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
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
56-0529961
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.") ....
48,482,595
35,233,713
45,692,126
73,244,866
50,688,606
253,341,906
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
48,482,595
35,233,713
45,692,126
73,244,866
50,688,606
253,341,906
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
253,341,906
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..
48,482,595
35,233,713
45,692,126
73,244,866
50,688,606
253,341,906
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
24,660,053
24,970,195
25,144,440
25,640,087
27,811,924
128,226,699
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
90,932
90,932
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).
381,659,537
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
66.379 %
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
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
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
56-0529961
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
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRIMARILY RECRUITS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. THROUGH DIRECT MAILINGS AND RECRUITING VISITS. SINCE GENERAL MEDIA WOULD NOT REACH ALL OF THE COLLEGE'S CONSTITUENTS, THE COLLEGE FOCUSES ON COMMUNICATING THESE POLICIES THROUGH COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS, THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE, THE OFFICIAL COLLEGE CATALOGUE (IN PAPER AND ELECTRONIC FORM), AND THROUGH ITS ADMISSIONS MATERIALS.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A
DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, DAVIDSON COLLEGE RECEIVED GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND FACULTY RESEARCH. THE MONIES RECEIVED WERE PROPERLY SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANTING AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, DAVIDSON COLLEGE IS AUDITED ANNUALLY UNDER GOVERMENT AUDITING STANDARDS AS REQUIRED BY U.S. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-133.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
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
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
56-0529961
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROVIDED AS PART OF A WELL ROUNDED LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION. THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM INCLUDES INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS, CLUB SPORTS AND INTRAMURAL COMPETITION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
DAVIDSON COLLEGE'S ("DAVIDSON") MANAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT PREPARED THE CURRENT YEAR TAX RETURN AND THIS WAS REVIEWED PRIOR TO FILING BY DAVIDSON'S MANAGEMENT AND CHAIR OF AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO DAVIDSON'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
TO COMPLY WITH ITS ETHICS POLICY, DAVIDSON COLLEGE REQUIRES ALL OF ITS TRUSTEES TO COMPLETE AN "ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE" THAT IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE POLICY STATEMENT. IN ORDER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, THE COLLEGE FOLLOWS THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: 1. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE PRESIDENT MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT THE "ANNUAL STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE" MUST BE COMPLETED. 2. THE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TIME IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW TRUSTEES TO COMPLETE THE FORMS. 3. FOR TRUSTEES WHO ARE NOT PRESENT AT THE MEETING OR DO NOT COMPLETE THEIR FORM, THE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE SENDS ELECTRONIC COPIES TO THOSE TRUSTEES WITH A REMINDER THAT SUCH FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED. 4. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR SENDS SEVERAL REMINDERS TO THE TRUSTEES UNTIL THE FORMS ARE COMPLETED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
DAVIDSON COLLEGE ("DAVIDSON") DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, BUT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSUMED THE ROLE OF A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION 1. ANNUALLY THE PRESIDENT ESTABLISHES PERFORMANCE GOALS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 2. ANNUALLY THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE PROGRESS ON THOSE GOALS WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH DOCUMENTS A PERFORMANCE REVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT. 3. ANNUALLY, THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AGAINST DAVIDSON'S PEER INSTITUTIONS AND USES AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. 4. PERIODICALLY AND IN CERTAIN CASES (I.E. THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW PRESIDENT), AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT MAY ADVISE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL COMPENSATION. 5. BASED ON THE ABOVE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. 6. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE REASONS FOR ESTABLISHING THE NEW COMPENSATION AMOUNT. 7. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THEN RENEWS THE PRESIDENT'S EMPLOYMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR AT THE NEW COMPENSATION LEVEL. OPERATIONS, POLICY, AND STRATEGY ("OPS") REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT 1. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR ALL OTHER COLLEGE STAFF. 2. ANNUALLY, EACH OPS MEMBER ESTABLISHES PERFORMANCE GOALS WITH THE PRESIDENT. 3. ANNUALLY, EACH OPS MEMBER REVIEWS THEIR PROGRESS ON THOSE GOALS WITH THE PRESIDENT CULMINATING IN A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SERVES AS THE CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW. 4. ANNUALLY, THE DIRECTOR OF HR PERFORMS A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF THE OPS MEMBER'S COMPENSATION AGAINST DAVIDSON'S PEER INSTITUTIONS AND USES AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE OPS COMPENSATION. 5. PERIODICALLY AND IN CERTAIN CASES (I.E. HIRING A NEW OPS MEMBER), AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT MAY BE USED. 6. BASED ON THE ABOVE, THE PRESIDENT ESTABLISHES EACH OPS MEMBER'S COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE VI, LINE 16
DAVIDSON COLLEGE ("DAVIDSON") INVESTS IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED TO BE JOINT VENTURES. DAVIDSON HAS ENACTED ADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS FOR ITS PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES DO NOT JEOPARDIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT STATUS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
DAVIDSON COLLEGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS) ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE NORTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE. ALL RELEVANT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS (812,744) ------------ TOTAL (812,744)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.