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
MILTON ACADEMY
Employer identification number
04-2103603
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?
................
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.") ....
10,751,208
13,611,661
9,532,326
9,493,881
19,348,399
62,737,475
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
10,751,208
13,611,661
9,532,326
9,493,881
19,348,399
62,737,475
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)..
10,213,833
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
52,523,642
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..
10,751,208
13,611,661
9,532,326
9,493,881
19,348,399
62,737,475
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,290,872
1,878,922
2,905,157
2,767,989
4,262,638
14,105,578
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.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
76,843,053
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
210,464,876
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
68.350 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
74.220 %
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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Software Version:
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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
MILTON ACADEMY
Employer identification number
04-2103603
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
No
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
MILTON ACADEMY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN THE SCHOOL'S BROCHURES AND APPLICATIONS. IT IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BOSTON GLOBE.
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
MILTON ACADEMY
Employer identification number
04-2103603
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
JOHN FITZGIBBONS (TRUSTEE) IS THE SON ON JAMES FITZGIBBONS (EMERITUS.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THE 990 IS GATHERED BY THE BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF. THE 990 FORM IS PREPARED BY OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, CBIZ TOFIAS. THE DRAFT FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER, CFO, AND HEAD OF SCHOOL, PRIOR TO BEING REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY (INCLUDING THE SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS) BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE ENTIRE FORM (EXCLUDING THE SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS) IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE TRUSTEE WEBSITE, BEFORE FILING, AND ALL TRUSTEES ARE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL THAT THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE TRUSTEE WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS (TRUSTEES, TRUSTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AD COUNCIL MEMBERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, OFFICERS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE AT THE ORGANIZATION) TO ENSURE THAT CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MEMORANDUM OF DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY AND SHALL UPDATE THE DISCLOSURE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR WHENEVER A POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT MAY ARISE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AS APPROPRIATE, SHALL ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THIS POLICY. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) PROHIBITION. NO INTERESTED PERSON MAY ENTER INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION UNLESS THE FACTS OF SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, INCLUDING THE INTERESTED PERSON'S INTEREST THEREIN, HAVE BEEN FULLY DISCLOSED AND THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AS APPLICABLE. 2) DUTY TO DISCLOSE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE ORGANIZATION, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH INTERESTED PERSON'S OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON'S INTEREST TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. 3) PROCESS: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL FACTS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT A MEETING CALLED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT AND THE INTERESTED PERSON'S INTEREST. AFTER THE INTERESTED PERSON'S PRESENTATION, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. B. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE DATA WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE BY A VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AS APPLICABLE, WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND THEREFORE WHETHER TO ENTER INTO SUCH TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN SETTING, REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MILTON ACADEMY UTILIZES A THREE-PART PROCESS. THE PROCESS INCLUDES: IMPARTIAL DECISION MAKERS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONCURRENT DOCUMENTATION. THE PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE SO THAT PAYMENTS UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE PRESUMED TO BE REASONABLE, UNDER TREAS. REG. SECTION 53.4958-6. 1. IMPARTIAL DECISION MAKERS. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE (BEFORE ANY PAYMENT IS MADE) BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MILTON ACADEMY COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. 2. COMPARABILITY DATA. WHEN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING COMPENSATION TO COVERED INDIVIDUALS, IT MUST RELY ON COMPARABILITY DATA THAT DEMONSTRATE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE COMPENSATION IN QUESTION. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN CRAFTING COMPENSATION PACKAGES, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST SECURE DATA THAT DOCUMENTS COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN LIKE POSITIONS AT LIKE ORGANIZATIONS. POSSIBLE SOURCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO: A) EXPERT COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS; B) SURVEY DATA FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS OFFICERS AT PREPARATORY SCHOOLS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF NEW ENGLAND, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS C) INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS D) WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. 3. CONCURRENT DOCUMENTATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST DOCUMENT HOW IT REACHED ITS DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE DATA ON WHICH IT RELIED. RECORDS MUST BE PREPARED BEFORE THE LATER OF THE NEXT MEETING OF THE AUTHORIZED BODY OR 60 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL ACTION OR ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORIZED BODY ARE TAKEN. RECORDS MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS REASONABLE, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD THEREAFTER. TO QUALIFY AS CONCURRENT DOCUMENTATION, WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC RECORDS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (SUCH AS MEETING MINUTES) MUST NOTE: A) THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED; B) THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSION OF THE COMPENSATION THAT WAS APPROVED AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT; C) THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED; D) IF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR A SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENT IS HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE RANGE OF COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST RECORD THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION, AND E) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSATION BY ANYONE WHO IS OTHERWISE A MEMBER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BUT WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION ON THE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
MILTON ACADEMY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ITS WEBSITE: WWW.MILTON.EDU. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS -356,614. GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACT 188,405.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.