Form990


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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW 320
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20036
D Employer identification number

01-6004776
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 34,115,504
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARJORIE HASS
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW 320
WASHINGTON,DC20036
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.CIC.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1957
M State of legal domicile: ME
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, STATE- BASED COUNCILS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION AFFILIATES, THAT WORKS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. CIC IS THE MAJOR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO LEADERS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. CIC OFFERS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT HELP INSTITUTIONS IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 38
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 48
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 167,678
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 126,212
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 12,616,464 13,363,785
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,476,919 2,648,762
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,785,840 6,320,278
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 19,879,223 22,332,825
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,793,317 6,663,845
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) 5,388,559 6,336,391
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,276,821    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 7,479,104 7,535,748
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 17,660,980 20,535,984
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,218,243 1,796,841
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 88,051,675 89,045,141
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 22,148,850 19,624,024
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 65,902,825 69,421,117
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, STATE- BASED COUNCILS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION AFFILIATES, THAT WORKS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. CIC IS THE MAJOR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO LEADERS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. CIC OFFERS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT HELP INSTITUTIONS IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,372,779 including grants of $ 6,663,845 ) (Revenue $   )
NETWORKS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND SERVICES CIC'S NETWORKS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND SERVICES SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN KEY AREAS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR MID-LEVEL AND SENIOR CAMPUS OFFICERS AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR STATE COUNCIL MEMBERS.INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES LEGACIES OF AMERICAN SLAVERY: RECKONING WITH THE PASTTHIS INITIATIVE, GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION AND OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GILDER LEHRMAN CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SLAVERY, RESISTANCE, AND ABOLITION (GLC) AT YALE UNIVERSITY'S MACMILLAN CENTER, WAS DESIGNED TO HELP CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES EXPLORE THE CONTINUING IMPACT OF SLAVERY ON AMERICAN LIFE AND CULTURE. SEVEN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SERVED AS REGIONAL COLLABORATION PARTNERS. EACH PARTNER FOCUSED ON A THEME OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE, ORGANIZING REGIONAL ACTIVITIES WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO A NATIONAL CONVERSATION THROUGH RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, UNDERGRADUATE COURSES, CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. IN SUMMER 2020, THE PROJECT RECEIVED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH). A FINAL CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, ON SEPTEMBER 1921, 2024, WITH MANY SESSIONS LIVESTREAMED AND LATER SHARED AS RECORDINGS ON THE PROJECT WEBSITE. A SERIES OF PROJECT SUMMARIES AND REFLECTIONS FROM THE REGIONAL COLLABORATORS WAS POSTED TO THE PROJECT WEBSITE IN MAY 2025, WHICH COLLECTIVELY SERVES AS A FINAL REPORT. HUMANITIES RESEARCH FOR THE PUBLIC GOODWITH SUPPORT FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION, THIS PROGRAM BROUGHT SCHOLARSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES INTO LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH STUDENT-LED PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT DREW UPON INSTITUTIONAL LIBRARY OR ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS. FORTY-NINE INSTITUTIONS DEVELOPED COMMUNITY-FACING PROJECTS WITH SUPPORT FROM THIS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WAS DIRECTED BY ANNE M. VALK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN SOCIAL HISTORY PROJECT/ CENTER FOR MEDIA AND LEARNING, CUNY GRADUATE CENTER. A MULTIMEDIA REPORT, HUMANITIES RESEARCH FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD: A CIC INITIATIVE TO CONNECT COLLEGES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH STUDENT RESEARCH AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, WAS RELEASED IN MARCH 2025 AND INCLUDES BEST PRACTICES AND EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS.CONSORTIUM FOR WORK-BASED LEARNINGTHE WORK-BASED LEARNING CONSORTIUM IS A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM THAT BEGAN IN 2023 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RIIPEN, AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PLATFORM, TO CREATE A NATIONAL NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONS THAT INTEGRATE WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INTO THE CURRICULUM. CIC HAS ALSO CONTRACTED WITH ITHAKA S+R, AN EXTERNAL RESEARCH FIRM, TO LEAD AN INTENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THIS CURRICULUM ON STUDENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYERS. TWENTY-FIVE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WERE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PILOT PROJECT.CAMPUS FREE EXPRESSION PROJECTIN AUGUST 2024, THE CAMPUS FREE EXPRESSION PROJECT (CFEP) MOVED TO CIC TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ACADEMIC LEADERS AT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. LAUNCHED IN 2019 AT THE BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER, THE CFEP HAS DEEPLY ENGAGED LEGISLATORS, POLICYMAKERS, PRESIDENTS, AND OTHER CAMPUS STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF THIS EFFORT. THE CFEP BRINGS TRUSTED, TESTED APPROACHES TO MEETING LEADERSHIP NEEDS. CIC RELEASED UPDATED REPORTS TO THE TASK FORCE'S SIGNATURE PUBLICATION, CAMPUS FREE EXPRESSION: A NEW ROADMAP, WHICH EXAMINES THE FACTORS THAT MAKE FREE EXPRESSION SO CHALLENGING ON A WIDE VARIETY OF CAMPUSES, WITH TAILORED ADVICE FOR PRESIDENTS, TRUSTEES, FACULTY MEMBERS, AND STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICERS. THE ROADMAP IS PARTICULARLY RELEVANT TO CIC'S MEMBERSHIP OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AS MOST MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC LEADERS TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS FREE EXPRESSION HAVE LED AND SERVE AT CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (TX), CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (IN), DILLARD UNIVERSITY (LA), MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (VT), RHODES COLLEGE (TN), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND (VA). KIT AND FIT BENCHMARKING REPORTSTHE KEY INDICATORS TOOL (KIT) IS A CONFIDENTIAL ANNUAL BENCHMARKING REPORT THAT PROVIDES MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WITH 20 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ON STUDENTS, FACULTY, REVENUE, AND EXPENDITURES. THE FINANCIAL INDICATORS TOOL (FIT) IS A CONFIDENTIAL ANNUAL BENCHMARKING REPORT THAT PROVIDES MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WITH COMPARATIVE INDICATORS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE DERIVED FROM FOUR KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS. BOTH ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER PRESIDENTS. REPORTS ARE BASED ON US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM (IPEDS) DATA AND PREPARED BY THE AUSTEN GROUP, A UNIT OF RNL. THE 2025 KIT AND FIT REPORTS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN APRIL 2025. CONSULTATIONS AND CUSTOM BENCHMARKING REPORTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS. CIC HAS CONTRACTED WITH UQ SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE AND ENHANCED REPORTS, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FALL 2025. ADDITIONAL BENCHMARKING REPORTSIN RESPONSE TO MEMBER NEEDS AND REQUESTS, CIC HAS DEVELOPED TWO NEW BENCHMARKING REPORTS THAT ARE BASED ON VOLUNTARY DATA SUBMISSIONS FROM MEMBERS USING IPEDS DATA THAT IS REPORTED TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUT WILL NOT BE PUBLICLY RELEASED UNTIL THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR. KIT PART C REPORT CONTAINS DATA BROKEN DOWN BETWEEN GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMING. FIT SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ALLOWS INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE IPEDS DATA THAT WERE JUST REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BENCHMARK AGAINST OTHER INSTITUTIONS THAT VOLUNTARILY REPORTED THIS EARLY DATA. HIGHER EDUCATION DIGEST OF RECENT RESEARCHWITH SUPPORT FROM THE ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATIONS, CIC PUBLISHED TWO ISSUES OF THE DIGEST OF RECENT RESEARCH PER YEAR THAT HIGHLIGHT TIMELY AND PERTINENT RESEARCH PRESIDENTS AND SENIOR CAMPUS LEADERS MIGHT FIND HELPFUL. THE MOST RECENT DIGEST WAS PUBLISHED IN SPRING 2025 AND WAS EDITED BY BETHANY L. MILLER, ASSOCIATE PROVOST AND CHIEF DATA OFFICER AT MACALESTER COLLEGE (MN), AND PHILIP T. DUNWOODY, SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION HEAD AND PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT JUNIATA COLLEGE (PA). UNDER THIS NEW EDITORIAL OVERSIGHT, EACH ISSUE SHARED RESEARCH AND RESOURCES ON A THEME. THE SPRING 2025 THEME WAS IMMIGRATION POLICY, INTERNATIONAL ENROLLMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE IMPACT ON HIGHER EDUCATION. THE FINAL ISSUE WAS PUBLISHED IN FALL 2025 AND FOCUSED ON THE IMPACTS OF FEDERAL POLICY. THIS IS THE FINAL YEAR OF FUNDING FOR THE DIGEST OF RECENT RESEARCH. SOLUTION CENTERIN JANUARY 2025, CIC INTRODUCED THE SOLUTION CENTER MARKETPLACE, A DYNAMIC PLATFORM BUILT FOR THE CIC COMMUNITY AND DESIGNED TO HELP INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FIND TAILORED SOLUTIONS, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS ON ONE PLATFORM. MANAGED BY CIC, THE MARKETPLACE CONNECTS INSTITUTIONS TO COMPANIES AND CONSULTANTS DEDICATED TO THE INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. IN SPRING 2025, THE SPONSORS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WERE ADDED AS SUPPLIERS TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO CIC MEMBERS. AS OF JUNE 2025, THERE ARE MORE THAN 70 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES TO SEARCH AND CONNECT WITH MORE THAN 500 SUPPLIERS.GRADUATE PROGRAM STUDYUNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS IS A REPORT THAT SUMMARIZES THE FINDINGS OF A 2024 SURVEY OF PRESIDENTS AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS AT CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW INDEPENDENT COLLEGES BUILD, SUPPORT, AND SUSTAIN GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS. THE REPORT SHARES THE CONTEXT IN WHICH INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS ARE OFFERING GRADUATE PROGRAMMING AND INSIGHTS FROM THEIR SURVEY RESPONSES. A VARIETY OF FACTORS HAS LED TO THE GROWTH OF AND DEMAND FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS. CIC INTENDS TO USE THE FINDINGS FROM THIS SURVEY TO ASSIST INSTITUTIONS AND UNIVERSITY LEADERS IN ANTICIPATING GRADUATE MARKET TRENDS AND BUILDING SUSTAINABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE STUDENT NEEDS AND DELIVER TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. SUPPORT FOR MAKING THIS STUDY AVAILABLE FOR FREE WAS PROVIDED BY EDUCATIONDYNAMICS.PRESIDENTIAL COMPETENCIES REPORTIN SEPTEMBER 2024, ACADEMIC SEARCH RELEASED THE 2024 COMPETENCIES FOR THE COLLEGE PRESIDENCY: A NATIONAL STUDY OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND CIC. THIS SURVEY OF MORE THAN 700 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS IDENTIFIES THE LEADERSHIP TRAITS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S CHALLENGING AND POLITICAL HIGHER EDUCATION LANDSCAPE. SEVEN COMPETENCIES FOR EFFECTIVE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE STUDY: TRUST BUILDING, DEMONSTRATING RESILIENCE, COMMUNICATION SAVVY, CRAFTING A CABINET AND BUILDING A TEAM, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, LEADING WITH COURAGE, AND DATA ACUMEN AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THE STUDY'S RESEARCHERS SHARED THEIR INSIGHTS DURING A SESSION ("CREATING A RESILIENT PRESIDENCY") AT THE 2025 PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE AND THE 2025 ANNUAL STATE COUNCILS CONFERENCE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,389,258 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 966,726 )
CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS CIC'S INSTITUTES, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE 2025 PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE EXPLORED THE THEME "ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED WAYS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CAN EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE COMMUNITIES AND ACQUIRE TOOLS TO HELP REFRAME DISRUPTION AND PURSUE NEW OPPORTUNITIES. PLENARY PANELS OFFERED DIRECTION AND STRATEGIC ADVICE ON MITIGATING CONFLICT, PRESERVING CULTURES OF FREE EXPRESSION, AND EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING THE FEDERAL POLICY AGENDA. CONCURRENT SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDED INSIGHTS AND INTERACTION FROM PEERS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, LEGAL CHALLENGES, BELONGING, DATA MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, GRADUATE PROGRAMMING, AND MORE. CIC AGAIN OFFERED A PARALLEL PROGRAM FOR SPOUSES AND PARTNERS OF COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, AS WELL AS THE NEW PRESIDENTS PROGRAM. TWO WORKSHOPS WERE HELD AFTER THE INSTITUTE, "PRESIDENT-BOARD RELATIONS AND "FINANCIAL CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT THEM." THE 2024 INSTITUTE FOR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS, WITH THE THEME OF "ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP NOW & NEXT," INVITED CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS AND THEIR TEAMS TO COLLABORATE ON WAYS TO BUILD ALLIANCES, CREATE INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PATHWAYS, AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF EDUCATION FOR MORE STUDENTS. INTERACTIVE SEMINARS AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS FOCUSED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BRIDGING ACADEMIC MISSION AND THE MARKETPLACE, PRISON EDUCATION, AND EXECUTIVE COACHING TO SUSTAIN ENERGY AND PASSION, IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELEVANT THEMES AND TOPICS. THERE WERE THREE PRE-INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS, "WORKSHOP FOR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS IN THEIR THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR OF SERVICE," "WORKSHOP FOR DEANS AND ASSOCIATE PROVOSTS/ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS, AND "WORKSHOP FOR NEW CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS."
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,198,924 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 20,181 )
OTHER PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES WEBINARSCIC OFFERS WEBINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING A SERIES ON MERGERS AND COLLABORATIONS. LISTSERVSCIC PROVIDES LISTSERVS FOR VARIOUS CAMPUS CONSTITUENCIES. ALL OF THE LISTSERVS ARE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EMPLOYEES FROM CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,814,315 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WORKSHOPS FOR DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION CHAIRSWITH SUPPORT FROM ACADEMIC SEARCH, CIC OFFERS AN ANNUAL SERIES OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION CHAIRS. SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE UNDERSTANDING THE DEPARTMENTAL OR DIVISIONAL BUDGET, DEALING WITH DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS, MANAGING THE FACULTY HIRING AND EVALUATION PROCESS, STRATEGIES FOR COLLECTING AND SHARING DATA, AND BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A COLLEGIAL DEPARTMENT. THE WORKSHOPS ARE LED BY EXPERIENCED CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND ATTORNEYS SPECIALIZING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. IN 2025, 165 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED WORKSHOPS AT THREE IN-PERSON LOCATIONS AND 15 PARTICIPANTS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS ATTENDED THE ONLINE WORKSHOP. TEACHING INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDINGIN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERFAITH AMERICA AND WITH FUNDING FROM LILLY ENDOWMENT INC., CIC OFFERS SEMINARS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS WHO ARE TEACHING AND DESIGNING COURSES ON INTERFAITH SUBJECTS. A RESOURCE BASE OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR USE BY FACULTY MEMBERS AND A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES FACULTY MEMBERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, CURRICULA, AND PEDAGOGIES EXTENDS THE SEMINAR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2025, 24 FACULTY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS SEMINAR. TEACHING PRE-MODERN EUROPEAN ART IN CONTEXTWITH FUNDING BY THE SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERED TWO SEMINARS IN 2022 AND 2023 FOR FACULTY MEMBERS WHO TEACH ART HISTORY AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE WEEK-LONG SEMINARS FOCUSED ON ARTISTS, WORKS OF ART, AND THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH PRE-1830 EUROPEAN ART WAS CREATED. IN 2024, CIC CONTINUED THE AIMS OF THESE SEMINARS BY PROVIDING GRANTS OF UP TO $2,000 TO SUPPORT STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW AND INTERACT WITH WORKS OF ART. SIXTEEN TEACHING ART IN CONTEXT GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN SPRING 2024 FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND FALL. WITH RETAINED FUNDING FROM THE ORIGINAL GRANT, CIC OFFERED 15 GRANTS OF UP TO $2,000 FOR FACULTY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW AND INTERACT WITH WORKS OF PREMODERN EUROPEAN ART OVER THE SUMMER AND FALL 2024 SEMESTERS. ANCIENT GREECE IN THE MODERN COLLEGE CLASSROOMIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR HELLENIC STUDIES (CHS), CIC OFFERED A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FACULTY SEMINAR ON ANCIENT MEDICINE, SCIENCE, AND MAGIC. THE SEMINAR USED EXAMPLES DRAWN FROM MEDICINE, PHILOSOPHY, ENGINEERING, ASTRONOMY, AND ASTROLOGY. THROUGH SHORT PRESENTATIONS AND GUIDED DISCUSSIONS, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED ANCIENT GREEK SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND MAGIC FROM A BROAD PERSPECTIVE THAT CAN BE USED TO DESIGN A WIDE RANGE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. THE SEMINAR WAS LED BY MARK SCHIEFSKY, C. LOIS P. GROVE PROFESSOR OF THE CLASSICS AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND DIRECTOR OF THE CHS. TWENTY FACULTY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS SEMINAR.FUNDING THE FUTURE WORKSHOPSTHE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) OFFERS SEVERAL GRANT PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO LAUNCH THE RESEARCH CAREERS OF EARLY-CAREER FACULTY MEMBERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. NSF IS PARTICULARLY EAGER TO SUPPORT FACULTY MEMBERS AT PREDOMINANTLY UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS AND NON-R1 INSTITUTIONS, AND THEY HAVE PARTNERED WITH CIC TO PREPARE ELIGIBLE FACULTY MEMBERS TO WRITE COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE PROGRAMS. A SERIES OF THREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS WILL PREPARE TEAMS OF EARLY-CAREER FACULTY MEMBERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND RELATED DISCIPLINES AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATORS TO PREPARE COMPETITIVE APPLICATIONS AND MANAGE AWARDS FOR TWO NSF PROGRAMS, THE COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CISE) RESEARCH INITIATION INITIATIVE (CRII) AND THE FACULTY EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CAREER) PROGRAM. THE FINAL GRANT-SEEKING WORKSHOP TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY ON MARCH 1112, 2025. IMPROVING SCIENCE PEDAGOGY SEMINARS AND ACTIVITIESFUNDED BY THE W. M. KECK FOUNDATION, CIC OFFERED TWO SEMINARS ON SCIENCE PEDAGOGY THAT WERE HELD IN 2019 AND 2021. THE WEEK-LONG SEMINARS PREPARED INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN STEM FIELDS TO INTEGRATE EVIDENCE-BASED ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS INTO THEIR INTRODUCTORY SCIENCE COURSES AND BETTER CONNECT ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD. IN 2024, CIC EXPANDED THIS WORK TO ALL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THROUGH A WEBINAR ON SCIENTIFIC TEACHING PRACTICES IN MARCH 2024 AND THE IMPROVING SCIENCE PEDAGOGY GRANT PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS GRANT PROGRAM, FACULTY MEMBERS AT 16 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS RECEIVED GRANTS OF UP TO $2,000 TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH COURSES IN STEM FIELDS. THE WEBINAR ON SCIENTIFIC TEACHING METHODS WAS LED BY WARREN CODE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE SCIENCE CENTER FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY ON MARCH 20, 2024. THE SECOND AND FINAL WEBINAR ON SCIENTIFIC TEACHING METHODS WAS LED BY WARREN CODE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE SCIENCE CENTER FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
NETWORKS AI READY NETWORKAI READY IS A 12-MONTH NETWORK TO FOSTER LEARNING, SHARE RESOURCES, AND INCREASE EFFECTIVE ADOPTION RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI). THE NETWORK FOCUSES ON BOTH PEDAGOGICAL AND BUSINESS USES FOR AI, BRINGING THE CURRENT CONVERSATION ABOUT AI TO KEY AREAS OF CAMPUS. THE NETWORK INCLUDED PROGRAM 1: ALL CAMPUS ESSENTIALS, AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE WITH NINE PRESSING TOPICS, (MEMBERS IN 202425 COHORT: 91) AND PROGRAM 2: BUILD YOUR OWN, A SMALL, SPACE-LIMITED, PILOT PROGRAM FOR INSTITUTIONS READY TO IMPLEMENT GENERATIVE AI ON CAMPUS (MEMBERS IN 202425 COHORT: 20). YEAR TWO LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2025.BELONG: AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITYTHE BELONG COMMUNITY IS A NETWORK OF CIC MEMBERS DEDICATED TO MAKING THEIR CAMPUSES MORE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE. BELONG'S SUITE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF INCLUDED CREDENTIALS BY THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS (ACUE), ALL CAMPUS CORNERSTONE WEBINARS, BELONG'S UNIQUE AND POPULAR "PUSH" RESOURCE LIBRARY, AND MONTHLY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETINGS. IN 2025, THE BELONG NETWORK HAD 66 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS. NETVUEWITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. AND FROM MEMBER DUES, CIC CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN ITS NETWORK FOR VOCATION IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION (NETVUE). ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING NETVUE INCLUDE A BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, REGIONAL GATHERINGS, FACULTY AND STAFF SEMINARS, ON-CAMPUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CONSULTING SERVICES, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOLARLY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, A VARIETY OF GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO NETVUE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATION-RELATED PROGRAMMING. LAUNCHED IN 2009, NETVUE HAD 338 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MEMBERS AND 14 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS AS OF NOVEMBER 2025. - NETVUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL GATHERINGS: CAMPUS TEAMS GATHER REGULARLY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES. THE BIENNIAL NETVUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO GATHER IN PERSON; IN THE OFF-YEARS, NETVUE HOSTS A SERIES OF REGIONAL AND TOPICAL GATHERINGS. IN THE 202425 ACADEMIC YEAR, NETVUE HELD SEVEN REGIONAL AND TOPICAL GATHERINGS. - NETVUE TEACHING VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION SEMINAR: MULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS HELP EARLY- TO MID-CAREER FACULTY MEMBERS, WHO WILL LEARN TO STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING OF VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION IN THEIR OWN CLASSROOMS AND TO INITIATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT VOCATION AND PEDAGOGY WITH COLLEAGUES ON THEIR HOME CAMPUSES. A SEMINAR WAS OFFERED IN JUNE 2025. - NETVUE ENHANCING VOCATION EXPLORATION SEMINAR: A SMALL GROUP OF EDUCATORS WHO SEEK TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWING NATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT VOCATION AND CALLING. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS SEMINAR BRING TO THE TABLE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH VOCATION ON THEIR OWN CAMPUSES, WHETHER IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, WRITING, SERVICE, OR INTER-OFFICE COOPERATION.- NETVUE VOCATION ACROSS CAMPUS SEMINAR: MULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINARS FOR FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS AT THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OR DIRECTOR LEVEL OR THE EQUIVALENT TO HELP THEM LEARN MORE ABOUT VOCATION AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, TO DEVELOP OR REVISE PROGRAMMING OR INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION, AND TO CULTIVATE A BROADER NETWORK OF COLLEAGUES COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS' WORK IN THIS AREA.- NETVUE REFRAMING THE INSTITUTIONAL SAGA GRANTS: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS GRANTS OF UP TO $60,000 OVER THREE YEARS TO HELP INSTITUTIONS PRODUCE AN UPDATED ACCOUNT OF THEIR HISTORY AND MISSION, WITH FOCUSED ATTENTION ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE INSTITUTION'S DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE, SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, AND FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS. CUMULATIVELY, CIC HAS AWARDED $3,172,331 IN GRANTS TO 89 INSTITUTIONS. - NETVUE VOCATION ACROSS THE ACADEMY GRANTS: THIS GRANT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE LINK BETWEEN CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENTS' EXPLORATION OF MEANING, PURPOSE, AND IDENTITY. THREE-YEAR GRANTS SUPPORT CAMPUS-WIDE INITIATIVES TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING IN THE INTELLECTUAL AND THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF VOCATION IN LIBERAL ARTS AND APPLIED PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. FUNDING MAY BE UP TO $150,000 IN CIC FUNDING, PLUS A DONOR MATCH OF $75,000, FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $225,000. CUMULATIVELY, CIC HAS AWARDED $3,509,547 IN GRANTS TO 87 INSTITUTIONS. - NETVUE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: CIC AWARDS GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN EXISTING VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY CAMPUS BUDGETS. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS MAY REQUEST BETWEEN $60,000 AND $100,000 FOR USE OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD TO FURTHER DEVELOP OR EXTEND EXISTING INITIATIVES. CUMULATIVELY, CIC HAS AWARDED $11,452,339 IN GRANTS TO 261 INSTITUTIONS. - FOSTERING LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITIES OF FAITH GRANTS: THIS GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO $60,000 OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS AND/OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF WITH THE GOAL OF CONNECTING STUDENTS TO LOCAL FAITH COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING THESE STUDENTS AS THEY EXPLORE AND DISCERN POSSIBLE FUTURE LEADERSHIP ROLES. CIC HAS AWARDED $1,066,653 TO 41 INSTITUTIONS.- SUPPORT FOR NETVUE ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS: THESE GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS OF NETVUE DEEPEN THEIR CAPACITIES TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORKS THAT THEY COMPRISE, TO BROADEN OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND DISCERNMENT AMONG STUDENTS AT THEIR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, AND TO COMMUNICATE THE BENEFITS OF NETVUE MEMBERSHIP TO THOSE INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THEIR NETWORKS THAT ARE NOT YET MEMBERS OF NETVUE. CIC HAS AWARDED $77,850 TO 5 ORGANIZATIONS.- NETVUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS: CIC AWARDS GRANTS OF UP TO $12,000 TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE OF FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE VOCATION-RELATED INITIATIVES AT NETVUE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. UP TO $15,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. CUMULATIVELY, CIC HAS AWARDED $2,156,027 IN GRANTS TO 244 INSTITUTIONS. - NETVUE SCHOLARLY RESOURCES PROJECT: CIC HAS SUPPORTED THE PRODUCTION OF FOUR BOOKS (WITH A FIFTH IN PROGRESS) ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VOCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION. CONTRIBUTORS TO EACH BOOK MEET THREE TIMES ACROSS AN ACADEMIC YEAR TO PLAN AND WRITE THE VOLUMES. ALL THE BOOKS (INCLUDING THE ONE FORTHCOMING) ARE PUBLISHED BY OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. - NETVUE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: CIC HAS SUPPORTED THE PRODUCTION OF A NUMBER OF NEW RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOUR DECKS OF "CONVERSATION CARDS" TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS OF VOCATION AND CALLING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF "VOCATIONAL SCAFFOLDS" TO HELP INSTITUTIONS GATHER RESOURCES ON PARTICULAR VOCATION-RELATED TOPICS. AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, THE PRACTICE OF SCRIPTURAL REASONING, IS BEING OFFERED TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THROUGH A SERIES OF SCRIPTURAL REASONING TRAINING HUBS, HOSTED ON MEMBER CAMPUSES. - NETVUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: CIC SPONSORS A WIDE RANGE OF ON-CAMPUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE AN ANNUAL BIG READ (A VOCATION-RELATED BOOK IS CHOSEN EACH YEAR FOR CONVERSATION AMONG NETVUE MEMBERS), A COLLABORATIVE READ PROGRAM FOR MULTI-INSTITUTION CONVERSATIONS, FOCUSING ON A VOCATION-RELATED BOOK OF CHOICE; VOCATION WORKSHOPS, WHICH BRING A NETVUE LEADER TO CAMPUS TO PROVIDE CONTENT AND SUPPORT FOR VOCATION-RELATED PROJECTS; A NETVUE CONSULTANTS PROGRAM, TO HELP INSTITUTIONS MAKE PROGRESS ON PLANNED OR IN-PROGRESS VOCATION INITIATIVES; AND A CAMPUS VISIT PROGRAM, IN WHICH CAMPUSES SEND A SMALL TEAM TO ANOTHER NETVUE INSTITUTION TO LEARN ABOUT PARTICULARLY SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES.- NETVUE RESEARCH: CIC SUPPORTS TWO EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF THE IMPACT OF INITIATIVES FOR VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND DISCERNMENT AT NETVUE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE WORK FOCUSES ON THE WAYS THAT SUCH PROGRAMS CAN TRANSFORM FACULTY CULTURES, CURRICULAR INITIATIVES, ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS. ONE INITIATIVE FOCUSES SPECIFICALLY ON STUDENT-ATHLETES; THE OTHER PROJECT IS A BROADER, FOUR-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF VOCATION-RELATED OUTCOMES.- ONLINE RESOURCES: CIC PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF ONLINE RESOURCES FOR NETVUE MEMBERS, INCLUDING A DEDICATED WEBSITE, AN ONLINE COMMUNITY SITE, A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE BLOG, A WEBINAR SERIES, AND A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 823,014 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,661,855 )
ONLINE COURSE SHARING CONSORTIUMTHE ONLINE COURSE SHARING CONSORTIUM ALLOWS PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO SHARE COURSES, TRANSFER CREDITS AND FINANCIAL AID, AND ARRANGE FOR TUITION PAYMENTS THROUGH AN ONLINE PLATFORM MAINTAINED BY CIC'S PARTNER ACADEUM, WITH WHICH CIC SIGNED A NEW FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT IN 2024. THE INITIATIVE HELPS STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR DEGREES BY ENROLLING IN ONLINE COURSES OFFERED BY OTHER CONSORTIUM PARTICIPANTS, AVOIDING THE BURDEN OF TRANSFERRING COURSES FROM OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS AND FILLING EXCESS CAPACITY AT PARTNER INSTITUTIONS. IN 2025, THE CONSORTIUM INCLUDED 333 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS SHARING A BROAD CATALOG OF 21,007 COURSES. CIC'S TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAMA NETWORK OF MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS, TUITION-FREE, AT PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS. AN ONLINE PORTAL FACILITATES THE STUDENT APPLICATION TRACKING AND REVIEW PROCESSES. NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATED IN 202425 AND THAT NUMBER IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN THE FUTURE: AS OF JUNE 2025, CIC WAIVED THE ANNUAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP.STATE COUNCIL MEMBER PROGRAMS AND SERVICESCIC'S STATE COUNCILS ARE CONSORTIA OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH THE MISSION OF ADVANCING AND STRENGTHENING THEIR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THROUGH ITS STATE COUNCILS PROGRAM, CIC PROVIDES MEMBER SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE CONSORTIA, AS WELL AS GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES. - ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THE STATE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS A CONVENING OF STATE COUNCIL EXECUTIVES AND THEIR STAFF THAT OFFERS A FORUM FOR FACE-TO-FACE NETWORKING AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES. PROGRAMMING AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, PROVIDING TOOLS FOR STATE EXECUTIVES COLLEAGUES TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CONSTITUENCY OF PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 1315, 2025, IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. - CIC/UPS EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT: THE CIC/UPS EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT PROVIDES GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS FOR INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITHIN STATES AND FOR PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE ACCESS AND SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING FINANCIAL NEED. THROUGH THESE GRANT PROGRAMS, THE CIC/UPS EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGE SECTOR NATIONWIDE. IN 2025, THEY WERE VALUED AT $52,619,299. - CIC/UPS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM: EACH YEAR, STATE COUNCILS RECEIVE GRANTS FROM CIC TO PROVIDE CIC/UPS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR USE AT EVERY FOUR-YEAR PRIVATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE COUNCILS NETWORK. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN IN THE NAME OF UPS, WHOSE FINANCIAL SUPPORT WAS THE BASIS FOR THE CIC/UPS EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT. SINCE 1985, APPROXIMATELY $62.2 MILLION HAS BEEN AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO CIC STATE COUNCILS TO ASSIST STUDENTS AT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY DEMONSTRATING FINANCIAL NEED. IN 2025, CIC GRANTED $1,505,000 TO 25 STATE COUNCILS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO 430 STATE COUNCIL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. - DOROTHEA M. WATERBURY SCHOLARSHIP: THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED BY AN ENDOWMENT, ESTABLISHED BY DOROTHEA WATERBURY OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PELL GRANT-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED AT SELECTED CIC MEMBER NEW ENGLAND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM AWARDED $9,000. - CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANTS: THE CIC CAPACITY-BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE "SEED MONEY" GRANTS FOR STATE COUNCILS TO ENHANCE OR EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS AND MEMBER COLLEGES. THE GRANTS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY THOSE TARGETED AT ATTRACTING DONORS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND/OR ORGANIZATIONAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY TO RAISE GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. IN 2025, CIC AWARDED $127,904 TO 13 STATE COUNCILS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. - SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE GRANTS: PRESIDENTS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HAVE MADE IT CLEAR THAT ONE OF THEIR HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS IS ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AID FOR DESERVING STUDENTS. A SECOND NEED IS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THAT CAN IMPROVE STUDENT RETENTION BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR. CIC OFFERS STATE COUNCILS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR CHALLENGE GRANTS DESIGNED TO LEVERAGE ADDITIONAL GIFTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. TO RECEIVE THE CIC SCHOLARSHIP GRANT, STATE COUNCILS MUST RAISE THE CHALLENGE GRANT AMOUNT FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. IN 2025, CIC AWARDED $160,000 EACH TO EIGHT STATE COUNCILS. - MEETING THE MOMENT GRANTS: THE MEETING THE MOMENT GRANT WAS CREATED IN 2025 TO SUPPORT STATE COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONS EFFORTS TO ASSIST MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. THIS ONE-TIME GRANT PROVIDED FUNDING FOR RESOURCES, STRATEGIES, AND PROGRAMMING TO HELP INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REMAIN INFORMED AND PROACTIVE IN RESPONSE TO FEDERAL UPDATES. IN 2025, CIC AWARDED $146,250 TO 16 STATE COUNCILS.- POOLED ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT FUND: CIC SUPPORTED THE CREATION IN APRIL 2016 OF A POOLED INVESTMENT FUND FOR STATE COUNCIL MEMBERS WITH SMALL- TO MID-SIZED ENDOWMENTS OR CASH RESERVES WHO CANNOT REASONABLY ENGAGE AN EXPERIENCED MONEY MANAGER AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE. PROFESSIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED BY TIAA AT A DISCOUNTED FEE. - CASE MEMBERSHIP: THROUGH ITS INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE), CIC OFFERS STATE COUNCILS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE THEIR OWN MEMBERSHIP IN CASE AT A DISCOUNTED RATE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 704,903 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PRESIDENTIAL VOCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL MISSION PROGRAMWITH LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. SUPPORT, CIC OFFERS PRESIDENTIAL VOCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL MISSION - A YEARLONG PROGRAM OF READINGS, CONSULTATIONS, AND SEMINARS TO HELP PROSPECTIVE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR SPOUSES OR PARTNERS REFLECT ON PERSONAL CALLING AS IT RELATES TO THE MISSIONS OF THE INSTITUTIONS THEY MIGHT LEAD. TWENTY SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS PARTICIPATED IN 202425 COHORT. PRESIDENTIAL RENEWAL PROGRAMWITH LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. SUPPORT, THE PRESIDENTIAL RENEWAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE PERSONAL RENEWAL OF EXPERIENCED MEMBER PRESIDENTS AT CIC INSTITUTIONS WHO WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THE VITAL ROLE OF THE COLLEGE PRESIDENCY. PARTICIPANTS ARE GUIDED BY EXPERIENCED PEER MENTORS THROUGH AN INTROSPECTIVE JOURNEY THAT INCLUDES EXPERIENTIAL RENEWAL PRACTICES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. ELEVEN PRESIDENTS, MOST ACCOMPANIED BY SPOUSES OR PARTNERS, PARTICIPATED IN THE 202425 PRESIDENTIAL RENEWAL PROGRAM. NEW PRESIDENTS PROGRAMEACH YEAR CIC OFFERS A PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENTS IN THEIR FIRST OR SECOND YEAR - AND CONCURRENTLY A PROGRAM FOR THEIR SPOUSES OR PARTNERS - THAT ADDRESSES THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF NEW LEADERS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE TWO-DAY INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP INCLUDES SESSIONS LED BY EXPERIENCED PRESIDENTS ON INNOVATIVE AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT, CREATING AN ENGAGED AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT, FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES, ENROLLMENT AND TODAY'S STUDENTS, WORKING WITH THE BOARD, AND ADVANCEMENT AMONG OTHER KEY TOPICS. AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FORMAL AND INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY. IN 2025, THIS PROGRAM WAS AGAIN HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIC PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE. FORTY NEW PRESIDENTS AND 20 SPOUSES AND PARTNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAMS. SIXTEEN EXPERIENCED PRESIDENTS AND OTHER CAMPUS LEADERS SERVED AS PRESENTERS AND INFORMAL ADVISORS. PRESIDENTIAL SPOUSES AND PARTNERS PROGRAMCIC'S PRESIDENTIAL SPOUSES AND PARTNERS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER INSIGHT, ADVICE, SUPPORT, AND FELLOWSHIP TO THOSE WHO SHARE THIS UNIQUE ROLE. DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH A TASK FORCE OF EXPERIENCED PRESIDENTIAL SPOUSES AND PARTNERS, IT IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE EACH JANUARY. NINETY-NINE SPOUSES AND PARTNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE 2025 SPOUSES AND PARTNERS PROGRAM. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMYTHE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A YEARLONG PROGRAM TO PREPARE EXPERIENCED VICE PRESIDENTS AND OTHER CABINET-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS TO SERVE AS COLLEGE PRESIDENTS. IT IS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (AALI) AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO SEMINARS, ONGOING WEBINARS AND READING EXERCISES, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CAREER COACHING, AND MENTORING. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY AALI AND ACADEMIC SEARCH. WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM AALI, CIC OFFERED FELLOWSHIPS TO LEADERS FROM VARIED BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES. EIGHTEEN ADMINISTRATORS PARTICIPATED IN THE 202425 COHORT. SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMYTHE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A YEARLONG PROGRAM TO PREPARE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEADERS IN MID-LEVEL POSITIONS WHO HAVE INTEREST AND POTENTIAL TO MOVE INTO VICE PRESIDENCIES. IT CONSISTS OF MENTORSHIP, A FALL SEMINAR HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIC INSTITUTE FOR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS, A SPRING SEMINAR IN WASHINGTON, DC, EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, A SERIES OF READINGS AND CASE STUDIES, AND MENTORSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COACHING BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (AALI) AND ACADEMIC SEARCH. WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM AALI, CIC OFFERED FELLOWSHIPS TO LEADERS FROM VARIED BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES. FORTY PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE 202425 COHORT. BELONGING AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INITIATIVETHE BELONGING AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ASSESSES, REVITALIZES, AND EXPANDS CIC'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO PREPARE A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS FOR THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY'S CAMPUSES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENRICH CIC'S PROGRAMS TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND NOT ONLY TO PREPARE ASPIRING LEADERS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF BACKGROUNDS TO ACHIEVE SENIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT CIC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, BUT ALSO TO BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS AT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS FOR THESE LEADERS TO FLOURISH AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. THE CONVENING OF PIONEERING PRESIDENTS TOOK PLACE IN AUGUST 2024 IN WASHINGTON, DC, WITH 18 "PIONEERING" LEADERS, OR THE FIRST IN THEIR ROLE, AND THE BOARD CHAIRS AT THEIR INSTITUTIONS. A KEY OUTCOME OF THIS MEETING WAS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEADERSHIP AND CREATE HIRING AND SUPPORTING A PIONEERING PRESIDENT, A RESOURCE FOR GOVERNING BOARDS, PRESIDENTS, AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT THE HIRING PROCESS. THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND SHARED BROADLY WITH CIC MEMBERS. CIC ANNOUNCED THE FACULTY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN FALL 2025. THE FIRST COHORT WILL CONVENE IN SUMMER 2026.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,342,232 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,661,855 )
4e Total program service expenses16,303,193
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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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
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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.............
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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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
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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
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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
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
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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.
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No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14b
Yes
 
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.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15
Yes
 
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...Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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
List of Attached Documents:
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on 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
145
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
38
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the 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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
24
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
23
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on 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 on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on 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 filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
VANESSA LONGONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW 320   WASHINGTON,DC20036 (202) 466-7230
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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

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

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) MARJORIE HASS......................................................................
PRESIDENT
40.00
.................
 
X   X       787,804 0 82,969
(2) JEFF ABERNATHY......................................................................
CHAIR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) HARRY DUMAY......................................................................
SECRETARY - UNTIL 01/25, CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(4) BARBARA A FARLEY......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(5) KATIE CONBOY......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25, SECRETARY
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(6) ELIZABETH MACLEOD WALLS......................................................................
TREASURER
2.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(7) ROBIN E BAKER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) AMINE BENSAID......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) DAVID BUSHMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) SCOTT CASEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) ANDREA E CHAPDELAINE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) LA JERNE T CORNISH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) PAUL DIMITRUK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) MONTSERRAT FUENTES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(15) KATHLEEN E HARRING......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) TREVA HAUGAARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) ROBERT D KELLY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARY B MARCY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(19) AMY MCCORMACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(20) SUMMER J MCGEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(21) MILTON C MORLAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR - UNTIL 01/25
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(22) AJAY NAIR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(23) CHARLES POLLAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(24) ISABEL ROCHE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(25) PAUL R TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(26) JAMES A TROHA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(27) SUZANNE E WALSH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(28) LORI S WHITE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(29) EVANS P WHITTAKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(30) JAMEL SC WRIGHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
2.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(31) ROBERT POWERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
40.00
.......................  
    X       163,053 0 31,097
(32) CHRISTOPH KUNKEL........................................................................
SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OF STAFF
40.00
.......................  
    X       271,280 0 58,725
(33) TITI UFOMATA........................................................................
SR. VICE PRES. FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
40.00
.......................  
      X     263,487 0 66,870
(34) MATTHEW TRAINUM........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT FOR NETWORKS
40.00
.......................  
      X     223,518 0 38,012
(35) SUSAN JENKINS........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS
40.00
.......................  
      X     185,723 0 56,496
(36) ALLISON BLACKBURN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES
40.00
.......................  
      X     196,532 0 56,620
(37) JEFF WOODS........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
40.00
.......................  
      X     191,796 0 23,462
(38) STEPHEN GIBSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
40.00
.......................  
        X   128,602 0 41,860
(39) KEITH A WALLACE........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
40.00
.......................  
        X   126,264 0 54,501
(40) PHILIP KATZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS
40.00
.......................  
        X   136,103 0 29,884
(41) SAMANTHA SABALIS........................................................................
SR. DIR. OF FDN RELATIONS
40.00
.......................  
        X   125,133 0 28,349
(42) ELLEN PETERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH
40.00
.......................  
        X   136,703 0 46,514
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 2,935,998 0 615,359
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 16
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
HILTON ATLANTA HOTEL

255 COURTLAND STREET NE
ATLANTA,GA30303
CONFERENCE SERVICES 901,496
THE DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT

3555 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE
HOLLYWOOD,FL33019
CONFERENCE SERVICES 613,458
RIIPEN NETWORKS INC

210-128 WEST HASTINGS STREET
VANCOUVER   V6B 4N6
CA
CONSULTING SERVICES 511,250
HILTON PORTLAND DOWNTOWN

921 SW SIXTH AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR972041296
CONFERENCE SERVICES 365,872
THE TAMPA WATER STREET HOTEL

505 WATER STREET
TAMPA,FL33602
CONFERENCE SERVICES 282,789
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 10
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 4,457,506
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 25,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,881,279
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 13,363,785
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a REGISTRATION FEES 900099 993,146 993,146    
b BELONG NETWORK FEES 900099 673,555 673,555    
c CONSULTING FEES 900099 596,686 596,686    
d AI NETWORK FEES 900099 385,000 385,000    
e TEP REGISTRATION FEES 900099 375 375    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 2,648,762
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 2,645,276   129,710 2,515,566
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 15,457,681  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 11,782,679  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 3,675,002  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 3,675,002   37,968 3,637,034
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 22,332,825 2,648,762 167,678 6,152,600
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
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 .... 6,597,319 6,597,319
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 66,526 66,526
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,695,159 1,384,829 719,498 590,832
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,653,678 1,326,998 930,487 396,193
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 252,379 129,784 84,268 38,327
9 Other employee benefits ....... 385,194 195,468 121,339 68,387
10 Payroll taxes ........... 349,981 177,555 108,483 63,943
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 71,188   71,188  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 186,503   186,503  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,630,701 2,619,498 11,203  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 36,434 10,476 25,882 76
13 Office expenses ....... 648,009 404,036 233,577 10,396
14 Information technology ...... 36,893 19,590 16,731 572
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 495,923 240,987 168,149 86,787
17 Travel ............ 1,244,120 1,235,510 8,572 38
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,579,223 1,568,136 11,056 31
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 88,427 42,970 29,982 15,475
23 Insurance ... 70,776 37,581 32,097 1,098
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 OTHER EXPENSES 263,299 139,809 119,406 4,084
b PRINTING & PRODUCTION 75,175 69,199 5,927 49
c STAFF DEVELOPMENT 60,799 17,481 43,192 126
d BAD DEBT EXPENSE 24,044 6,913 17,081 50
e All other expenses 24,234 12,528 11,349 357
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 20,535,984 16,303,193 2,955,970 1,276,821
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
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 ........ 330 1 1,043
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,157,293 2 10,430,913
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 300,000 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 307,631 4 466,693
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 381,881 9 209,214
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,272,459
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,982,675 378,211 10c 289,784
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 73,955,412 11 70,063,633
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 4,324,068 12 5,637,737
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,246,849 15 1,946,124
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 88,051,675 16 89,045,141
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 955,777 17 1,101,580
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 18,760,069 19 16,417,750
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 2,433,004 25 2,104,694
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 22,148,850 26 19,624,024
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 16,719,093 27 16,802,577
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 49,183,732 28 52,618,540
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 65,902,825 32 69,421,117
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 88,051,675 33 89,045,141
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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
22,332,825
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
20,535,984
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,796,841
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
65,902,825
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,376,521
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
344,930
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
69,421,117
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 on
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 9,670,934 11,965,211 11,854,190 12,616,464 13,363,785 59,470,584
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 9,670,934 11,965,211 11,854,190 12,616,464 13,363,785 59,470,584
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) .. 11,708,405
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 47,762,179
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 9,670,934 11,965,211 11,854,190 12,616,464 13,363,785 59,470,584
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,253,136 1,379,134 2,373,705 3,073,551 2,515,566 10,595,092
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 26,261 33,935 0 116,774 176,970
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 70,242,646
12
12
9,420,080
13
First 5 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
68.000 %
15
15
65.210 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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 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.)..            
14
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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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 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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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 1  
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  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 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-2024
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


Additional Data


Software ID:  
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

01-6004776
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number
01-6004776
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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 .... 48,652,567 44,297,100 44,482,616 52,744,599 41,646,900
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,281,168 6,182,189 1,513,629 -6,369,712 13,228,891
d Grants or scholarships ... 1,782,904 1,826,722 1,699,145 1,892,271 1,879,989
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....         251,203
g End of year balance ...... 52,150,831 48,652,567 44,297,100 44,482,616 52,744,599
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow0 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow8.121 %
c
Term endowment right arrow91.879 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   891,947 739,250 152,697
d Equipment ....   1,245,307 1,115,608 129,699
e Other .....   135,205 127,817 7,388
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 289,784
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
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) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
5,637,737 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 5,637,737
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.)right arrow  
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
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  
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1,498,406
RETIREMENT ANNUITY CONTRACTS 606,288







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 2,104,694
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
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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 23,522,843
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 1,376,521
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 1,376,521
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 22,146,322
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 186,503
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 186,503
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 22,332,825
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 20,004,551
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 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 20,004,551
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 186,503
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 344,930
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 531,433
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 20,535,984
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 X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REFUNDED GRANTS 344,930.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTMAKING   29,942
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   36,584
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 66,526
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 66,526
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) PROGRAM SUPPORT 29,942   0    
NORTH AMERICA PROGRAM SUPPORT 18,784   0    
NORTH AMERICA PROGRAM SUPPORT 17,800   0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
3
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: LARGER GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS DUE AT SPECIFIC TIMES DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. SMALLER TRAVEL GRANTS REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
PART I, LINE 3: THE ACCRUAL METHOD IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES.
PART II, LINE 1 ACCOUNTING METHOD: THE ACCRUAL METHOD IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number
01-6004776
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
530 N BLOUNT STREET
RALEIGH,NC27604
56-0775353 501(C)(3) 172,504 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(2) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TEXAS FOUNDATION
1303 SAN ANTONIO STREET
AUSTIN,TX78701
75-1540769 501(C)(3) 155,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(3) OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
60 COLLEGEVIEW RD
WESTERVILLE,OH43081
31-4441082 501(C)(3) 134,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(4) VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
901 EAST BYRD STREET
RICHMOND,VA23219
54-0554396 501(C)(3) 131,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(5) ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS
70 E LAKE ST SUITE 1418
CHICAGO,IL60601
36-2252360 501(C)(3) 128,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(6) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF INDIANA INC
601 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46225
31-0901001 501(C)(3) 114,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(7) IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
505 FIFTH AVENUE
DES MOINES,IA50309
42-0745995 501(C)(3) 113,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(8) FLORIDA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND
542 EAST PARK AVENUE
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301
59-1919098 501(C)(3) 105,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(9) WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC
122 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE
MADISON,WI53703
39-1039417 501(C)(3) 97,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(10) THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
2000 PENNINGTON ROAD
EWING,NJ08628
22-2797398 501(C)(3) 97,102 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(11) SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
PO BOX 12007
COLUMBIA,SC28211
57-0343998 501(C)(3) 91,250 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(12) ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
2 H M B CIRCLE
FRANKFORT,KY40601
61-0469277 501(C)(3) 84,400 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(13) MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND
445 MINNESOTA STREET
ST PAUL,MN55101
51-0166951 501(C)(3) 79,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(14) COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT NEBRASKA COLLEGES FOUNDATION
1036 BRUIN BOULEVARD
BELLEVUE,NE68005
47-0399855 501(C)(3) 78,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(15) MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE
2200 HUNT STREET
DETROIT,MI48207
38-1332962 501(C)(3) 68,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(16) BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY
828 EAST 11TH AVENUE
EUGENE,OR97401
93-0433696 501(C)(3) 60,996 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(17) LANE COLLEGE
545 LANE AVENUE
JACKSON,TN38301
62-0570060 501(C)(3) 59,525 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(18) MISSOURI COLLEGES FUND INC
124 EAST HIGH STREET
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65101
43-0680952 501(C)(3) 56,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(19) GEORGETOWN COLLEGE INC
400 EAST COLLEGE STREET
GEORGETOWN,KY40324
61-0444695 501(C)(3) 54,989 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(20) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON
600 STEWART STREET
SEATTLE,WA98101
91-0614877 501(C)(3) 52,971 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(21) BETHEL UNIVERSITY
3900 BETHEL DRIVE
ST PAUL,MN55112
41-0708577 501(C)(3) 52,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(22) ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
4266 LOMAC STREET
MONTGOMERY,AL36106
63-0422143 501(C)(3) 52,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(23) INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF MARYLAND
140 SOUTH STREET
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401
52-0692469 501(C)(3) 52,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(24) LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
1 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE
NASHVILLE,TN37204
62-0485733 501(C)(3) 51,551 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(25) MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
2400 CHEW STREET
ALLENTOWN,PA18104
23-1352664 501(C)(3) 51,387 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(26) MCDANIEL COLLEGE
2 COLLEGE HILL
WESTMINSTER,MD21157
52-0591694 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(27) NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
30 N BRAINARD STREET
NAPERVILLE,IL60540
36-2169157 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(28) ST OLAF COLLEGE
1520 ST OLAF AVENUE
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-0693979 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(29) HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY
2303 COLLEGE AVE
HUNTINGTON,IN46750
35-0868101 501(C)(3) 49,999 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(30) UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS MN
2115 SUMMIT AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55105
41-0693970 501(C)(3) 49,225 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(31) MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
ONE COLLEGE PARK DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63141
43-0817015 501(C)(3) 48,660 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(32) MOUNT MARY UNIVERSITY
2900 MENOMONEE RIVER PKWY
MILWAUKEE,WI53222
39-0806154 501(C)(3) 47,706 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(33) SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
800 LAKESHORE DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM,AL35229
63-0312914 501(C)(3) 47,213 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(34) ADVENTHEALTH UNIVERSITY INC
671 WINYAH DRIVE
ORLANDO,FL32803
59-3069793 501(C)(3) 47,010 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(35) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF NEW JERSEY
154 WEST STATE STREET
TRENTON,NJ08608
22-1551931 501(C)(3) 45,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(36) SETON HILL UNIVERSITY
1 SETON HILL DRIVE
GREENSBURG,PA15601
25-0965557 501(C)(3) 42,680 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(37) WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
40 VILLA OAKS CIRCLE
CROSS LANES,WV25313
55-0465880 501(C)(3) 41,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(38) MACALESTER COLLEGE
1600 GRAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105
41-0693962 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(39) TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
6601 W COLLEGE DR
PALOS HEIGHTS,IL60463
36-2387148 501(C)(3) 39,961 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(40) FURMAN UNIVERSITY
3300 POINSETT HWY
GREENVILLE,SC29613
57-0314395 501(C)(3) 37,440 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(41) ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY
400 SAINT BERNARDINE STREET
READING,PA19607
23-1522643 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(42) ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
1301 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201
71-0266514 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(43) CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
411 CENTRAL METHODIST SQUARE
FAYETTE,MO65248
43-0654854 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(44) AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
639 38TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201
36-2166962 501(C)(3) 34,982 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(45) REGIS UNIVERSITY
3333 REGIS BLVD F-20
DENVER,CO80221
84-0402707 501(C)(3) 34,922 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(46) RIVIER UNIVERSITY
420 SOUTH MAIN STREET
NASHUA,NH03060
02-0223339 501(C)(3) 34,875 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(47) ST AMBROSE UNIVERSITY
518 WEST LOCUST STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803
42-0703280 501(C)(3) 34,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(48) LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 3332
BATON ROUGE,LA70821
72-6028332 501(C)(3) 33,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(49) GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
414 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET
NEWBERG,OR97132
93-0386839 501(C)(3) 32,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(50) SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE
100 SAINT ANSELM DR 1733
MANCHESTER,NH03102
02-0222182 501(C)(3) 32,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(51) WOFFORD COLLEGE
429 NORTH CHURCH STREET
SPARTANBURG,SC29303
57-0314422 501(C)(3) 32,077 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(52) UNION COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
310 COLLEGE STREET
BARBOURVILLE,KY40906
61-0461768 501(C)(3) 32,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(53) MESSIAH UNIVERSITY
ONE UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MECHANICSBURG,PA17055
23-1352661 501(C)(3) 31,996 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(54) ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
1 DUPONT CIRCLE NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-2268177 501(C)(3) 31,986 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(55) GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
800 W COLLEGE AVENUE
SAINT PETER,MN56082
41-0695524 501(C)(3) 31,826 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(56) MERRIMACK COLLEGE
315 TURNPIKE ST
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845
04-2103731 501(C)(3) 31,794 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(57) GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
900 LAKEWOOD AVENUE
LAKEWOOD,NJ08701
21-0634981 501(C)(3) 31,748 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(58) ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITY
3001 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN,TX78704
74-1109641 501(C)(3) 31,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(59) METHODIST UNIVERSITY
5400 RAMSEY STREET
FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311
56-0657294 501(C)(3) 31,422 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(60) POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
3900 LOMALAND DRIVE
SAN DIEGO,CA91711
95-1644035 501(C)(3) 31,239 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(61) CONCORDIA COLLEGE - MN
901 8TH STREET SOUTH
MOORHEAD,MN56562
41-0693977 501(C)(3) 31,030 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(62) BERRY COLLEGE
2277 MARTHA BERRY HIGHWAY
MOUNT BERRY,GA30149
58-0566133 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(63) GROVE CITY COLLEGE
100 CAMPUS DRIVE
GROVE CITY,PA16127
25-1065148 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(64) HOLLINS UNIVERSITY
7916 WILLIAMSON ROAD
ROANOKE,VA24020
54-0506314 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(65) KING'S COLLEGE
113 NORTH RIVER STREET
WILKESBARRE,PA18702
24-0804602 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(66) MALONE UNIVERSITY
2600 CLEVELAND AVENUE NW
CANTON,OH44709
34-0737794 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(67) REINHARDT UNIVERSITY
7300 REINHARDT COLLEGE CIR
WALESKA,GA30183
58-0603153 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(68) ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
23 ROMODA DRIVE
CANTON,NY13617
15-0532239 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(69) UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
2000 UNIVERSITY AVE
DUBUQUE,IA52001
42-0680323 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(70) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN - ST PAUL
3003 SNELLING AVE NORTH
ST PAUL,MN55113
41-0711610 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(71) UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE
147 SYCAMORE STREET
PIKEVILLE,KY41501
61-0444788 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(72) WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
PO BOX 9000
ASHEVILLE,NC28815
56-0767736 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(73) THE LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION INC DBA VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
1700 CHAPEL DRIVE
VALPARAISO,IN46383
35-0868125 501(C)(3) 29,968 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(74) CARLOW UNIVERSITY
3333 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213
25-0965438 501(C)(3) 29,967 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(75) ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
1600 CAMPUS COURT ACU BOX 29110
ABILENE,TX79699
75-0851900 501(C)(3) 29,954 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(76) DILLARD UNIVERSITY
2601 GENTILLY BLVD
NEW ORLEANS,LA70122
72-0408929 501(C)(3) 29,910 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(77) BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
ONE BEAR PLACE 97270
WACO,TX76798
74-1159753 501(C)(3) 29,729 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(78) LEWIS UNIVERSITY
ONE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
ROMEOVILLE,IL60446
36-2167773 501(C)(3) 29,556 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(79) MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY
604 EAST COLLEGE AVENUE
NORTH MANCHESTER,IN46962
38-0868127 501(C)(3) 29,543 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(80) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
5000 WOLVERINE TOWER
ANN ARBOR,MI48109
38-6006309 501(C)(3) 29,449 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(81) SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
100 COLLEGE STREET
WINFIELD,KS67156
48-0543715 501(C)(3) 29,144 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(82) BREVARD COLLEGE
ONE BREVARD COLLEGE DRIVE
BREVARD,NC28712
56-0532297 501(C)(3) 28,858 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(83) THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY
333 THOMAS MORE PARKWAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS,KY41017
61-0448560 501(C)(3) 28,690 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(84) ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
800 WEST AVON ROAD
ROCHESTER HILLS,MI48307
38-1619831 501(C)(3) 28,482 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(85) OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
3617 NORTH MERIDIAN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112
73-0632937 501(C)(3) 28,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(86) BARD COLLEGE
30 CAMPUS ROAD
ANNANDALEONHUDSON,NY12504
14-1713034 501(C)(3) 27,963 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(87) SIMPSON UNIVERSITY
2211 COLLEGE VIEW DR
REDDING,CA96003
94-1339635 501(C)(3) 26,968 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(88) NORWICH UNIVERSITY
158 HARMON DRIVE
NORTHFIELD,VT05663
03-0179424 501(C)(3) 26,676 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(89) AQUINAS COLLEGE
1700 FULTON STREET E
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506
38-1367080 501(C)(3) 26,033 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(90) TAYLOR UNIVERSITY INC
1846 MAIN ST
UPLAND,IN46989
35-0868181 501(C)(3) 26,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(91) WINGATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 159
WINGATE,NC28174
56-6049935 501(C)(3) 25,882 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(92) CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
7400 AUGUSTA ST
RIVER FOREST,IL60305
36-2191242 501(C)(3) 25,795 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(93) CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
1646 RUSSELL AVE
JEFFERSON CITY,TN37760
62-0479189 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(94) SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE
148 LE MANS HALL
NOTRE DAME,IN46556
35-0868158 501(C)(3) 23,959 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(95) DREW UNIVERSITY
36 MADISON AVENUE
MADISON,NJ07940
22-1487164 501(C)(3) 23,905 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(96) ALBION COLLEGE
611 EAST PORTER STREET
ALBION,MI49224
38-1359081 501(C)(3) 23,700 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(97) BETHEL COLLEGE - KANSAS
300 EAST 27TH STREET
NORTH NEWTON,KS67117
48-0543782 501(C)(3) 23,531 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(98) ASSOCIATION OF PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
291 SOUTH MARKET ST
NEW WILMINGTON,PA16172
61-1280769 501(C)(3) 23,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(99) ROBERTS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
2301 WESTSIDE DRIVE
ROCHESTER,NY14624
16-0743126 501(C)(3) 23,420 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(100) FRIENDS UNIVERSITY
2100 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WICHITA,KS67213
48-0547702 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(101) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
7425 FORSYTH BOULEVARD MSC
1299-414-355
ST LOUIS,MO63105
43-0653611 501(C)(3) 22,978 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(102) SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE
300 FRASER PURCHASE ROAD
LATROBE,PA15650
25-0964126 501(C)(3) 22,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(103) EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
8765 WEST HIGGINS ROAD
CHICAGO,IL60631
41-1568278 501(C)(3) 22,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(104) KING UNIVERSITY
1350 KING COLLEGE ROAD
BRISTOL,TN37620
58-1363100 501(C)(3) 22,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(105) COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
20 M STREET SOUTHEAST
WASHINGTON,DC20003
52-1247182 501(C)(3) 21,914 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(106) NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS CHURCH
9705 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE
COLUMBIA,MD21046
20-3164300 501(C)(3) 21,781 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(107) GORDON COLLEGE
255 GRAPEVINE ROAD
WENHAM,MA01984
04-2104258 501(C)(3) 20,922 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(108) ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
1100 EAST 5TH STREET
ANDERSON,IN46012
35-0867954 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(109) ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-0902755 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(110) AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY
2001 S SUMMIT AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD57197
46-0224588 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(111) CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CAMPBELLSVILLE,KY42718
61-0469267 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(112) CATAWBA COLLEGE
2300 WEST INNES STREET
SALISBURY,NC28144
56-0530251 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(113) CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
12800 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE
MEQUON,WI53097
39-0833608 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(114) CONFERENCE FOR MERCY HIGHER EDUCATION
8403 COLESVILLE ROAD
SILVER SPRING,MD20910
43-1973007 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(115) DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
1 EAST JACKSON BOULEVARD
CHICAGO,IL60604
36-2167048 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(116) HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
PO BOX 127
HAMPDENSYDNEY,VA23943
54-0505906 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(117) HARDING UNIVERSITY
915 EAST MARKET AVENUE BOX 10772
SEARCY,AR72149
71-0236896 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(118) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND INC
4501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE,MD21230
52-0591623 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(119) MARIAN UNIVERSITY (IN)
3200 COLD SPRING ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46222
35-0868175 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(120) MARYVILLE COLLEGE (TN)
502 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PARKWAY
MARYVILLE,TN37804
62-0475691 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(121) MCMURRY UNIVERSITY
1 MCMURRY UNIVERSITY
ABILENE,TX79697
75-0855633 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(122) NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
3225 W FOSTER AVE
CHICAGO,IL60625
36-1557840 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(123) RHODES COLLEGE
2000 NORTH PARKWAY
MEMPHIS,TN38112
62-0476301 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(124) SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
901 12TH AVE
SEATTLE,WA98122
91-0565006 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(125) TRINITY UNIVERSITY
ONE TRINITY PLACE
SAN ANTONIO,TX78212
74-1109633 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(126) UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS
1845 EAST NORTHGATE DRIVE
IRVING,TX75062
75-0926755 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(127) UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
1000 NORTH MAIN STREET
FINDLAY,OH45840
34-4431169 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(128) UNIVERSITY OF OZARKS
415 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
CLARKSVILLE,AR72830
71-0236867 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(129) WILEY UNIVERSITY
711 WILEY AVE
MARSHALL,TX75670
75-0818183 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(130) ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
500 SALISBURY STREET
WORCESTER,MA01609
04-2105776 501(C)(3) 19,995 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(131) UNIVERSIDAD ADVENTISTA DE LAS ANTILLAS INC
RD 106 KM 2 HM 2 LA QUINTA WARD
MAYAGUEZ,PR00681
66-0275521 501(C)(3) 19,984 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(132) TABOR COLLEGE
400 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET
HILLSBORO,KS67063
48-0556726 501(C)(3) 19,963 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(133) MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
800 MARTINSBURG ROAD
MOUNT VERNON,OH43050
31-0725957 501(C)(3) 19,933 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(134) LUTHER COLLEGE
700 COLLEGE DRIVE
DECORAH,IA52101
42-0680466 501(C)(3) 19,928 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(135) CARLETON COLLEGE
1 NORTH COLLEGE STREET
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
41-0694747 501(C)(3) 19,917 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(136) CARTHAGE COLLEGE
2001 ALFORD PARK DRIVE
KENOSHA,WI53140
37-0661496 501(C)(3) 19,844 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(137) HILBERT COLLEGE
5200 SOUTH PARK
HAMBURG,NY14075
16-6031518 501(C)(3) 19,743 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(138) LAGRANGE COLLEGE
601 BROAD STREET
LAGRANGE,GA30240
58-0566199 501(C)(3) 19,730 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(139) UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION
1972 CLARK AVENUE
ALLIANCE,OH44601
34-0714687 501(C)(3) 19,670 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(140) MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY
701 COLLEGE ROAD
LEBANON,IL62254
37-0661219 501(C)(3) 19,400 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(141) ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION
5850 TG LEE BLVD SUITE 130
ORLANDO,FL32822
35-1055662 501(C)(3) 18,686 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(142) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
1678 ASYLUM AVENUE
WEST HARTFORD,CT06117
06-0646829 501(C)(3) 18,332 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(143) SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
700 TERRACE HEIGHTS
WINONA,MN55987
41-0695527 501(C)(3) 18,250 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(144) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREET
EVANSTON,IL60208
36-2167817 501(C)(3) 18,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(145) VITERBO UNIVERSITY
900 VITERBO DRIVE
LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-0978445 501(C)(3) 17,955 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(146) THE KING'S UNIVERSITY
2121 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD
SOUTHLAKE,TX76092
95-4663290 501(C)(3) 17,800 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(147) LEE UNIVERSITY
1120 NORTH OCOEE STREET
CLEVELAND,TN37311
62-0502739 501(C)(3) 16,354 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(148) MILLSAPS COLLEGE
1701 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON,MS39210
64-0303084 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(149) BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY
5700 COLLEGE ROAD
LISLE,IL60532
36-2722198 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(150) CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
60 W OLSEN RD MS 1650
THOUSAND OAKS,CA91360
95-2962604 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(151) SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
100 WEST HILLCREST
KEENE,TX76059
75-0891465 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(152) WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
300 W HAWTHORNE ROAD
SPOKANE,WA99251
91-0473310 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(153) UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
6301 RIVERDALE AVENUE
RIVERDALE,NY10471
13-1740445 501(C)(3) 14,950 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(154) RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE
PO BOX 5005
ASHLAND,VA23005
54-0505940 501(C)(3) 14,832 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(155) WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE
500 COLLEGE HILL
LIBERTY,MO64068
44-0545914 501(C)(3) 14,306 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(156) COE COLLEGE
1220 FIRST AVE NE
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52402
42-0686467 501(C)(3) 14,181 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(157) PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
12180 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
TACOMA,WA98447
91-0565571 501(C)(3) 14,062 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(158) CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
3140 WAIAIAE AVENUE
HONOLULU,HI96816
99-0272261 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(159) LE MOYNE COLLEGE
1419 SALT SPRINGS ROAD
SYRACUSE,NY13214
15-0545841 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(160) ST BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
3261 WEST STATE ROAD
SAINT BONAVENTURE,NY14778
16-0743150 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(161) TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
300 N BROADWAY
LEXINGTON,KY40513
61-0444825 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(162) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY
4100 S 4TH STREET
LEAVENWORTH,KS66048
48-0547846 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(163) MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
2030 EAST COLLEGE WAY
OLATHE,KS66062
48-0730814 501(C)(3) 11,980 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(164) FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY
5414 BRITTANY DRIVE
BATON ROUGE,LA70808
72-1173156 501(C)(3) 11,951 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(165) HIRAM COLLEGE
11715 GARFIELD ROAD
HIRAM,OH44234
34-0714670 501(C)(3) 11,936 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(166) MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY
1 BLOWERS BOULEVARD
MILLIGAN,TN37682
62-0535755 501(C)(3) 11,912 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(167) GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
315 EAST COLLEGE AVENUE
GREENVILLE,IL62246
37-0681530 501(C)(3) 11,879 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(168) MARIETTA COLLEGE
215 FIFTH ST
MARIETTA,OH45750
31-4379584 501(C)(3) 11,541 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(169) WESTMINSTER COLLEGE - PA
319 S MARKET STREET
NEW WILMINGTON,PA16172
25-0981156 501(C)(3) 11,463 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(170) INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION OF COLORADO FUND
1177 GRANT STREET 102
DENVER,CO80203
72-6028332 501(C)(3) 10,500 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(171) BRENAU UNIVERSITY
500 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTHEAST
GAINESVILLE,GA30501
58-0566143 501(C)(3) 9,530 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(172) CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
270 MOHEGAN AVENUE PARKWAY
NEW LONDON,CT06320
06-0646587 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(173) NORTH DAKOTA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND
7500 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
BISMARK,ND58504
45-6013925 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     GRANTS TO STATE COUNCILS
(174) POINT UNIVERSITY
507 W 10TH ST
WEST POINT,GA31833
58-6044761 501(C)(3) 6,580 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(175) ALMA COLLEGE
614 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
ALMA,MI48801
38-1359083 501(C)(3) 6,530 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
(176) LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE
615 SOUTH PALATINE HILL ROAD
PORTLAND,OR97219
93-0386858 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     GRANTS TO COLLEGES
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
176
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: LARGER GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS DUE AT SPECIFIC TIMES DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. SMALLER TRAVEL GRANTS REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1MARJORIE HASS
PRESIDENT
(i)

(ii)
679,329
-------------
0
33,475
-------------
0
75,000
-------------
0
57,500
-------------
0
25,469
-------------
0
870,773
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2TITI UFOMATA
SR. VICE PRES. FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
(i)

(ii)
260,487
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
50,435
-------------
0
16,435
-------------
0
330,357
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3CHRISTOPH KUNKEL
SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OF STAFF
(i)

(ii)
267,780
-------------
0
3,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
51,456
-------------
0
7,269
-------------
0
330,005
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4MATTHEW TRAINUM
VICE PRESIDENT FOR NETWORKS
(i)

(ii)
220,518
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
23,379
-------------
0
14,633
-------------
0
261,530
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5ALLISON BLACKBURN
DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES
(i)

(ii)
189,532
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
27,479
-------------
0
29,141
-------------
0
253,152
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6SUSAN JENKINS
VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS
(i)

(ii)
182,723
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,066
-------------
0
36,430
-------------
0
242,219
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7JEFF WOODS
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
(i)

(ii)
188,796
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,066
-------------
0
3,396
-------------
0
215,258
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8ROBERT POWERS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(i)

(ii)
160,053
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17,119
-------------
0
13,978
-------------
0
194,150
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9ELLEN PETERS
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH
(i)

(ii)
134,203
-------------
0
2,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14,373
-------------
0
32,141
-------------
0
183,217
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10KEITH A WALLACE
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
(i)

(ii)
123,264
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14,436
-------------
0
40,065
-------------
0
180,765
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11STEPHEN GIBSON
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
(i)

(ii)
125,602
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13,852
-------------
0
28,008
-------------
0
170,462
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12PHILIP KATZ
DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS
(i)

(ii)
133,103
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14,376
-------------
0
15,508
-------------
0
165,987
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13SAMANTHA SABALIS
SR. DIR. OF FDN RELATIONS
(i)

(ii)
122,133
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13,336
-------------
0
15,013
-------------
0
153,482
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
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 EACH PAYROLL, MARJORIE HASS RECEIVES AN ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING AS PER HER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CIC, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL FOR FLIGHTS TWO OR MORE HOURS IN DURATION IN CONNECTION WITH PERFORMANCE OF HER DUTIES AS PRESIDENT, AS WELL AS HER HUSBAND'S, LARRY HASS TRAVELS TO CIC HOSTED EVENTS AND TRIPS MADE ON BEHALF OF CIC, ARE REIMBURSED IN FULL. TRAVEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

01-6004776
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CIC HAS MEMBERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES (CIC) IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE COUNCIL IS OPEN TO ALL AMERICAN NONPROFIT, INDEPENDENT, BACCALAUREATE DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGES OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT BACCALAUREATE DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS WHOSE MAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE-GRANTING, NONPROFIT, INDEPENDENT, LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS THAT SERVE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO STATE COUNCILS (LIMIT OF ONE PER STATE) WHOSE MEMBERS ARE PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS SELF-PERPETUATING. THE BOARD ELECTS EACH INCOMING CLASS OF NEW DIRECTORS, ELECT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND FILLS ALL VACANCIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF UNEXPIRED TERMS EXCEPT THAT OF CHAIR. THE BOARD SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR NEW DIRECTORS FROM MEMBER COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF STATE FUND MEMBERS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B POLICY MATTERS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE, INCLUDING AMENDMENT, REPEAL, OR ALTERATION OF THE CIC BYLAWS, IN WHOLE OR PART, MAY BE PERMITTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY EITHER A MAIL REFERENDUM OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES HAVE TO BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHEN IT MEETS IN JANUARY PRIOR TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, REVIEWS THE DRAFT FORM 990 AS PREPARED BY CIC'S AUDITORS, AND RECOMMENDS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACCEPTANCE, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS. AT ITS JANUARY MEETING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND ACCEPTS IT, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS. AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MEMBERS ON JANUARY 7, THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS ON THE PROCEDURES AND OUTCOMES OF THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990. IF THE PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DELAYED PAST THE JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE FORM ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS AND ALL STAFF COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM, IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH THE BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MEMBER BELIEVE COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CIC COLLECTS THE DISCLOSURES, AND MANAGEMENT STAFF REVIWS THEM. PROCEDURES: A. PRIOR TO BOARD ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. B. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. C. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. D. STAFF MEMBERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD ACTION SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE PRESIDENT OF CIC ANY SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THAT STAFF MEMBER SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT CIC'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE PRESIDENT OF CIC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDES THE BOARD CHAIR AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARIES OF CEO'S AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS BASED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE COMPARISON RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE CEO'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION AT THE JUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES: THE CIC PRESIDENT, ACTING UNDER THE TOTAL COMPENSATION GUIDELINES SET BY THE BOARD, EVALUATES POSITIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE STAFF. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS RESEARCH AND COMPARISONS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS USING FORM 990 DATA AS WELL AS THE WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION SECRETARIAT COMPENSATION SURVEY AND OTHER BENCHMARKING REPORTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,619,498. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,203. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,630,701.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: REFUNDED GRANTS 344,930.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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(Form 990)

(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
 
Employer identification number

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


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











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


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


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

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)AMERICAN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE INC
1015 18TH STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20036
52-1572800
EDUCATION DC 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I N/A
 
No












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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