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
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
Employer identification number
04-2300472
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.") ....
9,623,255
12,621,858
15,120,033
10,978,986
16,973,380
65,317,512
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
9,623,255
12,621,858
15,120,033
10,978,986
16,973,380
65,317,512
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)..
9,083,468
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
56,234,044
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..
9,623,255
12,621,858
15,120,033
10,978,986
16,973,380
65,317,512
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,070,543
3,174,779
2,051,254
1,941,641
1,986,219
12,224,436
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
118,799
188,262
133,446
440,507
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
2,399,244
2,365,789
1,211,421
1,101,928
1,288,098
8,366,480
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
86,348,935
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
969,656,989
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
65.124 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
66.170 %
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
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
Employer identification number
04-2300472
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
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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
PUBLICIZE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
LINE 3 THE COLLEGE'S POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION IS PUBLISHED IN ALL COLLEGE CATALOGUES AND BROCHURES, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENTS.
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE
LINE 6A THE COLLEGE RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, LOANS, AND WORK STUDY.
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
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
Employer identification number
04-2300472
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART III, LINE 1 THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN MUSIC AS A CAREER. DEVELOPING THE MUSICIANSHIP OF OUR STUDENTS IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR CURRICULUM. WE BELIEVE THAT THE LESSONS AND QUALITIES DERIVED FROM THAT WORK -THE SELF DISCIPLINE NEEDED FOR EXCELLENCE, THE EMPATHY REQUIRED OF MUSIC-MAKING, AND THE OPENNESS AND INQUISITIVENESS ESSENTIAL TO CREATIVITY -ARE CRITICAL TO ACHIEVEMENT IN ANY PURSUIT, MUSICAL OR OTHERWISE; AND THAT MUSIC IS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, WHICH IS CENTRAL TO ANY COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE. FOUNDED ON JAZZ AND POPULAR MUSIC ROOTED IN THE AFRICAN CULTURE DIASPORA, OUR COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM IS DISTINCTLY CONTEMPORARY IN ITS CONTENT AND APPROACH, AND EMBRACES THE PRINCIPAL MUSICAL MOVEMENTS OF OUR TIME. THROUGH A COURSE OF SCHOLARLY AND PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES INTEGRATING PERFORMANCE AND WRITING, OUR CURRICULUM COVERS THE VARIETY OF STYLES, RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO TODAY'S MUSIC PROFESSIONAL.
FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
PART VI, LINE 2 ALL TRUSTEES OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ALSO SERVE AS THE TRUSTEES OF BERKLEE VALENCIA. SEVERAL TRUSTEES HAVE ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS TRANSACTION WITH ANOTHER TRUSTEE. THESE TRANSACTIONS OCCUR IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, LINE 11A THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER'S DEPARTMENT AND REVIEWED BY THE COLLEGE'S TAX ADVISORS. UPON COMPLETION, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT & FISCAL CONTROLS COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. ONCE THE DRAFT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, LINE 12C THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE COLLEGE'S INTEREST WHEN IT IS ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF AN INTERESTED PERSON. AN INTERESTED PERSON IS DEFINED AS ANY PERSON WHO IS OR WAS DURING THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE COLLEGE'S AFFAIRS, INCLUDING ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS (EACH A "FIDUCIARY"). IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, A FIDUCIARY WILL DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE PRESIDENT OR CHAIR AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME AFTER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECOMES KNOWN TO THE FIDUCIARY. ANY CONFLICT WILL BE MADE A MATTER OF RECORD THROUGH ANNUAL OR OTHER REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE AS THE TRUSTEES REQUIRE FROM TIME TO TIME. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE RELEVANT FIDUCIARY, THE TRUSTEES SHALL FINALLY DETERMINE WHETHER ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE TRUSTEES MAY TAKE ACTIONS AS DEFINED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE.
COMPENSATION POLICY
PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SITTING AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH FAIR AND APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION PACKAGES TO BE AWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED ADMINISTRATORS OF THE COLLEGE. IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS COMPARATIVE DATA, OBTAINED FROM PUBLISHED SOURCES OR A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, REFLECTING THE COMPENSATION LEVELS AWARDED TO EQUIVALENTLY SITUATED INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED BY COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE PROCESS AND AWARDING OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WHEN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS MEETING, THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED ADMINISTRATORS OF THE COLLEGE, MEETS THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION PROVISIONS UNDER TREAS. REG. 53.4958-6.
JOINT VENTURES
PART VI, LINE 16B BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC REVIEWS ITS PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT ITS EXEMPT STATUS AND RETAINS LEGAL AND TAX ADVISORS AS NECESSARY.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
PART VI, LINE 19 THE COLLEGE MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE COLLEGE'S FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 9 PENSION OBLIGATION CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS (210,692).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.