Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Part 1, line 1 and part iii, line 1 - organizational mission: the purpose of the association of independent colleges and universities of pennsylvania (aicup) is to serve and promote independent colleges and universities as vital, distinctive components of the higher education community in pennsylvania and the nation; to preserve and promote the strengths and distinctive characteristics of non-profit higher education institutions and to increase the financial means available to these institutions; to further the availability of education opportunity for residents of pennsylvania and others who seek education or training at independent colleges and universities in pennsylvania; to enhance the business and educational partnership in pa and increase the effectiveness of donations in advancing higher education; to encourage and solicit corporate, business, and other giving to the independent colleges and universities of pennsylvania; to further by study, research, publication, and teaching”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Part 1, line 1 and part iii, line 1 - organizational mission: the purpose of the association of independent colleges and universities of pennsylvania (aicup) is to serve and promote independent colleges and universities as vital, distinctive components of the higher education community in pennsylvania and the nation; to preserve and promote the strengths and distinctive characteristics of non-profit higher education institutions and to increase the financial means available to these institutions; to further the availability of education opportunity for residents of pennsylvania and others who seek education or training at independent colleges and universities in pennsylvania; to enhance the business and educational partnership in pa and increase the effectiveness of donations in advancing higher education; to encourage and solicit corporate, business, and other giving to the independent colleges and universities of pennsylvania; to further by study, research, publication, and teaching”.

• The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is PA.
• According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 101 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 171011405.
• The non-profit has reported 11 employees on their form for the year 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $90,951.
• The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 23 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1991.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $1,161,867 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $135,773 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.