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
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
82-0200907
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
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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)
(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
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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
.....
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
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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.
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2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
82-0200907
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?
......................................
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?
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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 UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS INCLUDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM AND THE CATALOG IN ADDITION TO BEING PUBLISHED ON THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY IS THE RECIPIENT AND/OR SUBRECIPIENT OF SEVERAL FEDERAL GRANTS WHICH ARE LISTED IN THE ANNUAL A-133 SINGLE AUDIT REPORT. ADDITIONALLY, THE STATE OF IDAHO AND SOME OTHER STATES PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS FROM THOSE STATES.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
82-0200907
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMES TOGETHER TWICE EACH YEAR, IN OCTOBER AND MARCH. FOR MATTERS THAT COME UP IN BETWEEN THESE TWO MEETINGS, THE BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON, THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, AND FIVE OTHER PERSONS ELECTED FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. REPRESENTATION INCLUDES FOUR LAY REPRESENTATIVES AND FOUR MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES, AT LEAST ONE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, AND AT LEAST ONE PASTOR. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY IS A NON-VOTING, EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY WHEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN NOT IN SESSION. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE WORK OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND SERVES AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ARE RESERVED FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNLESS DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: PRESIDENTIAL SELECTION AND TERMINATION; CHANGES IN INSTITUTIONAL MISSION AND PURPOSE; CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS; INCURRING CORPORATE INDEBTEDNESS; SALE OF UNIVERSITY REAL PROPERTY; ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET; CONFERRAL OF DEGREES; AND OTHER POWERS EXPRESSLY RESERVED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGULARLY REPORTS IT ACTIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES ON THE NORTHWEST USA REGION OF THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SHALL ELECT, CONSISTENT WITH THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MUST BE RATIFIED BY A MAJORITY VOTE IN TWO-THIRDS OF THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES IN THE NORTHWEST USA REGION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ONCE THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S ACCOUNTING FIRM, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER AND THE VP FOR FINANCE (CFO) FOR ANY MISSING AND/OR INACCURATE NUMBERS, STATEMENTS, ETC. WHEN MANAGEMENT IS SATISFIED THAT IT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM AND ALL SCHEDULES IS EMAILED TO THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. IF THE TIMING IS SUCH THAT IT CAN BE READILY REVIEWED AT A REGULARLY-SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISCUSSES ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE WITH MANAGEMENT AND/OR THE ACCOUNTING FIRM AT THE MEETING. WHEN ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED TO THEIR SATISFACTION, ALL OTHER TRUSTEES RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE RETURN BEFORE IT IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE IRS. IF THE TIMING DOES NOT COINCIDE WITH A REGULARLY-SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE TO THE CONTROLLER AND/OR CFO EITHER INDIVIDUALLY VIA EMAIL OR TELEPHONE OR A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL MEETING IS HELD AT WHICH ALL OF THE COMMITTEE CAN DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL, ANNUALLY, SIGN A STATEMENT CERTIFYING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THERE ARE ANY EXCEPTIONS, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO STATE THEM AND EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON ANY BUSINESS RELATED TO THE AREA OF CONFLICT. ADDITIONALLY, ANY EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT OR A VICE PRESIDENT SHALL SIGN THE SAME STATEMENT, ALSO NOTING ANY EXCEPTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S SALARY IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THEY USE COMPARATIVE POSITION AND SALARY DATA FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND DEMOGRAPHICS, SUCH AS SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (CCCU) AND THE UNIVERSITY'S SEVEN SISTER NAZARENE UNIVERSITIES. THEIR RECOMMENDATION IS THEN TAKEN TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL. DETAILED MINUTES ARE KEPT OF ALL MEETINGS OF BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2014 FOR DR. DAVID ALEXANDER, PRESIDENT. THE SALARIES OF THE OTHER OFFICERS ARE DETERMINED ANNUALLY USING COMPARATIVE POSITION AND SALARY DATA FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND DEMOGRAPHICS. THE PRESIDENT MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. UPON THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, IT IS TAKEN TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A VOTE. DETAILED MINUTES ARE KEPT OF ALL MEETINGS OF BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2014 FOR DAVID S. TARRANT, VP FOR FINANCE (CFO).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND A COPY CAN BE OBTAINED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. THE REQUESTOR MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE COSTS OF REPRODUCING THE COPIES, IF NEEDED.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN PRESENT VALUE OF TRUSTS AND ANNUITIES 28,515. REDUCTION OF DONATED LAND VALUE -275,111.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 8: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
THE UNIVERSITY HAS RESTATED PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND REVENUE AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013, TO CORRECT CERTAIN ERRORS THAT OCCURRED IN THE PRIOR YEAR. IN PRIOR YEARS, GRANTS RECEIVABLE WERE RECORDED ON A CASH BASIS RATHER THAN AN ACCRUAL BASIS. IN ADDITION, A CONTRIBUTION PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED WAS RE-EVALUATED BY MANAGEMENT AND DETERMINED TO BE UNRESTRICTED AND THE NEGATIVE NET ASSET BALANCE IN THE FOUNDATION WAS RECLASSIFIED FROM TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED TO UNRESTRICTED. AS A RESULT OF THESE RESTATEMENTS, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASED BY $47,372, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASED BY $1,294,882, AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS DECREASED BY $162,276.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.