B MDFA REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2011
  		04-3431814 57583UJE9 09-22-2011 95,437,831 PURCHASE LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,615,966 1,710,626    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,964,049 97,848,667    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,232,844 678,781    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 100,303,829 57,815,380    
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,427,376 0    
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 39,354,506    
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 2014
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X     X        
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X     X        
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X          
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . X     X        
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0% 0%   %   %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet   %   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 0%   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
b If “Yes” to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.   %   %   %   %
c If “Yes” to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X   X        
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X   X        
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X   X        
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
X   X          
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .   X   X        
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .   X   X        
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .   X   X        
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . . X     X        
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . TRANSAMERICA
  		0
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . . 2.      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X        
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X   X        
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?   X   X        
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEEDS OF BOND ISSUE 0 SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ISSUE PRICE AND TOTAL PROCEEDS FOR BOND ISSUES A AND B IS INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF 5,949,083 AND 2,410,836, RESPECTIVELY.
REBATE COMPUTATION DATE 0 SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C NO REBATE IS DUE ON THE BOND ISSUES. THE COMPUTATION DATE WAS 05/31/2013.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION 0 SCHEDULE K, PART V THE COLLEGE MONITORS THEIR TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO ENSURE THAT VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS ARE TIMELY IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED THROUGH THE VOLUNTARY CLOSING AGREEMENT PROGRAM IF SELF-REMEDIATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES WERE IN PLACE AT MAY 31, 2013.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ) X 23 138,600 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MUSIC EQUIPMENT ) X 1 9,108 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OTHER ) X 3 19,811 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ACADEMIC SOFTWARE ) X 8 907,170 FMV
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION PART III, LINE 1 THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN MUSIC AS A CAREER. DEVELOPING THE MUSICIANSHIP OF OUR STUDENTS IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR CURRICULUM. WE BELIEVE THAT THE LESSONS AND QUALITIES DERIVED FROM THAT WORK -THE SELF DISCIPLINE NEEDED FOR EXCELLENCE, THE EMPATHY REQUIRED OF MUSIC-MAKING, AND THE OPENNESS AND INQUISITIVENESS ESSENTIAL TO CREATIVITY -ARE CRITICAL TO ACHIEVEMENT IN ANY PURSUIT, MUSICAL OR OTHERWISE; AND THAT MUSIC IS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, WHICH IS CENTRAL TO ANY COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE. FOUNDED ON JAZZ AND POPULAR MUSIC ROOTED IN THE AFRICAN CULTURE DIASPORA, OUR COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM IS DISTINCTLY CONTEMPORARY IN ITS CONTENT AND APPROACH, AND EMBRACES THE PRINCIPAL MUSICAL MOVEMENTS OF OUR TIME. THROUGH A COURSE OF SCHOLARLY AND PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES INTEGRATING PERFORMANCE AND WRITING, OUR CURRICULUM COVERS THE VARIETY OF STYLES, RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO TODAY'S MUSIC PROFESSIONAL.
SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES PART III, LINE 2 BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC FILED ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON OCTOBER 17, 2012 TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING DEGREES: MASTERS OF MUSIC - CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE CAREERS MASTER OF ARTS - MUSIC THERAPY MASTER OF ART - GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC BUSINESS MASTER OF MUSIC - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC EDUCATION BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - MUSIC PRODUCTION BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES - MUSIC BUSINESS
FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2 THE TRUSTEES OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ALSO SERVE AS THE TRUSTEES OF BERKLEE VALENCIA.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 4 BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC FILED ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AND RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON OCTOBER 17, 2012 TO OFFER NEW MASTERS AND NEW BACHELOR DEGREES.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER'S DEPARTMENT AND REVIEWED BY THE COLLEGE'S TAX ADVISORS. UPON COMPLETION, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT & FISCAL CONTROLS COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. ONCE THE DRAFT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE COLLEGE'S INTEREST WHEN IT IS ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF AN INTERESTED PERSON. AN INTERESTED PERSON IS DEFINED AS ANY PERSON WHO IS OR WAS DURING THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE COLLEGE'S AFFAIRS, INCLUDING ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, SUBSTANTIAL DONOR, SENIOR MANAGER OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS (EACH A "FIDUCIARY"). IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, A FIDUCIARY WILL DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE PRESIDENT OR CHAIR AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME AFTER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECOMES KNOWN TO THE FIDUCIARY. ANY CONFLICT WILL BE MADE A MATTER OF RECORD THROUGH ANNUAL OR OTHER REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE AS THE TRUSTEES REQUIRE FROM TIME TO TIME. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE RELEVANT FIDUCIARY, THE TRUSTEES SHALL FINALLY DETERMINE WHETHER ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE TRUSTEES MAY TAKE ACTIONS AS DEFINED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE.
COMPENSATION POLICY PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SITTING AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH FAIR AND APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION PACKAGES TO BE AWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED ADMINISTRATORS OF THE COLLEGE. IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS COMPARATIVE DATA, OBTAINED FROM PUBLISHED SOURCES OR A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, REFLECTING THE COMPENSATION LEVELS AWARDED TO EQUIVALENTLY SITUATED INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED BY COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE PROCESS AND AWARDING OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WHEN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS MEETING, THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED ADMINISTRATORS OF THE COLLEGE, MEETS THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION PROVISIONS UNDER TREAS. REG. 53.4958-6.
JOINT VENTURES PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 16B BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC REVIEWS ITS PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT ITS EXEMPT STATUS AND RETAINS LEGAL AND TAX ADVISORS AS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, NO WRITTEN POLICY WAS IN EFFECT AS OF MAY 31, 2013.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19 THE COLLEGE MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE COLLEGE'S FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PART XI, LINE 9 PENSION OBLIGATION CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS 3,901,113
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
 
Employer identification number

04-2300472
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BERKLEE VALENCIA SL

PALAU DE LES ARTS REINA SOFIA 46013
AVENIDA AUTOPISTA DEL,VALENCIA  
SP
99-9999999 		EDUCATION SP BERKLEE US
  		C Corp 3,399,361 6,561,252 100.000 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BERKLEE VALENCIA SL

 d 12,986,604 SEE PART VII
(2) BERKLEE VALENCIA SL

 o 192,202 SEE PART VII




Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED PART V, LINE 2 THE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT INVOLVED WAS COST OR CURRENCY CONVERSION.

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