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
COLORADO SEMINARY
Employer identification number
84-0404231
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.") ....
32,741,492
35,035,326
45,625,508
55,349,703
60,864,647
229,616,676
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
32,741,492
35,035,326
45,625,508
55,349,703
60,864,647
229,616,676
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)..
31,803,660
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
197,813,016
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..
32,741,492
35,035,326
45,625,508
55,349,703
60,864,647
229,616,676
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,845,931
9,084,940
11,602,395
10,726,195
6,848,944
44,108,405
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.)..
4,694,436
4,476,732
2,231,668
2,642,114
2,054,279
16,099,229
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
289,824,310
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,266,608,396
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
68.250 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLORADO SEMINARY
Employer identification number
84-0404231
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
No
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES DESCRIPTIONS ON ITS WEBSITE AND STATES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIVERSITY WEB PAGES THAT "THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION." THE FOLLOWING NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY IS PUBLICIZED IN COLLEGE ADMISSION AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE DIRECTED TOWARD THE STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSION OF STUDENTS, IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, OR IN EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARTIAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION OR DISABILITY. THE UNIVERSITY COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS INCLUDING: FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOANS, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, JOB LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. COLORADO STATE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANT, GRADUATE GRANT, COLLEGE WORK-STUDY, UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, PART-TIME STUDENT GRANT, GOVERNOR'S OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP AND PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMIC COMPETITIVE GRANT.
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
COLORADO SEMINARY
Employer identification number
84-0404231
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, SECTION A, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS VESTED ITS FUNCTIONS AND POWERS BETWEEN SESSIONS IN AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF (A) THE CHAIRMAN, CHAIR ELECT, VICE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY, TOGETHER WITH THE TREASURER, IF THE TREASURER IS A TRUSTEE, (B) THOSE TRUSTEES WHO MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CHAIR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: FINANCE AND BUDGET, FACULTY AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS, STUDENT AFFAIRS, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, TRUSTEE AFFAIRS, AUDIT, INVESTMENT, AND ATHLETIC AFFAIRS, AND (C) SUCH ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES AS THE CHAIRMAN MAY APPOINT PROVIDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE UNIVERSITY'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE AMENDMENTS REMOVES THE 15 MEMBER LIMIT ON THE ON THE BOARD'S EXECTUIVE COMMITTEE AND PROVIDES FOR ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP BY THE BOARD. THE AMENDMENT ALSO CLARIFIED THAT THE BOARD CHAIR MAY APPOINT NON-VOTING MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT TRUSTEES TO STANDING COMMITTEES. IN ADDITION, THE AMENDMENTS ADDED THE UNIVERSITY VICE-CHAIRS AS NON-VOTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF ALL BOARD COMMITTEES AND CLARIFIED THAT THE CHANCELLOR IS A NON-VOTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL BOARD COMMITTEES EXCEPT FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINATES INCOMING TRUSTEES TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM, CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP, USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. THE FORMS ARE THEN FORWARDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW. THE FORM IS PRESENTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE SUBMISSION AND REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, DEANS, AND DIRECTORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD POLICY. THE DISCLOSURE FORM ADDRESSES TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS, COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENCE OF TRUSTEES. ALL DISCLOSURES FROM STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION AND REPORTED TO THE SENIOR STAFF AND AUDIT COMMITTEE, IF APPROPRIATE. ALL DISCLOSURES FROM TRUSTEES ARE REVIEWED AND REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, IF APPROPRIATE, AND DISCLOSED TO THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
DELIBERATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS FOR THE CHANCELLOR'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE ARE CARRIED ON IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD FOR WHICH DETAILED MINUTES ARE NOT PREPARED. THE COMPENSATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CHANCELLOR IS DETERMINED BY UTILIZING DATA FROM SURVEYS AND OTHER PUBLISHED SOURCES ON COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. THE INITIAL COMPENSATION IS SET BY THE BOARD AND REVIEWED, AND ADJUSTED IF APPROPRIATE, ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER 2013 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. DELIBERATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION PLANS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT THE CHANCELLOR (CEO), ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETNG THAT APPROVES THE BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. THIS PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE IN JUNE 2013 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AS A PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PERFORMANCE AND MERIT PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY HAS ITS BOARD POLICIES AND CONFLICTS OF COMMITMENT AND INTEREST, AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENTS 2,166,880.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.