OMB No. 1545-0047
2015Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE POYNTER INSTITUTE
FOR MEDIA STUDIES INC
Employer identification number
59-1630423
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Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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Yes
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Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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Yes
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Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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Does the organization maintain the following?
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Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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Yes
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Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis?
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Yes
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Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships?
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Yes
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Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions?
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4d
Yes
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
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Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
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Students' rights or privileges?
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No
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Admissions policies?
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Employment of faculty or administrative staff?
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5c
No
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Scholarships or other financial assistance?
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No
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Educational policies?
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Use of facilities?
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No
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Athletic programs?
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No
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Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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No
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Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
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Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
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Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
Page 2
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) (2015)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
| Return Reference |
Explanation |
| Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized |
THE SCHOOL CUSTOMARILY DRAWS A SUBSTANTIAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS STUDENTS AND SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS NATIONWIDE OR WORLDWIDE AND FOLLOWS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS AND SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS. THE SCHOOL PUBLICIZED ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN THE TAMPA BAY TIMES ON DECEMBER 9,2015. A COPY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained |
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| Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race |
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
| Software ID: |
15000324 |
| Software Version: |
2015v2.0 |
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,