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
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1522643
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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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
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
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1522643
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?
...................
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
THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION IS INCLUDED IN ITS "UNIVERSITY CATALOG", FINANCIAL AID LITERATURE, BROCHURES, AND GENERAL ADVERTISING.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES AN INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSITANCE PROGRAMS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO RECEIVES OTHER FEDERAL FUNDS EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1522643
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE UNIVERSITY'S MAIN CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA, WITH SATELLITE SITES IN THE PHILADELPHIA AND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY AREAS. ALVERNIA SUPPORTS A STIMULATING AND CARING LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT IS WELCOMING TO MORE THAN 3,000 STUDENTS WHO HAIL FROM DIVERSE GEOGRAPHICAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS. THEY BENEFIT FROM FACULTY WHO ARE ACCOMPLISHED SCHOLARS AND SUPPORTIVE MENTORS. ALVERNIA STUDENTS ALSO ENJOY THE PERSONAL ATTENTION AFFORDED BY SMALL CLASS SIZES AND REAL WORLD APPLICATION OF THEIR STUDIES VIA AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF FIELD EXPERIENCES, INTERNSHIPS AND SERVICE PROJECTS THAT DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONALS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS. THROUGH A CUTTING EDGE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ONLINE CONSORTIUM OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ALVERNIA OFFERS ACCESS TO MORE THAN 700 WEB-BASED COURSES AND PROVIDES A BOUNDARY-FREE APPROACH TO LEARNING. ALVERNIA IS ALSO A GREAT VALUE AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES, AND WORKS HARD TO KEEP COSTS AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES. IN FACT, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER LEADING PRIVATE COLLEGES, THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE TUITION COST IS LESS THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. THE SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO HELP STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS. ALVERNIA HAS ALWAYS VIEWED ITS ROLE AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER, A CONCEPT THAT IS VITAL TO OUR MISSION. THAT PARTNERSHIP TAKES ON MANY FORMS. THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY, ALVERNIA HAS HAD POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE REGION AND CITY OF READING THROUGH TAXES PAID (PAYROLL AND REAL ESTATE), VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS MADE IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AND SERVICES RENDERED IN LIEU OF TAXES (SILOT) AS WELL AS DIRECT SPENDING RELATED TO STUDENTS, VISITORS, INSTITUTIONAL EXPENDITURES AND EMPLOYEES WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE AREA. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE AMOUNT OF TAXES PAID, PILOT PAYMENTS, VALUE OF SILOT INITIATIVES AND RENTAL DISCOUNTS (GIVEN TO THE READING POLICY ACADEMY) TOTALS NEARLY $150,000. THE TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER, ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $50 MILLION ANNUALLY. AS ONE OF ONLY 22 FRANCISCAN INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, ALVERNIA'S VALUES-BASED LEARNING PHILOSOPHY IS GUIDED BY THE IDEAL OF "KNOWLEDGE JOINED WITH LOVE" THAT SHAPES BOTH ITS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND STRONG CAMPUS COMMUNITY. THE UNIVERSITY'S EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING ETHICAL LEADERS WITH MORAL COURAGE IS BLENDED WITH A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE IN A CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS THE IDEAL SETTING TO GROW AND DEVELOP. THE UNIVERSITY'S ATHLETIC TEAMS, THE CRUSADERS, COMPETE UNDER THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION III AND ARE MEMBERS OF THE FREEDOM CONFERENCE OF THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES ATHLETIC CORPORATION, AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEN'S BASEBALL AND ICE HOCKEY, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, GOLF, LACROSSE, SOCCER, TENNIS AND TRACK AND FIELD, AND WOMEN'S CHEERLEADING, DANCE, FIELD HOCKEY, SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. ALVERNIA'S FRANCISCAN HERITAGE INCLUDES A STRONG INTELLECTUAL TRADITION THAT RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT, FAITHS AND CULTURES. THE UNIVERSITY CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO SHAPE THE WORLD AND TRANSFORM IT AS WORKING PROFESSIONALS, CONCERNED CITIZENS AND CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND TEACHINGS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI. THE BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS, WHO FOUNDED ALVERNIA IN 1958, ARE MEMBERS OF THE THIRD ORDER REGULAR OF ST. FRANCIS. THE THIRD ORDER WAS A SPONTANEOUS PENITENTIAL LAY MOVEMENT INFLUENCED BY ST. FRANCIS AND THE EARLY BROTHERS AS THEY WORKED AND PREACHED IN CITIES AND TOWNS OF ITALY, ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO LIVE THE GOSPEL AND EMBRACE A LIFE OF PENANCE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SOME OF THESE PENITENTS EVENTUALLY DECIDED TO TAKE PUBLIC VOWS AND LIVE A COMMON LIFE, AND THE BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS ARE ONE OF MANY RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS SHARING THIS THIRD ORDER CHARISM. AS A FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY, ALVERNIA'S IDENTITY IS BASED ON LIFE CHANGING IDEALS THAT STRESS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE, COMPASSION, HUMILITY AND FORGIVENESS THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE GOSPELS OF JESUS CHRIST. CORE TO ITS MISSION IS THE BELIEF IN THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL POLICY DIALOG THAT AFFECTS HUMAN DIGNITY. SERVICE, HUMILITY, PEACEMAKING, CONTEMPLATION AND COLLEGIALITY ARE THE CORE VALUES OF ALVERNIA AND THE BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS. THESE BASIC VALUES ARE INTENDED TO INFORM A WAY OF LIFE, A VIEW OF THE WORLD AND A DEFINITION OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RELATIONSHIPS TO THEIR CREATOR THAT IS MORE RELEVANT TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE. ALVERNIA'S FRANCISCAN MISSION INFLUENCES ALL THAT IT DOES - ITS CURRICULUM AND CULTURE; WHAT THE UNIVERSITY TEACHES AND HOW IT IS TAUGHT. THIS CREATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO FOLLOW THEIR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS TO TRANSFORM THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
JOANNE JUDGE, BOARD CHAIR, AND C. TOM WORK, TRUSTEE, ARE PARTNERS IN THE LAW FIRM STEVENS & LEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE UNIVERSITY OUTSOURCES ITS HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL SERVICE IN AN EX-OFFICIO CAPACITY AND SHALL CONSIST OF THE GENERAL MINISTER AND COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATION OF BERNARDINE SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF READING, PA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO DO THE FOLLOWING: - DETERMINE AND MAINTAIN THE IDENTITY, PURPOSE, AND FRANCISCAN AFFILIATION OF THE CORPORATION. - ADOPT, AMEND, REPEAL, OR ALTER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION. - APPROVE THE SALE, PURCHASE, MORTGAGE OF ENCUMBRANCE OF ANY REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION GREATER THAN $3,000,000. - MERGE, CONSOLIDATE, DISSOLVE, OR EFFECT ANY FUNDAMENTAL CORPORATE REORGANIZATION OF THE CORPORATION - DETERMINE DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION - PARTICIPATE IN THE NOMINATING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - APPROVE THE USE OF THE NAMES "ALVERNIA," "BERNARDINE," AND "FRANCISCAN" - APPROVE THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR RELATED CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. ITEMS THAT NEED CLARIFICATION ARE THEN DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY'S TAX ADVISORS / LEGAL COUNSEL. ONCE ITEMS ARE CLARIFIED AND ANSWERED, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHERE THERE IS A DISCUSSION OF THE ENTIRE FORM, QUESTIONS ANSWERED, AND A VOTE TO APPROVE IS CAST. ONCE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS APPROVED THE FORM 990, IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REVIEWS ALL THE STATEMENTS. ANYONE NOTED WITH A CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON SUCH TRANSACTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ALVERNIA ENGAGES COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS (YAFFE & CO.) TO REVIEW NATIONAL COMPENSATION TRENDS AND MONITORS COMPENSATION AT OUR PEER INSTITUTIONS. THIS INCLUDES UTILIZING NATIONAL SURVEYS AND DATA BASES AS WELL AS THE CONSULTANTS' PROPRIETARY SURVEYS AND SPECIFIC REVIEW OF IRS FORM 990S OF PEERS. THE CONSULTANT SERVES AS AN ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENTIAL COMPENSATION SUB-COMMITTEE (BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND CHAIR OF FINANCE & BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE). THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO USES THE SAME CONSULTING FIRM TO REVIEW VICE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. SIMILAR COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO SURVEYS AND PEER GROUPS AS DISCUSSED ABOVE. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN MADE TO THE PRESIDENT. VICE PRESIDENT'S SALARIES ARE THEN ALSO REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
GAIN ON INVOLUNTARY CONVERSION 9,136.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.