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
UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
34-0823464
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.") ....
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
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
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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
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.") .
3,344,665
1,316,386
2,645,536
2,793,269
1,951,095
12,050,951
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......
5,389,918
5,309,758
5,564,769
4,682,276
5,699,800
26,646,521
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.
8,734,583
6,626,144
8,210,305
7,475,545
7,650,895
38,697,472
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
154,485
40,621
96,455
55,000
346,561
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.
2,719,763
2,774,762
2,859,298
3,270,279
2,956,429
14,580,531
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
2,874,248
2,815,383
2,955,753
3,270,279
3,011,429
14,927,092
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
23,770,380
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...
8,734,583
6,626,144
8,210,305
7,475,545
7,650,895
38,697,472
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
350,761
1,297,218
717,033
667,965
921,291
3,954,268
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
350,761
1,297,218
717,033
667,965
921,291
3,954,268
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
74,457
96,466
76,219
94,081
97,916
439,139
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
150,658
625,457
565,978
960,314
719,293
3,021,700
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
9,310,459
8,645,285
9,569,535
9,197,905
9,389,395
46,112,579
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
51.550 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
52.160 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
8.580 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
8.670 %
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:
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
UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
34-0823464
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
ANN & ROBERT GILLESPIE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INCORPORATED'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THIS POLICY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS ISSUED TO ALL TRUSTEES, SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION. EACH YEAR LEADING UP TO THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS RE-ISSUED AND UPDATED FOR ALL THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE GROUPS LISTED ABOVE. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUALS TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND EXPLAIN EACH CONFLICT. THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
UPON THE INITIAL HIRING OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD NEGOTIATES A SALARY WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NOTING THAT THE SALARY TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE PAY OF OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER AREA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE AND SALARY ARE THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL TO HIRE. ANNUALLY ANY PAY INCREASES ARE EQUAL TO THE STANDARD PERCENTAGE PAY INCREASE THAT IS PROVIDED TO ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION. THAT PAY INCREASE, ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED PROPOSED BUDGET, IS PRESENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE DOCUMENTS IN QUESTION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO INTEREST PARTIES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - NET 19,103.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.