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
RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
51-0244756
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?
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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
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.") ....
4,154,026
6,098,245
7,033,789
4,701,858
4,016,900
26,004,818
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
4,154,026
6,098,245
7,033,789
4,701,858
4,016,900
26,004,818
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)..
6,858,821
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
19,145,997
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..
4,154,026
6,098,245
7,033,789
4,701,858
4,016,900
26,004,818
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
249,872
251,103
258,102
281,617
289,296
1,329,990
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.)..
173,119
225,035
211,239
609,393
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
27,944,201
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
394,527
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
68.520 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
66.230 %
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
................................................
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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
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 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
RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
51-0244756
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE DOCUMENT AND VOTE TO APPROVE IT BEFORE ITS FILING. THE FORM 990 IS FIRST PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR ITS REVIEW AND COMMENT. NEXT THE ENTIRE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IS PROVIDED WITH APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF A SPECIAL SCHEDULED MEETING TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE FORM 990. THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICERS INCLUDING THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND THE TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL, AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE PRESENT TO REVIEW AND RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE FORM 990. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND REVIEWED. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, GOVERNORS, AND KEY MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT. THIS REQUIREMENT IS REFERENCED IN AN ANNUAL LETTER FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR AND INCLUDED IN THE RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION CODE OF CONDUCT. EACH GOVERNOR AND KEY MANAGER ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO ACKNOWLEDGE, THAT THEY HAVE READ THE FOUNDATION CODE OF CONDUCT AND UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS AND THEY KNOW OF NO CONFLICTS ON THEIR PART OR ON THE PART OF ANY MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY EXCEPT AS DISCLOSED IN A PARTICULAR CASE. THIS SIGNED DOCUMENT IS COLLECTED ANNUALLY AND REMAINS ON FILE AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE. AS STATED IN THE POLICY, ALL GOVERNORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE SUMMARIZED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. IF IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE A PART OF ANY DECISIONS ABOUT ANY TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL SUCH TIME THERE IS NO LONGER A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC COLLEGE ALSO SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION. AS STATE OF NEW JERSEY EMPLOYEES, MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEE'S SALARIES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE COLLEGE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE. WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AN ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE TO A MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEE'S SALARY IS BASED UPON PERFORMANCE. THESE MERIT INCREASES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, WHICH SERVES AS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALL ACTIONS ARE APPROVED PUBLICLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS AND ARE DISCUSSED PRIVATELY WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE TRUSTEES IN CLOSED SESSIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT PREPARES AND PRESENTS EACH JULY AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. IN ADDITION TO THE FORMAL COLLEGE REVIEW ASSESSED BY THE PRESIDENT, THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS ALSO HAS A REVIEW COMMITTEE WHICH CONSISTS OF THE CURRENT CHAIR PERSON AND THE TWO IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSONS. IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT, THIS REVIEW COMMITTEE DETERMINES IF ALL ESTABLISHED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN MET FOR THE YEAR AND ASSESSES THE QUALITY OF THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, THIS REVIEW CAN RESULT IN AN INCENTIVE PAYMENT. THE COLLEGE'S HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE COLLEGE IS IN EFFECT FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE. COMPENSATION SURVEY AND STUDIES ARE OFTEN CONDUCTED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IS SET AND REVIEWED AS DESCRIBED IN PART VI, SECTION B, 15A ABOVE FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE RAMAPO COLLEGE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON THE GUIDESTAR.ORG. IN ADDITION, FORM 990 AS WELL AS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND OTHER PUBLIC RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 505 RAMAPO VALLEY ROAD, MAHWAH, NJ 07430. THE FOUNDATION MAY BE CALLED DIRECTLY AT (201) 684-7612. MANY OF THE REPORTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT WWW.RAMAPO.EDU.
PART XII LINE 2C PAGE 12
THE PURPOSES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE TO ASSIST THE BOARD WITH OVERSIGHT OF: (I) THE FINANCIAL REPORTING PROCESS AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, (II) THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE CODE OF CONDUCT, (III) THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S QUALIFICATIONS, INDEPENDENCE AND PERFORMANCE AND (IV) THE SYSTEM OF INTERNAL CONTROLS AND PERFORMANCE THEREUNDER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.