Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 24,128,374 | 16,144,931 | 25,963,306 | 21,420,289 | 27,337,756 | 114,994,656 |
| 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 | 24,128,374 | 16,144,931 | 25,963,306 | 21,420,289 | 27,337,756 | 114,994,656 |
| 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) .. | 6,985,611 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 108,009,045 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 24,128,374 | 16,144,931 | 25,963,306 | 21,420,289 | 27,337,756 | 114,994,656 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 3,322,151 | 3,865,128 | 4,195,441 | 1,258,537 | 1,741,395 | 14,382,652 |
| 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 | 129,377,308 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 | POLICY IS PRINTED IN STUDENT HANDBOOKS, IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, AND IS REFERENCED IN ALL PRINT MEDIA. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PUBLICIZES ITS NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN ALL FACULTY AND STAFF JOB ADS. |
| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR STUDENTS, THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE TITLE IV PROGRAM FOR PELL, DIRECT LENDING, CAMPUS WORK STUDY, AND SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. THE PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACTIVE AS THE AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOLS TO MAKE NEW FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. THE UNIVERSITY CONTINUES TO SERVICE EXISTING PERKINS BALANCES. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | CLARK UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE IMAGINATIVE AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS OF THE WORLD, AND TO ADVANCE THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH RIGOROUS SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE EFFORT. CLARK FOSTERS A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN STUDYING TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES, AS WELL AS INNOVATION IN EXPLORING QUESTIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINARY BOUNDARIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE AUDIT & STRATEGIC RISK COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS AUTHORIZED AND REQUESTED TO REVIEW THE ADMINISTRATION'S DRAFT RESPONSES TO THE FORM 990. THIS WAS COMPLETED AT THE 2/3/2023 MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD HAS AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT & STRATEGIC RISK COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS POSTED ON THE TRUSTEE WEB PAGE AND EACH MEMBER IS NOTIFIED OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW BEFORE SUBMISSION. GRANT THORNTON REVIEWS THE FORM 990 THROUGHOUT ITS PREPARATION AND SIGNS THE FINAL FORM 990 AS A PAID PREPARER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EACH TRUSTEE, SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR, AND FACULTY MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. FACULTY FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GRANTS OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. TRUSTEES AND SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS' DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION AND THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WHO IS ALSO THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT AND STRATEGIC RISK COMMITTEE WILL MEET WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND STRATEGIC RISK COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD CHAIR, MAKE A DETERMINATION ON WHAT, IF ANY, ACTION IS NECESSARY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT, OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS BASED UPON THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT A TRANSACTION IS NOT AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION, TO ESTABLISH THE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION. THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS FORMED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS CHARGED WITH ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND APPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS AND REVIEWS COMPARABLE INDUSTRY DATA WHEN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON BENCHMARKING TOTAL COMPENSATION AT COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS USING INPUT FROM SEARCH FIRMS AND OTHER EXTERNAL RESOURCES AS NEEDED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | CLARK UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE ALL CONSIDERED PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE PROVISIONS OF JONAS CLARK'S WILL, THE BY-LAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN GODDARD LIBRARY AND ARE ALSO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AS A RESULT OF SEVERAL PUBLIC DEBT ISSUANCES THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY (MDFA). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SIMILARLY AVAILABLE AND ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND THROUGH GUIDESTAR. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A: | MATTHEW MALSKY AND NANCY BUDWIG ARE LISTED AS FORMER KEY EMPLOYEES AS THEY NO LONGER HOLD THE POSITIONS THAT DESIGNATED THEM AS KEY EMPLOYEES IN PRIOR YEARS. THEY ARE, HOWEVER, STILL EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY AS FACULTY. YUKO AOYAMA IS LISTED AS FORMER DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE CRITERIA FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT -25,953. CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP 590,066. CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN OUTSIDE TRUST 137,628. STUDENT LOAN ACTIVITY - NET 4,635. CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH OBLIGATION 22,277. ADJUSTMENT FOR ASU 842 175,523. |
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