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| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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0 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 0 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 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 |
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Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 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 | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 18007482 |
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| Line 3 | THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ("SOM") RECEIVED PRELIMINARY ACCREDITATION FROM THE LIAISON COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL EDUCATION, A BODY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES, IN FEBRUARY 2018 WHICH ALLOWED IT TO START ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. NOW THAT PRELIMINARY ACCREDITATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED, INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL IS WELL PUBLICIZED, INCLUDING ITS DIVERSITY AND EQUITY POLICY STATEMENT. |
| Software ID: | 18007482 |
| Software Version: |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Other | PART III, LINE 1 - MISSION: THE SETON HALL - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ("SOM") IS A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO OPERATE FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE SOM IS DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE TRIPARTITE ACADEMIC MEDICAL MISSIONS OF EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND RELATED CLINICAL CARE. THE PHYSICIANS THE SOM TRAINS, IN THEIR DELIVERY OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO ALL PATIENTS, WILL: - ACT ON THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT CONTEXT, COMMUNITY AND BEHAVIOR DRIVE WELLBEING; - EMBRACE AND MODEL ITS PROFESSIONAL AND ITS UNIVERSITY'S CATHOLIC ROOTS OF REVERENCE FOR THE HUMAN CONDITION, EMPATHY TOWARD SUFFERING, EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL CARE, AND HUMILITY IN SERVICE; - CONTINUE TO SERVE AND LEARN FROM THE ENGAGEMENT OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY POPULATIONS AMONG STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY; - INTEGRATE LIFELONG LEARNING AND INQUIRY INTO THEIR PRACTICE; AND - WORK IN COMMUNION WITH SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS OF OTHER DISCIPLINES TO INTEGRATE THEIR PROSPECTIVES, EXPERIENCES, AND TOOLS. EACH PERSON IN NEW JERSEY AND IN THE USA, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, WILL ENJOY THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF WELLNESS IN AN ECONOMICALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY SUSTAINABLE FASHION. |
| Other | PART V, LINES 1 & 2 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE SOM'S MEMBERS (SHU & HMH) MADE ALL PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE SOM. THIS INCLUDED ALL PAYROLL OBLIGATIONS AND PAYMENTS TO VENDORS. |
| Pt VI, Line 6 | THE SOM IS A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION WITH TWO MEMBERS AS FOLLOWS: (A) SETON HALL UNIVERSITY ("SHU"), A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND A SCHOOL DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. (B) HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH ("HMH"), A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE NETWORK DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
| Pt VI, Line 7a | THE MEMBERS ("SHU" & "HMH"), BY THEIR UNANIMOUS VOTE OR UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT, SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY IN CREATING ANY NEW CLASS OR CLASSES OF MEMBERS, OR ADMITTING ANY NEW MEMBERS, WHETHER BY APPROVING THE TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT OR SALE OF A MEMBER'S INTEREST IN THE SOM OR OTHERWISE, FOLLOWING APPROVAL BY SHU'S BOARD OF REGENTS AND HMH'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ADDITIONALLY, SHU AND HMH EACH APPOINT HALF OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY OF A SHU GOVERNOR, THE SHU PRESIDENT (WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SHU BOARD OF REGENTS) SHALL APPOINT A NEW SHU GOVERNOR WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS OF SUCH VACANCY. IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY OF AN HMH GOVERNOR, THE HMH CEO (WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE HMH BOARD OF TRUSTEES) SHALL APPOINT A NEW HMH GOVERNOR WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS OF SUCH VACANCY. A GOVERNOR APPOINTED TO FILL A VACANCY SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM FOR WHICH HE OR SHE HAS BEEN APPOINTED AND UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED, OR UNTIL HIS OR HER EARLIER DEATH, RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL. |
| Pt VI, Line 7b | THE SHU BOARD OF REGENTS SHALL HAVE THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE DEAN OF THE SOM ("DEAN") (AND, AS APPROPRIATE, ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION WITH THE HMH CEO OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE), TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO AND TO APPROVE ALL ACADEMIC MATTERS, INCLUDING: (A) ACADEMIC MISSION, GOALS AND PRIORITIES OF THE SOM; (B) ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND ADMISSIONS; (C) ADHERENCE TO THE ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES BY THE SOM; (D) CURRICULUM OF THE UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; (E) CLASS SIZE AND GROWTH OF THE SOM, SUBJECT TO STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL PLANNING; (F) POLICIES ON ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT TUITION, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, ETC.; (G) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE SOM; (H) SOM FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS; (I) FINAL APPROVAL OVER THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DEAN (FOLLOWING CONSULTATION BY SHU'S PRESIDENT WITH THE HMH CEO AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF EACH, AND INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS); (J) ACTION NECESSARY TO ACCREDITATION BY THE LCME OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AND (BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR WHICH SHU SHALL SERVE AS THE INSTITUTIONAL SPONSOR) OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND (K) ANY OTHER MATTER FOR WHICH SHU MUST EXERCISE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OVER THE SOM PURSUANT TO SHU'S ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS. ALL SOM FACULTY SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE DEAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOM FACULTY GUIDE OR SUCH OTHER APPLICABLE FACULTY GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVOST (OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE). SHU'S BOARD OF REGENTS MAY, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, DELEGATE ANY OF ITS RESERVED POWERS OVER ACADEMIC MATTERS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. SHU'S BOARD OF REGENTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE ANY DELEGATED RESERVED POWERS AT ANY TIME. THE HMH BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY, BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE SOM BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE DEAN, AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT OF SHU (OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE), TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING: (A) THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF ALL CLINICAL FACILITIES AND SITES AT WHICH STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS ARE TRAINED (PROVIDED THAT ALL SUCH FACILITIES AND SITES COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS HEREIN); (B) COORDINATING THE ROTATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS OF STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS AMONG SITES (IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PROVOST, THE DEAN AND THE DIRECTORS OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS); (C) DETERMINING THE REQUIRED RULES OF HMH FACILITIES WITH WHICH STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS MUST COMPLY; (D) GRANTING MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERSHIP AND SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED CLINICAL PRIVILEGES TO PHYSICIANS; (E) ANY OTHER MATTER FOR WHICH HMH OR AN HMH AFFILIATED HOSPITAL MUST EXERCISE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR CLINICAL LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR ACCREDITATION BODY REQUIREMENTS. HMH'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, DELEGATE ANY OF ITS RESERVED POWERS OVER CLINICAL MATTERS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. HMH'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE ANY DELEGATED RESERVED POWERS AT ANY TIME. |
| Pt VI, Line 8b | THE SOM'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS CREATED AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND AN AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SELECT THE SOM'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FOR ANNUAL AUDITS AND HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THESE COMMITTEES DID NOT HOLD ANY MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR, BUT HAD THERE BEEN MEETINGS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | DUE TO A TURNOVER IN BOARD MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF FILING, THIS FORM 990 WAS NOT PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. HMH'S FINANCE PERSONNEL PREPARED AND REVIEWED THE FEDERAL FORM 990, WHICH WAS THEN REVIEWED BY OTHER APPROPRIATE INTERNAL STAFF FOR ACCURACY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | THE SOM'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADOPTED SHU'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT POLICY FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS SHU'S POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION. THIS INFORMATION IS POSTED ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE (https://www.shu.edu/policies/conflict-of-interest-and-commitment-policy.cfm & https://www.shu.edu/policies/discrimination-harassment-retaliation.cfm, respectively). ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE MADE AWARE OF THE POLICY AT THE TIME OF HIRE. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE SOM REQUIRES AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN, OR EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH, ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE SOM. THESE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES COVER BOTH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT TO PROTECT THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SOM. THE POLICY REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE (OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER) HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND INDICATE WHETHER THE SOM DOES BUSINESS WITH AN ENTITY IN WHICH A BOARD MEMBER HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, INCLUDING REQUIRING THAT SUCH TRANSACTION BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, BASED ON TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOM, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS. THE SOM IS UNAWARE OF ANY SUCH ASSOCIATIONS CONSIDERED TO BE SIGNIFICANT. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | IN APPROVING COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS BOTH AT PRESENT AND IN THE FUTURE, IN THE NORMAL COURSE, SOM HAS AND WILL UTILIZE INFORMATION ABOUT COMPENSATION FROM (1) COMPENSATION INFORMATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR SERVICES, (2) FROM CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS, OR (3) ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. IT IS CONCEIVABLE THAT IN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, (A) SOM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO READILY DEVELOP SUCH INFORMATION, (B) IT WILL BE SELF-EVIDENT THAT PROPOSED COMPENSATION DOES NOT EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, OR (C) THAT THE AMOUNT PROPOSED TO BE PAID AS COMPENSATION IS SO INSUBSTANTIAL THAT THE ADVANCE INVESTMENT OF RESOURCES TO VERIFY COMPENSATION STANDARDS WOULD ACTUALLY EXCEED THE AGGREGATE COMPENSATION (AND COMMENSURATE BENEFIT TO SOM) BEING PROPOSED. NONETHELESS, EVEN IN SUCH CASES, SOM WILL REQUIRE THAT ANY SUCH COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS BE REASONABLE IN AMOUNT (IN VIEW OF THE RETURN SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED) AND APPROVED BY DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE SOM BOARD (OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF) OR BY DISINTERESTED MANAGERS OF SOM WHO HAVE BEEN DELEGATED SUCH AUTHORITY BY THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE THEREOF, BEFORE ANY SUCH COMPENSATION COULD BE PROVIDED. SHU CAN ENSURE AND DEMONSTRATE THAT ITS COMPENSATION ACTIONS DO NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL. IT CAN DEMONSTRATE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, SUCH AS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IS CONSIDERED REASONABLE AND WOULD ORDINARILY BE PAID FOR LIKE SERVICES BY LIKE ENTERPRISES UNDER LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE REASONABLENESS OF ITS COMPENSATION TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ALL BENEFITS. ANY COMPENSATION TRANSACTIONS FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE APPROVED BY AN AUTHORIZED BODY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. UTILIZING A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION DATA IS RELIED UPON FOR COMPARABILITY AND PROOF OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. COMPENSATION DECISIONS AND REPORTS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE WHEN THE DECISIONS ARE MADE. |
| Pt VI, Line 15b | SEE RESPONSE TO PART VI, QUESTION 15A ABOVE. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS POSTED ON THE SOM WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION. |
| Pt VII, Col (E) | THE COMPENSATION LISTED IS FOR SALARIES EARNED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. |
| Pt XI | QUESTION 9: OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE INCLUDE: $1,498,413 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND FUNDS. |
| Pt XII, Line 2c | THE SOM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 WERE UNABLE TO BE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990. ONCE PREPARED, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE ISSUED AND THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| Software ID: | 18007482 |
| Software Version: |