Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 1,631,550 | 1,240,000 | 2,100,150 | 1,308,038 | 2,745,633 | 9,025,371 |
| 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 | 1,631,550 | 1,240,000 | 2,100,150 | 1,308,038 | 2,745,633 | 9,025,371 |
| 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).. | 6,407,028 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,618,343 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,631,550 | 1,240,000 | 2,100,150 | 1,308,038 | 2,745,633 | 9,025,371 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 7,738 | 3,196 | 3,684 | 5,407 | 3,214 | 23,239 |
| 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 VI.).. | 24,354 | 2,614 | 584 | 27,552 | ||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 9,076,162 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| EXCELENCIA QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST OF 1.170A-9(F)(3) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS, BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING:ITS SUPPORT, AS REPORTED FOR 2014, IS 28.85%, THEREBY MEETING THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I).EXCELENCIA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SO AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS, THEREBY MEETING THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(II). EXCELENCIA HAS RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SUPPORT. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF EXCELENCIA'S WORK TO THE COMMUNITY, A SMALL NUMBER OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS HAVE PROVIDED EXCELENCIA WITH SUPPORT IN RECENT MONTHS NOT ONLY TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUE ITS WORK BUT ALSO TO BEGIN A NEW DEVELOPMENT EFFORT TO BROADEN EXCELENCIA'S BASE OF SUPPORT.EXCELENCIA'S PUBLIC SUPPORT, AT 28.85%, IS WELL ABOVE THE 10% MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST, THEREBY MEETING THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III). IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I), EXCELENCIA HAS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM A REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS, RATHER THAN RECEIVING ALL OR MOST OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY, OR FROM A SINGLE DONOR. IN FACT, EXCELENCIA HAS RECEIVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, IN ADDITION TO GRANTS RECEIVED FROM A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FOUNDATIONS. EXCELENCIA'S CURRENT FUNDRAISING PLANS ARE TARGETED AT A BROAD BASE OF DONORS. IN THIS RESPECT, EXCELENCIA MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III)(B).EXCELENCIA REMAINS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WORK. EXCELENCIA DISTRIBUTES RESEARCH MATERIALS TO POLICY MAKERS AND OTHERS THAT ENCOURAGE BEST PRACTICES THAT ENABLE LATINO STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. IN THIS WAY, EXCELENCIA FURTHER DEMONSTRATES ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT. IN THIS MANNER, EXCELENCIA MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III)(D). |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT BEFORE IT WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEN FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER COMPLETES A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH S/HE IS INVOLVED THAT S/HE BELIEVES COULD CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT INCLUDE SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OF OR CONSULTANT TO ANOTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO EXCELENCIA. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR VOLUNTEER, OR A FAMILY MEMBER THEREOF, IS TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND IS GENERALLY AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. THIS POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY ARE COMMUNICATED TO ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. EXCELENCIA IN EDUCATION COLLECTS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM FROM ALL ITS BOARD MEMBERS. THESE ARE THEN INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE AMONG BOARD MEMBERS, EXCELENCIA WOULD TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO RESOLVE IT: 1. THE PRESIDENT EVALUATES THE SITUATION AND DETERMINES THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO TAKE TO ELIMINATE AND AVOID THE PERCEPTION OR PRESENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2. WHERE THERE IS CONFIRMATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE PRESIDENT APPROPRIATELY TAKES ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: - PROVIDES A LETTER OF CAUTION TO THE BOARD MEMBER - PROVIDES A LETTER OF DIRECTION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT - IF APPROPRIATE, DISCIPLINES THE BOARD MEMBER BY TERMINATING HIS/HER TERM 3. IF THERE IS CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE PRESIDENT, THE CHAIR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 4. THE ISSUE AND ACTIONS TAKEN MUST BE WELL DOCUMENTED, ENSURING BOTH PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY IS OBSERVED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORMS AN EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF EXCELENCIA AND SETS HIS/HER SALARY. COMPARABLE DATA WAS USED IN THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE PRESIDENT. DELIBERATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMPENSATION PROCESS ALSO TOOK PLACE. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN MARCH 2012. OTHER SALARIES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. WHEN A NEW POSITION OR CATEGORY OF EMPLOYEE IS ADDED, THE SALARY RANGE FOR THAT CATEGORY OF EMPLOYEE SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER RECEIPT OF REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | RESEARCH CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,074. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 187. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,271. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,532. EVENT COORDINATORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,479. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 316. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,202. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,997. PROGRAM TECHNICAL SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 72,106. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 747. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,037. TOTAL EXPENSES 89,890. DESIGN AND EDITING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 50,115. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 519. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,841. TOTAL EXPENSES 62,475. MEDIA CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,671. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 38. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 868. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,577. COMMUNICATION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 113,556. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,177. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 26,831. TOTAL EXPENSES 141,564. SUB-CONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,054. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 208. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,738. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,000. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,011. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 42. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 948. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,001. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 9. TOTAL EXPENSES 49. |
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