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
American University of Armenia Corporation
Employer identification number
94-3140704
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
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.") ....
4,233,617
3,843,342
2,990,147
4,964,618
8,052,153
24,083,877
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
4,233,617
3,843,342
2,990,147
4,964,618
8,052,153
24,083,877
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)..
13,429,875
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
10,654,002
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..
4,233,617
3,843,342
2,990,147
4,964,618
8,052,153
24,083,877
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
261,113
364,241
266,872
243,233
287,920
1,423,379
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
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).
25,507,256
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
849,941
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
41.768 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
60.098 %
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 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
American University of Armenia Corporation
Employer identification number
94-3140704
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a:
According to the AUAC Board of Trustee Bylaws, the AUAC Executive Committee of the Board functions as a Standing Committee of the Board of Trustees. In compliance with the Bylaws, the Executive Committee is comprised of seven board members: Lawrence Pitts, MD, Executive Committee Chair (also Chairman of the AUAC Board of Trustees); Mihran Agbabian, PhD; Bruce Boghosian, PhD (President of AUA); William Frazer, PhD; Karl Pister, PhD; Berge Setrakian, Esq; Louise Manoogian Simone. There are no committee members who are not members of the Board of Trustees. As prescribed by the bylaws, the Executive Committee may exercise all the authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation between meetings of the Board, but as stipulated by the bylaws, is not authorized to fill board or committee vacancies; amend or repeal board resolutions, bylaws or articles of incorporation and may not bind the Corporation to any contract or agreement which may create liability for an amount in excess of $100,000 beyond the authorized budget.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3; Part VII, Section A; and Schedule J:
President Boghosian is an employee of Tufts University, an unrelated, tax-exempt organization. He provided management and executive services to AUAC as part of a contract between AUAC and Tufts. AUAC reimbursed Tufts for 100% of the President's wages and benefits. Total compensation for calendar year 2013 was $411,697, which is shown on Schedule J, Part II.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b:
A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body, the Board, before it is filed. The President and Treasurer approve the return before it is filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c:
The American University of Armenia Corporation regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The Board has adopted a conflict of interest policy and an associated reporting form. Trustees and top management are requested to review and sign the form annually. The signed forms are reviewed for potential conflict of interest by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, according to the definitions of conflict of interest specified in Article II of the Conflict of Interest Policy. In making a conflict of interest determination, the Chairman "may consult with other members of the Board of Trustees as the Chairman deems appropriate". If the Chairman determines that a conflict of interest exists, in accordance with Article III Procedures of the American University of Armenia Conflict of Interest Policy, the Chairman appoints a disinterested person or a committee to "investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement". A record of all disinterested party discussions, determinations, names of those involved and appeals are kept.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a:
After an international search and in consultation with a search firm regarding comparable salaries and scope of work, the compensation determination for the current AUA president included a review and approval by the AUAC Executive Committee of the board. Currently, the Executive Committee doubles as the Compensation Committee. The board is comprised of independent persons with the exception of president who serves as a member of the board of trustees and the Executive Committee in an ex officio capacity but who does not take part in the compensation review and approval process. Comparison data for like universities, e.g., other "American Universities of...", were provided by Korn-Ferry, an executive search firm often involved with executive searches for "American Universities of...". At time of hire, using the data provided, the Executive Committee (Compensation Committee) determined a salary that didn't require increases for the term of the contract as there was agreement that the current salary was at a level consistent with like university presidential salaries.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b:
Hiring and salary decisions of top management officials are reviewed and approved by the Board. There is also a pay scale in place for the Armenia staff and the human resource office in Armenia does periodic surveys for staff position salaries prevailing in Armenia.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19:
American University of Armenia Corporation makes available to the public its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon written request.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9:
Currency Translation Adjustment $8,966
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.