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
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0567385
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)
..................
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
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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
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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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
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0567385
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.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
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
No
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 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
FORM 990, SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
PUBLICIZED NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATED IN SCHOOL'S CATALOG AND IN SBU LIFE (ALUMNI PUBLICATION)
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
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
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0567385
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A, 4B, 4C & 4D
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4A) SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFERING COURSES THAT LEAD TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM 47 PROGRAMS OF STUDY OFFERING 89 DIFFERENT MAJORS AND 43 MINORS AS THEY PURSUE A LIBERAL ARTS BASED, CAREER-ORIENTED EDUCATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO GRADUATE WITH A B.A., B.A.S., B.M., B.S., B.S.N., B.S.W., A.A., A.A.S., A.S. A.S.N. AND A.S.R. DEGREE. GRADUATE DEGREES INCLUDE M.S. (IN EDUCATION), M.S. (IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION), ED.S., ED.D. (IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP), AND THE D.P.T. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPRISED OF SIX COLLEGES: COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, THE COURTS REDFORD COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY, GENEVA CASEBOLT COLLEGE OF MUSIC, ARTS AND LETTERS, AND MERCY COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES. SBU IS A THRIVING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION WITH MORE THAN 3,800 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. THE MAIN CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN BOLIVAR, MO, AND BRANCH CAMPUSES IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, SALEM, AND SPRINGFIELD, MO ARE ALSO OPERATED. THE UNIVERSITY REPORTS A 16:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, 63% OF FULL-TIME TEACHING FACULTY ON THE BOLIVAR CAMPUS HAVE EARNED DOCTORATE DEGREES. DURING THE 13-14 ACADEMIC YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 865 STUDENTS RECEIVED A DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY. SBU WAS NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S 100 BEST COLLEGE BUYS FOR THE 19TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGES FOR THE 18TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. IN ADDITION, SBU RECEIVED AN "A" RATING, BASED ON GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS, IN THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI'S 2013-14 EDITION OF THE REPORT "WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?" 4B) SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OFFERS A VARIETY OF ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. THIS SECTION WILL HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE A DETAILED LISTING OF ALL OPPORTUNITIES. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION/ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS. TWO OUTSTANDING COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSITION PROGRAM INCLUDE WELCOME WEEK AND THE UNIVERSITY SUCCESS CENTER (USC). WELCOME WEEK IS AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS HELD BI-ANNUALLY ON THE CAMPUS THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS. EACH NEW STUDENT IS PROVIDED A SMALL-GROUP EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO BUILD INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCLIMATE THEM TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION CULTURE. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE USC IS TO PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH STUDENTS. THE USC PROVIDES WEEKLY CONTACT WITH NEW STUDENTS THAT FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC GOALS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH ALL AREAS OF UNIVERSITY LIFE, THE USE OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, GOAL-SETTING, AND PRACTICE IN DECISION-MAKING. STUDENTS HAVE AVAILABLE TO THEM PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED COUNSELORS TO ASSIST WITH PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES. THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED WITHOUT DIRECT COST TO STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO EMPLOYS A REGISTERED NURSE WHO PROVIDES MINOR ROUTINE HEALTH CARE. THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WITH CAREER COUNSELING, CAREER ASSESSMENTS, JOB SEARCHES, PLACEMENT FILES, RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO SUPPORTS SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION. SBU PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS WITH THE SPORTS OF BASEBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF, FOOTBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD, SOFTBALL, AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE ACTIVE INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS AND CLUB SPORTS IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DEBATE AND FORENSICS, DRAMA AND THEATER PRESENTATIONS, AND SEVERAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES. THE SBU FORENSICS (SPEECH AND DEBATE) TEAM HAS EARNED 13 NATIONAL TITLES AT THE PI KAPPA DELTA NATIONAL FORENSICS CHAMPIONSHIP. THE SBU ENACTUS TEAM FINISHED IN THE TOP 40 AT THE 2014 NATIONAL EXPOSITION. 4C) AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES CONSISTS, FOR THE MOST PART, OF THE UNIVERSITY DINING COMMONS (CAFETERIA), THE DORMITORIES, CONFERENCE CENTER, AND THE JANE AND KEN MEYER WELLNESS AND SPORTS CENTER. THE DINING COMMONS IS THE MAIN FACILITY FOR PROVIDING MEALS FOR STUDENTS. THE CAFETERIA PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER DURING A 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM SERVING TIME. THE CAFETERIA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DINING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE BEARCAT GRILL, A SALAD BAR, CULINARY EXPO (BUILD YOUR OWN STATION), CHEF'S TABLE (HOME COOKING), PIZZERIA, DELI AND A DESSERT BAR. THE DINING COMMONS PROVIDES MEALS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE MOZARKIAN BANQUET, HOMECOMING EVENTS, AND THE STUDENTS' STUDY BREAKFAST. THE DINING ALSO EXTENDS TO TWO CASH OPERATIONS: KALDI'S COFFEE-HOUSE AND THE SPORT'S CAFE. CAMPUS HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR NON-MARRIED, FULL-TIME STUDENTS ON THE BOLIVAR CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT HOUSING FACILITIES, INCLUDING DORMS AND APARTMENTS. RESIDENCE FACILITIES ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES CALLED RESIDENT DIRECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS POSITIONS FOR STUDENTS TO SERVE AS RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAS). THE RAS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ACTIVITIES, INFORMING RESIDENTS OF DORM POLICIES, AND GROWING STUDENTS SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY. THE CONFERENCE CENTER PROVIDES GENERAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS GENERALLY FOCUS IN TWO AREAS DEPENDING ON THE CAMP: EITHER CHRISTIAN GROWTH EMPHASES OR ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, OR BOTH. THE CAMPS ARE RUN BY OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER STAFF. IT ALSO BEGINS TO INTRODUCE FUTURE STUDENT PROSPECTS TO THE UNIVERSITY. THE JANE AND KEN MEYER WELLNESS AND SPORTS CENTER IS A FACILITY THAT PROVIDES A HEALTHY AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, AND OTHERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER INCLUDES A FITNESS AREA WITH STRENGTH TRAINING AND CARDIO MACHINES, RACQUETBALL COURTS, SWIMMING POOL, GYMNASIUM WITH THREE COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL COURTS, A RUNNING/WALKING TRACK, CLIMBING WALL, AND SPORTS CAF. 4D) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE STUDENT AID AND ALLOCATIONS OF GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE NOMINATED AND ELECTED BY THE MISSOURI BAPTIST CONVENTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 7B
GOVERNANCE DECISIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MAY ONLY BE AMENDED AND CHANGED AFTER SUCH PROPOSED CHANGE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO AND APPROVED BY THE MISSOURI BAPTIST CONVENTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY OF THE 990 WAS SENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY (BOARD OF TRUSTEES). QUESTION 11A WAS ANSWERED "NO" BECAUSE THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY WAS PROVIDED, WHICH HAS THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CONTRIBUTORS REDACTED. ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S KEY MANAGEMENT TEAM, THE CABINET, ALSO REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE FULL COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DONORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IT IS THE AFFIRMATIVE DUTY OF EACH TRUSTEE TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHOULD ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT ARISE DURING HIS OR HER TERM AS TRUSTEE. UPON BEING MADE AWARE, FROM ANY SOURCE, OF A CONFLICT OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, THE BOARD SHALL, IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS ANY SUCH CONFLICT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POSSIBLE REMOVAL AS A TRUSTEE. A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL, SUCH VOTE TO OCCUR BY SECRET BALLOT. TO DATE, NO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO BE REMOVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY'S LEGAL COUNSEL IS PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE IN NEW TRUSTEE ORIENTATION MEETINGS. THE EXECUTIVE CABINET OF THE UNIVERSITY IS CONTINUALLY ON GUARD TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES OFFICE THOROUGHLY REVIEWS ALL OUTGOING PAYMENTS FOR APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND FOR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
CEO COMPENSATION DETERMINATION THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED UNDER A ONE YEAR CONTRACT FROM JUNE 1, 2014 THROUGH MAY 31, 2015. THE CONTRACT WAS DEVELOPED BY A COMMITTEE THAT INCLUDED A KEY EMPLOYEE, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND UNIVERSITY COUNSEL. THE COMMITTEE WAS COMMISSIONED TO WRITE THE CONTRACT DURING THE OCTOBER 2013 BOARD MEETING. AT THAT MEETING, DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IN COMPARISON WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF A PEER GROUP OF 23 UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES. THE FINAL CONTRACT, AND THE COMPENSATION PLAN IT OFFERS, WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE APRIL 2014 BOARD MEETING. AT THE OCTOBER 2014 BOARD MEETING DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGAIN REVIEWED THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IN COMPARISON WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF A PEER GROUP OF 23 UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES. THIS REVIEW RESULTED IN A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH MAY 31, 2016.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
OTHER OFFICER COMPENSATION DETERMINATION THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. IN ADDITION, DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE OCTOBER 2014 BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD REVIEWED THE CFO'S COMPENSATION IN COMPARISON WITH THE CFOS OF A PEER GROUP OF 23 UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES. THE BOARD THEN RECOMMENDED TO THE PRESIDENT THAT AN INCREASE BE MADE AND THE PRESIDENT FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDATION. INCREASES IN PAY TO ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE BY VERBAL REQUEST MADE TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION. COPIES OF THE UNIVERSITY CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST IN WRITING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION. COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 990 AND THE BUDGET IS AVAILABLE IN A UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REVIEWED WITH BOTH FACULTY AND STAFF EACH FALL AS PART OF A JOINT FACULTY/STAFF WORKSHOP.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1E
GOVERNMENT GRANTS GOVERNMENT GRANTS INCLUDED ON PART VIII, LINE 1E, ARE GRANTS AWARDED TO STUDENTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S SHARE OF COLLEGE WORKSTUDY, SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG), AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $ (26,837) ACTUARIAL LOSS ON ANNUITY AGREEMENTS (384,837) NET LOSS ON OTHER POSTRETIREMENT PLANS -------------- $ (411,674)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.