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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
Employer identification number
25-1666617
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
..................................................
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?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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)
..................
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
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
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
629,303
477,356
666,240
751,107
495,087
3,019,093
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......
1,035,851
1,171,223
1,294,665
1,211,466
1,186,714
5,899,919
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
11,385
13,900
21,206
36,363
82,854
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.
1,665,154
1,659,964
1,974,805
1,983,779
1,718,164
9,001,866
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.)
9,001,866
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
1,665,154
1,659,964
1,974,805
1,983,779
1,718,164
9,001,866
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
169,300
285,506
443,331
416,393
436,663
1,751,193
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
169,300
285,506
443,331
416,393
436,663
1,751,193
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
815
509
750
2,074
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.)..
1,835,269
1,945,979
2,418,886
2,400,172
2,154,827
10,755,133
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
83.700 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
85.940 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
16.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
14.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
Employer identification number
25-1666617
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART 1, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA (AICUP) IS TO SERVE AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS VITAL, DISTINCTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN PENNSYLVANIA AND THE NATION; TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE STRENGTHS AND DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF NON-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL MEANS AVAILABLE TO THESE INSTITUTIONS; TO FURTHER THE AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS OF PENNSYLVANIA AND OTHERS WHO SEEK EDUCATION OR TRAINING AT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA; TO ENHANCE THE BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN PA AND INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DONATIONS IN ADVANCING HIGHER EDUCATION; TO ENCOURAGE AND SOLICIT CORPORATE, BUSINESS, AND OTHER GIVING TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO FURTHER BY STUDY, RESEARCH, PUBLICATION, AND TEACHING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE AND NEEDS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE RESEARCH WHICH WILL FOSTER AND PROMOTE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EVOKE ATTENTION TO PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALL CONDITIONS RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; TO GATHER, ANALYZE AND INTERPRET ACCURATE AND RELIABLE INFORMATION AND DATES PERTINENT TO INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN PA; AND TO PROVIDE OTHER CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC FEATURES AS WILL FOSTER, STIMULATE, AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO ORGANIZE CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, STUDY GROUPS, AND PUBLICATIONS IN ORDER TO EXPAND PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES BY INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA.
FORM 990
THE ASSOCIATION
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE ASSOCIATION HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEERS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WHO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND OPINIONS ON VARIOUS ISSUES CONFRONTING THE ORGANIZATION. THESE COMMITTEES INCLUDE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, THE MEMBER SERVICES/COLLABORATION COMMITTEE, AND THE RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE REGULAR BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE WITHOUT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED VARIOUS RESEARCH STUDIES WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: - FRESHMAN ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID - STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND TRENDS - TUITION AND FEES, AND PATTERNS OF VOLUNTARY SUPPORT - BACCALAUREATE RESEARCH STUDY THE ASSOCIATION HAS UNDERTAKEN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DESIGNED TO ALIGN STATE, LOCAL AND AND COLLEGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND ASSIST INDIVIDUAL MEMBER SCHOOLS OR CONSORTIA OF SCHOOLS WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS. THE ASSOCIATION WILL DEVELOP AN OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATEGY FOR PA'S INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
AICUP IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. THE POPULATION OF QUALIFIED MEMBERS CONSISTS OF ALL INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED ANNUALLY. POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBERS CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
MAJOR DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP. OTHER ACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD WHICH CONSIST OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF AICUP FOR ACCURACY BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO THE IRS. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW ON A SECURE PORTAL FOR A 30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS ALL IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTERESTS OF STAFF OR THE CHAIR REVIEWS FOR OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS ARE MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS COMPARED TO A SURVEY OF SIMILIAR STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD BASED ON THIS REVIEW. THE FULL BOARD ADOPTED A COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE GENERALLY NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
RENTAL EXPENSES GROSSED UP ON AUDIT 6,381 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 21,648 DONOR SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS -235,900 ROYALTIES GROSSED UP ON AUDIT -130,339 RENTAL EXPENSES GROSSED UP ON AUDIT -6,381 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -21,648 DONOR SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS 235,900 ROYALTIES GROSSED UP ON AUDIT 130,339
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
CORRECTION OF PRIOR PERIOD BENEFIT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.