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 or IRC section (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) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 14,981,154 | 14,016,420 | 12,267,136 | 5,472,962 | 7,698,106 | 54,435,778 |
| 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 | 14,981,154 | 14,016,420 | 12,267,136 | 5,472,962 | 7,698,106 | 54,435,778 |
| 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).. | 22,158,758 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 32,277,020 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 14,981,154 | 14,016,420 | 12,267,136 | 5,472,962 | 7,698,106 | 54,435,778 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 45,292 | 194,896 | 90,081 | 252,895 | 995,025 | 1,578,189 |
| 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. | 56,013,967 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (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) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (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): | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| 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 2014 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-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, 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 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 | THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND IN THE APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS. SEE PART II FOR POLICY. |
| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 | 6A) IN 2014-2015 THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID GRANTS) AND THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (VOLUNTEER GRANTS). THE UNIVERSITY ALSO RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR TRIO PROGRAM FUNDING. 6B) BASED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULING IN 1999, FEDERAL LOANS WERE NOT AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN OUR DISTANCE LEARNING (OUTREACH) PROGRAM BETWEEN 1999 AND DECEMBER 2003. THE PROGRAM WAS MODIFIED AND ONCE AGAIN APPROVED FOR TITLE IV ELIGIBILITY DURING THE 03-04 FISCAL YEAR. |
| SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 | IT IS THE POLICY OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY TO EXTEND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, TO ALL EMPLOYEES SEEKING ADVANCEMENT, AND TO ALL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ENROLLMENT WHO MEET BASIC CRITERIA ESTABLISHED. IT IS FURTHER THE POLICY OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE, STUDENT, OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY. GRACELAND UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO THE ELIMINATION OF THOSE CONDITIONS AND ATTITUDES FROM WHICH DISCRIMINATION IS SPAWNED AND DESIRES TO GIVE LEADERSHIP IN SOLVING THOSE PROBLEMS THAT IMPEDE THE BROAD APPLICATION OF JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN ALL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS. A UNIVERSITY WITH A CHRISTIAN COMMISSION HAS A MANDATE TO SEARCH FOR AND APPLY THESE PRINCIPLES OF FAIRNESS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ITS OPERATION OVER AND ABOVE ITS LEGAL OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH THE TENANTS OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS. |
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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 VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS 7 MEMBERS WHO ARE A SINGLE CLASS OF MEMBERS AND ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "CORPORATE BODY": - 3 MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - 3 MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDING BISHOPRIC OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - 1 MEMBER WHO IS THE ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF TWELVE APOSTLES OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | PER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY CONSIST OF 12-27 MEMBERS: - 9 TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED BY THE WORLD CONFERENCE OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST - UP TO 9 TRUSTEES MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE CORPORATE BODY - UP TO 9 TRUSTEES MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED BY THAT GROUP (WORLD CONFERENCE, CORPORATE BODY, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES) THAT ELECTED OR APPOINTED SUCH TRUSTEE; EXCEPT THE CORPORATE BODY MAY ACT FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE IN THE REMOVAL OF A TRUSTEE ELECTED BY THE WORLD CONFERENCE IN ANY INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN WORLD CONFERENCES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | UPON COMPLETION, BUT PRIOR TO FILING, THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS THROUGH THE GROUP PORTAL OF MY.GRACELAND FOR THEIR REVIEW. AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS CONDUCTED WITH THE BUSINESS SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. CHANGES ARE MADE, IF NEEDED, AND A REVISED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE GROUP PORTAL OF MY.GRACELAND. THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE, (INCLUDING EXTENSION(S)). THE SUBMITTED FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND ONCE POSTED TO GUIDESTAR, IS AVAILABLE TO THE WORLD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND ALL STAFF, TRUSTEES, ADVISORS AND OTHER PERSONS REGULARLY INVITED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT GRACELAND UNIVERSITY IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX, AND OTHER TAX EXEMPTIONS, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY AND SOMETIMES EXCLUSIVELY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL THEN DISCUSS AND DETERMINE IF SUCH A CONFLICT EXISTS, IF IT IS AVOIDABLE, OR IF IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE BOARD AND UNIVERSITY TO PROCEED. SHOULD ANY BOARD MEMBER BE FOUND TO BE CONCEALING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WILL WORK WITH OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS. VICE PRESIDENTS SET THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT. IN ALL CASES, COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS IS REVIEWED, AS WELL AS A COMPARISON OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE INSTITUTION. ALL COMPENSATION DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. IN 2014, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY WAS COMPLETED, AT THE BOARD'S REQUEST, TO ASCERTAIN TARGET RANGES FOR THE FACULTY SALARIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A | DEFERRED COMPENSATION FROM DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN: GRACELAND UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE IS NOT AVAILABLE ON AN EMPLOYEE BY EMPLOYEE BASIS, AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE REPORTED IN COLUMN (F), OTHER COMPENSATION. EMPLOYEES EARN A BENEFIT WHICH IS 1.1% OF THEIR AVERAGE COMPENSATION FOR THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID YEARS TIMES THE NUMBER OF YEARS OF SERVICE, NOT TO EXCEED 30 YEARS. IN TOTAL, GRACELAND UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTED $1,711,555 TO THE PLAN DURING THE YEAR. EMPLOYEES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN LISTED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A INCLUDE: JOHN SELLARS, KATIE BASH, JANICE TIFFANY, STEVE ANDERS, KELLY EVERETT, TAMMY EVERETT. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OF RELATED ENTITY - THE CENTER 1,049,783. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -1,334,779. |
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