| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services |
(Expenses $ 40,359,510 including grants of $ 835,791)(Revenue $ 19,136,093) Other Services Research and Advocacy - College Board's Research and Advocacy efforts are related primarily to the areas of college preparation and access, college affordability and financial aid, college admissions and completion, and the importance of teachers and school counselors. Membership - College Board works to strengthen relationships among members to achieve our shared goals through programs, services, and large-scale conferences, and seeks to foster community, expand knowledge, and enhance the education profession. Puerto Rico and Latin America - College Board Puerto Rico and Latin America develops programs and services specially designed for populations whose vernacular is Spanish and appropriate to the educational conditions of Latin America. These programs are aimed at systematizing the university evaluation and admissions processes, strengthening academic and personal orientation, and promoting educational excellence. **** |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders |
College Board is a membership corporation chartered by the NYS Board of Regents whose members are institutions, systems, organizations and agencies engaged in or serving post-secondary/higher and secondary education and working to support preparation for and transition to post-secondary /higher education. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body |
Members elect 30 of the 31 members of the governing body, the Board of Trustees, by appointing delegates who represent them at meetings of College Board, Regional Assemblies, and National Assemblies as follows: 9 Trustees are elected by 6 Regional Assemblies, 6 Trustees are elected by 3 National Assemblies, and 15 Trustees are elected at-large nationally. The CEO is appointed by the Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders |
If the governing board proposes an amendment of the corporate Charter or bylaws, a two-thirds vote of the members is required to approve the proposed amendment. Members may also suspend the Bylaws with a unanimous vote when a quorum is present at a meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body |
The 990 is reviewed by College Board's public accounting firm, the Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer, members of the senior management team, and the Audit Advisory Committee of the Board of Trustees before it is provided to the Board of Trustees for approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy |
Annual Disclosure Statement - Each year, College Board provides the Trustees, Officers, and Executive Directors "College Board Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transaction Policy (Conflict of Interest Policy) requires them to sign annual disclosure statements, which are reviewed by College Board Offices of the Secretary and General Counsel. College Board Conflict of Interest Policy requires employees to report actual and potential conflicts in writing. A violation will result in immediate discipline, up to and including removal from the position or termination of employment. An Internet based ethics and compliance reporting system and a call center are also available for both employees and non-employees to raise concerns in an anonymous and confidential manner. Reports submitted are reviewed by College Board Office of the General Counsel. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official |
The process for determining compensation for the organization's officers and top management is modeled after the requirements in the IRS Code Section 4958 to establish the presumption of reasonable compensation. Compensation was reviewed and recommended in advance of being paid by the Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation and then approved by the Trustee Executive Committee. Both Committees are comprised of individuals who have no conflict of interest. Each year, the Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation engages an independent third-party executive compensation consultant who provides comparable market data. The last year this data was provided is 2022. The compensation of the officers and top management is determined based on the market data. The Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation conducted a review of the comparability data and documented its discussion and decisions in minutes that are retained with the organization's other governance materials. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees |
The process for determining compensation for the organization's officers and top management is modeled after the requirements in the IRS Code Section 4958 to establish the presumption of reasonable compensation. Compensation was reviewed and recommended in advance of being paid by the Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation and then approved by the Trustee Executive Committee. Both Committees are comprised of individuals who have no conflict of interest. Each year, the Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation engages an independent third-party executive compensation consultant who provides comparable market data. The last year this data was provided is 2022. The compensation of the officers and top management is determined based on the market data. The Trustee Committee on Human Resources and Compensation conducted a review of the comparability data and documented its discussion and decisions in minutes that are retained with the organization's other governance materials. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public |
College Board complies with all laws requiring public disclosure of governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statement reporting. College Board's Bylaws, Charter, and Assembly Governance Plans are available at collegeboard.org. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances |
Release of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets - 2435337; Post Retirement Benefits - 13117531; |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.