Council Of Public Liberal Arts College
- Assets
- $324.3k
- Revenue
- $320.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 12/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-1921743
Organization Overview
Council Of Public Liberal Arts College is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of Public Liberal Arts College is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Council Of Public Liberal Arts College generated $320.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $325.5k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COPLAC ADVANCES THE AIMS OF ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND DRIVES AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF HIGH-QUALITY, PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IN A STUDENT-CENTERED, RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THREE TIMES A YEAR, COPLAC HOSTS REGIONAL CONFERENCES HIGHLIGHTING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY, AND CREATIVE WORK. SIX MEMBER CAMPUSES SENT STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO THE NOVEMBER 2022 NORTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE. FOUR MEMBER CAMPUSES SENT STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO THE NOVEMBER 2022 MIDWEST/WEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE. FOUR MEMBER CAMPUSES SENT STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO THE APRIL 2023 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE.
TO HELP MEMBER INSTITUTIONS SHARE RESOURCES, POLICES, MODELS, PROTOCOLS, MESSAGING, IDEAS, AND APPROACHES TO COMMON ISSUES, COPLAC HOSTED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY REGULAR MEETINGS FOR COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE. DURING THESE PEER-TO-PEER CONVERSATIONS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS DISCUSSED STRATEGIES FOR HOW THEIR CAMPUSES ADDRESSED NUMEROUS HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES. COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE THAT MET INCLUDED MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION OFFICES; ENROLLMENT AND ADMISSIONS OFFICES; TRIO PROGRAMS; STUDY ABROAD/AWAY OFFICES; CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICES; LIFELONG LEARNING CENTERS; CENTERS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING; AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS.
IN JULY 2022 AND IN JUNE 2023, COPLAC HOSTED THREE EVENTS FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE FIRST OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC TO LEADERSHIP AT A PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE FOR 33 DEPARTMENT CHAIRS FROM 19 OF OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE SECOND FOCUSED ON FACULTY IN POLITICAL STUDIES AT PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITIES. THE THIRD HIGHLIGHTED MOVING FROM IDEAS INTO ACTION AT COPLAC CAMPUSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Cole Woodcox Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Dr Tuajuanda Jordan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Melinda Treadwell Executive Committee At Large Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr James Birge Executive Committee At Large Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Jeffrey Mcclurken Executive Committee At Large Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Kim Van Noort Executive Committee Ex Officio | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $320,508 |
| Investment income | $123 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $320,631 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,967 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $120,648 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,093 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $312 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,914 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,469 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,146 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,464 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $325,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,042 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $176,313 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,595 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,711 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $92,599 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $324,260 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,882 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,600 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $47,482 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $276,778 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $324,260 |