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
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
05-0258932
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
05-0258932
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
LINE 3
A COPY OF THE COLLEGE'S RACIAL NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ALL COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS.
GOVERNMENT AID OR ASSISTANCE
LINE 6A
THE COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS AND FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAMS.
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
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
05-0258932
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART III, LINE 1
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IS A CATHOLIC, DOMINICAN, LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN PURSUIT OF THE TRUTH, GROWTH IN VIRTUE, AND SERVICE OF GOD AND NEIGHBOR. HISTORY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE WAS FOUNDED IN 1917 BY THE DOMINICAN FRIARS AT THE INVITATION OF BISHOP HARKINS TO PROVIDE A CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. FAITH AND REASON PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IS CONFIDENT IN THE APPEAL OF REASON, BELIEVES THAT HUMAN BEINGS ARE DISPOSED TO KNOW THE TRUTH, AND TRUSTS IN THE POWER OF GRACE TO ENLIGHTEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS, AND TRANSFORM LIVES. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE MAINTAINS THAT THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH HAS INTRINSIC VALUE, THAT FAITH AND REASON ARE COMPATIBLE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEANS TO ITS DISCOVERY, AND THAT THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH IS THE BASIS FOR DIALOGUE WITH OTHERS AND CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND HOLDS ITSELF TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND SCHOLARSHIP. ITS CORE CURRICULUM ADDRESSES KEY QUESTIONS OF HUMAN EXISTENCE, INCLUDING LIFE'S MEANING AND PURPOSE, AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF MORAL AND ETHICAL REASONING, AESTHETIC APPRECIATION, AND UNDERSTANDING THE NATURAL WORLD, OTHER CULTURES, AND DIVERSE TRADITIONS. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HONORS ACADEMIC FREEDOM, PROMOTES CRITICAL THINKING AND ENGAGED LEARNING, AND ENCOURAGES A PEDAGOGY OF DISPUTED QUESTIONS. COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE SEEKS TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF ST. DOMINIC, WHO EXTENDED A LOVING EMBRACE TO ALL, IT WELCOMES QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN OF EVERY BACKGROUND AND AFFIRMS THE GOD-GIVEN DIGNITY, FREEDOM, AND EQUALITY OF EACH PERSON. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PROMOTES THE COMMON GOOD, THE HUMAN FLOURISHING OF EACH MEMBER OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY, AND SERVICE OF NEIGHBORS NEAR AND FAR. VERITAS AND PROVIDENCE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE BRINGS THE EIGHT-HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD DOMINICAN IDEAL OF VERITAS TO THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF TODAY. IT SEEKS TO SHARE THE FRUITS OF CONTEMPLATION IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL AND DIVERSE SOCIETY, AND TO PRAISE AND BLESS ALL THAT IS GOOD AND VITAL IN HUMAN ENDEAVORS. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE SUPPORTS THE DOMINICAN MISSION OF PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO A NEW GENERATION OF STUDENTS AND HELPING THEM DISCOVER GOD'S PROVIDENCE IN THEIR LIVES.
12-MEMBER CORPORATION
PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6-8B
THE 12-MEMBER CORPORATION IS THE BODY THAT HAS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY, TO PROMULGATE AND AMEND THE BY-LAWS, TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE RECOMMENDATION FOR ELECTION TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COLLEGE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION AND OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CORPORATION IS COMPRISED OF FOUR EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND EIGHT OTHER INDIVIDUALS ELECTED BY THE CORPORATION, FOUR DOMINICAN FRIARS AND FOUR LAY PERSONS. THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS ARE: THE PROVINCIAL OF THE PROVINCE OF ST. JOSEPH, THE ELECTED LEADER OF THE DOMINICAN ORDER FOR THE EASTERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES; THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE; THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE; AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE BISHOP, THE PRESIDENT, THE PROVINCIAL AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE CO-TERMINUS WITH THE RESPECTIVE INCUMBENCY OF EACH. THE TERM OF ALL OTHER MEMBERS IS FOUR YEARS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A
THE FORM 990 WILL BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BOARD VIA POSTING ON THE TRUSTEES ONLY AREA OF THE COLLEGE WEBSITE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE COLLEGE'S PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER, SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & BUSINESS/CFO, AND CONTROLLER. AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, THE THIRD PARTY PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 MAY BE ASKED TO ATTEND. ANY NECESSARY CHANGE, IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE REVIEW PROCESS, WILL BE MADE TO THE ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED FORM 990. THIS UPDATED VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE CONSIDERED APPROVED FOR FILING. IT WILL BE SIGNED BY THE SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & BUSINESS/CFO, DATED, AND SUBMITTED BY THE FILING DEADLINE. A COPY OF THE APPROVED FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED, VIA POSTING ON THE TRUSTEES ONLY AREA OF THE COLLEGE WEBSITE, TO ALL OF THE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUAL INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE COLLEGE'S GENERAL COUNSEL, THE CHAIRMEN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND A DESIGNEE OF THE CORPORATION.
COMPENSATION POLICY
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. COMPETITIVE SURVEY DATA IS COLLECTED, ANALYZED, AND SUMMARIZED BY THE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SALARIES ARE BASED UPON THE EXECUTIVE'S SCOPE, SIZE, AND COMPLEXITY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE AGAINST GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVES ARE THE SAME AS THOSE OFFERED TO ALL COLLEGE EMPLOYEES. THIS PROCESS IS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING: PRESIDENT, EVP/TREASURER, VP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, SR VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/PROVOST, VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL, SR VP FOR FINANCE/CFO, AND SR VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B PROVIDENCE COLLEGE'S PRESIDENT AND EVP/TREASURER ARE MEMBERS OF THE DOMINICAN FRIARS, A CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ORDER. THEY ARE PROVIDED ON CAMPUS HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE BENEFITS BY THE COLLEGE. THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMPARABILITY SURVEYS ARE USED PERIODICALLY IN SETTING COMPENSATION. THE COLLEGE COMPLIES WITH THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION STANDARD, AS OUTLINED IN TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4958-6: (1) EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS AUTHORIZED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, (2) THE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OBTAINS AND RELIES ON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING DETERMINATIONS, AND (3) THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR DETERMINATIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATIONS.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE POLICY
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE. THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY (FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS) HAVE ACCESS TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
PART XI, LINE 9
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION $ 124,673 PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL PLEDGES $ (306,887) TOTAL $ (182,214)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.