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
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
21-0634981
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
21-0634981
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Form Sch E Part I Line 3 THE UNIVERSITY'S NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS PRINTED ON ALL BROCHURES, WEB PAGES, AND PUBLICATIONS THAT ADVERTISE GCU PROGRAMS AND ADMISSIONS STANDARDS.
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
Form Sch E Part I Line 6a U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CLUSTER - FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS (TEACH GRANTS) OTHER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AID - TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES NJ SEA GRANT-RAIN GARDEN NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID CLUSTER - TUITION AID GRANT GEAR UP GRANT NJ STARS PROGRAM GARDEN STATE OTHER NJ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FUND-GRANT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FUND-ARTICLE IV TRISTATE & STUDENT LEADERSHIP SPECIAL PROJECT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FUND-SUMMER NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DIRECT SERVICES NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AID TO INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES NON-CASH AWARDS: NJEFA-DORMITORY SAFETY TRUST FUND, SERIES 2001A - INTEREST SUBSIDY NJEFA-DORMITORY SAFETY TRUST FUND, SERIES 2003A - INTEREST SUBSIDY NJEFA-DORMITORY EQUIPMENT LEASING FUND, SERIES 2014B - EQUIPMENT LEASING
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
21-0634981
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART I SUMMARY TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION, WITH A SPECIAL CONCERN FOR WOMEN. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO JUSTICE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SERVICE AND COMPASSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7
IN APRIL 2006, THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF NEW JERSEY TRANSFERRED THE SPONSORSHIP OF GEORGIAN COURT TO THE CONFERENCE FOR MERCY HIGHER EDUCATION (CMHE). CMHE COORDINATES COLLABORATION AMONG THE 16 MERCY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ON BEHALF OF THE INSTITUTE OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS. GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY HAS A TWO-TIERED GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, THE FIRST TIER CONSISTING OF CMHE (AS THE UNIVERSITY'S SOLE MEMBER) AND THE SECOND BEING THE DULY ELECTED BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. CONTROL OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS AFFAIRS AND PROPERTY IS VESTED IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PURSUANT TO THE UNIVERSITY'S BY-LAWS, SUBJECT TO THE POWERS RESERVED TO CMHE, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS, THE POWER TO ESTABLISH THE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY, ELECT OR REMOVE WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, APPROVE EXPENDITURES THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF A LEVEL REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE HOLY SEE AND MERGE, CONSOLIDATE, DISSOLVE, OR CHANGE THE CORPORATE STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT RESERVED TO CMHE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS EMPOWERED TO MANAGE THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING WITHIN SUCH AUTHORITY, THE POWER TO DELEGATE SUCH RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES TO THE OFFICERS OF GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. A DRAFT IS PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS AND APPROVES FOR FILING THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990, AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS, IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD IN ADVANCE OF ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12
EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE BY VIRTUE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, BOARD SERVICE, FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR POSITION WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS COMPLETED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER AT THE ANNUAL JUNE MEETING. THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. IN ADDITION TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL, ALL FINANCE STAFF, AS WELL AS ANYONE IN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED BY FUNCTION TO HAVE POSSIBLE INFLUENCE WITH CONTRACT OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR SYSTEMS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY, COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES. ANY DISCLOSED RELATIONSHIPS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE CONTROLLER FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT, INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLETING THE FORM 990. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE UNIVERSITY UNDERTAKES A THOROUGH PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IT PAYS TO ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND ALL OF ITS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE GIVEN THE MARKET IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY OPERATES. CEO COMPENSATION: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY AT ITS JUNE MEETING. COMPENSATION LEVEL IS DECIDED UPON UTILIZING COMPARATIVE DATA RECEIVED FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. OFFICER POSITIONS ARE ASSIGNED A SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHED BY A COMPENSATION STUDY DONE BY AN OUTSIDE FIRM AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ALSO REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION FOR THESE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE CONSIDERED HIGHEST-PAID EMPLOYEES. THE OFFICERS RESIDE ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM, CATEGORIZED AS THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL OF THE UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE LISTED WITH BOND REPORTING AGENCIES.
FORM 990, PART VII
PRESIDENT, SISTER ROSEMARY JEFFRIES IS REPRESENTED AS HAVING RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE THE ORDER SHE REPRESENTS RECEIVES ALL COMPENSATION SHE WOULD OTHERWISE BE PAID. THE SISTERS OF MERCY FULFILL VARIOUS ROLES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY. SOME POSITIONS, WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE FILLED WITH LAY PERSONS, ARE ASSIGNED A VALUE FOR COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE MADE TO THE SISTERS OF MERCY. THE PAYMENTS MADE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013 TOTALED $724,190 AND THE COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION IS INCLUDED IN THIS FIGURE. THIS COMPENSATION IS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE SISTERS SINCE THEY ARE MEMBERS OF A RELIGIOUS ORDER. THEREFORE, SISTER ROSEMARY JEFFRIES IS STILL DEEMED TO BE AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR PURPOSES OF PART VI OF THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS/LIFE INS SURRENDER VALUE $80,757 REFUND OF CONTRIBUTION (5,275) -------- TOTAL $75,482 ========
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.