Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bennington College Corporation
 
Employer identification number

03-0179414
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1MARIKO SILVER
  PRESIDENT (EXOFFICIO) 		(i)
(ii)		 412,310
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		76,443
.................
0 		46,913
.................
0 		535,666
.................
0 		0
.................
0
2DAVID REES
  SENIOR VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES/SECRETARY 		(i)
(ii)		 180,027
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		14,479
.................
0 		4,859
.................
0 		199,365
.................
0 		0
.................
0
3ISABEL ROCHE
  PROVOST 		(i)
(ii)		 177,125
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		13,979
.................
0 		488
.................
0 		191,592
.................
0 		0
.................
0
4PAIGE BARTELS
  VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 		(i)
(ii)		 184,357
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		14,479
.................
0 		666
.................
0 		199,502
.................
0 		0
.................
0
5JANET MARSDEN
  VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)
(ii)		 143,573
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		10,456
.................
0 		617
.................
0 		154,646
.................
0 		0
.................
0
6ELIZABETH COLEMAN
  FRM. PRES./DIRECTOR OF CAPA 		(i)
(ii)		 237,527
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		0
.................
0 		18,825
.................
0 		7,733
.................
0 		264,085
.................
0 		0
.................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use AS A SMALL, RESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE, BENNINGTON'S PRESIDENT IS REQUIRED TO LIVE AT THE COLLEGE OWNED RESIDENCE MAINTAINED HISTORICALLY FOR THE USE OF THE SITTING PRESIDENT. IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS THE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE, THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE IS USED FOR NUMEROUS PRESIDENTIAL-LED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TRUSTEE, FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENT AND ALUMNI MEETINGS, RECEPTIONS AND EVENTS. THE HOUSING IS A NON-TAXABLE BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THIS BENEFIT IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II. THE VP AND DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID IS ALSO PROVIDED WITH A COLLEGE OWNED RESIDENCE. THE RESIDENCE IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE ON CAMPUS DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. THE CURRENT VP AND DEAN OF ADMISSIONS STARTED NEAR THE END OF CALENDAR YEAR 2014 AND DOES NOT MEET THE $150,000 REQUIREMENT TO BE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services A HOUSEKEEPER IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT TO FACILITATE HER ABILITY TO FOCUS ON HER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE TOTAL COST OF WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR THE ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S REPORTED TAXABLE WAGES.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan MARIKO SILVER, PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE, PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 457(F). THE AMOUNT DUE UNDER THE PLAN FOR 2014 WAS $40,538, WHICH IS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, COLUMN C.
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