Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Pomona College
Employer identification number
95-1664112
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Pomona College
Employer identification number
95-1664112
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.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DISCLOSURE FOR SOLICITATION
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
ALL BROCHURES AND CATALOGS SENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONTAIN THE COLLEGE'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY. THESE BROCHURES AND CATALOGS ARE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS FOR INSPECTION.
DISCLOSURE FOR GRANTS RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A
POMONA COLLEGE IS AWARDED GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Pomona College
Employer identification number
95-1664112
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, CONTINUED
This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs and citizens to fulfill the vision of Pomona's founders: to bear their added riches in trust for all. PROGRAM SERVICE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, CONTINUED POMONA GRADUATES NOT ONLY RECEIVE EXCELLENT LIFELONG PREPARATION FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS, BUT ALSO ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THE RATIONAL DISCRIMINATION, AESTHETIC APPRECIATION, COMPASSION, AND UNDERSTANDING THAT ONLY KNOWLEDGE CAN FOSTER. POMONA OFFERS 47 MAJORS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES FINE ARTS, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY FIELDS. ALSO COMMON ARE DOUBLE MAJORS AND INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL MAJORS, CRAFTED BY THE STUDENT WITH GUIDANCE FROM FACULTY. FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS DELVE INTO A CRITICAL INQUIRY SEMINAR TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN CRITICAL THINKING, ANALYSIS AND WRITING. POMONA'S SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM ENABLES STUDENTS TO CONDUCT EXTENDED, FOCUSED RESEARCH IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH A POMONA FACULTY MEMBER, WITH PROJECTS TAKING PLACE BOTH ON CAMPUS AND IN THE FIELD. THE COLLEGE OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 600 CLASSES EACH YEAR, AND STUDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE MORE THAN 2,200 CLASSES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, CONTINUED POMONA PROVIDES SELF-OPERATED DINING AND CATERING SERVICES AT THREE DINING HALLS. POMONA'S GOAL IS TO SERVE FOOD THAT IS HEALTHY, FRESH AND DELICIOUS AND THAT IS PRODUCED IN A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE MANNER. THE INSTRUCTIONAL AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS ARE FURTHER SUPPORTED BY BRIDGES AUDITORIUM, A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT SEATS 2,500, AND SEAVER THEATRE, A COMPREHENSIVE THEATRE COMPLEX FEATURING A 350-SEAT AUDITORIUM AND 100-SEAT EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE SPACE. ATHLETIC FACILITIES INCLUDE THE LILLIORE GREEN RAINS CENTER FOR SPORT AND RECREATION, THE HALDEMAN AQUATICS CENTER, AND FIELDS FOR SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, TRACK, SOCCER, FOOTBALL AND MORE. POMONA COLLEGE'S HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS TO MAKE THE CAMPUS MORE SUSTAINABLE, INCLUDING BUILDING THE FIRST LEED-PLATINUM LARGE-SCALE RESIDENCE HALLS IN THE WEST, TO INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY AND REMOVING IMPERMEABLE SURFACES AND REPLACING THEM WITH DROUGHT RESISTANT LANDSCAPING AND PERMEABLE GROUND COVER. THE COLLEGE HAS PLEDGED TO BE CARBON-NEUTRAL BY 2030 AS PART OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PRESIDENTS' CLIMATE COMMITMENT (ACUPCC). FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, CONTINUED THE COLLEGE ALSO ASSISTS STUDENTS WITH ORIENTATION, REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC COUNSELING. FROM THEIR FIRST YEAR AT POMONA, STUDENTS CAN TURN TO THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, WHICH PROVIDES HELP WITH EVERYTHING FROM RESUME WRITING TO MOCK INTERVIEWS. STUDENTS ALSO CAN APPLY FOR THE CDO'S PROGRAM OF SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD. THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES' STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE STRESSES PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH AWARENESS, WHILE MONSOUR COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES HELP STUDENTS WITH PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. THE INTERFAITH OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAINS DIRECTS THE PROGRAMS OF THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES' MCALISTER CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, ASSISTING STUDENTS IN MAKING CONTACT WITH MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY OF BELIEF. WORKING CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AIMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE AND ENABLE EACH STUDENT TO LEARN, GROW, AND DEVELOP WHILE HERE AT POMONA. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D Other-Public Service, Institutional Support, Academic Support: IN ORDER TO FACILITATE OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE OF INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH, POMONA COLLEGE PROVIDES INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH OUR BUSINESS OFFICE, ALUMNI RELATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, COMMUNICATIONS, MAJOR GIFTS/GIVING AND STAFF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO KEEP OUR STAFF INFORMED OF NEW AND DEVELOPING WAYS TO ADVANCE OUR PRIMARY MISSION. POMONA'S ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES OFFER EXPERT PEER INSTRUCTION TO HELP DEVELOP STRATEGIC LEARNING SKILLS, ASSIST IN ACHIEVING PERSONAL INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL, AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE PEER FELLOWS PROGRAM. ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERS INCLUDE THE WRITING CENTER, THE QUANTITATIVE SKILLS CENTER, THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER AND THE LEARNING FELLOWS PROGRAM. THE HONNOLD/MUDD LIBRARY PARTNERS WITH POMONA COLLEGE AS WELL AS THE OTHER CLAREMONT COLLEGES IN SUPPORTING LEARNING, TEACHING, AND RESEARCH. THE LIBRARY TIES THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY TO VARIED CULTURAL AND SCHOLARLY TRADITIONS BY OFFERING USER-CENTERED SERVICES, BUILDING COLLECTIONS, DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, AND PROVIDING AN INVITING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDY, COLLABORATION, AND REFLECTION. THE LIBRARY'S GENERAL COLLECTIONS INCLUDE NEARLY 2 MILLION VOLUMES. THE LIBRARY ALSO HAS EXTENSIVE HOLDINGS OF JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, AND NEWSPAPERS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO ARTICLES IN OVER 70,000 PERIODICALS. TEACHING FROM ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART IS CENTRAL TO THE MISSION AT THE POMONA COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART. THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR THE MUSEUM OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING THE EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTIONS OF THE MUSEUM AND CONNECTING OUR STUDENTS WITH THE ARTS AND CONCERNS OF OUR TIME. POMONA COLLEGE FACULTY USES THE MUSEUM, ITS EXHIBITIONS, AND ITS COLLECTIONS AS A RESOURCE FOR TEACHING, AND AS A SUBJECT FOR RESEARCH AND WRITING. THE DRAPER CENTER FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IS THE COLLEGE'S MAIN AVENUE FOR FOSTERING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL EXCHANGES AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF IN ORDER TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH AND LEARNING, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE AN ASSORTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE DRAPER CENTER, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE THEATRE WITH LOCAL MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS, FOOD RESCUE FOR LOCAL SHELTERS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, VOLUNTEERING DURING SPRING BREAK AND TAKING CLASSES WITH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.
REVIEW OF FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE INFORMATIONAL RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE ASST VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER. AFTER PRELIMINARY REVIEW BY THE ASST VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED AT THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. THE RETURN IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ("THE BOARD") OF POMONA COLLEGE HAS INCORPORATED ITS CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES INTO ITS BYLAWS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ("THE COMMITTEE") OF THE BOARD MONITORS ENFORCEMENT OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE AND THE POLICIES, AND REPORTS THE RESULTS THEREOF TO THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MONITORS COMPLIANCE BY MEANS OF AN ANNUAL CODE OF CONDUCT QUESTIONNAIRE. IN MAY, THE COLLEGE DISTRIBUTES THE QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, FACULTY PROGRAM COORDINATORS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND STAFF AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE. THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE COLLECTS THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES AND COMPILES THE RESULTS, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING NEGATIVE RESPONSES AND ACCOMPANYING EXPLANATIONS. IN OCTOBER, AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THOSE RESULTS TO THE BOARD. HOWEVER, THROUGHOUT THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE DISTRIBUTION, COLLECTION AND COMPILATION PROCESS, ANY URGENT AND HERETOFORE UNKNOWN MATTERS IDENTIFIED BY QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONDENTS ARE ESCALATED IMMEDIATELY TO THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT.
PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COLLEGE HAS IMPLEMENTED PROCEDURES TO FAIRLY COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES OF THE COLLEGE AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE PROCESS FOR SETTING AND APPROVING REASONABLE LEVELS OF COMPENSATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE COLLEGE, SUCH AS THE PRESIDENT, VP PLANNING, TREASURER, DEAN OF FACULTY, DEAN OF STUDENTS, VP MAJOR GIFTS, VP INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, ASSISTANT VP FACILITES/CAMPUS SERVICES AND PROFESSORS CONSIDERED AS KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE PROCEDURES PROVIDE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY the executive committee consisting of INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, ACTING AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, UTILIZES BENCHMARK SALARY DATA FROM COMPARABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION GROUPS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. THE INITIAL PROCESS IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION LEVELS CONSISTS OF GATHERING COMPENSATION DATA OF PEER GROUP INSTITUTIONS, WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM SUBSCRIBED SURVEY DATA SOURCES. THE SALARY MEDIANS OF THE COMPARABLE EDUCATION INSTITUTION GROUPS WILL INFORM THE COMMITTEE AND BE USED AS GUIDES. THE COMMITTEE WILL ALSO REVIEW SALARY IN RELATION TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL INFLATION MEASURES, INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, AS EVIDENCED BY THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S LENGTH OF SERVICE IN THE POSITION. SALARY INCREASE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE DURING THE MAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING. THE MINUTES INCLUDE THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTIONS AND THE DATE APPROVED, THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE PRESENT FOR THE DELIBERATIONS AND WHO VOTED, AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND HOW IT WAS OBTAINED. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN AND COMPLETED FOR ALL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN MAY 2013.
DISCLOSURE OF DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE POLICY OF POMONA COLLEGE IS TO MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN REQUESTED.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
Changes in actuarially determined gift liabilities 12,955,005 Comprehensive gain/loss on staff retirement 1,775,234 ---------------- Total Change: 14,730,239
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.