Anderson University Inc.

“The Executive Committee is composed of seven trustees including the Chair and Vice Chair. The other five members are elected annually by the Board of Trustees. Other members may meet with this Committee, they do not have voting power. It is the duty of the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees during the period between the Board's meetings.”

“The University's Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. Prior to the 990 being filed with the IRS, the 990 is reviewed in detail by the University's Controller, Vice President for Finance, President, and the Audit Committee. The University's Board of Trustees delegates the review of the Form 990 to the Audit Committee, a subcommittee of the University's Board of Trustees. Before filing the 990, the Board of Trustees receive a copy to review.”

“The Controller annually monitors all existing conflicts and enforces compliance with the University's conflict of interest policy by conducting a review prior to the University's annual audit. The University's conflict of interest policy states that all employees and Board of Trustees submit a conflict of interest form each year of employment. Determinations of existing conflicts is the responsibility of the Controller who will also review with the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer. Persons with conflicts do not participate in decisions and deliberations of the governing body.”

“15a - The independent Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees establishes the salary of the President upon recommendation of the subcommittee on evaluation and compensation. This process is directed through Human Resources where compensation is compared to area benchmark information. The University's strategic plan is to reach compensation rates at 75% of benchmark. HR then presents a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval annually. This process is documented in the board minutes. 15b - The salaries of other Executive Officers of the University are established by the independent President, subject to the approval of the subcommittee on evaluation and compensation. This process is directed through Human Resources where compensation is compared to area benchmark information. HR then presents a recommendation to the President for approval annually. The President may appoint and establish the salaries of administrative officers as he/she deems appropriate. This process is documented in the HR files.”

“The University's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available on the University's public website. The University's financial statements are not made available to the public.”

“Compensation reported in Part VII, column D and Schedule J, Part II, column B is the amount reported on the individual's W-2, box 1 or 5 (whichever amount is greater) per the IRS instructions. In the case of minister's compensation when box 5 of the W-2 is not applicable, box 1 compensation is used. Employee deferrals to qualified retirement plans are normally captured in box 5, not box 1 of Form W-2. For reporting purposes we have included the minister's retirement plan deferrals in Part VII, column F and Schedule J, Part II, column C.”

“Actuarial change in annuities and trusts -144,461. Asset valuation adjustment -251,800. Affiliate prior year activity -4,837.”

“The organization's Board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.”