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
MU PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY
Employer identification number
48-0618891
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.") ....
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.") .
13,974
9,626
14,655
25,227
19,765
83,247
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......
155,204
191,210
161,557
145,344
198,476
851,791
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.
169,178
200,836
176,212
170,571
218,241
935,038
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
19,946
18,901
8,700
47,547
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
19,946
18,901
8,700
47,547
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
887,491
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...
169,178
200,836
176,212
170,571
218,241
935,038
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,991
1,275
209
496
2,460
6,431
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,991
1,275
209
496
2,460
6,431
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.)
..
2,957
5,609
4,918
6,013
19,497
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
174,126
207,720
181,339
177,080
220,701
960,966
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
92.350 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
92.830 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.670 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.480 %
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
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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
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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
MU PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY
Employer identification number
48-0618891
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
AS OF MAY 1, 2014, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED WITH SYNERGOS ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO PROVIDE AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND OVERALL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES ARE LEASED FROM SYNERGOS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MEMBERSHIP OF MU PHI EPSILON SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DULY INITIATED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS OF THE BYLAWS OF THE FRATERNITY. COLLEGIATE MEMBERS: COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS OF THE FRATERNITY MAY BE ORGANIZED AND LOCATED IN UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF MUSIC WHICH MEET THE ACCREDITING STANDARDS OF THE FRATERNITY. ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP UNDER ARTICLE I, SECTION 2 OF THE BYLAWS MAY BE INVITED TO MEMBERSHIP BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGIATE CHAPTER. ALUMNI MEMBERS: ALUMNI CHAPTERS MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN ANY CITY, TOWN, VILLAGE, OR CONTIGUOUS GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHERE MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNITY RESIDE. ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP UNDER ARTICLE I, SECTION 2 OF THE BYLAWS MAY BE INVITED TO MEMBERSHIP BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNI CHAPTER. THERE SHALL BE THREE CATEGORIES OF ALUMNI CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP: (A) A RESIDENT MEMBER PAYS INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL DUES THROUGH ONE ALUMNI CHAPTER AND TAKES AN ACTIVE PART IN CHAPTER ACTIVITIES; (B) A MEMBER OF ONE CHAPTER MAY BECOME A VISITING MEMBER OF ANOTHER CHAPTER BY PAYMENT OF LOCAL DUES TO THE SECOND CHAPTER, PROVIDED INTERNATIONAL DUES HAVE BEEN PAID AND LOCAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL CHAPTER HAVE BEEN MET; (C) ANY MEMBER WHO LIVES IN AN AREA TOO REMOTE TO PERMIT REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT AN ALUMNI CHAPTER'S MEETINGS MAY BECOME A NON-RESIDENT MEMBER OF THAT CHAPTER BY PAYING INTERNATIONAL DUES AND SUCH LOCAL DUES AS ARE DETERMINED BY THE CHAPTER. ALLIED MEMBER: ANY INITIATED MEMBER OF THE FRATERNITY IN GOOD STANDING WHO IS NO LONGER ENROLLED IN SCHOOL OR WHO IS ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL WITHOUT A COLLEGIATE CHAPTER, AND WHO IS UNABLE TO AFFILIATE WITH OR FOR WHOM NO ALUMNI CHAPTER EXISTS IN THE AREA, MAY BECOME AN ALLIED MEMBER UPON PAYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DUES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
A SCREENING COMMITTEE OF THREE MEMBERS TO BE CHOSEN, ONE EACH, FROM THE EASTERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN SECTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD ONE YEAR PRECEDING THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION. ONE SCREENING COMMITTEE MEMBER WILL BE DESIGNATED TO ALSO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FROM MEMBERS WHO RESIDE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THIS COMMITTEE SHALL: (1) RECEIVE NAMES OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR THE ELECTIVE INTERNATIONAL OFFICES, AND INVESTIGATE THEIR ELIGIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY; (2) SUBMIT TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE A LIST OF NAMES OF CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE AND AVAILABLE FOR EACH ELECTIVE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF BUSINESS DELEGATES WHO SHALL BE ELECTED AT PROVINCE MEETINGS HELD ON THE FIRST DAY OF CONVENTION. COLLEGIATE CHAPTER DELEGATES OF EACH PROVINCE SHALL ELECT ONE COMMITTEE MEMBER. THE ALUMNI CHAPTER DELEGATES OF EACH PROVINCE SHALL ELECT ONE COMMITTEE MEMBER. A PAST OR OUTGOING ELECTED MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE AS ADVISOR TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT ONE NAME FOR EACH ELECTIVE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE NOT LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF THE SECOND FULL DAY OF CONVENTION. NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR SHALL ALSO BE RECEIVED. VOTING SHALL BE DONE BY BALLOT NOT LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE THIRD FULL DAY OF CONVENTION. A MAJORITY VOTE SHALL BE NECESSARY TO ELECT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
THE ORGANIZAITON DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE A DIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE FRATERNITY HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ALL THE MATERIAL FACTS THERETO TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY MAJORITY VOTE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NEITHER VOTE NOR BE PRESENT DURING DELIBERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS IS DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COST OF LIVING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAIABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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