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
CENTRE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
61-0444671
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.") ....
6,227,067
25,382,377
7,908,784
18,621,685
23,844,709
81,984,622
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,227,067
25,382,377
7,908,784
18,621,685
23,844,709
81,984,622
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)..
32,955,723
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
49,028,899
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..
6,227,067
25,382,377
7,908,784
18,621,685
23,844,709
81,984,622
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,408,955
3,835,693
2,735,555
2,609,111
2,986,605
15,575,919
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
78,088
101,436
92,804
80,352
87,130
439,810
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
98,000,351
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
281,504,749
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
50.020 %
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
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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TIN:
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
CENTRE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
61-0444671
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
Yes
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, Racially nondiscriminatory policy
IN ADDITION TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTICE THAT APPEARS WITH ALL OF CENTRE'S EMPLOYMENT ADS, THE COLLEGE HAS AN OFFICIAL NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT THAT IS REPRINTED IN MAJOR PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS OUR INTRODUCTION-TO-THE-COLLEGE BROCHURE, THE ADMISSION VIEWBOOK, AND THE CATALOG. THE STATEMENT ALSO APPEARS ON THE COLLEGE'S WEBSITE.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a, Financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency
CENTRE COLLEGE RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAM TO FUND THE COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PELL, FEDERAL WORK STUDY, PERKINS, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS AND STAFFORD LOANS. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER SOURCES INCLUDE THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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TIN:
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
CENTRE COLLEGE
Employer identification number
61-0444671
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) CENTRE NURTURES IN ITS STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO THINK LOGICALLY AND CRITICALLY, TO WORK CREATIVELY, TO ANALYZE AND COMPARE VALUES, AND TO WRITE AND SPEAK WITH CLARITY AND GRACE. IT ACQUAINTS STUDENTS WITH THE RANGE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE HUMAN MIND AND SPIRIT IN A VARIETY OF ARTS AND THEORETICAL DISCIPLINES. IT ENABLES STUDENTS TO CHOOSE AND FULFILL SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES IN SOCIETY. IN SHORT, CENTRE'S HIGHEST PRIORITY IS TO PREPARE ITS STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTED EACH YEAR BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, AND APPROVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THE POWER TO ELECT OR REMOVE THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE, TO AMEND THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE, AND TO ELECT NEW TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF NINE OR MORE MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. ANY ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO BE EFFECTIVE MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY AT LEAST FIVE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 2, Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
THOMAS BAEKER, TRUSTEE AND GREG CAUDILL, TRUSTEE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, WATTS HUMPHREY, TRUSTEE AND DAVID GRISSOM, TRUSTEE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER WITH ASSISTANCE FROM AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE BOARD'S AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS PRESENTED ON DECEMBER 1, 2014 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FINAL FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES WAS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
ALL TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE SURVEYED ANNUALLY, VIA AN EXTENSIVE QUESTIONNAIRE, TO DISCLOSE A VARIETY OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER OR DIRECTLY WITH THE COLLEGE. THIS SURVEY IS REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED BY COLLEGE COUNSEL, AND REVIEWED BY BOTH THE VP FINANCE AND THE CONTROLLER. THOSE FOUND TO HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, OR THE APPEARANCE OF SUCH, DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN FINAL RELATED BUSINESS DISCUSSIONS OR VOTES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR, DETERMINES AN APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION CONTRACT FOR THE PRESIDENT. AN IMPORTANT TOOL USED IN THEIR DECISION PROCESS IS A COMPARABILITY STUDY CONDUCTED BY AN APPOINTED BOARD COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION, SUPPORTED BY THE COMPARABILITY STUDY, AN EXPANSIVE REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE DRIVERS AND GOALS ASSOCIATED WITH HIS WORK, AND OTHER DISCUSSION POINTS, IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DETAILED REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE CONTRACT IS SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR RATIFICATION. WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF CONTRACT DISCUSSIONS, APPROVALS, ATTENDANCE, AND ACTION TAKEN ARE MAINTAINED ON CAMPUS BY A NON-BOARD MEMBER. THE PRESIDENT IS CURRENTLY COMPLETING THE FOURTH YEAR OF A FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. CURRENTLY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE IRS.
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
ACTUARIAL LIABILITY FOR ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS - -222814; VALUATION CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE SWAPS - -447836;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.