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
Bryant University
Employer identification number
05-0258810
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.") ....
4,234,730
4,488,816
7,475,858
8,185,608
11,467,385
35,852,397
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
4,234,730
4,488,816
7,475,858
8,185,608
11,467,385
35,852,397
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)..
7,896,466
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
27,955,931
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..
4,234,730
4,488,816
7,475,858
8,185,608
11,467,385
35,852,397
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,170,284
1,135,827
1,322,427
1,451,893
4,060,573
9,141,004
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
106,016
40,696
61,608
208,320
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
45,201,721
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
780,168,603
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
61.847 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
0 %
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
Bryant University
Employer identification number
05-0258810
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
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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).
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Explanation
SCHEDULE E, QUESTION 3
THE POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN THE EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL. ADVERTISING STATES THAT WE ARE AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER. ALL MAJOR PUBLICATIONS PRINT THE NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS.
SCHEDULE E, QUESTION 6A
BRYANT UNIVERSITY HAS RECEIVED STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS: 1. FEDERAL PELL GRANT, 2. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT, 3. FEDERAL WORK-STUDY, 4. FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN, 5. FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN. IT ALSO RECEIVES STUDENT GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE THROUGH VARIOUS STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INCLUDING: THE RHODE ISLAND HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY, THE MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHERS.
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
Bryant University
Employer identification number
05-0258810
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICES
Part III, Line 1 STRATEGIC VISION 2020 BRYANT TODAY IS THE CULMINATION OF 150 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND INNOVATION. THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY'S HISTORY, OUR RIGOROUS AND INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS HAVE INTEGRATED THEORY AND PRACTICE IN RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL WAYS THAT EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS AND ARE HIGHLY VALUED IN THE MARKET PLACE. BUILDING ON THE GROWTH AND MOMENTUM OF THE PAST 15 YEARS, VISION 2020 WILL GUIDE US ON A PATH TO AN EVEN STRONGER, ENDURING FUTURE. STRATEGIC PILLARS o INTEGRATION OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE o GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE o INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY o CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP BRYANT COLLEGE WAS FOUNDED IN 1863 IN RESPONSE TO AN EARLY DEMAND FOR SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN COMMERCE AND FINANCE. BRYANT COLLEGE CHANGED ITS NAME TO BRYANT UNIVERSITY IN AUGUST 2005. THE UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED ON 498 ACRES IN SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND. BRYANT UNIVERSITY OFFERS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF ARTS, AND GRADUATE DEGREES. BRYANT UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF ONLY 10% OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD TO HAVE ACHIEVED THE PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM AACSB INTERNATIONAL - THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS, AND IS THUS ONE OF ONLY THREE RHODE ISLAND UNIVERSITIES AND ONE OF ONLY THREE BUSINESS-SPECIALTY SCHOOLS IN NEW ENGLAND TO HAVE ACHIEVED THIS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION. BRYANT IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC). PART III, LINES 4A-4b LINE 4A *UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS - INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT SERVICES* BRYANT UNIVERSITY OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES, GRADUATE CERTIFICATES, AND EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE FALL FTE FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM WAS 3,240 AND THE GRADUATE PROGRAM WAS 128. WITHIN THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM THERE ARE TWO SCHOOLS, THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF STUDY IN THE HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS, AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES. THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS'S IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF BUSINESS SPECIALTIES OFFERS STUDENTS THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF A LARGE, PREMIER BUSINESS SCHOOL COMBINED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION THAT IS A BRYANT HALLMARK. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS PART OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AT BRYANT, WHICH IS ONE OF ONLY 5% OF ALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD ACCREDITED BY AACSB INTERNATIONAL - THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS. IN ADDITION BRYANT ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OFFERS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HIGH-LEVEL MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN CRITICAL BUSINESS AREAS FOR EXECUTIVES, HIGH-POTENTIAL, CAREER ASPIRING INDIVIDUALS AND GROWTH FOCUSED CORPORATIONS. LINE 4B *AUXILIARY SERVICES - DINING AND HOUSING* APPROXIMATELY 79% OF OUR STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS IN OUR RESIDENCE HALLS AND TOWNHOUSES. LIVING OPTIONS AT BRYANT UNIVERSITY ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER A GRADUAL INCREASE OF INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH LARGE NUMBERS OF CLASSMATES IN A MORE TRADITIONAL SETTING. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS EXPERIMENT WITH SMALL-GROUP LIVING WHILE EATING IN COMMON AREAS WITH ALL RESIDENT STUDENTS. MOST SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN TOWNHOUSE UNITS WITH FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR COOKING, CLEANING, ETC. ALL LIVING AREAS INCLUDE TELEPHONE, CABLE, AND COMPUTER ACCESS. ALL STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE IN THE TOWNHOUSES, ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEAL PLAN. BRYANT OFFERS A NUMBER OF PLANS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR ON-CAMPUS DINING AT THE SEVERAL LOCATIONS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS. PART IV, LINE 4 LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN ADDITION TO ACTIVITIES REPORTED ON SCHEDULE C, THE UNIVERSITY IS A MEMBER IN CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICERS, AND OTHER REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. A PORTION OF THESE MEMBERSHIP DUES MAY BE CONSIDERED LOBBYING EXPENSES, BUT THE UNIVERSITY HAS NOT MADE ANY INTERNAL ALLOCATION OF SUCH DUES TO LOBBYING.
FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2 THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF AMICA INSURANCE COMPANY: CHERYL SNEAD AND RONALD MACHTLEY.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A PRIOR TO FILING THE UNIVERSITY'S 990 WITH THE IRS, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY THAT HAS OVERSIGHT OF ALL FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE ISSUES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND REPORTS THE PROCEEDINGS OF ALL OF ITS MEETINGS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C THE UNIVERSITY CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY FIRST ENSURING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE CONTINUALLY UPDATED BY THE TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY TO IDENTIFY ANY DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND AS A RESULT, NO BOARD MEMBER CAN VOTE ON ANY ITEM THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS, AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT WOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR. IN ADDITION, ANY BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY THE UNIVERSITY WITH ANY ORGANIZATION RELATED TO A BRYANT UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE MUST BE A HANDS-OFF TRANSACTION WITH NO INVOLVEMENT OF THE TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE. THIS MONITORING AND ENFORCING IS DONE PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE.
COMPENSATION POLICY
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15A & 15B THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THROUGH ITS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE"), UTILIZES AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, AMENDED AND RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN OCTOBER 2007, TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR ALL UNIVERSITY OFFICERS AND KEY EXECUTIVES. THE UNIVERSITY PREPARES AN ANNUAL REPORT, THE "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT, DISCUSSION REPORT FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE". THE REPORT SUMMARIZES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST INSTITUTIONAL BENCHMARKS, ANNUAL STRATEGIC GOALS AND DIVISIONAL OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES, AND PROVIDES MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS. THE PRESIDENT ALSO PROVIDES A COVER MEMO TO THE COMMITTEE THAT ANALYZES AND RECOMMENDS TARGET ACHIEVEMENTS SET BY THE PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN, BASE SALARY AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE BONUS FOR EACH EXECUTIVE. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE COMMITTEE MAKES A DETERMINATION RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND REVIEWS AND ENDORSES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE TEAM. THE UNIVERSITY COMPLIES WITH THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION STANDARD, AS OUTLINED IN TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4958-6: (1) EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS AUTHORIZED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, (2) THE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OBTAINS AND RELIES ON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING DETERMINATIONS, AND (3) THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR DETERMINATIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATIONS.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19 THE UNIVERSITY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY SENDING IT FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ON FILE IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP $(209,881) ACCRUAL OF OTHER NONOPERATING LIABILITY $(580,569) CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT $(28,679) ------------- TOTAL ($ 819,129)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.