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
CANTERBURY SCHOOL INC
Employer identification number
59-1058089
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) 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)
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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 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
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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
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 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
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
.....
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal 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. Information about Schedule E (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
CANTERBURY SCHOOL INC
Employer identification number
59-1058089
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
No
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 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. 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).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS DURING THE PERIOD OF REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS: THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.
Schedule E (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
CANTERBURY SCHOOL INC
Employer identification number
59-1058089
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
CANTERBURY HISTORY IS RICH IN LEADERSHIP AND VISION BY THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE US AS DONORS, VISIONARIES AND VOLUNTEERS. TOGETHER THEY HAVE SET THE COURSE FOR WHAT CANTERBURY IS TODAY, A WELL-RESPECTED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PRODUCING STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. FOR NEARLY FIVE DECADES, CANTERBURY SCHOOL HAS DEMONSTRATED AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PREPARING STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE WORLD. FROM ITS FIRST FACULTY MEMBER IN 1964, CANTERBURY'S FACULTY HAS NURTURED THE INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL IN EACH STUDENT. THEY CHALLENGE, SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE THE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING JOURNEY OF A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. AS WE CONCLUDE OUR 49TH YEAR, IN PREPARATION FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY, WE REFLECT UPON THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE HELD THE CANTERBURY VISION SO DEAR. TODAY'S MISSION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER AND SERVICE ARE EVIDENT BY THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OVER 1000 CANTERBURY ALUMNI ALL OVER THE WORLD. OUR WORK CONTINUES TO HONOR OUR RICH HISTORY WHILE ENVISIONING OUR NEXT 50 YEARS OF SERVICE. COURSE OF STUDIES: OUR STUDENTS PURSUE A RIGOROUS SCHEDULE OF COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES FOR ALL FOUR YEARS IN THE UPPER SCHOOL. ALL CLASSES AT CANTERBURY SCHOOL ARE TAUGHT AT THE HONORS LEVEL, WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES PROVIDING EXTRA CHALLENGES. AP COURSES ARE PROVIDED IN ALL CORE SUBJECT AREAS. LAST YEAR, 74% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED A PASSING GRADE OR HIGHER ON AP EXAMS. ENROLLMENT IN AP IS DETERMINED BY ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND/OR PREREQUISITE COURSES. ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ATHLETICS, CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS PLAY KEY ROLES IN STUDENT LIFE. CANTERBURY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SPORTS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION INCLUDING: FOOTBALL, SOCCER, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, TENNIS, GOLF, CROSS-COUNTRY, TRACK AND FIELD AND LACROSSE. THERE ARE WELL OVER 20 ACTIVE CLUBS ON CAMPUS INCLUDING YEARBOOK, CHESS, MOCK TRIAL, AND MODEL UN. CLUB MEMBERS MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS. STUDENTS DRAWN FROM: ALVA, BOKEELIA, BONITA SPRINGS, CAPE CORAL, ESTERO, FORT MYERS, FORT MYERS BEACH, LABELLE, LEHIGH ACRES, NAPLES, NORTH FORT MYERS, PORT CHARLOTTE, PUNTA GORDA, SANIBEL GRADUATES ACCEPTED TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES: 100% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 FINANCIAL AID: FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR, CANTERBURY SCHOOL IS PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY $1,540,000 OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 24% OF THE STUDENT BODY. CANTERBURY SCHOOL ADHERES TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS' "PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR FINANCIAL AID." UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS: 75% PERCENTAGE OF FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION HOLDING ADVANCED DEGREES: 50% CLASS OF 2013 SAT AVERAGE OF HIGHEST SCORES: VERBAL: 605; MATH: 588; WRITING: 596 CLASS OF 2013 ACT COMPOSITE SCORE: 27 CLASS OF 2013 NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS: -NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR: 1 -NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS: 3 -NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED: 1 -NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLAR: 1 MASCOT: COUGAR ATHLETIC TEAMS: FOOTBALL, SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, TENNIS, GOLF, CROSS-COUNTRY, TRACK & FIELD AND LACROSSE ACCREDITATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: -NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS -FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS -SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS -SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS -NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING -THE COLLEGE BOARD ACADEMIC SOCIETIES: -CUM LAUDE SOCIETY -INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY -LA SOCIETE HONORAIRE DE FRANCAIS -MU ALPHA THETA MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY -NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY -NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY -NATIONAL LATIN HONOR SOCIETY -RHO KAPPA, FCSS STUDENT HONOR SOCIETY -SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY -SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA PHILANTHROPY: THE SCHOOL RELIES ON TUITION AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL IS MADE UP OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IT HAS THE FULL AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AND REPORTS ITS ACTIONS TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE REVIEW A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. IT IS THEN PRESENTED AT A BOARD MEETING IN WHICH THE 990 IS APPROVED BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
WRITTEN DISCLOSURE IS SIGNED ANNUALLY BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS BENCHMARKED AGAINST COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT PEER INSTITUTIONS AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 532,598.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.