Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
66 GEORGE STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLESTON, SC29424
D Employer identification number

23-7069236
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 52,777,248
F Name and address of principal officer:
DEBYE ALDERMAN
66 GEORGE STREET
CHARLESTON,SC29424
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
GIVING.COFC.EDU/FOUNDATION
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: SC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 5
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 34
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 470
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 13,603,922 10,051,722
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,105,476 5,389,803
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,094,059 1,031,622
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 16,803,457 16,473,147
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,613,625 4,387,538
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,552,002 3,063,160
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 35,931 28,037
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,508,311    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,810,016 3,745,784
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,011,574 11,224,519
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,791,883 5,248,628
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 95,929,140 104,936,511
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,984,446 3,141,430
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 93,944,694 101,795,081
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,698,077 including grants of $ 4,185,041 ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTSFACULTY AND PROGRAM ENRICHMENT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, FACULTY ENHANCEMENTS, OPERATIONS FUND FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER INITIATIVES. A FEW DISTINCTIONS OF THE COLLEGES SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, WHICH ATTEST TO THE CALIBER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND OUR STUDENTS, INCLUDE:SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS-JIM CAREW (GEOLOGY) WORKED CLOSELY WITH MACE BROWN (WHO ESTABLISHED THE MACE BROWN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ON CAMPUS) AND FORMER STUDENTS JONATHAN GEISLER 1995 AND MARK HAVENSTEIN 1998 TO DOCUMENT A NEW SPECIES OF PREHISTORIC WHALE. ADDITIONALLY, JON HAKKILA (PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY) WAS PART OF THE SCIENTIFIC TEAM THAT IDENTIFIED THE HERCULES-CORONA BOREALIS GREAT WALL, WHICH IS NOW CONSIDERED THE LARGEST SUPER-STRUCTURE IN THE UNIVERSE.-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONS SEAFLOOR MAPPING PROGRAM, BEAMS, IS GAINING INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION FOR TRAINING OCEAN SURVEYORS WHO ARE LANDING JOBS AND BREAKING GROUND IN THE FIELD. ON ONE RESEARCH CRUISE, FOUR COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALUMNI AND ONE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT WERE HIRED SEPARATELY TO CONDUCT GEOPHYSICAL SEAFLOOR MAPPING OFF THE COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS.SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES-THE COLLEGE GRADUATED THE FIRST ARCHEOLOGY MAJORS IN THE SCHOOLS HISTORY (AND THE STATES).-A MAJOR EFFORT TOOK PLACE IN HSS TO RAISE UNRESTRICTED FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES. THE DEANS EXCELLENCE FUND HELPED SUPPORT THE ANNUAL WILLIAM V. MOORE RESEARCH CONFERENCE, ORGANIZED BY THE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT. THE CONFERENCE FEATURED UNDERGRADS FROM THE COLLEGE, ALONG WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, EACH PRESENTING THEIR WORK ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS IN THIS FIELD. -RICHARD HADDAD 1975 AND HIS WIFE SHANNON ESTABLISHED AN ENDOWED AWARD FUND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SOCIOLOGY MAJORS WITH AN INTEREST IN HELPING TROUBLED YOUTH WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HAS STARTED THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING IN THE MANY DIVERSE AREAS OF GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION. THE CAREER EXPERIENCE OF INSTRUCTORS IN BOTH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS NOT ONLY LENDS AN ACADEMIC DIMENSION TO THE CLASSES, BUT ALSO ENABLES THEM TO EFFECTIVELY HANDLE THE SPECIFIC, PRACTICAL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR TRAINING COURSES.-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ITS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MINOR PROGRAM, WHICH IS BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE CARTER REAL ESTATE CENTER AT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES CLASSES IN PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE AND FINANCE, IN ADDITION TO ELECTIVES ON TOPICS SUCH AS MARKET ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND URBAN ECONOMICS.-THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HOSTED THE INAUGURAL SOUTH CAROLINA SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT FOR LEADERS IN BUSINESS, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE GOVERNMENT TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL AREAS FOR COLLABORATION.SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONS CENTER FOR PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE HAS STARTED THE MATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MIP) TO HELP CHARLESTON AREA TEACHERS ENHANCE STEM EDUCATION. THE MATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MIP) TRAINS 20 CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND EDUCATION PROFESSORS IN THE FIVE-STEP ALGEBRA PROJECT APPROACH FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS.-TERRY PETERSON, SENIOR EDUCATION FELLOW AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE AFTERSCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE LIST IS COMPILED BY THE NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION (NAA). IN ADDITION TO HIS WORK WITH THE COLLEGES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE, PETERSON RECENTLY SERVED AS THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF A LANDMARK BOOK ON EXPANDED LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMERS, EXPANDING MINDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT IS BEING NOW USED ACROSS AMERICA BY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY AND YOUTH GROUPS.LIBRARIES-A NEW DIGITAL PUBLIC HISTORY PROJECT, THE LOWCOUNTRY DIGITAL HISTORY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, PART OF AN EMERGING FIELD THAT IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP HELPS TELL THE COMPLEX MULTICULTURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE PROJECT SIGNALS THE COLLEGES FIRST LARGE-SCALE OFFERING IN DIGITAL PUBLIC HISTORY, A GROWING AREA OF HISTORY EDUCATION THAT COMBINES THE SCHOLARLY RESEARCH OF ACADEMIC WORKS WITH THE VISUAL IMAGERY, ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, AND ACCESSIBLE HISTORICAL CONTEXT ASSOCIATED WITH MUSEUM EXHIBITS IN AN ONLINE PLATFORM. THE COLLEGE IS ALSO ONE OF SIX ORGANIZATIONS TO BE PART OF THE DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA LAUNCH.-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONS AVERY RESEARCH CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE PRESENTED THE EXHIBITION UNENSLAVED- RICE CULTURE PAINTING BY JONATHAN GREEN. THE EXHIBITION FEATURED 25 OF GREENS ORIGINAL WORKS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE PROMINENCE AND PREVALENCE OF RICE AND ITS LASTING IMPACT ON CULTURE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY.-ACCLAIMED WAR CORRESPONDENT AND ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE SEBASTIAN JUNGER SPOKE TO STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY AT A FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENT. THE EVENT ALSO MARKED THE LAUNCH OF THE COLLEGES FIRST DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP TO BENEFIT VETERANS. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS-THE HALSEY INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CONSISTENTLY ATTRACTS WORLD-FAMOUS ARTISTS TO FEATURE THEIR WORK, INCLUDING JASPER JOHNS AND SHEPARD FAIREY. -ARTS MANAGEMENT MAJORS IN THE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CAN NOW SELECT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION, WHICH INCLUDES FIVE COURSES AND A REQUIRED INTERNSHIP. COURSES INCLUDE INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, MUSIC IN THE MARKETPLACE, AND MORE.NORTH CAMPUS-THE COLLEGE INITIATED A NEW BACHELORS DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (BPS) PROGRAM COMBINES ONLINE AND ON-SITE CLASSES IN AN EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE THE BUSY LIVES OF WORKING PROFESSIONALS.SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, CULTURES, AND WORLD AFFAIRS-THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM, WHICH WELCOMED ITS FIRST COHORT IN 2012, IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL GLOBAL ISSUES AND WHO WANT TO BE COMFORTABLE MOVING BETWEEN DIFFERENT CULTURES AND LANGUAGES. THE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HONORS COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, CULTURES, AND WORLD AFFAIRS. HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE RAISING THE BAR FOR STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE COLLEGE. A FEW EXAMPLES: -CHRIS JACKSON ATTENDED THE FULBRIGHT INSTITUTE -MADELINE EDWARDS WON A CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE US STATE DEPARTMENT AND TRAVELED TO JORDAN TO STUDY ARABIC IN JUNE. -EDEN KATZ, PUT TOGETHER A TRIP TO GHANA TO WORK ON WATER PURIFICATION. SHE WON OVER $1,500.00 OF SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST. THIS TRIP TO AFRICA WILL ALSO SATISFY HER INDEPENDENT STUDY REQUIREMENT IN THE HONORS COLLEGE. -THREE OF THE IS FELLOWS (JOSEPH QUISOL, OLIVIA GHIZ, KATIE BOOTH) WENT WITH THE DEAN OF THE HONORS COLLEGE TO HONDURAS OVER SPRING BREAK AND DID ALL THE DATA COLLECTION FOR A NONPROFIT GROUP WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. -THE JEWISH STUDIES A TIME TO BUILD CAMPAIGN, RAISED THE ONE MILLION DOLLARS REQUIRED IN PRIVATE FUNDS TO COMBINE WITH THE FOUR MILLION DOLLARS THE COLLEGE CONTRIBUTED TO BUILD THE EXPANSION TO THE SYLVIA VLOSKY YASCHIK JEWISH STUDIES CENTER. THE EXPANSION WILL INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR DEDICATED TO A VEGETARIAN DINING HALL WHICH WILL SATISFY BOTH ETHICAL EATERS AND STUDENTS WHO KEEP KOSHER. WHEN COMPLETED (ANTICIPATED IN 2015), THE NEW FACILITY WILL DOUBLE THE SIZE OF THE EXISTING JEWISH STUDIES CENTER.-THE PEARLSTINE-LIPOV CENTER FOR SOUTHERN JEWISH HISTORY AND CULTURE WAS ESTABLISHED BY EDWIN PEARLSTINE AND HIS FAMILY TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, SUMMER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE JEWISH HERITAGE COLLECTION AND THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM OF JEWISH STUDIES AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,140,637 including grants of $ 202,497 ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTSSCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDSTHE FOUNDATION PROVIDED $2,941,105 IN FINANCIAL AID TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THIS FINANCIAL AID INCLUDES ACADEMIC, MERIT, AND TRAVEL ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING. IN ADDITION, $199,532 WAS PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC AND MERIT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. NEARLY 1,200 STUDENTS WERE BENEFICIARIES OF THE FINANCIAL AID AND ACADEMIC/MERIT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS.THE AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT PROVIDED WAS INCREASED BY 12% OVER LAST YEAR. THIS REMAINS ALIGNED WITH THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES A PROVISION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MERIT-BASED AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,838,714
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
146
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
5
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2013)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
34
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
34
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
SC
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletDEBYE ALDERMAN66 GEORGE STCHARLESTONSC29424 (843) 953-7458
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) SHARON B KINGMAN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) HILTON C SMITH JR........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JEFFERY E KINARD........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOHN H TILLER ESQ........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) DR RENEE ANDERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) WILLIAM S ASBILL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) CHARLES BAKER III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) WILLIAM GLEN BROWN JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) MARCO L E CAVAZZONI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) DIANNE M CULHANE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) DR DENNIS J ENCARNATION........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) ROBERT L FREEMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) KENNETH S GUSTAFSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) H THOMAS HALLBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) DOROTHY G HARRISON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) FLEETWOOD S HASSELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID M HAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) A J HEATH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) AMY L HEYEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JEAN W JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) STEPHEN R KERRIGAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) EDWARD E LEGASEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ARLINDA F LOCKLEAR ESQ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) BRADFORD MARSHALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) RALPH F MARTINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) JUSTIN R MCLAIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) DR CHARLES S MOSTELLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) D SHERWOOD MILER III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) HELLENE S RUNTAGH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) R KEITH SAULS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) DR SAM STAFFORD III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) STEVE D SWANSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) JEFFREY M WEINGARTEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) TOMI G YOUNGBLOOD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) GEORGE P WATT JR........................................................................
EVP COFC/EXEC DIR OF FOUND
 20.00
.......................20.00 		    X       97,104 186,604 1,047
(36) K TRACEY BIBLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERV
 20.00
.......................20.00 		    X       0 0 0
(37) P GEORGE BENSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT OF COFC
 20.00
.......................20.00 		      X     234,894 174,564 47,807
(38) GEORGE HYND........................................................................
PROVOST COFC
 5.00
.......................35.00 		        X   25,000 248,702 11,920
(39) ALAN SHAO........................................................................
DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUS. COFC
 10.00
.......................30.00 		        X   61,800 229,948 5,163
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 418,798 839,818 65,937
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ARAMARK66 GEORGE STREETCHARLESTONSC29424 CATERING SERVICES 404,335
USWATERCRAFT LLC373 MARKET STREETWARRENRI02885 BOATS 265,400
BB&T FINANCIAL FSB151 MEETING STREETCHARLESTONSC29401 BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES 136,487
HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD PA134 MEETING STREETCHARLESTONSC29402 LEGAL SERVICES 127,082
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 46,367
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		10,005,355
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		273,652
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,051,722
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 5,405,990     5,405,990
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 820,841  
b Less: rental expenses 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 820,841  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 820,841     820,841
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 36,237,310  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 36,253,497  
c Gain or (loss) -16,187  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -16,187     -16,187
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 46,367
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 38,938
b Less: direct expenses ...b 50,604
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -11,666   -11,666
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 4,165
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 4,165     4,165
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 209,602     209,602
b LICENSE TAG INCOME 900099 8,680     8,680
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 218,282
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 16,473,147 0 0 6,421,425
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 4,185,041 4,185,041
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 202,497 202,497
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 331,998 234,894 48,552 48,552
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 2,260,390 1,474,867 166,660 618,863
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 75,995 75,995    
9 Other employee benefits ....... 329,833 136,125 31,308 162,400
10 Payroll taxes ........... 64,944   18,830 46,114
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 110,490 23,380 76,127 10,983
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 28,037 28,037
f Investment management fees ...... 26,745     26,745
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 682,743 433,365 64,815 184,563
12 Advertising and promotion .... 100,948 83,278 3,575 14,095
13 Office expenses ....... 955,561 654,697 233,991 66,873
14 Information technology ...... 94,010   8,626 85,384
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 162,911 95,500 67,411  
17 Travel ............ 431,997 334,383 11,238 86,376
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 765,330 623,396 29,979 111,955
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 284,938 186,323 91,721 6,894
23 Insurance .............. 20,536   20,536  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 49,793 49,793    
b RECRUITMENT 47,926 45,145   2,781
c PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 11,856 35 4,125 7,696
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 11,224,519 8,838,714 877,494 1,508,311
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 402,093 1 509,572
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 144,406 2 179,310
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 7,666,861 3 7,322,202
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 50,560 4 50,754
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 29,679 8 28,485
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 65,485 9 1,000,648
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,797,669
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 3,224,821 5,312,438 10c 5,572,848
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 53,902,971 11 20,632,274
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 20,811,495 12 62,084,963
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 7,482,163 13 7,494,466
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 60,989 15 60,989
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 95,929,140 16 104,936,511
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 395,207 17 631,383
18 Grants payable ................. 1,333,880 18 1,369,095
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 255,359 25 1,140,952
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,984,446 26 3,141,430
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 10,017,369 27 10,247,722
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 49,823,253 28 56,355,040
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 34,104,072 29 35,192,319
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 93,944,694 33 101,795,081
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 95,929,140 34 104,936,511
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,473,147
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
11,224,519
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,248,628
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
93,944,694
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,988,311
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-386,552
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
101,795,081
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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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.
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
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
f
g
(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  

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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) right arrow (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.") .... 7,840,868 8,283,559 10,798,661 13,638,385 10,051,722 50,613,195
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 7,840,868 8,283,559 10,798,661 13,638,385 10,051,722 50,613,195
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).. 647,534
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 49,965,661
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,840,868 8,283,559 10,798,661 13,638,385 10,051,722 50,613,195
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... -2,636,274 2,246,520 2,935,407 2,933,022 6,226,831 11,705,506
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.).. 2,116,648 1,270,994 648,464 284,895 241,113 4,562,114
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 66,880,815
12
12
13,828
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.710 %
15
15
83.410 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Name of organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 7,494,466
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 66,287,689 60,043,987 56,176,452 45,524,235 44,907,383
b Contributions ........ 3,311,743 1,450,147 5,314,300 4,407,649 2,082,900
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 7,220,441 7,205,832 824,827 8,142,737 -852,185
d Grants or scholarships .....         821,443
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		3,552,899 2,412,277 2,271,592 1,898,169 -397,104
f Administrative expenses ....         189,524
g End of year balance ...... 73,266,974 66,287,689 60,043,987 56,176,452 45,524,235
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet1.580 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet48.040 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet50.380 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   3,053,911 3,053,911
b Buildings ................   3,524,126 2,198,872 1,325,254
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   1,710,882 819,095 891,787
e Other .................   508,750 206,854 301,896
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,572,848
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) TIFF KEYSTONE FUND 		62,084,963 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 62,084,963
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) COLLECTIONS OF ART AND HISTORICAL TREASURES 7,494,466 C








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 7,494,466
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 240,952
LINE OF CREDIT 900,000







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,140,952
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 18,961,348
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 2,988,311
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -300,649
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,687,662
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,273,686
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 199,461
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 199,461
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,473,147
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 11,110,961
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 85,903
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 85,903
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 11,025,058
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 199,461
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 199,461
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 11,224,519
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART III, LINE 4: THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL EXCELLENCE ON OUR CAMPUS AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. PART OF THAT MISSION INCLUDES ENHANCING THE HOLDINGS IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AT THE MARLENE AND NATHAN ADDLESTONE LIBRARY. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IS COMPRISED OF RARE AND VALUABLE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND OTHER COLLECTIBLES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH BY STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND VISITING SCHOLARS. IN RECENT YEARS, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS STAFF IDENTIFIED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT TITLES THAT WOULD BE STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS TO CURRENT COLLECTIONS. THE STAFF WAS ABLE TO SECURE THESE ACQUISITIONS AND TO DATE ALL HAVE BEEN USED BY STUDENTS OR FACULTY FOR RESEARCH PAPERS AS PART OF SEVERAL ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THESE ACQUISITIONS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT PRIVATE SUPPORT. THE IMPACT OF THESE TITLES ON THE ENTIRE CAMPUS AND THE COMMUNITY IS ENDLESS AND IMMEASURABLE. IN TIME, WITH SUPPORT OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY, THE STAFF IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS HOPES TO CONTINUOUSLY GROW THE COLLECTIONS IN THE SAME MANNER.
PART V, LINE 4: THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES INCLUDING BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2014. FISCAL YEARS ON OR AFTER JUNE 30, 2011 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES. CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO THE FOUNDATION QUALIFY FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(IV) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT -32,170. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCLUDED IN REVENUE 50,688. CHANGE IN ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE -319,167.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT EXPENSES NET WITH REVENUE 199,461.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCLUDED IN REVENUE 50,688. CHANGE IN VALUE OF MARINE GENOMICS ENDOWMENT 35,215.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE 199,461.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EUROPE 1   PROGRAM SERVICE A PROPERTY IN TRUJILLO, SPAIN, WAS DONATED TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOR USE IN THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM. THE PROPERTY IS NOW BEING USED AS THE RESIDENCE FOR THE PROFESSORS INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION'S DUTY IS TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE PROPERTY, SO THAT IT MAY BENEFIT MANY GENERATIONS TO COME. 41,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 0 41,000
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 0 41,000
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
GRENZEBACH GLIER & ASSOCIATES
401 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2800
 
CHICAGO, IL60611 		COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN CONSULTATION, NO SOLICITATION OF FUND   No 0 28,037 -28,037
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow   28,037 -28,037
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
SC
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

REACH PROGRAM GALA & GOLF TOURNAMEN
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

AN EVENING WITH SEBASTIAN JUNGER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 33,290 35,800 16,215 85,305
2 Less: Contributions . . 8,077 23,000 15,290 46,367
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		25,213 12,800 925 38,938
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 10,767 35,943 3,974 50,684
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 50,684
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -11,746
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
23-7069236
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
66 GEORGE ST
CHARLESTON,SC29424 		57-6000265 IRC 115 4,143,554       COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: GRANTS PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ARE USED TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION.
(2) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 20216
CHARLESTON,SC29413 		57-0760038 501C3 115,000       COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: PER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION SHALL PROVIDE AN AGREED UPON AMOUNT OF ANNUAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMS, WITH PAYMENTS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH QUARTER. THE MOU WAS EXECUTED ON DECEMBER 7, 2012 AND EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY TO JULY 1, 2012 FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014 THE FOUNDATION PAID THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION $115,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOU.
(3) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COUGAR CLUB
307 MEETING ST
CHARLESTON,SC29401 		57-0640443 501C3 2,750       COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COUGAR CLUB: THE COUGAR CLUB AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON IS THE FUND-RAISING ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ATHLETES IN MEETING THEIR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC GOALS. THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION MANAGES ENDOWMENT FUNDS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ATHLETICS.


















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) ACADEMIC & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 280 200,697      
(2) STUDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 4 1,800      










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS: THROUGH ITS REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ALUMNI BOARD AND THE COUGAR CLUB BOARD, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO MONITOR FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM ACTIVITY FOR EACH OF THESE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS. WITH REGARD TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HAVE EXECUTED A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO GUIDE EXPECTATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS/ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: ACADEMIC & ACHEIVEMENT AWARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA ESTABLISHED IN DONOR GIFT AGREEMENTS AS WELL AS BY ACADEMIC UNITS AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THE ACADEMIC UNITS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING RECIPIENTS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)GEORGE P WATT JREVP COFC/EXEC DIR OF FOUND (i)
(ii)		 90,000
186,604 		0
0 		7,104
0 		0
0 		0
1,047 		97,104
187,651 		0
0
(2)P GEORGE BENSONPRESIDENT OF COFC (i)
(ii)		 200,000
166,585 		0
0 		34,894
7,979 		34,894
0 		0
12,913 		269,788
187,477 		0
0
(3)GEORGE HYNDPROVOST COFC (i)
(ii)		 25,000
241,816 		0
0 		0
6,886 		0
0 		0
11,920 		25,000
260,622 		0
0
(4)ALAN SHAODEAN, SCHOOL OF BUS. COFC (i)
(ii)		 61,800
229,929 		0
0 		0
19 		0
0 		0
5,163 		61,800
235,111 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A MILEAGE FROM CHARLESTON TO ATLANTA WAS REIMBURSED TO THE PRESIDENT'S WIFE (MRS. BENSON). THE EXPENSES WERE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY.
PART I, LINE 4B THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (THE INSTITUTION) OFFERS A 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN TO ITS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES AS DESIGNATED BY ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME. THE PLAN IS OWNED BY THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON AND THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION FUNDS THE PLAN. THE TERMS OF THE RETIREMENT PLAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE INSTITUTION SHALL NOT PAY THE AMOUNT OF THE PARTICIPANT'S DEFERRED SALARY ACCOUNT TO THE PARTICIPANT OR THE PARTICIPANT'S DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER THE EARLIEST OF (1) THE DATE RELATIVE TO CONTINUOUS FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT AS DESIGNATED IN THE AGREEMENT, (2) THE PARTICIPANT'S DEATH, (3) THE PARTICIPANT'S DISABILITY AS DEFINED IN IRC SECTION 409A(A)(2)(C), OR (4) THE PARTICIPANT'S INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FROM THE INSTITUTION FOR REASONS OTHER THAN JUST CAUSE. THE PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE NO RIGHTS IN THE DEFERRED SALARY ACCOUNT UNLESS HE OR SHE REMAINS EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTION UNTIL ATTAINMENT OF THE DATE RELATIVE TO CONTINUOUS FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT AS DESIGNATED IN THE AGREEMENT UNLESS TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT IS DUE TO THE PARTICIPANT'S DEATH OR TOTAL DISABILITY OR THE PARTICIPANT'S EMPLOYMENT IS INVOLUNTARILY TERMINATED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN JUST CAUSE. IF TERMINATION IS FOR ANY OTHER REASON, THEN NO PAYMENT SHALL BE DUE UNDER THE AGREEMENT. THE DEFERRED SALARY ACCOUNT SHALL BE PAID BY THE INSTITUTION TO THE PARTICIPANT OR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY IN A LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF THE SINGLE SUM VALUE OF THE DEFERRED SALARY ACCOUNT. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FOR 2013, AS FOLLOWS. P. GEORGE BENSON: $34,894
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 28 135,482 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 2 12,303 APPRAISAL
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ... X 2 62,423 FAIR MARKET VALUE
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( 2 GRAND PIANO ) X 2 46,450 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( FERRAGHAN HAN ) X 1 11,440 FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( BONE MINERAL ) X 1 4,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OTHER ) X 1 1,554 FAIR MARKET VALUE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Return Reference Explanation
990, PART III, LINE 4A CONTINUED INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS -CONSTRUCTION BEGAN ON TWO FIELD RESEARCH STATIONS AT DIXIE PLANTATION. THE STATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION, AND THEY WILL ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY FROM THE COLLEGES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, BIOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY. THE FIELD RESEARCH COMPONENT ESTABLISHES A BASE FOR GENERATING ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE, WHILE ALSO PRESERVING THE PROPERTYS NATURAL SPLENDOR. RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT DIXIE PLANTATION WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES SUCH AS COASTAL POLLUTION, WATER ECOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY. A PRIVATE DONOR CONTRIBUTED $1M TO THE PROJECT, AND THE COLLEGE PROVIDED THE REMAINDER OF THE FUNDING. -THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HAS ONE OF THE ONLY UNDERGRADUATE PUBLIC HEALTH MAJORS IN THE COUNTRY THAT OFFERS BOTH B.S. AND B.A. DEGREE OPTIONS. GRADUATES IN THIS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM ARE PREPARED FOR A WIDE RANGE OF CAREERS AT INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. -THE GOLDEN PEARL FOUNDATION IS A PROUD PARTNER OF THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN PROJECT AT DIXIE PLANTATION LED BY COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR TRACEY BURKETT AND HER STUDENTS AS WELL AS THE GARDEN RESTORATION PROJECT AT DIXIE PLANTATION. -TEN COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS PRESENTED RESEARCH AT THE ANNUAL COLONIAL ACADEMIC ALLIANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN TOWSON, MD. THESE SCHOLARS REPRESENT THE BEST RESEARCH PAPERS SUBMITTED BY STUDENTS FROM ALL MAJORS. THE CONFERENCE IS THE SIGNATURE ACADEMIC AND OUTREACH EVENT SPONSORED BY THE ALLIANCE, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, OF WHICH THE COLLEGE IS A NEW MEMBER IN 2013-14. HONORS COLLEGE -COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON SOPHOMORE SARAH LEGENDRE PARTICIPATED IN A FULBRIGHT SUMMER INSTITUTE, ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND SELECTIVE SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS OPERATING WORLDWIDE. LEGENDRE, AN HONORS COLLEGE STUDENT AND DOUBLE MAJOR IN GEOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, SPENT FOUR WEEKS AT DURHAM UNIVERSITY IN THE UK. -MORE THAN 30 TEAMS OF COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS AND FACULTY MENTORS CONDUCTED RESEARCH DURING THE SUMMER AS PART OF THE SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WITH FACULTY (SURF) GRANT PROGRAM. TEAMS INVESTIGATED EVERYTHING FROM HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY TO THE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE AND THE PROSE OF HART CRANE. STUDENTS ARE SUBMERGED IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS, WHICH PREPARES THEM FOR ADMISSION TO TOP GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND COMPETITIVE JOBS. IN MANY CASES, THESE TEAMS PUBLISH THEIR RESULTS IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS AND PRESENT RESULTS AT DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCES. GRADUATE SCHOOL -STUDENTS IN THE JOINT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON AND THE CITADEL MASTERS DEGREE IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES PROGRAM ARE NOW ABLE TO SELECT A SPECIALIZATION IN CYBERSECURITY. THE NEW SPECIALIZATION REQUIRES STUDENTS TO TAKE COURSES IN ADVANCED CYBERSECURITY, ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS, DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING, AND PRIVACY AND SECURITY ISSUES. THE NSA CAE IN CYBER OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS SPECIFY THE TOPICS THAT MUST BE COVERED IN COURSES. THEY INCLUDE LOW-LEVEL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, SOFTWARE REVERSE ENGINEERING, OPERATING SYSTEM THEORY, NETWORKING, CELLULAR AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, DISCRETE MATH, LEGAL ISSUES, SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS AND VULNERABILITIES. MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCHOLARSHIPS -THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ESTABLISHED THE COCA-COLA FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM. IT IS THE FIRST-EVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEVOTED TO ENSURING ACCESS FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE. FIVE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS RECEIVED $5,000 PER YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS TO ASSIST WITH TUITION AND FEES. -THE HARRY AND REBA HUGE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED FOUR ANNUAL STUDY-ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THEIR $500,000 GIFT ALSO SUPPORTED FOUR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE HONORS COLLEGE AND A MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THE FIRST STUDY-ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN SUMMER 2014. THE GIFT ALSO CREATES AN ELITE GROUP OF HUGE SCHOLARS WHO ARE DISTINGUISHED BY EXTRAORDINARY ACADEMIC TALENT, LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF FOUR HUGE SCHOLARS ARRIVED IN THE FALL OF 2013 AS PART OF THE HONORS COLLEGE AND THE WILLIAM AIKEN FELLOWS SOCIETY, THE COLLEGES TOP SCHOLARS. THE REBA KINNE HUGE AWARD IN MUSIC WILL RECOGNIZE AN ACCOMPLISHED MUSIC MAJOR IN THE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STARTING IN FALL OF 2013. THE AWARD MAY BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT OR BE USED AS A TRAVEL STIPEND FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES AND COMPETITIONS. -R. KEITH SAULS 1990 ESTABLISHED THE BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS WHO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLEGES INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. BY ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STUDENTS, IT IS THE DONORS INTENT IS TO HELP ADVANCE THE COLLEGES EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE AND GROW THE DIVERSE LEADERS OF TOMORROW.
FORM 990, PART V, PAGE 5, LINE 2A THE FOUNDATION COMPENSATED 29 EMPLOYEES DURING THE YEAR. 5 OF THOSE EMPLOYEES WERE PAID IN PART BY THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION, AND WERE REFLECTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S FORM W-3. THE REMAINDER OF THE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FOUNDATION WERE PAID BY THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, AND THEIR SALARY EXPENSE WAS REIMBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. THE FULL BOARD WAS PROVIDED A LINK TO ACCESS THE COMPLETE FORM 990, ONLINE, PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEWED THE FORM AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES. FOLLOWING REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRESENTED A SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD DOCUMENTED THIS REVIEW IN THE MEETING MINUTES. THE FORM 990 WAS FILED WITH THE IRS FOLLOWING THE BOARD REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ALONG WITH A QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRES AND RETURN THEM TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE FOUNDATION'S EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AND PAID BY THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON. THE FOUNDATION THEN REIMBURSES THE COLLEGE FOR PORTIONS OF THE EMPLOYEES' SALARY COSTS. THE HIRING PROCESS IS MONITORED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON AND IS SUBJECT TO THE COLLEGE'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. IN RECENT YEARS WHEN HIRING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE FOUNDATION IN COLLABORATION WITH COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HAS CONTRACTED WITH OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS WHO ASSIST IN LOCATING AND INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES. THE FOUNDATION CONSULTS WITH THE SEARCH FIRM AND USES THE FIRM'S EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP EXECUTIVE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION, IS APPROVED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, PRIOR TO HIRING. COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES PAID BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE COLLEGE ARE APPROVED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS WELL AS THE FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST -32,170. CHANGE IN ALLOWANCE OF UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE -319,167. CHANGE IN VALUE OF MARINE GENOMICS ENDOWMENT -35,215.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7069236
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

66 GEORGE ST

CHARLESTON,SC29424
57-6000265 		HIGHER EDUCATION SC IRC 115 LINE 2 N/A
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

 E 1,369,095  
(2) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

 J 830,841  
(3) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

 O 967,487  
(4) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

 P 2,058,107  


Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Additional Data


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