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
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Employer identification number
25-0981156
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.") ....
5,117,024
7,155,396
8,929,378
9,351,276
5,821,933
36,375,007
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
5,117,024
7,155,396
8,929,378
9,351,276
5,821,933
36,375,007
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)..
6,431,415
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
29,943,592
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..
5,117,024
7,155,396
8,929,378
9,351,276
5,821,933
36,375,007
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
4,781,038
4,511,493
4,269,583
4,242,392
4,933,944
22,738,450
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,716
1,716
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
59,115,173
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
266,285,250
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
50.650 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
49.570 %
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
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Employer identification number
25-0981156
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 WESTMINSTER COLLEGE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS INCLUDED ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE, IN OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS, IN EMPLOYEE ADVERTISING, AND IN STUDENT RECRUITMENT MATERIALS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
IN THE COURSE OF OUR BUSINESS AS A COLLEGE, THE INSTITUTION RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANTS AND PARTICIPATES IN THE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM; FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM; FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT; FEDERAL WORK STUDY GRANT; FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM; PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANT; PENNSYLVANIA NEW ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (NETS); PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP FOR ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (PATH); PENNSYLVANIA; FEDERAL TEACH GRANT PROGRAM; PA STATE GRANT PROGRAM; OHIO COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM; WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM; MASSACHUSETTS MASS GRANT PROGRAM;PA MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM; THE CHAFEE PROGRAM (ADMINISTERED THROUGH PHEAA); PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADMINISTERED THROUGH PHEAA); FEDERAL VA BENEFIT PROGRAMS; AMERICORPS AND OVR (OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION).
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Employer identification number
25-0981156
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE PARTNERED WITH THE K-12 TEACHERS ALLIANCE (KTA) TO OFFER GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION TO A LARGER POPULATION OF STUDENTS BY OFFERING OFF-CAMPUS COHORTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE INVESTED WITH ALL THE POWERS OF AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED IN THESE BYLAWS, PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO RESCIND OR CANCEL ANY RESOLUTION THERETOFORE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS OR DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DID NOT EXERCISE THIS AUTHORITY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TEAM REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND SEEKS INPUT REGARDING THE SAME FROM THE PRESIDENT. THE COLLEGE'S TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO A SECURE WEBSITE WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO REVIEW A DRAFT OF THE COLLEGE'S TAX RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014. THE COLLEGE'S TRUSTEES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A TELECONFERENCE WITH MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE'S ADMINISTRATION WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING THE COLLEGE'S TAX RETURN. DURING THE TELECONFERENCE, THE COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATORS REVIEW THE DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN. WEBSITE ACCESS TO A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE COLLEGE HAS A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EVERY TRUSTEE AND OFFICER ALONG WITH EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE CRITERIA AS DEFINED: EMPLOYEE: AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COLLEGE WHO HAS AUTHORITY TO EXPEND COLLEGE FUNDS OR TO INCUR CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY (1) REVIEW THE COLLEGE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, (2) DISCLOSE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE ANY BUSINESS, PERSONAL, FAMILY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD REASONABLY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, (3) SUMMARIZE IN WRITING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS MAY ALREADY EXIST, AND (4) ACKNOWLEDGE BY SIGNATURE ON A DISCLOSURE FORM THAT HE OR SHE ACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE POLICY. THE EMPLOYEE DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE COLLEGE'S DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE DISCLOSURE FORMS FOR TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE COLLEGE'S FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE DELIVERS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE WAS DETERMINED BY A SPECIALLY APPOINTED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO WAS EMPOWERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO NEGOTIATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE PRESIDENT. THE MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WERE INDEPENDENT, NONE WERE COMPENSATED BY THE COLLEGE, NOR DOES A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT EXIST BETWEEN THE COLLEGE, FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OR ANY BUSINESS IN WHICH ANY OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE AN INTEREST. WHEN THE PRESIDENT'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESTMINSTER COLLEGE WAS RENEWED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE PRESIDENTS OF THE 30 COLLEGES TO WHICH WESTMINSTER REGULARLY COMPARES ITSELF WITH RESPECT TO TUITION AND FEES, ENDOWMENT RETURNS AND OTHER METRICS. BASED ON THIS DATA, THE COMMITTEE WAS SATISFIED THAT THE COMPENSATION OFFERED TO DR. DORMAN REFLECTED THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE SERVICES TO BE RENDERED TO THE COLLEGE. THE AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN WESTMINSTER COLLEGE AND DR. DORMAN EXTENDED THE EMPLOYMENT OF DR. DORMAN TO SERVE THE COLLEGE PURSUANT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2016. THE PRESIDENT'S BASE SALARY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEWS BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OR ITS DESIGNEE, AND MAY BE INCREASED WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE COLLEGE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR ITS KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON FORM 990 FOR THE COLLEGE'S PEER INSTITUTIONS. THE COLLEGE HAS IDENTIFIED 30 PEER INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS ENROLLMENT, ENDOWMENT, STUDENT BODY, ETC. THAT ARE SIMILAR TO THE COLLEGE'S CHARACTERISTICS. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE ALSO USES A COMPENSATION SURVEY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WHICH PROVIDES A BROADER BASIS TO HELP ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COLLEGE'S KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE VIEWED ON THE ELECTRONIC MUNICIPAL MARKET ACCESS WEBSITE AT HTTP://EMMA.MSRB.ORG/.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGES IN UNRECOGNIZED PENSION BENEFIT PLAN COSTS -530,513.
FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING:
THE COLLEGE'S FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBLITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ITS SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.