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
BETHANY COLLEGE
Employer identification number
48-0543734
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)
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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
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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
.....
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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
BETHANY COLLEGE
Employer identification number
48-0543734
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?
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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?
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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
BETHANY COLLEGE PROVIDES THEIR NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IN SCHOOL CATALOGS, BROCHURES AND OTHER ADMISSIONS INFORMATION. THE SCHOOL FOLLOWS A NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE COLLEGE RECEIVES FEDERAL AID AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL AND STATE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION.
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
BETHANY COLLEGE
Employer identification number
48-0543734
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON, BOARD VICE-CHAIRPERSON, BOARD SECRETARY; COLLEGE PRESIDENT; AND, THE CHAIRPERSON OF EACH OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD; AND ONE AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD SERVES AS ITS CHAIRPERSON. THE DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) TRANSACT ALL BUSINESS THAT REQUIRES ATTENTION BETWEEN REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE FULL BOARD; (2) ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN SUCH MEETINGS; (3) REPORT THEIR ACTIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BY MEANS OF APPROPRIATE MINUTES AS SPEEDILY AS POSSIBLE; (4) BE RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR ALL ACTIONS TAKEN; (5) SUPPORT THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND ASSESS HIS OR HER PERFONNANCE; AND (6) REVIEW THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE FACULTY AND STUDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD HAVE ONE VOTE ON ALL BOARD-RELATED ISSUES BROUGHT IN A PLENARY SESSION OF THE BOARD, BUT DO NOT VOTE AND ARE NOT PRESENT DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE COLLEGE'S MEMBERS ARE THE CENTRAL STATES AND ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA SYNODS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE COLLEGE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF NO FEWER THAN 24, BUT NO MORE THAN 28 MEMBERS, EXCLUSIVE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. THE BISHOPS OF THE CENTRAL STATES, ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN SYNODS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, ARE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, EACH HAVING ONE VOTE. IN ADDITION, ONE BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTS THE DIVISION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD, BUT WITHOUT VOTE. THE ELECTED MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD, EACH HAVING ONE VOTE EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH HEREIN, ARE COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: (A) ONE BOARD MEMBER EACH REPRESENT THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CENTRAL STATES, ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN SYNODS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. (B) TWO BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENT THE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. THESE MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CHURCH AFFILIATION. (C) ONE BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTS THE COLLEGE FACULTY. THIS MEMBER MAY BE ELECTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CHURCH AFFILIATION. THE COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBER OF THE BOARD HAS ONE VOTE ON ALL BOARD-RELATED ISSUES BROUGHT IN A PLENARY SESSION OF THE BOARD, BUT DOES NOT VOTE AND IS NOT PRESENT DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE BOARD. (D) ONE BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTS THE COLLEGE STUDENTS. THIS MEMBER MAY BE ELECTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CHURCH AFFILIATION. THE COLLEGE STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD HAS ONE VOTE ON ALL BOARD-RELATED ISSUES BROUGHT IN A PLENARY SESSION OF THE BOARD, BUT DOES NOT VOTE AND IS NOT PRESENT DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE BOARD. (E) UP TO 17 BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS AT-LARGE MEMBERS. THESE MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CHURCH AFFILIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE FILING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL THEN REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE PRESIDENT AND VP FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS AND FORMALLY APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE TRUSTEES OF BETHANY COLLEGE. IF A PERSON COVERED UNDER THE POLICY HAS A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST, EITHER PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL, IN ANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE COLLEGE, OR BEING CONSIDERED BY THE COLLEGE, SUCH PERSON SHALL, AS SOON AS HE OR SHE HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRANSACTION, TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: FULLY DISCLOSE, IN WRITING, THE PRECISE NATURE OF HIS OR HER INTEREST IN SUCH TRANSACTION(S) TO THOSE AT THE COLLEGE INVOLVED WITH THE TRANSACTION(S) AND TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICHEVER IS APPROPRIATE. THE BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE OR CHAIRPERSON MAY REQUEST AN OPINION ON THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT FROM THE COLLEGE'S GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL. AFTER HAVING DISCLOSED THE CONFLICT, THE BOARD MEMBER OR TRUSTEE MAY DECIDE TO DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AS TO WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS. IN SUCH INSTANCES, THE MEETING MINUTES SHALL REFLECT SUCH DECISION OF SELF-RECUSAL OR ABSTENTION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE BOARD MEMBER'S OR TRUSTEE'S DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AS TO WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS, THAT BOARD MEMBER OR TRUSTEE SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE ISSUE. IF THE BOARD MEMBER OR TRUSTEE DOES NOT DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AS TO WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE CHAIRPERSON SHALL, PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER, AND IN OPEN SESSION, IDENTIFY THE CONFLICT. THE INDIVIDUAL AS TO WHOM A CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED MAY THEN PARTICIPATE IN OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER IF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS AUTHORIZE SUCH PARTICIPATION BY MAJORITY VOTE. IF SUCH AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL, NONETHELESS, ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER. A BOARD MEMBER OR TRUSTEE WHO RECUSES HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION OF AND VOTING UPON A MATTER SHALL NOT BE COUNTED TOWARD A QUORUM FOR THAT VOTE. IF A CONFLICT INVOLVING THE CHAIRPERSON IS AT ISSUE, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON SHALL ASSUME THE ROLE OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT. ALL PROCEEDINGS RESULTING FROM POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES OR AS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIRES AND ESTABLISHES AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. THE INITIAL COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON SALARY SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE COLLEGES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT THEN CALLS FOR ANNUAL INCREASES "BY THE SAME ANNUAL PERCENTAGE INCREASE AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD FOR THE POOL OF MONIES BUDGETED FOR COMPENSATION TO BETHANY'S EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.