Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a | ||||
| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 | NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT IS ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN OUR STUDENT HANDBOOK AND FACULTY STAFF HANDBOOK. POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION IS STATED IN ALL PUBLIC ADVERTISING AND BROCHURES. |
| SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 | LINE 6A: AQUINAS COLLEGE RECEIVES FINANCIAL AID FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH PELL GRANT PROGRAM, SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, DIRECT STUDENT LOANS, AND WORK-STUDY PROGRAM. THE COLLEGE IS ALSO AN ELIGIBLE TENNESSEE INSTITUTION FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE NON-REPAYABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE AWARD PROGRAM. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B | ITALY |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | AQUINAS COLLEGE (THE "COLLEGE") IS A PRIVATE CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. CHARTERED ON JUNE 24, 1970 IN TENNESSEE AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, THE COLLEGE HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS SINCE THAT TIME. THE COLLEGE OFFERS AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM, AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON COLLEGES OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. THE COLLEGE IS PART OF THE DOMINICAN CAMPUS AND IS LOCATED ON 83 WOODED ACRES IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. IT IS OWNED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST. CECILIA CONGREGATION (THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE). THE DOMINICAN SISTERS HAVE BEEN EDUCATING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF NASHVILLE FOR OVER 150 YEARS, LEADING STUDENTS TO A DEEPER KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR FAITH, THEIR HERITAGE, AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE MEMBER, AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE ADVICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | THE FOLLOWING TRANSACTIONS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED BY VOTE OF THE MEMBER, WHICH VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN ONLY AFTER CONSIDERING THE ADVICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE MEMBER ON THESE MATTERS SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY COMMUNICATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A) APPROVAL OF THE MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE COLLEGE FOR WHICH IT WAS AND IS FORMED AND EXISTS. B) AMENDMENT OF THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS OF THE COLLEGE. C) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS TO AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS IS CONSIDERED JUST AND NECESSARY FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COLLEGE. D) APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION OR DISCHARGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. E) APPROVAL OF CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS. F) APPROVAL OF BORROWING IN EXCESS OF THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBER. G) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE, MORTGAGE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE BY OR TO THE COLLEGE FOR LONGER THAN ONE YEAR. H) APPROVAL OF UNBUDGETED EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF THE LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY THE MEMBER. I) REQUIREMENT OF A CERTIFIED AUDIT OF CORPORATE FUNDS AT ANY TIME AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL AUDITOR OF THE COLLEGE ANNUALLY. J) APPROVAL OF ALL INSURANCE CARRIERS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE COLLEGE. K) APPROVAL OF LONG-RANGE OR STRATEGIC PLANS OF THE COLLEGE. L) APPROVAL OF THE CREATION AND DISSOLUTION OF THIS COLLEGE OR ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS, AS WELL AS APPROVAL OF ANY MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, AFFILIATION, JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER FORM OF CORPORATE REORGANIZATION OF THIS CORPORATION OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OF WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS A MEMBER OR CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER. M) APPOINTMENT, SALARY NEGOTIATION AND REASSIGNMENT OF DOMINICAN SISTER PERSONNEL TO THE COLLEGE. N) APPROVAL OF POLICES TO MEET ANNUAL AND LONG-RANGE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS, AND TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. O) THE POWERS STATED ABOVE AND ALL OTHER POWERS NOT DELEGATED IN THESE BYLAWS ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBER, BUT THE MEMBER DOES HEREBY DELEGATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE COLLEGE AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE III OF THESE BYLAWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | WHEN COMPLETE, SCHEDULE 990 WILL BE SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL PRESENT IRS FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD (OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTE) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES A NEW DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. EACH FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBER COMPLETES ONE WHEN THE SALARY AGREEMENT IS SIGNED ANNUALLY. TRANSACTIONS WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | EMPLOYEES ARE PAID IN AN AMOUNT COMPARABLE TO WHAT THEY WOULD BE EXPECTED TO MAKE AT SIMILAR LOCAL (PRIVATE OR STATE) OR PEER INSTITUTIONS. AT TIMES WE CHECK COMPARABLE RANGES AGAINST THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON-LINE SERVICES OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS' 990 REPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | EMPLOYEES ARE PAID IN AN AMOUNT COMPARABLE TO WHAT THEY WOULD BE EXPECTED TO MAKE AT SIMILAR LOCAL (PRIVATE OR STATE) OR PEER INSTITUTIONS. AT TIMES WE CHECK COMPARABLE RANGES AGAINST THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON-LINE SERVICES OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS' 990 REPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | CHARTER IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | SPECIAL EVENTS 32,266 SPECIAL EVENTS -32,266 |
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