Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
41-6030721
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
49,000
42,500
67,567
191,284
350,351
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......
1,553,967
1,583,232
2,117,566
2,564,388
2,741,066
10,560,219
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.
1,553,967
1,632,232
2,160,066
2,631,955
2,932,350
10,910,570
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
95,732
31,598
62,512
189,842
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
95,732
31,598
62,512
189,842
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
10,720,728
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
1,553,967
1,632,232
2,160,066
2,631,955
2,932,350
10,910,570
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9,144
21,542
1,526
25,778
29,841
87,831
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
9,144
21,542
1,526
25,778
29,841
87,831
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
15,675
15,675
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
15,000
1,609
16,609
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
1,593,786
1,655,383
2,161,592
2,657,733
2,962,191
11,030,685
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.190 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.990 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.800 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.780 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
41-6030721
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
UPCEA'S NATIONAL CENTER FOR ONLINE LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY IS UNIQUELY FOCUSED ON THE FACTORS THAT ARE CRUCIAL TO A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE ENTERPRISE: LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY, FINANCIAL MODELS, MARKETING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT SERVICES AND EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, SECRETARY / TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF THE NETWORK SENATE, CHAIR OF THE REGIONAL CABINET AND THE CEO (EX-OFFICIO). THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT IN THE PLACE OF THE BOARD WHEN AUTHORITY IS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD AND WHERE ACTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS TEMPORARY AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: INSTITUTIONAL, CORPORATE AND AFFILIATE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CREATE ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP. THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS: INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS SHALL BE COMPRISED OF DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITED BY A REGIONAL ACCREDITING BODY OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ACCREDITING BODY IN THE CASE OF NON-U.S. MEMBERS. WHERE THERE IS NO RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING BODY, ADMISSION AS A NON-U.S. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER WILL BE AT THE REASONABLE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. IN THE CASE OF MULTI-CAMPUS INSTITUTIONS, INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS SHALL BE ONLY UNITS DIRECTLY ACCREDITED, AS SHOWN BY THE ENTRY IN THE MOST CURRENT EDITION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION DIRECTORY. SYSTEM OFFICES AND OTHER SIMILAR COORDINATING BODIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROVIDED THAT THE INSTITUTIONS THEY COORDINATE MEET THE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS DESCRIBED ABOVE. EACH INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO AN INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE, AND A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES. CORPORATE MEMBERS: CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO BUSINESS ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR. CORPORATE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON ASSOCIATION MATTERS OR SERVE AS AN OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE PRESIDENT MAY APPOINT, AT HIS OR HER DISCRETION AND SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-VOTING CAPACITY. AFFILIATE MEMBERS: AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. AND CANADA, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITIES AND NON-PROFIT PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION. AFFILIATE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON ASSOCIATION MATTERS NOR SHALL THEY BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS AN OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION OR SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, AND SECRETARY/TREASURER. THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL ACCEPT AND REVIEW NOMINATIONS FOR THE ELECTED OFFICER POSITIONS OF PRESIDENT-ELECT (EACH YEAR) AND FOR THE SECRETARY/TREASURER (EVERY TWO YEARS). NOT LESS THAN NINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT A SLATE OF ONE (1) CANDIDATE FOR EACH OF THE POSITIONS OF PRESIDENT-ELECT AND SECRETARY/TREASURER TO THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR VOTE BY U.S. MAIL, ELECTRONIC MAIL OR FACSIMILE BALLOT. BALLOTS OF THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF THE DATE THE WRITTEN BALLOT IS SENT. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND THE SECRETARY/TREASURER SHALL BE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SHALL TAKE OFFICE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. IN THE EVENT A CANDIDATE FOR EITHER OR BOTH OFFICES DOES NOT RECEIVE A MAJORITY OF THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVE VOTES, THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER AND PRESENT A SLATE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE(S) TO THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR VOTE BY WRITTEN BALLOT WHICH MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF THE DATE THE BALLOT IS SENT. NO MEMBER OF THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED OFFICE PRESENTED BY THE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ANY PROPOSALS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS SHALL BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD, WITH THE BOARD APPROVED AMENDMENT THEN SUBMITTED TO THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR VOTE UPON ON A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN BALLOT SENT BY U.S. MAIL, ELECTRONIC MAIL OR FACSIMILE. SUCH BALLOT SHALL INCLUDE THE PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENT(S) AND THE DATE BY WHICH THE COMPLETED BALLOT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ASSOCIATION. BYLAW AMENDMENTS SHALL BE ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND SUBMITTED TO MANAGEMENT FOR DETAILED REVIEW. IN 2015, THE FILED 2013 FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD AFTER IT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY OR OTHER INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
15A. FOR 2012, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ASSISTED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE CEO'S SALARY. THE SALARY WAS DOCUMENTED IN A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND WAS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FOR FUTURE YEARS, UPCEA ANTICIPATES USING COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO AID IN THE DETERMINATION OF SALARIES FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. 15B. THE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT-ELECT CONDUCTED A PERFORMANCE REVIEW WITH THE CEO AND PROVIDED HIM WITH A WRITTEN EVALUATION. FEEDBACK WAS PROVIDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART VII, LINES 13 AND 14
UPCEA ADOPTED WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2012.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 909. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,244. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 425,609. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,852. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,211. TOTAL EXPENSES 433,672. COMMISSIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 95,865. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 95,865. PARTICIPATION STIPENDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 50,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 50,000.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT PROCESS AND REVIEWING THE 990 AFTER IT IS FILED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.