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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2018 , and ending 08-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1020 S WASHINGTON ST
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OWOSSO, MI48867
D Employer identification number

83-0686168
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 117,726,502
F Name and address of principal officer:
BART DAIG
1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,MI48867
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BAKER.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) Click to see attachment
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet6294
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING WHICH ENABLES GRADUATES TO BE SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT CHALLENGING AND REWARDING CAREERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 90
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 57
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,615
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 66
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 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,135,850 9,364,606
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 102,350,153 81,795,241
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -5,035,994 -2,165,040
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 898,347 726,973
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 107,348,356 89,721,780
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,226,354 9,130,567
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 76,388,060 67,998,065
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 55,793,486 45,947,288
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 141,407,900 123,075,920
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -34,059,544 -33,354,140
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 289,305,468 256,174,638
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 29,884,619 28,253,205
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 259,420,849 227,921,433
Part II
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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: PROVIDE QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING WHICH ENABLES GRADUATES TO BE SUCCESSFUL THROUGHOUT CHALLENGING AND REWARDING CAREERS.
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 $ 102,174,479 including grants of $ 9,130,567 ) (Revenue $ 82,118,721 )
THE LARGEST PRIVATE COLLEGE IN MICHIGAN, BAKER COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION AND IS A MEMBER OF HLC. BAKER COLLEGE IS A NON-PROFIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, SERVING STUDENTS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN AND ONLINE WORLDWIDE. BAKER COLLEGE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE CERTIFICATE, ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR, MASTER, AND DORTORATE DEGREES IN VARIOUS SERVICE AND TECHNICAL FIELDS. FOR THE 2018-19 FISCAL YEAR, BAKER COLLEGE HAD A TOTAL OF 25,579 STUDENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 186,665 CREDIT HOURS. AWARDED $9,098,392 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 4,757 STUDENTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet102,174,479
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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 VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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 XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
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
 
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
Yes
 
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Yes
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............ Click to see attachment
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...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
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, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
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
19,166
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
Yes
 
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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
2,615
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
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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
Yes
 
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
 
 
9a
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
 
No
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
 
No
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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
90
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
57
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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:
MediumBulletBART DAIG1020 S WASHINGTON ST   OWOSSO,MI48867 (989) 729-3437
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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.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
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) ROBERT BADGLEY......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) DENISE BANNAN......................................................................
PROVOST/PRESIDENT - OWOSSO
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       249,805 0 46,854
(3) CHERYL BERGMAN......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) MIKE BLANCHARD......................................................................
TRUSTEE/BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) LYNNETTE BLOOMBERG......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) NANCY BOWMAN......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) CATHERINE BRECHTELSBAUER......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) TOM BRISSE......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DAN CASEY......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) WENDY CLOW......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) F JAMES CUMMINS......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
 20.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       208,426 0 29,504
(12) BART DAIG......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
 50.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       278,487 0 109,219
(13) MELANIE DAVIS......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JUSTIN DRAEGER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) SUSAN EBELING......................................................................
TRUSTEE/BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) THOMAS FISHER......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) MELANY GAVULIC......................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2018)
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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) BEN GLARDON........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) CHAD GRANT........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) MICHAEL HAMNER........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) WENDY HEMINGWAY........................................................................
PRESIDENT - FLINT/BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 40.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       199,460 0 65,798
(22) KIP HORVATH........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DOUGLAS HOWELL........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) ROBERT JEWELL........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 10,450
(25) RONALD JUSTICE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) PETER KARSTEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT - AUBURN HILLS
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       192,450 0 46,990
(27) MOLLY KASER........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) PATRICIA KAUFMAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT - CLINTON/PORT HURON
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       204,647 0 47,199
(29) LINDA KIMBEL........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) THOMAS KIMBLE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JILL LANGEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT-ONLINE&ST FRANCIS/PROVOST
 40.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       208,181 0 42,227
(32) KEN LESLIE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) BRIAN LONG........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) JOHN MACLEOD........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) KIM MAGUIRE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) AARON MAIKE........................................................................
PRESIDENT - MUSKEGON
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       195,000 0 46,864
(37) WILLIAM ANTHONY MASON........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) ANDREW MCCANN........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) SCOTT MCKELVEY........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) LAWRENCE MOON........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) JENNIFER MORGAN........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) DAVID MUTCH........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) ANGELA NADELL........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) RHONDA POWELL........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) R DOUGLAS PRETTY........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(46) ROY ROSE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(47) IRA RUTHERFORD........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) STEVEN SAUTER........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) PAUL SCHLUCKEBIER........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(50) DONNA SCHMIDT........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) KATHLEEN SCHWARTZ........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) JOANNE SHAW........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) AARON SHIRLEY........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) STEVEN SIMPSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT - JACKSON & ALLEN PARK
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       158,170 0 43,759
(55) MARY SLINGERLAND........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) KELLY SMITH........................................................................
PRESIDENT - CADILLAC
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       139,304 0 25,315
(57) BARBARA SMITH........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) JR TAYLOR........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) JIM TEETS........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) BC THOMPSON........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(61) MAYNARD THOMPSON........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/PROGRAM COORD
 28.00
.......................   		X           58,240 0 0
(62) PAUL TRAUB........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) MATT VAN EPPS........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) GREGORY VIENER........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) ALAN WISE........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(66) ANTHONY YOUNG........................................................................
BOARD OF REGENTS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) DANA CLARK........................................................................
SECRETARY/VP HR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       163,090 0 44,986
(68) CHARLES GURDEN........................................................................
VP ADMISSIONS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       132,210 0 24,816
(69) LISA HARVENER........................................................................
VP STUDENT SERVICES
 40.00
.......................   		    X       114,290 0 21,830
(70) AURORA LYNNE HIGHAM........................................................................
VP FINANCE
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       120,090 0 40,694
(71) RANDY HILL........................................................................
VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       89,047 0 35,025
(72) LINDA KATRINIC........................................................................
VP - FIN SERV
 40.00
.......................   		    X       164,632 0 41,887
(73) LESA LOUCH........................................................................
PRESIDENT ONLINE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       129,300 0 39,859
(74) GERALD MCCARTY........................................................................
VP - STUDENT SERVICES
 40.00
.......................   		    X       116,720 0 37,497
(75) MICHAEL MOORE........................................................................
TREASURER/CONTROLLER
 50.00
.......................1.00 		    X       139,730 0 40,841
(76) JACQUELINE SPICER........................................................................
COO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       228,757 0 147,245
(77) RICHARD BUSH........................................................................
DEAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   140,345 0 35,775
(78) CLEAMON MOORER........................................................................
DEAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   158,127 0 40,367
(79) LESLEY MORGAN........................................................................
DEAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   141,080 0 24,342
(80) NAOMI VERCIMAK........................................................................
DIR PROJECT MGT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   151,727 0 26,591
(81) JOHN VINTON........................................................................
DEAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   143,440 0 38,252
(82) MARSHA ADAMKIEWICZ........................................................................
FORMER VP FINANCE/DIR OF BUDGETS
 40.00
.......................   		          X 108,650 0 38,670
(83) KRISTINE BARANN........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT - ALLEN PARK
 40.00
.......................   		          X 116,573 0 22,747
(84) KAREN BRATUS........................................................................
FORMER VP ACAD AFFAIRS/PROG DIR
 40.00
.......................   		          X 112,880 0 36,233
(85) DEANNA BURT........................................................................
FORMER VP ACADEMICS
 40.00
.......................   		          X 173,064 0 6,777
(86) SUSAN CATHCART........................................................................
FORMER VP ACAD/PT FACULTY
 40.00
.......................   		          X 101,317 0 21,461
(87) CAROL DOWSETT........................................................................
FORMER VP ACADEMICS/DEAN
 40.00
.......................   		          X 125,680 0 36,032
(88) MICHAEL KONOPACKE........................................................................
FORMER VP ADMISS/DIR STDT AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		          X 117,790 0 37,555
(89) KEVIN PNACEK........................................................................
FORMER VP ADMISS/ASST DIR ADMISS
 40.00
.......................   		          X 132,473 0 38,631
(90) JULIA TEAHEN........................................................................
FORMER - PRESIDENT/FACULTY
 40.00
.......................   		          X 112,850 0 39,978
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,326,032 0 1,432,270
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 MediumBullet33
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
Yes
 
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
DELL MARKETING LP

PO BOX 643561
PITTSBURGH,PA152643561 		COMPUTER SERVICES 681,630
GFJ BTH LLC

32600 TELEGRAPH RD SUITE 202
BINGHAM FARMS,MI48025 		DORM RENTAL 510,561
TRAFFIC DIGITAL AGENCY

110 SOUTH MAIN ST
CLAWSON,MI48017 		MARKETING/ADVERTISING 376,080
H&H LAWN SVC & SNOWPLOWING LLC

925 WITHAM RD
NORTH MUSKEGON,MI49445 		LAWN CARE 169,384
MISSION CRITICAL INSTITUTE LLC

2628 BLACK FIR COURT
RESTON,VA20191 		TUITION 151,470
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 8,945,161
e Government grants (contributions)1e 294,197
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 125,248
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 124,208
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,364,606
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION AND FEES 900099 79,452,588 79,452,588    
b DORM AND HOUSING 721000 1,633,898 1,633,898    
c ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND INCOME 900099 353,907 353,907    
d BOOKSTORE INCOME 451211 253,999 253,999    
e FOOD SERVICE 722100 100,849 100,849    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 81,795,241
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,220,255     2,220,255
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   432,313
b Less: rental expenses   34,180
c Rental income or (loss)   398,133
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 398,133     398,133
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,976,000 21,609,247
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,201,591 21,768,951
c Gain or (loss) -4,225,591 -159,704
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -4,385,295     -4,385,295
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 291,082 291,082    
b FOOD AND SOUVENIR STORE 453220 32,398 32,398    
c FOOD SERVICE AND VENDING INCOME 722210 5,360     5,360
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 328,840
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 89,721,780 82,118,721 0 -1,761,547
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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 32,175 32,175
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 9,098,392 9,098,392
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,241,035 2,299,520 1,941,515  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 260,590 203,641 56,949  
7 Other salaries and wages 48,075,860 43,709,435 4,366,425  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,055,756 2,499,373 556,383  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,396,344 7,381,975 1,014,369  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,968,480 3,453,679 514,801  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 215,781   215,781  
c Accounting ........... 378,772   378,772  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 204,096   204,096  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,261,427 1,654,978 2,606,449  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 10,387,363 10,046,656 340,707  
13 Office expenses ....... 3,090,241 2,217,254 872,987  
14 Information technology ...... 4,717,208 4,062,560 654,648  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 4,173,538 3,383,020 790,518  
17 Travel ............ 458,550 242,446 216,104  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,055,154 891,791 163,363  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 13,407,008 8,066,727 5,340,281  
23 Insurance ... 716,791 680,975 35,816  
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 BAD DEBTS 1,010,382 1,010,382    
b LIBRARY EXPENSE 763,112 763,112    
c DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 394,422 12,230 382,192  
d GRANT 217,223 217,223    
e All other expenses 496,220 246,935 249,285  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 123,075,920 102,174,479 20,901,441 0
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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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 ........ 6,040 1 6,167
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 37,962,465 2 34,023,132
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,063,679 4 827,176
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 47,900 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 58,691 8 58,829
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,166,872 9 1,262,056
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 328,434,483
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 186,922,632 160,252,432 10c 141,511,851
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 62,097,136 11 50,182,451
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 134,968 14 107,468
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 25,515,285 15 28,195,508
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 289,305,468 16 256,174,638
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 10,053,461 17 8,612,717
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
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 current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   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 19,831,158 25 19,640,488
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 29,884,619 26 28,253,205
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 255,561,110 27 223,971,736
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,702,289 28 1,792,247
29 Permanently restricted net assets 2,157,450 29 2,157,450
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 259,420,849 33 227,921,433
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 289,305,468 34 256,174,638
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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
89,721,780
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
123,075,920
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-33,354,140
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
259,420,849
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-208,503
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
2,063,227
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
227,921,433
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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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 the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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 2018 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-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, 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 2018. 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 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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
2018
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
  		Employer identification number
83-0686168
Part I
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
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
  		Employer identification number

83-0686168
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
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
  		Employer identification number

83-0686168
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 the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
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 SFAS 116 (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 SFAS 116 (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 SFAS 116 (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 $  
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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 .... 3,859,928 3,733,569 3,534,590    
b Contributions ... 609,112        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 108,007 244,820 254,975    
d Grants or scholarships ... 39,975 118,461 55,996    
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 4,537,072 3,859,928 3,733,569    
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet48.570 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet51.430 %
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 .....   23,608,229 23,608,229
b Buildings ....   277,267,099 163,138,595 114,128,504
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   25,541,655 23,784,037 1,757,618
e Other .....   2,017,500   2,017,500
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 141,511,851
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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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
(1) AFFILIATE INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE 28,178,042
(2) ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE - FUTURE 17,466
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 28,195,508
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  
RETIREE MEDICAL OBLIGATION 19,235,239
SCHOLARSHIPS PAYABLE 405,249
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 19,640,488
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
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  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STUDENTS ATTENDANCE.
PART X, LINE 2: THE COLLEGE HAS EVALUATED ITS INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS FOR FISCAL 2016 THROUGH 2019, THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION AS OF AUGUST 31, 2019. THE COLLEGE CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE COLLEGE'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS (E.G., TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR CREDITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED) TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT AUGUST 31, 2019 OR 2018, AND IS NOT AWARE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR SUCH AMOUNTS BY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2018Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES ARE PUBLISHED FREQUENTLY IN BOTH DIGITAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS SUCH AS THE BAKER COLLEGE WEBSITE, PROGRAM GUIDE, STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, NEWSPAPERS, AND PRINTED MAILERS TO THE PUBLIC.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 BAKER COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE TITLE IV FUNDS.
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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
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number
83-0686168
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
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
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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) ADULT ED SCHOLARSHIP (II) (AES) 5 17,803      
(2) ADULT TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (ATS) 108 458,576      
(3) ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (2) (ALES) 3 6,606      
(4) BAKER BRONZE SCHOLARSHIP (BRNZ) 20 10,500      
(5) BAKER CAREER SCHOLARSHIP (BCCS) 19 18,000      
(6) BAKER CAREER SCHOLARSHIP 2 (BCC2) 46 42,600      
(7) BAKER GOLD SCHOLARSHIP (GOLD) 15 32,600      
(8) BAKER PROUD SCHOLARSHIP (PRD) 3208 4,219,462      
(9) BAKER SILVER SCHOLARSHIP (SLVR) 11 11,000      
(10) BEMORE SCHOLARSHIP 3 750      
(11) BOARD OF REGENTS' SCHOLARSHIP (BRS) 173 746,514      
(12) BOARD OF REGENTS' SCHOLARSHIP 2 (BRS2) 214 1,153,982      
(13) DEANS SCHOLARSHIP (DEAN) 102 227,583      
(14) EMPLOYEE DOCTORATE SCHOLARSHIP (BCE3) 2 12,824      
(15) EMPLOYEE FULL SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATE (CGES) 10 87,435      
(16) EMPLOYEE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (BCEG) 9 29,232      
(17) EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP (PART-TIME) (BCE2) 1 1,170      
(18) EMPLOYEE UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP (BCES) 57 231,628      
(19) FAMILY DOCTORATE SCHOLARSHIP (BCF3) 1 8,241      
(20) FAMILY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (BCF2) 5 28,188      
(21) FAMILY UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP (BCFS) 67 266,841      
(22) FREDERICK BAKER SCHOLARSHIP 18 27,800      
(23) GEORGE HODDY SCHOLARSHIP 3 3,750      
(24) GRADUATE ACCELERATED SCHOLARSHIP (GACC) 1 1,680      
(25) GRADUATE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (GALM) 42 115,200      
(26) GRADUATE DBA SCHOLARSHIP (GDBA) 6 25,000      
(27) GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP (GSS) 17 27,480      
(28) INCREASED CREDIT INCENTIVE (ICI) 156 190,504      
(29) INSTITUTIONAL DISCOUNT (OTHRW) BAKER WRITE OFF 130 121,460      
(30) KORN SCHOLARSHIP (KORN) 4 5,925      
(31) LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (LEAD) 8 20,000      
(32) PORTER SCHOLARSHIP (PORT) 8 32,000      
(33) PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP (PRES) 2 18,351      
(34) REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP (RGNT) 100 489,942      
(35) TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP (TRN) 126 223,770      
(36) TRUSTEES TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP (TTRN) 57 183,995      
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
PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS BASED ON NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND/OR PERFORMANCE. ONCE THE STUDENT HAS BEEN APPROVED TO RECEIVE THE GRANT, THE AMOUNT IS CREDITED TO THE STUDENT'S BAKER COLLEGE ACCOUNT. THE COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE MONITORS THE STUDENT TO MAKE SURE THE AWARD STAYS IN COMPLIANCE. IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT CONTINUE TO MEET THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS, THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT MAY BE REDUCED. GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE BUDGETED EACH YEAR BY THE BAKER COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE CAMPUS PRESIDENT(S) DETERMINES WHICH ORGANIZATION BENEFITS FROM A GRANT BASED ON THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. IF THE GRANT EXCEEDS THE BUDGET, THE BOARD OF REGENTS MUST APPROVE THE FUNDING. THESE GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE ARE AWARDED TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TO BE USED IN ANY WAY THE RECIPIENTS SEE FIT TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION AND TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE; THE USE OF THESE FUNDS IS NOT MONITORED BY BAKER COLLEGE.
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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.
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Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
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 in 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 in 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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
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) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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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
1DENISE BANNAN
PROVOST/PRESIDENT - OWOSSO 		(i)

(ii)		 246,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,805
-------------
0 		24,600
-------------
0 		22,254
-------------
0 		296,659
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2F JAMES CUMMINS
BOARD OF REGENTS/CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY/ 		(i)

(ii)		 42,734
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		165,692
-------------
0 		4,533
-------------
0 		24,971
-------------
0 		237,930
-------------
0 		163,000
-------------
0
3BART DAIG
BOARD OF REGENTS/PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE 		(i)

(ii)		 270,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,487
-------------
0 		87,000
-------------
0 		22,219
-------------
0 		387,706
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4WENDY HEMINGWAY
PRESIDENT - FLINT/BOARD OF DIRECTORS 		(i)

(ii)		 190,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,060
-------------
0 		19,300
-------------
0 		46,498
-------------
0 		265,258
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5PETER KARSTEN
PRESIDENT - AUBURN HILLS 		(i)

(ii)		 182,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,050
-------------
0 		18,500
-------------
0 		28,490
-------------
0 		239,440
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6PATRICIA KAUFMAN
PRESIDENT - CLINTON/PORT HURON 		(i)

(ii)		 196,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,147
-------------
0 		19,800
-------------
0 		27,399
-------------
0 		251,846
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7JILL LANGEN
PRESIDENT-ONLINE&ST FRANCIS/PROVOST 		(i)

(ii)		 200,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,181
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		22,227
-------------
0 		250,408
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8AARON MAIKE
PRESIDENT - MUSKEGON 		(i)

(ii)		 188,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,000
-------------
0 		19,000
-------------
0 		27,864
-------------
0 		241,864
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9STEVEN SIMPSON
PRESIDENT - JACKSON & ALLEN PARK 		(i)

(ii)		 150,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,770
-------------
0 		15,300
-------------
0 		28,459
-------------
0 		201,929
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10KELLY SMITH
PRESIDENT - CADILLAC 		(i)

(ii)		 131,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,304
-------------
0 		13,250
-------------
0 		12,065
-------------
0 		164,619
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11DANA CLARK
SECRETARY/VP HR 		(i)

(ii)		 162,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		16,500
-------------
0 		28,486
-------------
0 		208,076
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12CHARLES GURDEN
VP ADMISSIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 130,920
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,290
-------------
0 		13,200
-------------
0 		11,616
-------------
0 		157,026
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13AURORA LYNNE HIGHAM
VP FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 119,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		12,200
-------------
0 		28,494
-------------
0 		160,784
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14LINDA KATRINIC
VP - FIN SERV 		(i)

(ii)		 160,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,632
-------------
0 		16,000
-------------
0 		25,887
-------------
0 		206,519
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15LESA LOUCH
PRESIDENT ONLINE 		(i)

(ii)		 129,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		300
-------------
0 		13,000
-------------
0 		26,859
-------------
0 		169,159
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16GERALD MCCARTY
VP - STUDENT SERVICES 		(i)

(ii)		 116,030
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		11,603
-------------
0 		25,894
-------------
0 		154,217
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17MICHAEL MOORE
TREASURER/CONTROLLER 		(i)

(ii)		 139,040
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		14,000
-------------
0 		26,841
-------------
0 		180,571
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18JACQUELINE SPICER
COO 		(i)

(ii)		 223,800
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,957
-------------
0 		52,500
-------------
0 		94,745
-------------
0 		376,002
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19RICHARD BUSH
DEAN 		(i)

(ii)		 138,095
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,250
-------------
0 		13,500
-------------
0 		22,275
-------------
0 		176,120
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20CLEAMON MOORER
DEAN 		(i)

(ii)		 145,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,127
-------------
0 		14,500
-------------
0 		25,867
-------------
0 		198,494
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21LESLEY MORGAN
DEAN 		(i)

(ii)		 137,270
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,810
-------------
0 		13,727
-------------
0 		10,615
-------------
0 		165,422
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22NAOMI VERCIMAK
DIR PROJECT MGT 		(i)

(ii)		 84,513
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		67,214
-------------
0 		8,531
-------------
0 		18,060
-------------
0 		178,318
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23JOHN VINTON
DEAN 		(i)

(ii)		 137,260
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,180
-------------
0 		13,906
-------------
0 		24,346
-------------
0 		181,692
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24MARSHA ADAMKIEWICZ
FORMER VP FINANCE/DIR OF BUDGETS 		(i)

(ii)		 108,200
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		450
-------------
0 		11,000
-------------
0 		27,670
-------------
0 		147,320
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
25KRISTINE BARANN
FORMER PRESIDENT - ALLEN PARK 		(i)

(ii)		 91,488
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		25,085
-------------
0 		9,208
-------------
0 		13,539
-------------
0 		139,320
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
26KAREN BRATUS
FORMER VP ACAD AFFAIRS/PROG DIR 		(i)

(ii)		 110,900
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,980
-------------
0 		11,350
-------------
0 		24,883
-------------
0 		149,113
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
27DEANNA BURT
FORMER VP ACADEMICS 		(i)

(ii)		 22,342
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		150,722
-------------
0 		2,255
-------------
0 		4,522
-------------
0 		179,841
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
28SUSAN CATHCART
FORMER VP ACAD/PT FACULTY 		(i)

(ii)		 99,337
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,980
-------------
0 		10,018
-------------
0 		11,443
-------------
0 		122,778
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
29CAROL DOWSETT
FORMER VP ACADEMICS/DEAN 		(i)

(ii)		 119,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,180
-------------
0 		12,100
-------------
0 		23,932
-------------
0 		161,712
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
30MICHAEL KONOPACKE
FORMER VP ADMISS/DIR STDT AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 116,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,290
-------------
0 		11,650
-------------
0 		25,905
-------------
0 		155,345
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
31KEVIN PNACEK
FORMER VP ADMISS/ASST DIR ADMISS 		(i)

(ii)		 127,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,973
-------------
0 		12,750
-------------
0 		25,881
-------------
0 		171,104
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
32JULIA TEAHEN
FORMER - PRESIDENT/FACULTY 		(i)

(ii)		 112,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		450
-------------
0 		11,500
-------------
0 		28,478
-------------
0 		152,828
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A KRISTINE BARANN, PRESIDENT FOR BAKER ALLEN PARK, RECEIVED A TAXABLE GROSS UP OF $18,907 FOR VEHICLE FRINGE BENEFITS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018.
SCH J PART I, LN 4A SEVERANCE PAYMENT DEANNA BURT, VP ACADEMIC FOR BAKER OF MUSKEGON RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAY $148,705.
SCH J PART I, LN 4B SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN F.JAMES CUMMINS PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN THROUGH BAKER COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. $163,000 WAS PAID UNDER THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018. DONALD TORLINE PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN THROUGH BAKER OF CLINTON TWP. $30,125 WAS PAID UNDER THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018. BART DAIG PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN THROUGH BAKER COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. $60,000 WAS DEFERRED UNDER THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018. JACQUELINE SPICER PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN THROUGH BAKER COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. $30,000 WAS DEFERRED UNDER THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1) SEE PART V
  		SEE PART V 6,200 BAKER COLLEGE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION
(2) SEE PART V
  		SEE PART V 7,328 BAKER COLLEGE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION
(3) SEE PART V
  		SEE PART V 5,231 BAKER COLLEGE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION
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Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) CHAD BANNAN SON OF DENISE BANNAN, PROVOST & PRESIDENT 83,049 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(2) RICHARD CUMMINS SON OF JIM CUMMINS, BOARD OF REGENTS CHAIRMAN 12,240 COMPENSATION   No
(3) CHRISTINA CUMMINS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF JIM CUMMINS, BOARD OF REGENTS CHAIRMAN 56,949 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(4) HEATHER HILL WIFE OF RANDY HILL, VICE PRESIDENT 13,770 COMPENSATION   No
(5) ANTHONY YAKSIC SON-IN-LAW OF KELLY SMITH CADILLAC PRESIDENT 94,583 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(6) ATH SERVICES LLC
  		BOARD REGENT AARON SHIRLEY IS THE OWNER 127,069 CONSULTING SERVICES   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART III, COLUMN A - NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON AS PER IRS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM 990 SCHEDULE L, SCHOOLS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS TO WHOM THEY PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND SIMILAR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THEREFORE, COLUMNS (A) AND (B) HAVE BEEN LEFT BLANK FOR THESE LINES.
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Employer identification number

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Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 6 62,179 APPRAISAL, MARKET VALUE
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 2,810 62,029 COST
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
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83-0686168
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT, BAKER COLLEGE IS THE SOLE STOCKHOLDER OF THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE BOARD OF REGENTS IS APPOINTED BY THE SOLE STOCKHOLDER, BAKER COLLEGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN APPOINTED COMMITTEE, APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS, CONSISTING OF A BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER AND PRESIDENT REVIEWED THE FORM 990. THE APPOINTED COMMITTEE WAS PROVIDED A DRAFT OF THE RETURN COMPLETED BY THE PAID TAX RETURN PREPARERS. SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPOINTED COMMITTEE'S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS, THE FINAL COPY WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD OF REGENTS/TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS, EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR BY MAIL, PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE COLLEGE. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE SYSTEM FINANCE OFFICE. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT, THE SYSTEM FINANCE OFFICE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A FINANCIAL INTEREST EXISTS. THE SYSTEM FOLLOWS WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE SYSTEM FINANCE OFFICE WILL REVIEW THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE COLLEGE'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE COLLEGE. THE SYSTEM FINANCE OFFICE SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, WHO IS THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED EVERY YEAR IN MAY BY THE GOVERNING BODY. THIS REVIEW PROCESS OCCURS ANNUALLY, AND THE COLLEGE USES COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION "CUPA AND OTHER COLLEGES FORMS 990 FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS FUNCTIONING IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS. PERIODICALLY, AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SURVEYED OTHER SIMILAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO COMPARE THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. WRITTEN MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED THAT INCLUDE THE DOCUMENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. A COMPENSATION REVIEW IS PERFORMED EVERY YEAR IN MAY/JUNE FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IDENTIFIED IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990. THIS REVIEW IS PERFORMED ANNUALLY BY THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PRESIDENT AND THE COMPARABILITY DATA IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT, AND/OR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS. PERIODICALLY, AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WILL SURVEY OTHER SIMILAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO COMPARE THE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION. THE REPORT IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. WRITTEN MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED THAT INCLUDE THE DOCUMENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
FORM 990, PART VII SECT A, LINE 1A, COL (D) MAYNARD THOMPSON, BOARD OF REGENTS, RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR PROGRAM COORDINATION AT THE COLLEGE. THE COMPENSATION IS NOT RELATED TO HIS ROLE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: RETIREMENT MEDICAL FUND ADJUSTMENT - PY -491,489. RETIREMENT MEDICAL FUND ADJUSTMENT - CY 2,559,340. PALNET FUND BALANCE YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT -4,624.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR. AS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-133, AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, IN 2019 BAKER COLLEGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECEIVED AN AUDIT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SINGLE AUDIT ACT.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
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.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
 
Employer identification number

83-0686168
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)JEWELL EDUCATIONAL FUND
1020 S WASHINGTON ST

OWOSSO,MI48867
38-2958545 		FINANCIAL MI 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I BAKER COLLEGE
 
 
No
(2)ST FRANCIS SCHOOL OF LAW
895 DOVE ST

NEWPORT BEACH,CA92660
47-1804087 		SCHOOL CA 501(C)(3) LINE 2 BAKER COLLEGE
 
 
No










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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) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
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





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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






























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Part VII
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TY 2018 AffiliateListing
Name:
BAKER COLLEGE GROUP RETURN
EIN:
83-0686168

Name Address EIN Name control
BAKER COLLEGE 1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,
MI
48867
38-1948719
 BAKE
BAKER OF ALLEN PARK 4500 ENTERPRISE DR
ALLEN PARK,
MI
48101
74-3075712
 BAKE
BAKER OF AUBURN HILLS 1500 UNIVERSITY DR
AUBURN HILLS,
MI
48326
38-3474279
 BAKE
BAKER COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,
MI
48867
38-3043861
 BAKE
BAKER ONLINE 1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,
MI
48867
38-3177823
 BAKE
BAKER OF CADILLAC 9600 E 13TH ST
CADILLAC,
MI
49601
38-3333920
 BAKE
BAKER OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP 34950 LITTLE MACK AVE
CLINTON TOWNSHIP,
MI
48035
38-3474281
 BAKE
BAKER OF FLINT 1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,
MI
48867
38-0321740
 BAKE
BAKER OF JACKSON 2800 SPRINGPORT RD
JACKSON,
MI
49202
38-3148566
 BAKE
BAKER OF MUSKEGON 1903 MARQUETTE AVE
MUSKEGON,
MI
49442
38-1895805
 BAKE
BAKER OF OWOSSO 1020 S WASHINGTON ST
OWOSSO,
MI
48867
38-2805044
 BAKE
BAKER OF PORT HURON 2000 ST CLAIR ST
PORT HURON,
MI
48060
38-2901703
 BAKE