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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
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.") ....
6,454,171
10,039,000
6,354,000
8,241,000
8,412,000
39,500,171
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,454,171
10,039,000
6,354,000
8,241,000
8,412,000
39,500,171
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)..
2,563,207
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
36,936,964
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..
6,454,171
10,039,000
6,354,000
8,241,000
8,412,000
39,500,171
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,840,710
463,000
693,982
1,124,645
872,884
4,995,221
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
11,618
53,075
64,693
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,765,829
1,871,190
2,085,200
1,705,000
1,570,000
8,997,219
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
53,557,304
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,175,952,741
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
68.967 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
67.740 %
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.") .
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
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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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
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?
.....................................
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?
...................
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
Page 2
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
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 BENTLEY UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSION OR ACCESS TO, OR TREATMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IN ANY OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND ATHLETICS, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND/OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS AND SUPPORTS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS FOR ITS WORKPLACE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EXTENDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP, INCLUDING HIRING, PROMOTIONS, TRAINING, WORKING CONDITIONS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY'S POLICIES AND PRACTICES REFLECT THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO NONDISCRIMINATION IN ALL AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE UNIVERSITY COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT AND REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 PROHIBITING SUCH DISCRIMINATION. ANYONE BELIEVING THAT HE OR SHE HAS EXPERIENCED ADVERSE TREATMENT MAY REGISTER A COMPLAINT WITH THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, AT 781.891.2907.
FINANCIAL AID AND GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID FUNDS TO THE STUDENTS BASED ON GENERALLY ACCEPTED UNIFORM NON-DISCRIMINATORY METHODOLOGY.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 BENTLEY UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE NATIONS' LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS, DEDICATED TO PREPARING A NEW KIND OF BUSINESS LEADER AND ONE WITH THE DEEP TECHNICAL SKILLS, THE BROAD GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND THE HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD. TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL, WE INFUSE OUR ADVANCED BUSINESS CURRICULUM WITH THE RICHNESS OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION. THE RESULTS ARE GRADUATES WHO ARE MAKING AN IMPACT IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS AND TURNING THEIR PASSIONS INTO SUCCESS STORIES. LOCATED ON A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CAMPUS JUST MINUTES FROM BOSTON, BENTLEY IS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF LEADERS, SCHOLARS AND CREATIVE THINKERS. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ENJOYS A STRONG POSITION IN MANY MAJOR RANKINGS AND LISTS INCLUDING: U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK, THE PRINCETON REVIEW AND MANY OTHER NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS AT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AACSB INTERNATIONAL AND THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS. THE UNIVERSITY IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES INC. (NEASC). ALL OF THESE ACCREDITATIONS INDICATE THAT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS AS DETERMINED BY PERIODIC AACSB PEER GROUP REVIEW. IN ADDITION BENTLEY UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF ONLY TWO BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. AND 130 BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE, TO EARN EUROPEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (EQUIS) ACCREDITATION. EQUIS IS THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A-4D LINE 4A, INSTRUCTION: FOUNDED IN 1917 AS THE BENTLEY SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY PLACES VITAL EMPHASIS ON THE QUALITY OF ITS FACULTY AS DEDICATED TEACHER-SCHOLARS/SCHOLARS. ACADEMICS ACROSS ALL DEPARTMENTS ARE COMMITTED TO ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PURSUING SCHOLARLY RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND THAT SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S TEACHING MISSION. LINE 4B, AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: APPROXIMATELY 80% OF BENTLEY'S UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS PROVIDED HOUSING. RESIDENCE HALLS INCLUDE SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE-OCCUPANCY ROOMS AS WELL AS APARTMENTS AND SUITES. ALL OF THE RESIDENCE HALLS OFFER STUDENTS MODERN DAY AMENITIES. IN ADDITION THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS RESIDENT STUDENTS SEVERAL DIFFERENT DINING OPTIONS TO CHOOSE. LINE 4C, STUDENT SERVICES: OUR MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT, LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP. THE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES, WORKING WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF BENTLEY ACTIVITIES (ABA), HELPS RECOGNIZE, SUPPORT AND MANAGE ALL OF OUR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF STUDENT LEADERS. THE UNIVERSITY FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT GETTING INVOLVED IN THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS IS CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS AT THE UNIVERSITY. AT BENTLEY, YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY A STRONG STUDENT LEADER COMMUNITY - AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES OUR CAMPUS SUCH A STRONG AND VIBRANT PLACE TO BE. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT GETTING INVOLVED IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SUCCESS ON CAMPUS. LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: BENTLEY'S BUSINESS-ORIENTED HIGH-TECH CENTERS AND LEARNING FACILITIES GIVE STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE LATEST HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN FINANCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MARKETING, ACCOUNTING AND LANGUAGES. OUR ACADEMIC CENTERS ENRICH STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ARTS, ETHICS, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL ITS ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WAS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE UNIVERSITY'S TRUSTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN MID APRIL FOR ITS REVIEW. UPON COMPLETION OF THAT REVIEW, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD IN EARLY MAY PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS WELL AS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, WITH TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN, OR GOVERNANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONSUL TING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY.
COMPENSATION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ALL OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF ANY PAYMENT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO IS INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT AND FREE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THEIR EXERCISE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT. THIS INCLUDES REVIEW OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, GENERAL SALARY SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY USES AN INDEPENDENT PARTY THAT REVIEWS SALARY INFORMATION AND REPORTS RESULTS TO THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DETAIL OF ALL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE TRUSTEE COMMITTEE IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE UNIVERSITY'S PRINCIPAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS, ARE FILED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE AND THEREFORE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INDIVIDUAL FORMS SIGNED BY TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BUT THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE DISCUSSING RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
990, PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP $ 508,000 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST $ (802,000) RECLASSIFICATION OF NET ASSETS $ 112,000 CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT RETIREMENT COSTS $ (106,000) REFINANCING OF LONG TERM DEBT $ (577,000) TOTAL $ (865,000)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.