Atlantic University

“James van auken is the son of john van auken, a director of association for research and enlightenment.”

“The form 990 tax return was made available on the board of trustee's website. Each board member received a personal e-mail notification that the tax return was available for viewing.”

“The a.r.e.'s board governance process requires all board of trustees members to complete a conflict of interest statement annually.”

“All personnel salaries are based on wage area guidelines. Ceo compensation is established within guidelines per charity navigator.”

“All information is available upon request. The 990 filing is also readily available in the a.r.e. Library. The 990 returns are also posted on guidestar, nonprofit website.”

“The major accomplishments of atlantic university, not reflected in the numbers includes, 1) the move from three, 14-week semesters to four, 12-week semesters per academic year; 2) a master's level tuition reduction from $1,540 per course to $1,080 per course; and 3) the addition of technology fees of $100 per student, per semester. The changes will make the university more competitive among other online universities, allowing students to complete their studies in less time. It also allows the university to increase the frequency of enrollments (with 4 semesters) while incurring a tuition reduction.”

“Payroll services: program service expenses 1,137. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,137. Contracted services: program service expenses 82,382. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82,382.”

“Uncollectible accounts -102.”

“The finance committee of the board is responsible for the oversight of the audit and the selection of the independent accountant. In june of each year, the finance committee listens to a report on the audit. The board then listens to the recommendation of management and votes on a motion to engage, or dis-engage the auditors based on proposal fees, number of years engaged, etc.”

“Questions 7g and 7h do not apply to the organization because the organization did not have contributions of qualified intellectual property or contributions of cars, boats, airplanes or other vehicles during the year.”