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
DICKINSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
23-1365954
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.") ....
10,642,798
11,629,121
13,134,752
16,140,110
10,461,605
62,008,386
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
10,642,798
11,629,121
13,134,752
16,140,110
10,461,605
62,008,386
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)..
4,646,669
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
57,361,717
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..
10,642,798
11,629,121
13,134,752
16,140,110
10,461,605
62,008,386
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,271,241
2,972,793
2,944,637
1,626,234
1,468,635
11,283,540
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
45,876
308,778
354,654
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
4,741,187
2,640,643
1,960,602
2,157,676
2,124,603
13,624,711
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
87,271,291
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
664,035,026
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
65.730 %
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
DICKINSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
23-1365954
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
Page 2
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 COLLEGE'S POLICY ON NONDISCRIMINATION IS INCLUDED IN ALL PRINTED SOLICITATION MATERIALS AND IS MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS VIA THE COLLEGE WEB SITE.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
BEYOND THE NUMEROUS INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED TO OUR FACULTY, DICKINSON COLLEGE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS IN RECENT YEARS. THESE GRANTS ARE SIGNIFICANT NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THE FUNDING THEY PROVIDE TO SUPPORT PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVES, BUT ALSO BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE EXTERNAL VALIDATION FOR THE EXCELLENCE OF OUR ACADEMIC ENTERPRISE. THEY REFLECT THE COLLEGE'S STRATEGIC VISION OF AN ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE BEST TRADITIONS OF THE LIBERAL ARTS WITH A DESIRE TO INNOVATE AND INTRODUCE PROGRAMMING THAT SPEAKS TO CONTEMPORARY CONCERNS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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
DICKINSON COLLEGE
Employer identification number
23-1365954
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
2,273 INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE COLLEGE ON A PART-TIME BASIS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-14. IN ADDITION TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE, THE DICKINSON VOLUNTEER NETWORK INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES IN ADMISSIONS, ADVANCEMENT, COLLEGE RELATIONS AND THE CAREER CENTER.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FORMS SUBMITTED INCLUDES 1098-T (2,682), 1099-MISC (419), AND 1099-R (91).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER IN CONSULTATION WITH VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS. THE DRAFT 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AVP OF FINANCE AND THE VP FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, ALONG WITH THE COLLEGE'S TAX REVIEWERS AT KPMG LLP. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW AND ASSOCIATED REVISIONS, THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED WITH THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT AND THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE VIA CONFERENCE CALL (AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO EACH COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER PRIOR TO THE CALL). THE FINAL DRAFT 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD VIA THE TRUSTEE WEBSITE BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR DESIGNATED PERSON IS EXPECTED TO REPORT PROMPTLY TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE OR TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE EXISTENCE OF ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST, AS IT ARISES, WHICH ACTUALLY OR POTENTIALLY INVOLVES OR MAY APPEAR TO INVOLVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER AND DESIGNATED PERSON IS ASKED TO SIGN A STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE REFLECTING HIS OR HER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE COLLEGE'S STATEMENT OF POLICY ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND COMPLIANCE WITH IT, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. DESIGNATED PERSONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE COLLEGE AS REPORTED ON FORM 990. EACH ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL BE ADDRESSED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS IN CONTEXT OF THE PERTINENT FACTS. NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE COLLEGE AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS OR DESIGNATED PERSONS SHALL BE VOID OR VOIDABLE SOLELY FOR SUCH REASON AS LONG AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST: 1. WHERE THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT IS SUCH THAT THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IS NOT ABLE TO DISCLOSE THE DETAILS THEREOF WITHOUT BREACHING OTHER CONFIDENCES, HE MUST, UPON NOTICE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE OR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REMOVE HIMSELF FROM ALL MEETINGS, DISCUSSIONS, DELIBERATIONS AND ACTIONS AT WHICH THE MATTER IS CONSIDERED; 2. THE MATERIAL FACTS AS TO SUCH RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST, AND AS TO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, ARE DISCLOSED OR ARE KNOWN TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD IN GOOD FAITH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES, EVEN THOUGH THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES ARE LESS THAN A QUORUM; OR 3. THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IS FAIR AS TO THE COLLEGE AS OF THE TIME IT IS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. COMMON OR INTERESTED TRUSTEES MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH AUTHORIZES A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. WHEN IT IS CONCLUDED THAT A CONFLICT ACTUALLY OR POTENTIALLY EXISTS, AND THE ABOVE PROCESS TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT HAS NOT BEEN FOLLOWED, ACTION MAY INCLUDE SUSPENSION IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S DUTIES WITH THE COLLEGE FOR SUCH PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR AS TO SUCH MATTERS AS MAY BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OR REQUESTING THE RESIGNATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE BOARD OR FROM THE OFFICE OR EXCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT FROM ALL MEETINGS, DISCUSSIONS, DELIBERATIONS, ACTIONS OR VOTES RELATED TO THE SUBJECT OF THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MEETS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO REVIEW THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. PRIOR TO THE MEETING, THE AVP FOR HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES PROVIDES THE SUBCOMMITTEE WITH COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION DATA FROM TWO SEPARATE HIGHER EDUCATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS. AFTER THE MEETING, THE BOARD CHAIR PREPARES A COMPENSATION LETTER, NOTING THE AGREED-UPON SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT, AND CONFIRMING THAT THE SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION AND COMPARABLES FOR POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT (THE PRESIDENT APPROVES ANY CHANGES TO THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE). THE COMPENSATION LETTER IS PROVIDED TO THE AVP FOR HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TO CARRY OUT THE CHANGES FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR (IF ANY). THE AVP FOR HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES MAINTAINS THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE COMPENSATION LETTER, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 1023, 990 AND 990-T ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COLLEGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE DICKINSON COLLEGE WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.