Gallaudet University

“Form 990, part iii, line 4d gallaudet university's research, development and outreach agenda is aimed at advancing knowledge and practice for deaf and hard of hearing people and all humanity. Research areas of major importance include visual language and learning, hearing and speech science, technology access, genetics, american sign language/english bilingualism, and deaf life. A critically important focus area of gallaudet university is integrating research and practice to benefit deaf and hard of hearing pre-kindergarten - 12 grade students, with special attention to diversity and equity to this traditionally under-represented group. Gallaudet university's public service activities provide educational opportunities to adults who are deaf. Services include professional trainings, a variety of on-campus summer programs, and extension programs at other schools. In addition to revenue reported in part iii as being sourced to specifically identifiable programs, the university receives significant amounts of federal funding in the form of appropriations, grants, and contracts. These revenues have been reported as program service revenue in part viii on the form 990 but the appropriations and some of the grants have not been allocated in part iii since these revenues are not attributable to any specific program undertaken by the university.”

“The university doesn't traditionally hold special events where a donor receives goods or services in exchange for his or her donation; however, the university does operate small clubs open to the public through contributions and membership fees where a donor may receive de minimis benefits. Accordingly, the university is responding yes to questions 7a & 7b in part v of the form 990.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b line 11 - process used to review form 990 the form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. The university's board of trustees charges the audit committee with the responsibility for overseeing the irs form 990 and its supplemental schedules prior to filing. A copy of the draft form 990 was circulated to the full audit committee for discussion and comment. The final signed form 990 is distributed to the full board of trustees before the return is ultimately filed with the irs.”

“Gallaudet university's conflict of interest policy applies to all members of the board of trustees and all administrators, faculty, teachers, and staff of the university. All board members must disclose, at the earliest practicable time, any possible conflict of interest to the secretary of the board and the audit committee. To facilitate this policy, each member completes and files annually, with the secretary of the board and the chairman of the audit committee, information about possible conflicts of interest affecting gallaudet university, including interests of immediate family members and organizations in which the board member has a significant management function or a significant ownership interest. If a board member is uncertain whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter is presented to the audit committee and then a determination is requested by the board. These matters will be resolved by majority vote. The board member whose conflict of interest is under consideration is excluded from participation. The disclosure of the conflict and the related deliberation and voting results are documented in the minutes of the meeting. Administrators, faculty, teachers, and staff also sign a "conflict of interest policy compliance statement" annually indicating that they understand their fiduciary responsibility to the university and reaffirming their commitment to fully disclose any potential conflict of interest which may exist. Disclosures of any potential conflict of interest are made promptly in writing to the president of the university with a copy to the unit administrator, senior administrator, and human resources services. The disclosure statement is reviewed by a committee appointed by the president to determine if a conflict of interest exists. A disclosure by the president is made to the secretary of the board and is reviewed by the secretary and the chairman of the board. If it is determined that a conflict of interest exists, the president (or in the case of a finding against the president, the chairman of the board) will take appropriate action to eliminate the conflict and safeguard the interests of gallaudet university.”

“The board of trustees' compensation committee has the ultimate responsibility for determining the total compensation package of the university's president. The compensation committee uses an independent consultant to periodically perform a compensation study to inform its decision on the president's compensation and makes recommendations to the full board for its consideration and vote. The most recent compensation study occurred during 2015. Compensation decisions and reports are contemporaneously documented in the minutes of the meeting of the committee when the decisions are made. The president's salary is determined in accordance with gallaudet's general compensation practices. Merit, pay increases, and bonuses are determined at the discretion of the compensation committee. The president of the university is responsible for the compensation of the university's officers and senior management within the guidelines established by the compensation committee. On an annual basis, an analysis is performed by an independent consultant to assess local trends in compensation and adjustments are made to the staff salary ranges as necessary. Every three years, the university hires an independent consultant to perform an intensive market study to evaluate gallaudet's staff compensation program against those of other universities and not-for-profit organizations. The most recent intensive market study was performed in 2017. The consultant provides analyses of salary data surveys and makes recommendations to university management. Senior managers are responsible for the management of compensation within their units, using the established compensation parameters approved by the president and compensation committee.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c line 19 - availability of documents to the public the following documents are available on gallaudet university's website, www.gallaudet.edu: board of trustees, audited financial statements, irs form 990, conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, document retention policy and current bylaws. This information is also available upon request to lisa clarke, interim cfo.”

“Form 990, part vii mr. Stephen weiner is currently employed with the university as a professor, but no longer meets the criteria to be disclosed as a highly compensated employee. While he was employed by the university for the year, he did not serve in the capacity as a key employee or officer and did not make the top 5 highest paid list.”

“Form 990, part xi, line 9 recoveries of prior year grants $8,339 change in value of split interest agreements $27,791 --------- total $36,130 =========”