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
PARK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0562048
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
................................................
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
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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
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
PARK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0562048
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?
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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, LINE 3
ALL VISUAL ADVERTISEMENTS INCLUDE OTHER UNDER SERVED CONSTITUENCIES. ALL EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING INCLUDES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION LANGUAGE.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6
PARK UNIVERSITY RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS/MONIES: FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS, FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS, FEDERAL WORKSTUDY, FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN, FEDERAL PELL GRANTS, TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS.
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
PARK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
44-0562048
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PARK UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACCESS TO A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS TO THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, DEMONSTRATE A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND ENGAGE IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARK UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, IF NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF PARK UNIVERSITY, SERVES EX OFFICIO AS A VOTING TRUSTEE. THAT PRESIDENT IS SELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PARK UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. IF THAT PRESIDENT IS UNABLE TO SERVE, THAT ASSOCIATION IS ENTITLED TO NOMINATE, BUT NOT ELECT, A SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE DRAFT FOR THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S CONTROLLER AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THE FORMAL 990 REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AT A MEETING TO WHICH ALL TRUSTEES WERE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. A NUMBER OF NON-AUDIT COMMITTEE TRUSTEES PARTICIPATED IN THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S 990 REVIEW MEETING. ALSO PRIOR TO FILING THE UNIVERSITY'S 990 WITH THE IRS, ALL TRUSTEES WERE NOTIFIED THAT THE 990 HAD BEEN POSTED FOR THEIR REVIEW ON THE UNIVERSITY'S SECURE, CONFIDENTIAL, ELECTRONIC "BOARD PORTAL." THE BOARD PORTAL IS THE CHANNEL UTILIZED BY THE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ("BOARD") OF PARK UNIVERSITY HAS ADOPTED AND REGULARLY MONITORS THE IMPLEMENTATION, PERIODIC REVIEW, AND UPDATING, OF THE PARK UNIVERSITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ("POLICY"). AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR, EACH "INTERESTED PERSON" (AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY), UNIVERSITY OFFICERS, UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A PARK UNIVERSITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ("DISCLOSURE STATEMENT"). IN ADDITION, INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE UPDATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AT ANYTIME POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISE. WHEN NEW TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED TO THE BOARD AND WHEN EMPLOYEES BECOME INTERESTED PERSONS, EACH IS REQUIRED TO FILE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ATTORNEYS IN THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, COLLECT AND REVIEW THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICTS AND RELATED INFORMATION REPORTED ON THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTIONS DESCRIBED BELOW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE INITIATES AN INQUIRY INTO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE CONFLICTS INQUIRY MAY PRESENT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HOWEVER, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND EVEN IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ARE RELATED TO THE CONFLICT INQUIRY, AND MAY NOT VOTE ON ANY ISSUE RELATED TO THE CONFLICT INQUIRY, INCLUDING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR ANY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT ON INTEREST. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE KEEPS THE BOARD CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE TRUSTEESHIP COMMITTEE,THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE VICE-PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL APPRISED OF THE STATUS OF CONFLICT-RELATED INQUIRIES AND OTHER CONFLICT-RELATED MATTERS THAT ARE WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, BOARD CHAIR, AND OTHER TRUSTEES REGULARLY SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE REGARDING CONFLICTS RELATED ISSUES. NO TRUSTEE (MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR ANY DECISION MAKING RELATED TO THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AS THE UNIVERSITY'S "AUTHORIZED BODY" WITH REGARDS TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT (WHO IS THE CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OF THE UNIVERSITY), AND THE COMPENSATION OF UNIVERSITY OFFICERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS A COMPENSATION ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE THAT FOCUSES ON THESE MATTERS, ASSISTS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BUT MAKES NO DECISIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MATTERS. NO TRUSTEE (MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT MAY PARTICIPATE IN COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS OR IN ANY DECISION MAKING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT ARE RELATED TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF THE TRUSTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL OBTAIN COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING THE MOST CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE COMPENSATION SURVEY PRODUCED BY THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES ("CUPA SURVEY") AND THE JOINT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES SURVEY REPORT ("NACUA SURVEY") PERIODICALLY COMPILED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ATTORNEYS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO CONSIDERS COMPENSATION DATA THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM OTHER SOURCES SUCH AS THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES THAT DATA IN ITS PERIODIC COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS. THE CUPA SURVEY INCLUDES DATA REGARDING COMPENSATION OF PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE NACUA SURVEY INCLUDES DATA REGARDING COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEYS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED UNIVERSITIES. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND MAY PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS RELATED TO COMPENSATION OF UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES WHOSE COMPENSATION IS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND/OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DELIBERATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND RECORDS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATIONS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE SCHEDULE O, PART IV LINE 15A FOR COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OTHER OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE PARK UNIVERSITY ("UNIVERSITY") ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE. THE UNIVERSITY ENTERTAINS REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY TO THE PUBLIC VIA ITS FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE US -5,407,178 GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE US 5,407,178 - 0
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS 5,407,178 GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS 5,407,178
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.