Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2017 , and ending 06-30-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW SUITE 320
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20036
D Employer identification number

01-6004776
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 102,064,420
F Name and address of principal officer:
RICHARD EKMAN
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW SUITE 320
WASHINGTON,DC20036
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CIC.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1956
M State of legal domicile: ME
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT COLLEGE LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES PROVIDES IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT ASSIST INSTITUTIONS IN IMPROVING LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 29
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 41
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 17,197
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,903,605 9,977,224
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,606,925 1,709,039
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,045,963 12,155,409
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13,556,493 23,841,672
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,421,374 3,902,555
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,610,633 4,530,991
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet215,956    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,674,547 5,827,957
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 13,706,554 14,261,503
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -150,061 9,580,169
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 64,571,861 67,096,872
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 12,235,457 12,950,649
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 52,336,404 54,146,223
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT COLLEGE LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES PROVIDES IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT ASSIST INSTITUTIONS IN IMPROVING LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,097,442 including grants of $ 3,845,555 ) (Revenue $ 273,485 )
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CIC'S PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN KEY AREAS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SENIOR CAMPUS LEADERS, AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR STATE COUNCIL MEMBERS. SEVERAL INITIATIVES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WITH THE DIVERSITY, CIVILITY, AND THE LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM, CIC IS DEVELOPING TWO ANNUAL INSTITUTES FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP THAT CAN INFORM CAMPUS DISCUSSIONS AROUND SUCH ISSUES AS IDENTITY, RACISM, INTOLERANCE, HISTORIES OF DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY, AND EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CHANGE; INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS: STUDENTS SERVING OLDER ADULTS PROJECT DEVELOPS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF STUDENT PROGRAMS ON INDEPENDENT COLLEGE CAMPUSES THAT RECOGNIZE THE MUTUAL BENEFITS OF INTERGENERATIONAL INTERACTION WITH OLDER MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTIONS' COMMUNITIES; THE CONSORTIUM FOR ONLINE HUMANITIES INSTRUCTION ALLOW CAMPUS TEAM TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE TEACHING IN UPPER-LEVEL HUMANITIES COURSES; PROGRAMS WITHIN THE NETWORK FOR VOCATION IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION DEEPEN AND BROADEN THE THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF VOCATION; AND THE STATE COUNCIL PROGRAMS PROVIDE GRANT SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE NETWORK OF STATE-BASED CONSORTIA OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,890,292 including grants of $ 17,000 ) (Revenue $ 1,021,478 )
CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS CIC'S INSTITUTES, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE EXPLORED THE THEME "PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE: RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION." THE INSTITUTE FOCUSED ON HELPING INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, THAT HAVE LONG HISTORIES AS PIONEERS OF NEW PEDAGOGIES, AS EARLY RESPONDERS TO CHANGES IN MARKET CONDITIONS, AND AS NIMBLE SENTINELS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, TO BECOME EVEN MORE AGILE, FLEXIBLE, INNOVATIVE, AND RESILIENT. THE INSTITUTE FOR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS THEME "PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION" PROVIDED A FRAMEWORK FOR DELIBERATION AND ACTION ON HOW IN TODAY'S CHALLENGING HIGHER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AND THE CHIEF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER CAN CREATE AND SUSTAIN STRONG COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THESE TWO OFFICERS AND LEAD SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED TEAMS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO THE INSTITUTION'S DISTINCTIVE MISSION. THE COLLEGE MEDIA CONFERENCE "REAL NEWS: TAKING HIGHER EDUCATION'S STORY TO THE MEDIA" PROVIDED CAMPUS PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORS AND STAFF ACCESS TO LEARN FROM AND CONNECT WITH NATIONAL DIGITAL, PRINT, AND BROADCAST MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES. THE STATE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE "THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS" REFLECTED THE PIVOTAL ROLE STATE COUNCILS SERVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THEIR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND CIC.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,048,265 including grants of $ 1,000 ) (Revenue $ 2,400 )
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CONSORTIUM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND CAREER GUIDANCE THROUGH A GRANT FROM STRADA EDUCATION NETWORK TO CIC IS ADVANCING OVER THREE YEARS FACULTY MEMBERS' USE OF TEACHING PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE RETENTION, DEGREE COMPLETION, DEEPER LEVELS OF LEARNING, AND GREATER CAREER READINESS. EACH INSTITUTION THAT IS ACCEPTED INTO THE CONSORTIUM HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE FACULTY MEMBERS IN A SPECIAL PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS (ACUE), AN ONLINE COURSE IN "EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES" THAT LEADS TO A CERTIFICATE IN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION. SEMINARS ON SCIENCE PEDAGOGY CIC IS OFFERING TWO SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WHO WISH TO IMPROVE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT LEARNING IN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS COURSES. THE SEMINARS, SUPPORTED BY THE W. M. KECK FOUNDATION, WILL USE METHODS BASED ON RESEARCH IN COGNITION AND NEUROSCIENCE THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY PHYSICIST AND NOBEL LAUREATE CARL WIEMAN, WITH COLLEAGUES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, TO YIELD SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN STUDENT LEARNING IN SCIENCE COURSES AT ALL LEVELS. TEACHING INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE AND WITH FUNDING FROM THE HENRY LUCE FOUNDATION, CIC IS OFFERING SEMINARS SINCE 2014 FOR FACULTY MEMBERS WHO ARE TEACHING AND DESIGNING COURSES ON INTERFAITH SUBJECTS. THE SEMINARS HELP FACULTY MEMBERS ENGAGE INTERFAITH ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM AND REACH A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT STUDENTS IN INTERFAITH PROGRAMS SHOULD KNOW. A RESOURCE BASE OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR USE BY FACULTY MEMBERS AND A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES FACULTY MEMBERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, CURRICULA, AND PEDAGOGIES IS EXTENDING THE SEMINAR OUTCOMES. AMERICAN HISTORY FACULTY SEMINARS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY, CIC OFFERS SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON KEY TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC REVITALIZES STUDENTS' OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY MAJOR TEXTS AND TOPICS OF WIDE RESONANCE IN AN ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINE IN THE HUMANITIES. ANCIENT GREECE IN THE MODERN COLLEGE CLASSROOM FACULTY SEMINARS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR HELLENIC STUDIES AND WITH FUNDING FROM THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERS SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON KEY TOPICS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC REVITALIZES STUDENTS' OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGED STUDY OF MAJOR TEXTS AND TOPICS OF WIDE RESONANCE IN AN ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINE IN THE HUMANITIES. TEACHING PRE-MODERN EUROPEAN ART IN CONTEXT FACULTY SEMINARS FUNDED BY THE SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERS FACULTY MEMBERS WHO TEACH ART HISTORY AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WEEK-LONG SEMINARS ON ARTISTS, WORKS OF ART, AND THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH PRE-1830 EUROPEAN ART WAS CREATED. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC, MUSEUMS, AND THE KRESS FOUNDATION COLLABORATIVELY STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING OF A DISCIPLINE THAT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO A LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,657,575 including grants of $ 46,500 ) (Revenue $ 411,676 )
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 821,697 STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS 124,053 RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS 286,729 TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM 46,613 COMMUNICATIONS 228,695 ADVISORS 78,626 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 71,162
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,657,575 including grants of $ 46,500 ) (Revenue $ 411,676 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet10,693,574
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
138
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
29
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
31
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletCYNTHIA D PAGEONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW SUITE 320   WASHINGTON,DC20036 (202) 466-7230
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MARYANN BAENNINGER......................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) KATHERINE BERGERON - VICE CHAIR......................................................................
OF PROGRAMS
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ROBERT R LINDGREN - SECRETARY VC......................................................................
FOR MEMBERSH
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) LESTER C NEWMAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) MARY B MARCY - VICE CHAIR FOR......................................................................
RESOURCE DEV
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) NAYEF H SAMHAT - VICE CHAIR FOR......................................................................
PUBLIC INFOR
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) BARBARA K MISTICK - VICE CHAIR......................................................................
FOR INVESTME
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) ROSYLN CLARK ARTIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) EDWARD B BURGER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) J BRADLEY CREED......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) CHRISTINA R CUTLIP......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) ELIZABETH DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) DONALD J FARISH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) MICHAEL GILLIGAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JORGE G GONZALEZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JUDITH MAXWELL GREIG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) MARK A HECKLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARY DANA HINTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) DAVID G HORNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) ARVID C JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) COLLEEN PERRY KEITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) MICHAEL LOMAX........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MICHAEL C MAXEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SUZANNE K MELLON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ELIZABETH L PAUL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) KEVIN M ROSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) LISA MARSH RYERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ELIZABETH J STROBLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) SUSAN D STUEBNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) NANCY J CABLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) A HOPE WILLIAMS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) ROBERT A GERVASI - VC PUBLIC........................................................................
INFO - OUT
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(33) BECK A TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR - O
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) PAMELA GUNTER-SMITH -VC RESOURCE........................................................................
DEVT - OUT G
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(35) BILLY HAWKINS -SECRETARY VC........................................................................
MEMBERSHIP-O
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(36) THOMAS L HELLIE........................................................................
CHAIR - OUT
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(37) ROBERT C HELMER - TREASURER........................................................................
- OUT GOING
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(38) JB WILSON - VC INVESTMENTS........................................................................
- OUT GOING
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(39) CHRIS KIMBALL - PAST CHAIR........................................................................
- OUT GOING
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(40) THOMAS KAZEE - OUTGOING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) CYNTHIA ZANE - OUTGOING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JEROLD PANAS - OUTGOING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) RICHARD EKMAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       738,996 0 45,090
(44) HAROLD V HARTLEY III........................................................................
SR. VICE PRE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       216,508 0 43,093
(45) CHRISTOPH KUNKEL - SR VICE PRESIDEN........................................................................
& CHIEF OF S
 40.00
.......................   		    X       192,193 0 42,987
(46) KATHERINE M WHATLEY - SENIOR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       180,396 0 39,777
(47) DAVID BRAILOW - VICE PRESIDENT........................................................................
FOR DEVELOPM
 40.00
.......................   		    X       168,564 0 41,471
(48) CAROL SCHULER - VP FOR STATE........................................................................
COUNCIL PROG
 40.00
.......................   		    X       152,268 0 17,362
(49) LYNN DONHAM - VICE PRESIDENT........................................................................
FOR COMMUNIC
 40.00
.......................   		    X       136,806 0 33,686
(50) CYNTHIA D PAGE........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF
 40.00
.......................   		    X       149,849 0 36,124
(51) ALLISON BLACKBURN - E D OF........................................................................
CONFERENCES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   126,188 0 33,278
(52) STEPHEN GIBSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF
 40.00
.......................   		        X   109,339 0 30,817
(53) KEITH A WALLACE - DIRECTOR OF........................................................................
ADMINISTRATI
 40.00
.......................   		        X   108,271 0 37,021
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,279,378   400,706
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet11
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ARTSTOR

2 RECTOR STREET
NEW YORK,NY10006 		TECHNOLOGY 222,659
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 4,281,289
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 25,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,670,935
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,977,224
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a REGISTRATION FEES 900099 1,458,870 1,458,870    
b TUITION EXCHANGE FEES 900099 152,600 152,600    
c PUBLICATION SALES & OTHER 900099 54,824 54,824    
d CONSULTING FEES 900099 42,745 42,745    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 1,709,039
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,039,277     2,039,277
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   88,338,880 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   78,222,748 7b
c Gain or (loss)   10,116,132 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 10,116,132 10,116,132    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 23,841,672 11,825,171   2,039,277
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 3,902,555 3,902,555
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,840,919 1,378,733 1,333,368 128,818
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,153,276 557,247 543,966 52,063
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 113,272 56,526 51,463 5,283
9 Other employee benefits ....... 216,529 108,055 98,376 10,098
10 Payroll taxes ........... 206,995 103,297 94,044 9,654
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 59,778   59,778  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 174,507   174,507  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,098,811 2,090,101 8,710  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 9,449 8,475 974  
13 Office expenses ....... 408,698 5,877 402,821  
14 Information technology ...... 114,545 11,752 102,793  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 333,461 129,407 203,506 548
17 Travel ............ 776,499 738,387 29,627 8,485
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,409,821 1,385,547 24,274  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 149,940   149,940  
23 Insurance ... 32,408 4,230 28,178  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING & DUPLICATING 219,331 200,722 18,014 595
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 16,796 6,602 9,782 412
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 8,120   8,120  
d GRANTS TO COLLEGES 7,500   7,500  
e All other expenses 8,293 6,061 2,232  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 14,261,503 10,693,574 3,351,973 215,956
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2019)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 14,052 1 225
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 14,261,933 2 15,166,856
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 565,576 3 445,076
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 75,096 4 97,079
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 159,072 9 137,478
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,703,952
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,398,928 358,172 10c 305,024
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 37,485,655 11 39,159,082
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 11,228,590 12 11,313,180
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 423,715 15 472,872
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 64,571,861 16 67,096,872
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 752,125 17 1,021,863
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 11,086,366 19 11,477,963
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 396,966 25 450,823
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 12,235,457 26 12,950,649
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 52,336,404 32 54,146,223
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 64,571,861 33 67,096,872
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
23,841,672
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
14,261,503
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
9,580,169
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
52,336,404
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-7,770,350
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
54,146,223
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..            
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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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 VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 8,141,325 9,138,493 10,626,986 9,903,605 9,977,224 47,787,633
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 1,727,135 1,781,315 1,730,984 1,606,925 1,709,039 8,555,398
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 9,868,460 10,919,808 12,357,970 11,510,530 11,686,263 56,343,031
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.) 56,343,031
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 9,868,460 10,919,808 12,357,970 11,510,530 11,686,263 56,343,031
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,285,428 1,582,933 1,095,085 1,648,708 2,039,277 7,651,431
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 1,285,428 1,582,933 1,095,085 1,648,708 2,039,277 7,651,431
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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 11,153,888 12,502,741 13,453,055 13,159,238 13,725,540 63,994,462
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
88.040 %
16
16
89.100 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
12.000 %
18
18
11.000 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
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.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
  		Employer identification number
01-6004776
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
  		Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
  		Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 41,372,898 38,648,969 41,414,963 42,760,760 38,490,486
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,481,965 4,445,809 -693,472 830,721 6,246,423
d Grants or scholarships ... 2,281,184 1,626,050 1,973,835 2,070,875 1,842,133
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 90,265 95,830 98,687 105,643 104,016
g End of year balance ...... 42,483,414 41,372,898 38,648,969 41,414,963 42,760,760
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet9.970 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet90.030 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   611,730 611,730  
d Equipment ....   1,092,222 787,198 305,024
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 305,024
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) WELLINGTON HOLDINGS LTD		 2,269,754 F

(B) FORESTER DIVERSIFIED		 1,910,193 F

(C) EVANSTON ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES		 1,718,909 F

(D) TIFF PRIVATE EQUITY		 1,161,038 F

(E) DAVIDSON KEMPER DISTRESSED INTRNTL		 975,630 F

(F) AG REALITY FUND		 565,469 F

(G) METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS		 562,456 F

(H) VENTURE INVESTMENT ENERGY		 524,553 F

(I) RCP FUND		 417,246 F

(J) GREENSPRING GLOBAL PARTNERS		 340,596 F

(K) DUPONT		 287,015 F

(L) HRJ SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES		 285,686 F

(M) LANDMARK EQUITY PARTNERS		 191,318 F

(N) GREENSPRING OPPORTUNITIES FUND V LP		 65,387 F

(O) AG REALITY FUND IX		 27,473 F

(P) GLEACHER DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIES		 10,457 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 11,313,180
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 450,823
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 15,896,815
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -7,770,350
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -7,770,350
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 23,667,165
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 174,507
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 174,507
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 23,841,672
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 14,086,996
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 14,086,996
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 174,507
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 174,507
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 14,261,503
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES' FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2018, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2014 THROUGH 2016 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number
01-6004776
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT COLLEGES &
UNIV - ONE RIVERFRONT PL STE 610
NORTH LITTLE ROCK,AR72114 		71-0266514 501C3 27,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(2) ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
401 COLLEGE AVENUE
ASHLAND,OH44805 		34-0714626 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(3) ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLL & UNIV
OF PENNSYLVANIA - 101 N FRONT ST
HARRISBURG,PA171011404 		25-1666617 501C3 233,750       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(4) ASSN OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY
COLL UNIV - 484 CHENAULT ROAD
FRANKFORT,KY40601 		61-0469277 501C3 49,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(5) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2252360 501C3 18,125       CAPACITY BUILDING
(6) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2252360 501C3 21,750       NATIONAL VENTURE
(7) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2252360 501C3 32,000       1ST OPPORTUNITY PART
(8) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2252360 501C3 28,500       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(9) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-2252360 501C3 66,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(10) ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
500 SALISBURY STREET
WORCESTER,MA01609 		04-2105776 501C3 8,627       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(11) AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
639 38TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-2166962 501C3 10,000       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(12) AUSTIN COLLEGE
900 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
SHERMAN,TX750904400 		75-0827409 501C3 10,000       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(13) BARTON COLLEGE
BOX 5000
WILSON,NC278937000 		56-0529933 501C3 17,000       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(14) BAY PATH UNIVERSITY
588 LONGMEADOW STREET
LONGMEADOW,MA01106 		04-2103865 501C3 8,500       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(15) BELMONT UNIVERSITY
1900 BELMONT BOULEVARD
NASHVILLE,TN37212 		62-0465076 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(16) BENNINGTON COLLEGE
ONE COLLEGE DRIVE
BENNINGTON,VT05201 		03-0179414 501C3 14,335       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(17) BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
467 FRANKLIN STREET
BLOOMFIELD,NJ07003 		22-1494428 501C3 11,663       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(18) BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY
1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BLUFFTON,OH45817 		34-4428207 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(19) BUTLER UNIVERSITY
4600 SUNSET AVENUE
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46208 		35-0867977 501C3 28,600       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(20) CALDWELL UNIVERSITY
120 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
CALDWELL,NJ07006 		22-1500483 501C3 13,805       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(21) CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
8432 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
RIVERSIDE,CA925043297 		95-1890710 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(22) CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
60 WEST OLSEN ROAD MC 1400
THOUSAND OAKS,CA91360 		95-2962604 501C3 8,790       NETVUE REGIONAL
(23) CALVIN COLLEGE
3021 BURTON STREET SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546 		38-3071514 501C3 11,855       INTERGENERATIONAL
(24) CARLOW UNIVERSITY
3333 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA152133109 		25-0965438 501C3 10,000       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(25) CARROLL COLLEGE
1601 NORTH BENTON AVE
HELENA,MT59625 		81-0231774 501C3 14,000       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(26) CARROLL UNIVERSITY
100 NORTH EAST AVENUE
WAUKESHA,WI53186 		39-0806325 501C3 11,990       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(27) CENTENARY COLLEGE
401 JEFFERSON STREET
HACKETTSTOWN,NJ07840 		82-1500484 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(28) CHATHAM UNIVERSITY
1 WOODLAND ROAD
PITTSBURGH,PA15232 		25-0717890 501C3 14,785       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(29) CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY
650 EAST PARKWAY SOUTH
MEMPHIS,TN38104 		62-0476666 501C3 11,100       INTERGENERATIONAL
(30) CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
400 MAGNOLIA STREET
ORANGEBURG,SC29115 		57-0314374 501C3 12,452       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(31) CLARKE UNIVERSITY
1550 CLARKE DRIVE
DUBUQUE,IA520013198 		42-0680408 501C3 6,876       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(32) COE COLLEGE
1220 FIRST AVE NE
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52402 		42-0686467 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(33) COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
541 MAIN STREET
NEW LONDON,NH03257 		02-0222120 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(34) COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY
7000 MERCY ROAD
OMAHA,NE68124 		47-0424785 501C3 11,750       INTERGENERATIONAL
(35) COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
1 COLLEGE STREET
WORCHESTER,MA01610 		04-2103558 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(36) CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS
11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE
AUSTIN,TX78726 		74-1161941 501C3 10,929       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(37) CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
12800 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE
MEQUON,WI530972402 		39-0833608 501C3 10,533       INTERGENERATIONAL
(38) CONVERSE COLLEGE
580 EAST MAIN STREET
SPARTANBURG,SC293020006 		57-0314380 501C3 17,000       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(39) COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA
COLLEGES - 4940 S 114TH ST STE 5
OMAHA,NE681372310 		47-0399855 501C3 18,600       CAPACITY BUILDING
(40) COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA
COLLEGES - 4940 S 114TH ST STE 5
OMAHA,NE681372310 		47-0399855 501C3 33,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(41) DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
1200 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MITCHELL,SD573014398 		46-0224589 501C3 24,300       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(42) DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
7900 WEST DIVISION STREET
RIVER FOREST,IL603059909 		36-2167855 501C3 11,000       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(43) DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
50 ACACIA AVENUE
SAN RAFAEL,CA94901 		94-1156525 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(44) DORDT COLLEGE
498 4TH AVENUE NE
SIOUX CENTER,IA51250 		42-0772559 501C3 24,945       NETVUE VOCATION
(45) EDGEWOOD COLLEGE
1200 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MITCHELL,SD573014398 		46-0224589 501C3 21,975       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(46) ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
ONE ALPHA DRIVE
ELIZABETHTOWN,PA170222298 		23-1352632 501C3 12,600       INTERGENERATIONAL
(47) FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND
542 EAST PARK AVENUE
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		59-1919098 501C3 82,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(48) FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
6800 WYDOWN BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS,MO631053098 		43-0694556 501C3 6,755       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(49) FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR
LADY - 5414 BRITTANY DRIVE
BATON ROUGE,LA70808 		72-1173156 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(50) GANNON UNIVERSITY
109 UNIVERSITY SQUARE
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0496976 501C3 6,100       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(51) GEORGETOWN COLLEGE INC
400 EAST COLLEGE STREET
GEORGETOWN,KY40324 		61-0444695 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(52) GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
PENNSYLVANIA HALL BOX 423
300 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET
GETTYSBURG,PA173251486 		23-1352641 501C3 10,806       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(53) GOODWIN COLLEGE INC
ONE RIVERSIDE DRIVE
EAST HARTFORD,CT06108 		06-1627882 501C3 11,102       INTERGENERATIONAL
(54) GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY
1200 GRAND VIEW AVENUE
DES MOINES,IA50316 		42-0681048 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(55) GROVE CITY COLLEGE
100 CAMPUS DRIVE
GROVE CITY,PA16127 		25-1065148 501C3 24,900       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(56) GWYNEDD-MERCY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 901 1325 SUMMEYTOWN PIKE
GWYNEDD VALLEY,PA194370901 		23-1352613 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(57) HILBERT COLLEGE
5200 SOUTH PARK AVE
HAMBURG,NY14075 		16-6031585 501C3 15,500       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(58) HIRAM COLLEGE
PO BOX 67 11694 HAYDEN ST
HIRAM,OH44234 		34-0714670 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(59) HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
1500 EAST FAIRVIEW AVENUE
MONTGOMERY,AL361062148 		63-0288841 501C3 24,678       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(60) INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF
MARYLAND -3225 ELLERSLIE AVE C160
BALTIMORE,MD212183519 		52-0692469 501C3 33,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(61) INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF
NEW JERSEY - 797 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
SUMMIT,NJ079015109 		22-1551931 501C3 15,000       NATIONAL VENTURE
(62) INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF
NEW JERSEY - 797 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
SUMMIT,NJ079015109 		22-1551931 501C3 38,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(63) INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF
NEW JERSEY - 797 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
SUMMIT,NJ079015109 		22-1551931 501C3 20,000       SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENG
(64) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
OF TEXAS - PO BOX 13105
AUSTIN,TX787113105 		75-1540769 501C3 40,000       NATIONAL VENTURE
(65) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
OF TX - PO BOX 13105
AUSTIN,TX787113105 		75-1540769 501C3 107,250       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(66) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF INDIANA
INC - 3135 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462084717 		31-0901001 501C3 82,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(67) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF INDIANA
INC - 3135 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462084717 		31-0901001 501C3 40,000       SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENG
(68) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON
600 STEWART STREET SUITE 600
SEATTLE,WA981011268 		91-0614877 501C3 57,500       1ST OPPORTUNITY PART
(69) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON
600 STEWART STREET SUITE 600
SEATTLE,WA981011268 		91-0614877 501C3 27,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(70) INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION OF
COLORADO - 1177 GRANT ST 102
DENVER,CO80203 		72-6028332 501C3 8,250       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(71) IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
505 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1034
DES MOINES,IA503092315 		42-0745995 501C3 35,000       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(72) IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
505 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1034
DES MOINES,IA503092315 		42-0745995 501C3 27,859       NATIONAL VENTURE
(73) IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
505 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1034
DES MOINES,IA503092315 		42-0745995 501C3 63,250       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(74) JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
PO BOX 1470 HIGHWAY 80 EAST
HAWKINS,TX757651470 		75-0995027 501C3 14,700       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(75) LASELL COLLEGE
1844 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
NEWTON,MA02466 		04-2103585 501C3 11,670       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(76) LEWIS UNIVERSITY
ONE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
ROMEOVILLE,IL60446 		36-2167773 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(77) LINFIELD COLLEGE
900 SOUTHEAST BAKER STREET
MCMINNVILLE,OR971286894 		93-0391586 501C3 24,565       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(78) LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
3901 GRANNY WHITE PIKE
NASHVILLE,TN37204 		62-0485733 501C3 10,000       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(79) LOUSIANA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
FOUNDATION - 320 THIRD STREET
BATON ROUGE,LA708011307 		72-6028332 501C3 24,750       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(80) LUTHER COLLEGE
700 COLLEGE DRIVE
DECORAH,IA52101 		42-0680466 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(81) MALONE UNIVERSITY
2600 CLEVELAND AVENUE NW
CANTON,OH447093308 		34-0737794 501C3 16,000       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(82) MARIAN UNIVERSITY
3200 COLD SPRING ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462221997 		35-0868175 501C3 24,906       NETVUE VOCATION
(83) MCDANIEL COLLEGE
2 COLLEGE HILL
WESTMINSTER,MD21157 		52-0591694 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(84) MERCY COLLEGE
555 BROADWAY
DOBBS FERRY,NY105221189 		13-1967321 501C3 12,784       INTERGENERATIONAL
(85) MEREDITH COLLEGE
3800 HILLSBOROUGH STREET
RALEIGH,NC276075298 		56-0530242 501C3 11,491       INTERGENERATIONAL
(86) MERRIMACK COLLEGE
315 TURNPIKE STREET
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845 		04-2103731 501C3 24,645       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(87) MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE
26555 EVERGREEN ROAD SUITE 870
SOUTHFIELD,MI480764239 		38-1332962 501C3 10,000       CAPACITY BUILDING
(88) MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE
26555 EVERGREEN ROAD SUITE 870
SOUTHFIELD,MI480764239 		38-1332962 501C3 43,500       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(89) MILLSAPS COLLEGE
1701 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON,MS39210 		64-0303084 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(90) MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND
445 MINNESOTA STREET SUITE 500
ST PAUL,MN551012903 		51-0166951 501C3 25,000       NATIONAL VENTURE
(91) MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND
445 MINNESOTA STREET SUITE 500
ST PAUL,MN551012903 		51-0166951 501C3 46,750       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(92) MISSOURI COLLEGES FUND INC
3401 WEST TRUMAN BLVD SUITE 202
JEFFERSON CITY,MO651096892 		43-0680952 501C3 49,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(93) MISSOURI COLLEGES FUND INC
3401 WEST TRUMAN BLVD SUITE 202
JEFFERSON CITY,MO651096892 		43-0680952 501C3 35,000       SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENG
(94) MORAVIAN COLLEGE
1200 MAIN STREET
BETHLEHEM,PA180186650 		24-0795460 501C3 14,179       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(95) MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
1501 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE
SIOUX CITY,IA511061751 		42-0680400 501C3 24,461       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(96) MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY
315 TURNPIKE STREET
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845 		04-2103731 501C3 9,858       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(97) MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY
315 TURNPIKE STREET
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845 		04-2103731 501C3 12,049       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(98) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIVERSITIES - 530 N BLOUNT STREET
RAIEIGH,NC276041120 		56-0775353 501C3 25,000       SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENG
(99) NEW MEXICO INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
PO BOX 2004
SANTA FE,NM87504 		85-6005787 501C3 5,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(100) NEWBERRY COLLEGE
2100 COLLEGE STREET
NEWBERRY,SC29108 		57-0314404 501C3 21,387       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(101) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 530 N BLOUNT STREET
RALEIGH,NC276041120 		56-0775353 501C3 25,000       NATIONAL VENTURE
(102) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 530 N BLOUNT STREET
RALEIGH,NC276041120 		56-0775353 501C3 99,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(103) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 530 N BLOUNT STREET
RALEIGH,NC276041120 		56-0775353 501C3 37,500       1ST OPPORTUNITY PART
(104) NORTH DAKOTA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
6080 COLLEGE LANE
JAMESTOWN,ND584050001 		45-6013925 501C3 5,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(105) NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
828 E 11TH AVE
EUGENE,OR97401 		93-0433696 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(106) NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
101 7TH ST SW
ORANGE CITY,IA51041 		42-0698196 501C3 12,600       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(107) OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT
COLLEGES - 250 EAST BROAD ST 1700
COLUMBUS,OH432153722 		31-4441082 501C3 33,750       NATIONAL VENTURE
(108) OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT
COLLEGES - 250 EAST BROAD ST 1700
COLUMBUS,OH432153722 		31-4441082 501C3 93,500       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(109) OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES &
UNIV - PO BOX 57148
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK731577148 		73-0632937 501C3 30,250       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(110) OREGON ALLIANCE INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 17600 PACIFIC HWY BOX 23
MARYLHURST,OR970360023 		93-0452083 501C3 33,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(111) OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
410 OUACHITA STREET
ARKADELPHIA,AR71998 		71-0239383 501C3 10,000       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(112) PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
901 S FLAGER DRIVE
WEST PALM BEACH,FL334164708 		59-1092732 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(113) PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 960
MISENHEIMER,NC281090960 		56-0529990 501C3 22,700       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(114) PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 960
MISENHEIMER,NC281090960 		56-0529990 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(115) RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE
PO BOX 5005
ASHLAND,VA230055505 		54-0505940 501C3 25,000       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(116) RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE
PO BOX 5005
ASHLAND,VA230055505 		54-0505940 501C3 10,795       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(117) REGIS COLLEGE
235 WELLESLEY STREET
WESTON,MA024931571 		04-2104451 501C3 10,653       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(118) ROSEMONT COLLEGE
1400 MONTGOMERY AVENUE
ROSEMONT,PA190101699 		23-1365966 501C3 12,193       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(119) RUST COLLEGE
150 RUST AVENUE
HOLLY SPRINGS,MS38635 		64-0303805 501C3 5,700       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(120) RUST COLLEGE
150 RUST AVENUE
HOLLY SPRINGS,MS38635 		64-0303805 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(121) SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
278 WHITES BRIDGE ROAD
STANDISH,ME040845263 		01-0212542 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(122) SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF
MINNESOTA - 700 TERRACE HEIGHTS
WINONA,MN55987 		41-0695527 501C3 24,747       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(123) SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
3700 WEST 103RD STREET
CHICAGO,IL60655 		36-2177133 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(124) SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
1460 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
WINCHESTER,VA22601 		54-0525605 501C3 10,669       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(125) SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
1460 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
WINCHESTER,VA22601 		54-0525605 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(126) SIENA COLLEGE
515 LOUDON ROAD
LOUDONVILLE,NY12209 		14-1338498 501C3 11,831       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(127) SIMPSON COLLEGE
701 NORTH C STREET
INDIANOLA,IA50125 		42-0680389 501C3 12,600       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(128) SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - PO BOX 12007
COLUMBIA,SC29211 		57-0343998 501C3 55,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(129) SOUTH DAKOTA FND OF INDP COLL
1101 WEST 22ND ST
SIOUX FALLS,SD57105 		46-6003958 501C3 13,750       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(130) SPELMAN COLLEGE
350 SPELMAN LANE SW
ATLANTA,GA303144399 		58-0566243 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(131) ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
1700 DOGWOOD MILE
LAURINBURG,NC283525598 		56-0530240 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(132) ST EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY INC
3001 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN,TX787046489 		74-1109641 501C3 12,376       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(133) ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE
3690 EAST AVENUE
ROCHESTER,NY14618 		16-0746864 501C3 9,353       INTERGENERATIONAL
(134) ST OLAF COLLEGE
1520 ST OLAF AVENUE
NORTHFIELD,MN55057 		41-0693979 501C3 12,264       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(135) THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
432 WESTERN AVENUE
ALBANY,NY12203 		14-1338371 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(136) THIEL COLLEGE
75 COLLEGE AVENUE
GREENVILLE,PA161252181 		25-0965576 501C3 10,000       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(137) TOUGALOO COLLEGE
500 WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD
TOUGALOO,MS391749999 		64-0303093 501C3 23,000       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(138) TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
6601 W COLLEGE DR
PALOS HEIGHTS,IL60463 		36-2387148 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(139) TRINITY UNIVERSITY
ONE TRINITY PLACE
SAN ANTONIO,TX78212 		74-1109633 501C3 16,783       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(140) UNIVERSIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZON
PO BOX 12383
SAN JUAN,PR009140383 		66-0207156 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(141) UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
300 COLLEGE PARK
DAYTON,OH454690510 		31-0536715 501C3 25,000       NETVUE VOCATION
(142) UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
1000 NORTH MAIN STREET
FINDLAY,OH458403695 		34-4431169 501C3 16,253       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(143) UNIVERSITY OF MARY
7500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARK,ND58504 		45-0273403 501C3 20,220       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(144) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS -
INDIANA - 2701 SPRING STREET
FORT WAYNE,IN468083994 		35-0886846 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(145) UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
5998 ALCALA PARK
SAN DIEGO,CA921102492 		95-2544535 501C3 25,000       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(146) URSULINE COLLEGE
2550 LANDER ROAD
PEPPER PIKE,OH44124 		34-0714777 501C3 12,598       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(147) VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT
COLL 8010 RIDGE RD STE B
RICHMOND,VA232297288 		54-0554396 501C3 15,000       NATIONAL VENTURE
(148) VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT
COLL 8010 RIDGE RD STE B
RICHMOND,VA232297288 		54-0554396 501C3 20,000       CAPACITY BUILDING
(149) VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT
COLL 8010 RIDGE RD STE B
RICHMOND,VA232297288 		54-0554396 501C3 41,250       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(150) VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
1584 WESLEYAN DRIVE
NORFOLK,VA235025599 		54-6039600 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(151) VITERBO UNIVERSITY
900 VITERBO DRIVE
LA CROSSE,WI54601 		39-0978445 501C3 9,503       NETVUE DEVT AWARD
(152) WALSH UNIVERSITY
2020 EASTON STREET NW
NORTH CANTON,OH44720 		34-0868798 501C3 12,078       ONLINE HUMANITIES
(153) WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
51 WEST COLLEGE STREET
WAYNESBURG,PA15370 		25-0965603 501C3 22,623       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(154) WESLEYAN COLLEGE
4760 FORSYTH ROAD
MACON,GA31210 		58-0593438 501C3 16,022       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(155) WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 900 LEE ST STE 910
CHARLESTON,WV25301 		55-0465880 501C3 22,000       UPS SCHOLARSHIPS
(156) WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLL &
UNIV - 900 LEE ST STE 910
CHARLESTON,WV25301 		55-0465880 501C3 30,000       SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENG
(157) WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
316 WASHINGTON AVENUE
WHEELING,WV26003 		55-0394213 501C3 13,000       INTERGENERATIONAL
(158) WHITMAN COLLEGE
345 BOYER AVE
WALLA WALLA,WA99362 		91-0567740 501C3 10,100       INTERGENERATIONAL
(159) WINGATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 159 220 N CAMDEN ROAD
WINGATE,NC28174 		56-6049935 501C3 15,500       NETVUE PROGRAM GRANT
(160) WISCONSIN ASSN INDP COLL & UNIV
122 W WASHINGTON AVE STE 700
MADISON,WI537032723 		39-1039417 501C3 71,000       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
(161) WOFFORD COLLEGE
429 NORTH CHURCH STREET
SPARTANBURG,SC293033663 		57-0314422 501C3 13,925       MULTIPLE PROGRAMS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 LARGER GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS DUE AT SPECIFIC TIMES DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. SMALLER TRAVEL GRANTS REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2019



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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1RICHARD EKMAN
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 612,050
-------------
  		125,710
-------------
  		1,236
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		45,090
-------------
  		784,086
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
2HAROLD V HARTLEY III
SR. VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 209,320
-------------
  		6,000
-------------
  		1,188
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		43,093
-------------
  		259,601
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
3CHRISTOPH KUNKEL - SR VICE PRESIDEN
& CHIEF OF STAFF 		(i)

(ii)		 185,779
-------------
  		6,000
-------------
  		414
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		42,987
-------------
  		235,180
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4KATHERINE M WHATLEY - SENIOR
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 179,208
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,188
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		39,777
-------------
  		220,173
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
5DAVID BRAILOW - VICE PRESIDENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 167,345
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,219
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		41,471
-------------
  		210,035
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6CAROL SCHULER - VP FOR STATE
COUNCIL PROGRAMS 		(i)

(ii)		 148,994
-------------
  		2,500
-------------
  		774
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		17,362
-------------
  		169,630
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
7LYNN DONHAM - VICE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 135,618
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,188
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		33,686
-------------
  		170,492
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8CYNTHIA D PAGE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 144,661
-------------
  		4,000
-------------
  		1,188
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		36,124
-------------
  		185,973
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9ALLISON BLACKBURN - E D OF
CONFERENCES 		(i)

(ii)		 121,914
-------------
  		3,500
-------------
  		774
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		33,278
-------------
  		159,466
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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
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Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT COLLEGE LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES PROVIDES IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT ASSIST INSTITUTIONS IN IMPROVING LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A INTOLERANCE, HISTORIES OF DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY, AND EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CHANGE; INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS: STUDENTS SERVING OLDER ADULTS PROJECT DEVELOPS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF STUDENT PROGRAMS ON INDEPENDENT COLLEGE CAMPUSES THAT RECOGNIZE THE MUTUAL BENEFITS OF INTERGENERATIONAL INTERACTION WITH OLDER MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTIONS' COMMUNITIES; THE CONSORTIUM FOR ONLINE HUMANITIES INSTRUCTION ALLOW CAMPUS TEAM TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE TEACHING IN UPPER-LEVEL HUMANITIES COURSES; PROGRAMS WITHIN THE NETWORK FOR VOCATION IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION DEEPEN AND BROADEN THE THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF VOCATION; AND THE STATE COUNCIL PROGRAMS PROVIDE GRANT SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE NETWORK OF STATE-BASED CONSORTIA OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B ACTION ON HOW IN TODAY'S CHALLENGING HIGHER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AND THE CHIEF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER CAN CREATE AND SUSTAIN STRONG COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THESE TWO OFFICERS AND LEAD SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED TEAMS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO THE INSTITUTION'S DISTINCTIVE MISSION. THE COLLEGE MEDIA CONFERENCE "REAL NEWS: TAKING HIGHER EDUCATION'S STORY TO THE MEDIA" PROVIDED CAMPUS PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORS AND STAFF ACCESS TO LEARN FROM AND CONNECT WITH NATIONAL DIGITAL, PRINT, AND BROADCAST MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES. THE STATE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE "THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS" REFLECTED THE PIVOTAL ROLE STATE COUNCILS SERVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THEIR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO RESOURCES FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND CIC.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C SEMINARS ON SCIENCE PEDAGOGY CIC IS OFFERING TWO SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WHO WISH TO IMPROVE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT LEARNING IN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS COURSES. THE SEMINARS, SUPPORTED BY THE W. M. KECK FOUNDATION, WILL USE METHODS BASED ON RESEARCH IN COGNITION AND NEUROSCIENCE THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY PHYSICIST AND NOBEL LAUREATE CARL WIEMAN, WITH COLLEAGUES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY, TO YIELD SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN STUDENT LEARNING IN SCIENCE COURSES AT ALL LEVELS. TEACHING INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE AND WITH FUNDING FROM THE HENRY LUCE FOUNDATION, CIC IS OFFERING SEMINARS SINCE 2014 FOR FACULTY MEMBERS WHO ARE TEACHING AND DESIGNING COURSES ON INTERFAITH SUBJECTS. THE SEMINARS HELP FACULTY MEMBERS ENGAGE INTERFAITH ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM AND REACH A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT STUDENTS IN INTERFAITH PROGRAMS SHOULD KNOW. A RESOURCE BASE OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR USE BY FACULTY MEMBERS AND A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES FACULTY MEMBERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, CURRICULA, AND PEDAGOGIES IS EXTENDING THE SEMINAR OUTCOMES. AMERICAN HISTORY FACULTY SEMINARS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY, CIC OFFERS SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON KEY TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC REVITALIZES STUDENTS' OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY MAJOR TEXTS AND TOPICS OF WIDE RESONANCE IN AN ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINE IN THE HUMANITIES. ANCIENT GREECE IN THE MODERN COLLEGE CLASSROOM FACULTY SEMINARS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR HELLENIC STUDIES AND WITH FUNDING FROM THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERS SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS ON KEY TOPICS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC REVITALIZES STUDENTS' OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGED STUDY OF MAJOR TEXTS AND TOPICS OF WIDE RESONANCE IN AN ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINE IN THE HUMANITIES. TEACHING PRE-MODERN EUROPEAN ART IN CONTEXT FACULTY SEMINARS FUNDED BY THE SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERS FACULTY MEMBERS WHO TEACH ART HISTORY AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WEEK-LONG SEMINARS ON ARTISTS, WORKS OF ART, AND THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH PRE-1830 EUROPEAN ART WAS CREATED. THROUGH THESE SEMINARS, CIC, MUSEUMS, AND THE KRESS FOUNDATION COLLABORATIVELY STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING OF A DISCIPLINE THAT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO A LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 821,697 STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS 124,053 RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS 286,729 TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM 46,613 COMMUNICATIONS 228,695 ADVISORS 78,626 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 71,162
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 CIC HAS MEMBERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES (CIC) IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNCIL IS OPEN TO ALL AMERICAN NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT, BACCALAUREATE DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGES OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT BACCALAUREATE DEGREE- GRANTING INSTITUTIONS WHOSE MAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE-GRANTING, NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT, LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501 (C)(3) STATUS THAT SERVE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO STATE COUNCILS (LIMIT OF ONE PER STATE) WHOSE MEMBERS ARE PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE BOARD WILL BE SELF-PERPETUATING. IT WILL ELECT EACH INCOMING CLASS OF NEW DIRECTORS, ELECT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND FILL ALL VACANCIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF UNEXPIRED TERMS EXCEPT THAT OF CHAIR. THE BOARD WILL SEEK NOMINATIONS FOR NEW DIRECTORS FROM MEMBER COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF STATE FUND MEMBERS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B POLICY MATTERS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE, INCLUDING AMENDMENT, REPEAL, OR ALTERATION OF THE CIC BYLAWS, IN WHOLE OR PART, MAY BE PERMITTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY EITHER A MAIL REFERENDUM OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES HAVE TO BE APPROVED BY THE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHEN IT MEETS IN JANUARY PRIOR TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, WILL REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990, AS PREPARED BY CIC'S AUDITORS AND RECOMMEND IT TO THE DIRECTORS FOR ACCEPTANCE, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS; AND AT ITS JANUARY MEETING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND ACCEPT IT, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS; AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP IN JANUARY, THE TREASURER WILL REPORT ON THE PROCEDURES AND OUTCOMES OF THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH THE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CIC COLLECTS THE DISCLOSURES. PROCEDURES: A. PRIOR TO BOARD ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. B. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. C. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION D. STAFF MEMBERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD ACTION SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE PRESIDENT OF CIC ANY SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THAT STAFF MEMBER SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT CIC'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE PRESIDENT OF CIC.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDES THE BOARD CHAIR AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARIES OF CEOS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS BASED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE STANDING PRACTICE IS THE CIC PRESIDENT WOULD RECEIVE A SALARY AT OR NEAR THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF THE REVIEWED SALARIES, IF PERFORMANCE WERE SATISFACTORY. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE COMPARISON RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE CEO'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION AT THE JUNE BOARD MEETING. PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES - THE CIC PRESIDENT, ACTING UNDER THE TOTAL COMPENSATION GUIDELINES SET BY THE BOARD, EVALUATES POSITIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE STAFF. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS RESEARCH AND COMPARISONS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS USING FORM 990 DATA AS WELL AS THE WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION SECRETARIAT COMPENSATION SURVEY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS, SPEAKERS ETC 786,982 8,710 0 ADVISORS 1,303,119 0 0 TOTAL 2,090,101 8,710 0
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)AMERICAN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INST
1825 K ST NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1572800 		EDUCATION DC 501C3 5 N/A
 
No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMERICAN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INST

 C 25,000 COST





Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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