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.) .... | 688,125 | 672,704 | 696,247 | 765,867 | 746,717 | 3,569,660 |
| 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 | 688,125 | 672,704 | 696,247 | 765,867 | 746,717 | 3,569,660 |
| 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. | 3,569,660 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 688,125 | 672,704 | 696,247 | 765,867 | 746,717 | 3,569,660 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 56 | 236 | 541 | 402 | 1,114 | 2,349 |
| 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. | 3,572,009 | |||||
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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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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| c | ||||
| 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: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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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 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF PENNSYLVANIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES. THE COMMISSION SUPPORTS AND FACILITATES THE VISION AND VALUES OF THE COMMONWEALTHS COMMUNITY COLLEGES WITH ONE VOICE THROUGH: - LEADING PROACTIVELY IN MATTERS OF HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH; - ADVOCATING PROACTIVELY FOR THE NEEDS AND POSITIONS OF THE COLLEGES; - COMMUNICATING QUALITY ACHIEVEMENTS AND DATA WITH POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA AND OTHER KEY AUDIENCES; - PROMOTING EFFECTIVE TRANSFER & ARTICULATION WITH OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION SECTORS; - PARTNERING AND LEADING STATEWIDE WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS; - CREATING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDIENCES AND PARTNERS; - ADVANCING STUDENT SUCCESS, ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY; - ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS; AND - FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG THE COLLEGES AND THEIR VARIOUS STAFF ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | THE COMMISSION HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEERS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WHO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND OPINIONS ON VARIOUS ISSUES CONFRONTING THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE WITHOUT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | SUBGROUPS, SUCH AS THE DATA COMMITTEE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS, CHIEF ADMISSIONS OFFICERS, CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICERS, CHIEF FINANCIAL AID OFFICERS, AND CHIEF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICERS. SUPPORTED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW SUBGROUPS AROUND CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY AND ONLINE LEARNING; 5)COORDINATED AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS, COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND THEIR VARIOUS SUBCOMMITTEES; 6)RESPONDED TO REQUESTS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS; 7)RESPONDED TO REQUESTS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF INFORMATION, SUCH AS ARTICULATION, ENROLLMENT, FUNDING, TUITION, PROGRAMS FOR AGING ADULTS, ETC. FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES SUCH AS LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF, HEADS OF VARIOUS COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, SISTER AGENCIES IN OTHER STATES, AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS; 8)PUBLISHED WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBER PRESIDENTS AND TRUSTEES; 9)REPRESENTED THE MEMBER COLLEGES ON VARIOUS STATEWIDE COMMITTEES; 10)REPRESENTED THE MEMBER COLLEGES AT VARIOUS NATIONAL EVENTS AND CONFERENCES; 11)ASSISTED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CREATE COMMUNITY COLLEGES OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENCE IN COUNTIES WITHOUT SUCH SERVICES OR WITH MINIMAL SERVICES; 12)COORDINATED AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TRUSTEE MEETINGS TO CONSIDER LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES; 13)MAINTAINED A COMMISSION WEB SITE WITH LINKS TO MEMBER COLLEGES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES; 14)MAINTAINED AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTING STAFF AT EACH CAMPUS AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES; 15)COORDINATED WITH THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE ALL-PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMIC TEAM; 16)ATTENDED MEETINGS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD; 17)RESPONDED TO LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS TO IDENTIFY PRESIDENTS, TRUSTEES, AND COLLEGE STAFF TO TESTIFY BEFORE VARIOUS COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, ETC. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE COMMISSION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. THE POPULATION OF QUALIFIED MEMBERS CONSISTS OF ANY COLLEGE ORGANIZED UNDER THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE COMMISSION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE FROM EACH MEMBER COLLEGE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | EACH MEMBER COLLEGE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IN ALL MATTERS COMING BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH VOTE MAY BE CAST BY EITHER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COLLEGE PRESENT WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN. A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBER COLLEGES PRESENT AND VOTING SHALL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE EFFECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE COMMISSION'S PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS THE DRAFT OF THE 990 FORM AND APPROVES IT FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD MEMBERS. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW UPON THEIR REQUEST PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION EACH YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE CURRENT PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE PRESIDENT/CEO SUBMITS A SELF-EVALUATION FOR THE PRIOR YEAR AND A SET OF GOALS FOR THE POSITION AND THE COMMISSION OVERALL FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION ALONG WITH THE ANNUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE OTHER STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OTHER COMPARABLE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATIONS. THE CHAIR SHARES THE SELF-EVALUATION AND GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR WITH THE BOARD, DEVELOPS A BRIEF SURVEY TOOL FOR FEEDBACK AND SCORING FROM THE BOARD, AND THEN MEETS WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE INFORMATION, INCLUDING COMPARABLE SALARY AND BENEFITS DATA, AND SETS THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S SALARY FOR THE COMING YEAR AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL DIRECTION ON GOALS AND/OR OBJECTIVES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW IS SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED IN WRITING TOGETHER WITH THE SURVEY RESULTS TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | ALL DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE GENERALLY NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 63,217 0 0 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 0 2,120 0 WEB SERVICES 698 0 0 OTHER 4,815 1,288 50 ARCHITECT (MEMBER BENEFIT) 41,319 13,773 0 |
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