Benedict College

“The Vice President of Business and Finance, Brenda Walker, reviews the Form 990 in order to make sure that all information provided on the Form 990 is complete and accurate.”

“The Board maintains a conflict of interest policy which is signed on an annual basis. In the course of meetings or activities, everyone will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where he/she, including their business or other non-profit affiliations, family and/or significant other, employer or close associates will receive a benefit or a gain. After disclosure or any possible conflicts of interest, the person will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question.”

“The Compensation Committee (Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Research Advisory Committee and One At Large Member) meet annually to assess the employees' performance, review and approve goals for the next year, and set the compensation (% salary increase) for the upcoming year. All discussions are documented in minutes. Compensation for the President is determined by the Board Chair in consultation with the Executive Committee of the Board and is presented to the full board of directors for prior review and approval. Other senior members of management is determined through application of the Agency's written performance review/compensation policies and procedures with final written approval by the President. The Committee uses comparative studies from other similarly sized historically black colleges and universities. There is written documentation of the decision kept in permanent records.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public through the Guidestar website.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Research OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Public Service OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Academic Support - The College Library (approximately 121,000 volumes held) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Student Financial Aid OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Vaious Other Programs”

“The organization had no reportable payments to a vendor requiring compliance with backup withholding rules, nor did they provide any reportable gaming, gambling, or winnings to a prize winner.”

“Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:1. (A) Name of Person: Ayanna Swinton Jamison (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Ayanna Swinton Jamison is the daughter of Dr. Swinton, the President and CEO of the college. (C) Description of Transaction: Ayanna Swinton Jamison provided counseling services to Benedict students.”

“Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:1. (A) Name of Person: James Farber (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: James Farber is the brother of Benedict College Employee, Lee Farber, Environmental Health, Life Safety & fire Prevention Officer (C) Description of Transaction: James Faber performed construction and renovation services on College properties.”

“Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:1. (A) Name of Person: Levon Davis (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Levon Davis is the son of Benedict College employee, Martie Davis, Telecommunicaitons Coordinator (C) Description of Transaction: Levon Davis assisted with installation of communications cables and set-up of sound systems.”

“Schedule L, Part IV, Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:1. (A) Name of Person: Willie Washington (B) Relationship between Interested Person and Organization: Willie Washington is the Benedict College Athletic Director. (C) Description of Transaction: This is for constructions and renovation services provided to the college as well as the rental of tents, stage, tables, and chairs. All transactions are negotiated at arm's length and at fair market value.”