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
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
24-0795686
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.") ....
14,985,223
27,250,856
25,317,229
23,448,552
39,023,899
130,025,759
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
14,985,223
27,250,856
25,317,229
23,448,552
39,023,899
130,025,759
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)..
15,357,602
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
114,668,157
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..
14,985,223
27,250,856
25,317,229
23,448,552
39,023,899
130,025,759
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
16,869,475
14,937,449
14,924,926
14,834,442
14,782,343
76,348,635
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
758,830
36,567
24,687
33,323
853,407
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,012,671
1,019,373
1,182,655
1,400,584
1,153,077
5,768,360
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
212,996,161
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
631,528,145
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
53.840 %
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
.....................................................
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
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
24-0795686
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
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
SEE SUPPLEMENTAL PAGE
FORM 990, SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE COLLEGE'S RACIAL NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLICIZED WITHIN THE COLLEGE'S CATALOG WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://CATALOG.LAFAYETTE.EDU/. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE HAS A SEPARATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS STATEMENT WHICH IS ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE COLLEGE'S CATALOG AT HTTP://CATALOG.LAFAYETTE.EDU/.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A
THE COLLEGE RECEIVES FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PELL GRANTS, DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS, WORK-STUDY, THE PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, AND FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. STATE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE IS AWARDED RESEARCH GRANTS AND OTHER PROJECT GRANTS BY VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES.
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
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
24-0795686
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE - GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT TRUSTEES FISHER, HEANEY AND KAMINE HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP IN FY 2013-14. TRUSTEE ARHART'S LAW FIRM PROVIDED LEGAL ADVICE TO VARIOUS TRUSTEES AT AN ARM'S LENGTH BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE - POLICIES PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE FORM 990 RETURN IS PREPARED BY THE COLLEGE'S ADMINISTRATION AND FORWARDED TO THE COLLEGE'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISOR FOR REVIEW AND INPUT INTO ELECTRONIC MEDIA. THE COLLEGE WILL DISCUSS THE RETURN WITH ITS OUTSIDE TAX ADVISOR AND MAKE REVISIONS PRIOR TO THE PRINTING OF A FIRST DRAFT RETURN FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THIS DRAFT RETURN, RECOMMENDS CHANGES AND SUCH CHANGES ARE THEN INCORPORATED INTO A REVISED DRAFT RETURN. THE REVISED DRAFT RETURN IS REVIEWED AGAIN BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THE COMMITTEE'S REQUESTED CHANGES WERE APPROPRIATELY MADE. THE ADMINISTRATION WILL THEN DISTRIBUTE THE REVISED DRAFT RETURN TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH A REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. IF ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED FROM A BOARD MEMBER AND THE RETURN IS REVISED AS A RESULT, THE ADMINISTRATION WILL ADVISE THE FULL BOARD OF THE CHANGE BEFORE FILING OF THE FINAL RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR TRUSTEES, BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF LAFAYETTE COLLEGE WAS APPROVED BY THE COLLEGE'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON OCTOBER 27, 1979. THIS POLICY IS MAILED TO ALL APPLICABLE INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY FOR THEIR REVIEW AND DISCLOSURE OF BOTH ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICY AND ANY AFFILIATIONS THAT THE POLICY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE FOR. ALL DISCLOSURE REQUIRED UNDER THIS POLICY MUST BE DIRECTED IN WRITING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS POLICY. MATTERS UNDER THIS POLICY CONCERNING TRUSTEES SHALL BE INITIALLY REPORTED TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD AND THE COLLEGE'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION. MATTERS CONCERNING STAFF WILL BE REFERRED INITIALLY TO THE COLLEGE'S GENERAL COUNSEL AND THEN TO THE PRESIDENT. INFORMATION DISCLOSED TO THE SECRETARY (OR CHAIRPERSON OR PRESIDENT) WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE EXCEPT WHEN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE INSTITUTION IS SERVED BY DISCLOSING THE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION: THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITEE WHICH REVIEWS DATA OBTAINED FROM ITS EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ON PRESIDENTIAL SALARIES FROM COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS AND UPDATES OR ADJUSTS THAT DATA THROUGH SURVEYS AND OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED. THE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE'S ADMINISTRATION (VICE-PRESIDENTS), ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT BASED ON A WRITTEN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY. THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH OFFICER IS THEN ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS DATA OBTAINED FROM ITS EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ON SALARIES OF COMPARABLE OFFICERS FROM COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS AND ADJUSTS THAT DATA THROUGH SURVEYS AND OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COLLEGE'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE COLLEGE'S PUBLIC WEBSITE. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF FORMS 990 AND 990T ARE PROVIDED PROMPTLY UPON REQUEST IN EITHER HARD-COPY OR ELECTRONIC FORMS, AND THE COLLEGE DOES NOT CHARGE FOR EITHER COPYING OR MAILING COSTS. AFTER THE FILING OF THE FORM 990 RETURN FOR THE SAME TAX YEAR, THE COLLEGE WILL PROVIDE A COPY TO GUIDESTAR FOR PUBLICATION ON THEIR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE - POLICIES RECORDS RETENTION POLICY THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE MAINTAINS A WRITTEN POLICY FOR THE RETENTION OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING GENERAL LEDGER REPORTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FIXED ASSET REPORTS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, BANKING, PAYROLL, AND TAX FILINGS. OTHER CAMPUS OFFICES MAY ALSO HAVE SPECIFIC POLICIES FOR THE RETENTION OF THEIR DOCUMENTS THAT WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED FOR OUTSIDE REGULATORY AGENCIES AND THE OFFICE'S NEEDS. THERE IS NO FORMAL OVERALL CAMPUS-WIDE RECORDS RETENTION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (B) AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS THE HOURS REPORTED ARE UNIFORMLY APPLIED BASED ON THE POSITION AND IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT THE ACTUAL HOURS MAY BE GREATER THAN NOTED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN ESTIMATE ANNUITIES PAYABLE -3,984,168. CHANGE IN FV OF HEDGE/SWAPS 13,659. CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS -3,590,000.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.