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
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY
Employer identification number
23-1352681
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
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY
Employer identification number
23-1352681
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
ADVERTISEMENT IN LOCAL PAPERS DESCRIBING NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY, SHARED ADS WITH OTHER LOCAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY ANNUALLY RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEXT BOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATION SUPPLIES. THE STATE DIRECTLY PURCHASES THESE ITEMS BASED ON AN APPLICATION SENT IN BY SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY
Employer identification number
23-1352681
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
IN 2013-2014, SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY (SCH) LAUNCHED ITS VENTURE INCUBATOR, AN ELECTIVE COURSE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-12 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BRINGING AN IDEA TO LIFE. UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP, THE VENTURE INCUBATOR (CEL VI) GIVES STUDENTS PRACTICE IN ANALYZING THE VIABILITY OF AN IDEA, WHETHER IT IS A COMMERCIAL PRODUCT, SERVICE, EVENT, OR OTHER INNOVATION. STUDENTS ARE GUIDED THROUGH A PROCESS IN WHICH THEY CONSIDER THEIR IDEA FROM FINANCIAL, MARKETING, AND PRODUCTION/COST PERSPECTIVES. THE GOAL OF THE COURSE IS TO HELP STUDENTS BRING THEIR IDEAS TO FRUITION. SCH LAUNCHED THE PUBLIC PHASE OF PHASE II OF ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN-CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LOWER SCHOOL BUILDING FOR ITS BOYS' AND GIRLS' LOWER SCHOOLS. THE NEW BUILDING WILL ADVANCE THE SCHOOL'S MISSION ON SEVERAL FRONTS: (1) THE BUILDING'S PROXIMITY TO WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK AND ITS TRAILS WILL ENABLE LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY TO INCORPORATE OUTDOOR LEARNING AND THE STUDY OF THIS NATIVE HABITAT TO AN EVEN GREATER DEGREE INTO THE CURRICULUM; (2) THE BUILDING WILL ADVANCE THE SCHOOL'S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ITS ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DESIGN, INCLUDING USE OF NATURAL LIGHT AND MATERIALS; AND (3) THE BUILDING WILL OFFER A DYNAMIC MIX OF ACTIVE LEARNING AND QUIET RETREAT SPACES, AND OF FLEXIBLE AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED LEARNING SPACES, WHICH ADVANCES THE SCHOOL'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT BEST TEACHING PRACTICE THROUGH OPTIMALLY DESIGNED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
LAST YEAR THE SCHOOL INTRODUCED ADDITIONAL SPACES IN THE TWO LOWER SCHOOLS FOR CREATIVE PLAY, BUILDING, AND COLLABORATION WHICH ADVANCES OUR COMMITMENT TO PROJECT-BASED, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING. IN THE LOWER SCHOOL FOR BOYS, WE DEDICATED A MUCH LARGER SPACE FOR OUR EXISTING IMAGINEERING LAB, ENABLING A WIDER INVENTORY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SPACE FOR BUILDING. IN THE GIRLS' LOWER SCHOOL, A NEW SPACE SIMILAR IN FUNCTION TO THE IMAGINEERING LAB AND CALLED THE MAKER SPOT WAS ADDED TO COMPLEMENT THE GIRLS' EXISTING PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING LAB. A NEW, ENLARGED SPACE FOR THE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP WAS ALSO OPENED IN 2014. THE SPACE PROVIDES ROOM FOR GROUP STUDY, COLLABORATION, AND PRESENTATION. THE SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CEL AND THE VENTURE INCUBATOR, AS WELL AS OTHER CLASS PROJECTS REQUIRING CREATIVE SPACE. THE RENOVATION OF SCH ACADEMY'S HENRY LIBRARY, THANKS TO A GRANT FROM THE WILLIAM B. DIETRICH FOUNDATION, HAS CREATED NOT ONLY AN ACCURATELY RESTORED HISTORIC SPACE BUT A LIGHT AND AIRY ENVIRONMENT FOR READING, WORKING, AND REFLECTING. THE RENOVATION WORK ENCOMPASSED CLEANING AND REPAIRING THE LIBRARY'S EXTENSIVE WOODWORK, STONE WINDOW CASINGS, AND WONDERFUL STONE CARVED FIREPLACE; INSTALLING NEW LIGHTING AND WIRING; REPAIRING AND CLEANING THE LEADED WINDOWS; AND REMOVING THE WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING TO REVEAL THE ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOOR. COMFORTABLE SEATING, AREA RUGS, AND STICKLEY-STYLE CHAIRS WILL SOON REPLACE THE ECLECTIC FURNITURE ACCRUED OVER THE YEARS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
HONORARY AND EMERITA MEMBERS DO NOT VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
FRANK P. STEEL, JR., HEAD OF SCHOOL, AND JAMES M. TALBOT, BOARD MEMBER, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE PRESIDENT, AND THE CHAIR OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. AN ELECTRONIC VERSION IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS ON A YEARLY BASIS. FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS ARE EXPRESSLY MENTIONED IN THE STATEMENT. THE STATEMENTS ARE COLLECTED, REVIEWED AND RETAINED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. INTERESTED PARTIES TO THE CONFLICT ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS INVOLVING THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS USING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA TO ENSURE ALL OFFICERS' COMPENSATION IS WITHIN FAIR MARKET RANGE FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO OFFICERS' COMPENSATION. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE COMPENSATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND, AS PART OF THE PROCESS, REVIEWED COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SCHOOLS IN SPRINGSIDE'S PEER GROUP (INCLUDING LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION). THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MADE DETERMINATIONS BASED ON THIS REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT USES LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMPARATIVES TO DETERMINE KEY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PAISBOA, NAIS AND NBOA. ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN COMMITTEE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
NET GAIN ON INTEREST SWAP AGREEMENT -241,478. GAIN ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 388,779. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST ARRANGEMENTS 44,039. AMORTIZATION OF DISCOUNT ON SPLIT-INTEREST ARRANGEMENTS 15,333. GAIN ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARTIBLE TRUST 50,398.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V
THE ENDOWMENT ROLLFORWARD DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE CORRECT FROM THE ENDING BALANCE OF JUNE 30, 2013 TO THE BEGINNING BALANCE OF JULY 1, 2013. NOTE THAT THE ENDOWMENTS OF BOTH THE FORMER CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY AND SPRINGSIDE SCHOOL WERE COMBINED WHEN THE TWO SCHOOLS MERGED. ALTHOUGH THE ENDING AND BEGINNING BALANCES DON'T APPEAR RECONCILED, THE PRESENTATION IS CORRECT GIVEN THE MERGER OF THE TWO SCHOOLS INTO ONE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.