Barbieri Center Inc

“Trinity College is the sole member of the organization.”

“The Barbieri Center prepares the return for review by an outside paid preparer and senior management of Trinity College. The return is signed by the Trinity College Comptroller and the paid preparer.”

“With the exception of the program director, officers and trustees of the Barbieri Center are also officers and trustees of Trinity College. These individuals are subject to the conflict of interest, whistleblower, and document retention and destruction policies adopted by Trinity College.”

“The Barbieri Center is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity College in Hartford, CT, described within Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. The President and VP for Finance are compensated by Trinity College. Their compensation is reviewed and approved by the compensation committee of Trinity College.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are posted on the College's Accounting Services website.”

“The Barbieri Center is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity College, Hartford, CT, an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Trinity College is the sole member of the Barbieri Center. While the organization is operated as a separate and independent entity, any operating excesses or deficits are absorbed by Trinity College. For the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, the surplus of $1,020,195 was absorbed by Trinity College.”

“The Barbieri Center provides educational opportunities in Italy to students at the college level. A variety of art, history, literature, architectural, political, science, studio arts and language courses in a semester long program of study are offered to students from accredited colleges and universities. Students stay in dormitory style facilities rented by the Barbieri Center,Inc for a four month period in either fall or spring semesters or for a six week period during the summer. Classes meet on the premises or at other sites throughout the city. During their stay, students participate in special events and excursions in Italy. Such activities are related to, or sponsored by, their courses. Students also have opportunities to use weekend and non-class time for individual travel. Most disbursements in furtherance of the institution's exempt program are made directly for salary and similar expenses incurred directly in the conduct of the activities constituting the exempt purpose or function for which the institution is organized and operated. Otherwise, disbursements in furtherance of the institution's exempt program are made in accordance with the procedures or subject to conditions established by the institution's governing board designed to ensure that individuals and organizations receiving disbursements from the organization in furtherance of its exempt program are adequately investigated to determine that they are qualifying recipients. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, 88 students selected classes from 47 courses of instruction offered in the fall and spring semesters and were taught by qualified residents of Italy or by faculty from the Center's parent organization, Trinity College, located in Hartford, CT, who were on loan. Eight courses were offered during summer session and 47 students were enrolled. Comprehensive fees paid by students were used for payments to teaching and administrative staff as well as room, board, excursions, instructional materials and insurance. Some books were sold separately, personal expenses are the responsibility of the students.”

“The Barbieri Center is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity College, Hartford, CT, an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. Trinity College is the sole member of the Barbieri Center. Trinity College transferred $7,588 to Barbieri Center for student educational programs. While the organization is operated as a separate and independent entity, any operating excess or deficits are absorbed by Trinity College. For the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, the surplus of $1,020,195 was absorbed by Trinity College.”