2016-03-31T12:00:10-05:00 2015-06-30 350921680 CROWE HORWATH LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2014-07-01 430652667 Principia Corporation PRIN 3144342100 13201 Clayton Road St Louis MO 63131 D DOUGLAS GIBBS VP of Finance and Operations 2016-03-31 true Jackie Coburn P00244301 3128997000 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z Jonathan Palmer 13201 Clayton Road St Louis MO 63131 250672462 false X www.principia.edu X 1912 MO THE PRINCIPIA SHALL SEEK TO SERVE THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE THROUGH APPROPRIATE CHANNELS OPEN TO IT AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. 14 14 1432 575 -360941 -360941 16816998 18930612 26006971 27542413 33689904 41643325 1358591 1372838 77872464 89489188 14875911 16514280 0 0 37310521 37291531 0 0 4023132 25413103 27402346 77599535 81208157 272929 8281031 816847704 796108407 46993939 48055729 769853765 748052678 Principia's primary purpose is to serve the cause of Christian Science as an independent educational institution, providing pre-k through 12th grade education on its campus in west St. Louis County, Missouri, and college education on its campus in Elsah, Illinois. Established in 1898, Principia accepts no government funding and is not an activity of the Christian Science church. false false 35458693 16514280 19119066 INSTRUCTION: IN 1897, MARY KIMBALL MORGAN, A CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST, BEGAN HOME-SCHOOLING HER TWO SONS BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD GIVE THEM A FULLER EDUCATION THAN WHAT WAS BEING OFFERED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. GRADUALLY, IT BECAME APPARENT TO MRS. MORGAN THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL WAS NEEDED. THE NAME "PRINCIPIA", MEANING "FIRST PRINCIPLES," WAS CHOSEN FOR THE SCHOOL MRS. MORGAN ESTABLISHED IN 1898. PRINCIPIA'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION - NOT THROUGH TEACHING THE THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, BUT THROUGH PROVIDING PROGRAMS WHICH WILL ALLOW ITS STUDENTS TO GROW INTELLECTUALLY, ATHLETICALLY, SOCIALLY, MORALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY WITH THE SUPPORT AND EXAMPLE OF FELLOW STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. PRINCIPIA STRIVES TO TRAIN ITS STUDENTS "TO THINK CLEARLY, VIGOROUSLY, FEARLESSLY, TOLERANTLY, UNSELFISHLY." TEACHING AT PRINCIPIA ALSO "EMPHASIZES THE POINT OF VIEW THAT EDUCATION CARRIES WITH IT THE OBLIGATION TO USE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENTS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY." PRINCIPIA "TAKES THE POSITION THAT EDUCATION IN ITS FULLEST SENSE CANNOT BE CONFINED TO ACADEMIC SUBJECTS BUT INCLUDES THE BUILDING OF CHARACTER" (FROM PURPOSE AND POLICIES OF THE PRINCIPIA). PRINCIPIA COLLEGE FACTS PRINCIPIA COLLEGE IS LOCATED IN ELSAH, ILLINOIS. THE CURRICULUM OFFERS MEN AND WOMEN COURSES IN 26 REGULAR ACADEMIC MAJORS LEADING TO EITHER A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE. 65% OF COLLEGE FACULTY HOLD TERMINAL DEGREES. NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS RECOGNIZE PRINCIPIA COLLEGE AS ONE OF THE TOP LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOLS IN THE MIDWEST. THE COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 500 STUDENTS EACH ACADEMIC YEAR. PRINCIPIA SCHOOL FACTS PRE-SCHOOL, LOWER SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPIA SCHOOL IS A COED BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS LOCATED ON A 360-ACRE CAMPUS IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF ST. LOUIS. INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED TO APPROX. 420 STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE. OVER 90 PERCENT OF GRADUATING SENIORS GO ON TO COLLEGE. THE UPPER SCHOOL OFFERS 21 HONORS/AP CLASSES. 80% OF STUDENTS WHO TOOK THE AP EXAMS IN THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR SCORED 3 OR ABOVE ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5. 29 STATES AND 13 COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED AMONG THE STUDENTS. 44% OF UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES. 13414692 0 8423347 AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: FOOD SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF THROUGH TWO FULL-SERVICE DINING ROOMS, PLUS A STUDENT GRILL. DORMITORIES PROVIDE HOUSING AT PRINCIPIA COLLEGE AT 12 HOUSES. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE HOUSED IN EITHER A BOYS' OR GIRLS' DORMITORY. STUDENTS MAY PURCHASE A VARIETY OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS AT EITHER THE COLLEGE OR SCHOOL BOOKSTORE. 11189342 0 0 STUDENT SERVICES: INCLUDES ADMISSIONS, REGISTRAR, COLLEGE ATHLETICS, OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE AND HEALTH SERVICES. PRINCIPIA COLLEGE IS A MEMBER OF THE ST. LOUIS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SLIAC), WHICH INCLUDES 10 COLLEGES LOCATED IN KENTUCKY, ILLINOIS, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. PRINCIPIA TEAMS COMPETE IN 8 MEN'S AND 8 WOMEN'S SPORTS. NO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED BY ANY MEMBER OF SLIAC. PRINCIPIA COLLEGE MAINTAINS SEVERAL ATHLETIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING AN ATHLETIC CENTER, NATATORIUM, FIELD HOUSE, INDOOR TENNIS CENTER, 4 OUTDOOR FIELDS, OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS, AND RUNNING TRAILS. UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY COMPETE IN THE ST. LOUIS METRO LEAGUE IN ONE OR MORE SPORTS OF THE 16 OFFERED. THE ATHLETIC FACILITIES INCLUDE 3 GYMNASIUMS, AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, SOCCER FIELD, FOOTBALL FIELD, ALL-WEATHER RUNNING TRACK, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS, TENNIS COURTS, ROPES COURSE, AND CROSS COUNTRY COURSE. 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Meridee K Olsen Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Lindahl Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert J Macdonald Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Janna Lowe Hernholm Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Robert B Schwentker Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 David J Anable Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 John D Friborg Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jayme Walker Holcomb Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mindy Savides Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen J Shaper Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Allan Marquardt Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Biesterfeldt Trustee 5.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Sanderude Trustee (Thru 11-8-14) 5.00 X 0 0 0 Hans Fredrikson Trustee (thru 5-16-15) 5.00 X 5700 0 0 JONATHAN W PALMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE & COLLEGE PRES 40.00 X 277175 0 77273 HOWARD E BERNER JR CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 40.00 X 230568 0 25005 D DOUGLAS GIBBS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 150169 0 14678 PETER ALAN STEVENS ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40.00 X 168631 0 19910 KAREN B DEARBORN ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40.00 X 141035 0 8438 LAWRENCE EDWIN HARRISON JR ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40.00 X 105486 0 11716 EDWARD MCCARTY ASSISTANT 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18694309 2230466 0 2230466 109142979 GENERAL PARTNERSHIPS 657197 F REAL ESTATE 237667 F DISTRESSED DEBT 14839688 F PRIVATE EQUITIES 75617024 F OIL & GAS RIGHTS 1100947 F HEDGE FUNDS 165113677 F REAL ASSET FUNDS 38680782 F BOND AND STOCK FUNDS 129622642 F 425869624 FUNDS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR OTHERS 729825 OTHER 3630122 OBLIGATIONS UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 13549133 ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS 5578700 23487780 X Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS, PROVIDE STUDENT AID AND OTHER USES AS DIRECTED BY DONORS. PRINCIPIA'S ENDOWMENT PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FOR ANNUAL AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. PRINCIPIA INCURS SUBSTANTIAL FIXED COSTS FROM OPERATING TWO SEPARATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (4-YEAR LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE AND PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE SCHOOL). CONSEQUENTLY, PRINCIPIA IS MORE HIGHLY DEPENDENT UPON ITS ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SPENDING THAN SCHOOLS WITH SIMILAR SIZE ENROLLMENT. MANAGEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT IS OVERSEEN BY AN INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Tax positions taken related to the Corporation's tax exempt status, unrelated business activities, and other miscellaneous tax positions have been reviewed, and management is of the opinion that material positions taken by the Corporation would more likely than not be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. Accordingly, the Corporation has concluded that as of June 30, 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in its consolidated financial statements. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICIZED WITHIN COLLEGE AND OTHER SCHOOL CATALOGUES AND APPLICATION MATERIALS, AS WELL AS NEWSPAPERS, WHEN APPROPRIATE. Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services STUDENT AND FACULTY STUDY 249475 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services STUDENT AND FACULTY STUDY 399 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services STUDENT AND FACULTY STUDY 303638 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments 123770000 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments 13212000 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Investments 857000 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services STUDENT AND FACULTY STUDY 5500 South America 0 0 Program Services Student and Faculty study 149000 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Student study 83378 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services Student Study 518 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Student study 113881 South Asia 0 0 Program Services Student Study 142173 0 0 0 0 0 0 138886962 0 138886962 true false true true true false true GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 808 16514280 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant Funds PRINCIPIA DISTRIBUTES GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO APPLY THROUGH AN OFFICIAL FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S PRINCIPIA ACCOUNT TO OFFSET TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND FEES. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS.PRINCIPIA DISTRIBUTES GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO APPLY THROUGH AN OFFICIAL FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S PRINCIPIA ACCOUNT TO OFFSET TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND FEES. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. PRINCIPIA DISTRIBUTES GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO APPLY THROUGH AN OFFICIAL FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S PRINCIPIA ACCOUNT TO OFFSET TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND FEES. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS.PRINCIPIA DISTRIBUTES GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO APPLY THROUGH AN OFFICIAL FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S PRINCIPIA ACCOUNT TO OFFSET TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND FEES. ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS. X X X true true X X X X X true false false false false false false false false JONATHAN W PALMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE & COLLEGE PRES 270994 0 0 0 6181 0 19275 0 57998 0 354448 0 0 0 HOWARD E BERNER JR CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 227366 0 0 0 3202 0 17238 0 7767 0 255573 0 0 0 D DOUGLAS GIBBS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 148724 0 0 0 1445 0 11370 0 3308 0 164847 0 0 0 PETER ALAN STEVENS ASSISTANT SECRETARY 167056 0 0 0 1575 0 12591 0 7319 0 188541 0 0 0 JOSEPH M RITTER DEAN OF ACADEMICS 146735 0 0 0 5588 0 11075 0 33830 0 197228 0 0 0 Charles T Brantingham Head of School 132389 0 0 0 12885 0 3356 0 58283 0 206913 0 0 0 Marilyn J Wallace Former Head of School 90742 0 0 0 92801 0 6858 0 28287 0 218688 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions OCCASIONALLY A SPOUSE MAY TRAVEL WITH THE CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, COLLEGE PRESIDENT, OR HEAD OF SCHOOL WHEN THE SPOUSE'S PRESENCE BENEFITS PRINCIPIA. THE SPOUSE ASSISTS THE EMPLOYEE WITH BUSINESS RELATED ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTS WITH POTENTIAL DONORS. THE VALUE OF THIS TRAVEL WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE RECIPIENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE RESIDENCES PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND THE HEAD OF SCHOOL ARE REGULARLY USED TO HOST STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS. THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCHOOL ARE REQUIRED TO LIVE IN THESE RESIDENCES IN ORDER TO FULFILL THEIR DUTIES. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN D OF PART II AND WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE RECIPIENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES AT THE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCHOOL RESIDENCES, SINCE THESE LOCATIONS ARE REGULARLY USED TO HOST STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE AND DONOR EVENTS. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF SUCH SERVICES IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN D OF PART II AND WAS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE RECIPIENT. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment Marilyn Wallace, former head of school, was granted benevolence payments totaling $106,713, of which $91,468 was paid in calendar 2014 and is included in "Other reportable compensation" on Sch J. Merrill Boudreaux, former Upper School Academic Dean, was granted benevolence payments totaling $84,620, of which $44,910 was paid in calendar 2014 and $39,710 was paid in calendar 2015. A VILLAGE OF ELSAH JERSEY COUNTY ILLINOIS 376037763 2006-02-01 10000000 CONSTRUCTION false false false B VILLAGE OF ELSAH JERSEY COUNTY ILLINOIS 376037763 2005-09-01 10000000 CONSTRUCTION false false false A 1069232 0 10000000 0 0 0 50896 0 0 9949104 0 0 2008 false false true true B 1069233 0 10000000 0 0 0 98217 0 0 9901783 0 0 2007 false false true true A false false false false 0.0 false false true B false false false false 0.0 false false true A false true true true BANK OF AMERICA 30.0 true false false false true B false true true true BANK OF AMERICA 30.0 true false false false true A true B true Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c Rebate Calculation Issuer name: VILLAGE OF ELSAH, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 10/13/2008 Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c Rebate Calculation Issuer name: VILLAGE OF ELSAH, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 10/13/2008 Lawrence Edwin Harrison Jr Officer-Assistant Secretary Purchase computer X 2912 2184 false false true Kristyn Gibbs Daughter of Chief Financial Officer Purchase computer X 895 895 false false true 3079 See Part V 306719 Merit scholarships Assistance for outstanding credentials See Part V 34161 Need-based grants Aid for students with financial need See Part V 145729 Staff discount Aid provided applicable to eligible employees DOROTHY HALVERSON SISTER OF LAWRENCE HARRISON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 113934 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false MARGARET HARLOW SISTER OF MARILYN WALLACE, FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL 44926 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false JANE HARRISON WIFE OF LAWRENCE HARRISON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 67744 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false REBECCA STEVENS WIFE OF PETER STEVENS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 49676 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false DAVID C WALLACE SON OF MARILYN WALLACE, FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL 51501 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false KATHERINE BETZLER DAUGHTER OF JONATHAN PALMER, CEO 51222 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false KRISTYN GIBBS DAUGHTER OF DOUGLAS GIBBS, CFO 54131 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false CATHERINE WALLACE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF MARILYN WALLACE, FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL 46364 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false ADRIANE FREDRIKSON WIFE OF HANS FREDRIKSON, TRUSTEE 14337 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS false Lawrence E Harrison Jr and Jane E Harrison Current Officer (Lawrence) and wife of Current Officer (Jane) 280101 Purchase of residence by The Principia from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Property is located on The Principia St Louis campus. Price paid to the Harrisons was based on an independent appraisal. false Schedule L, Part III GRANTS OR ASSISTANCE BENEFITING INTERESTED PERSONS COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS TO WHOM THEY HAVE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND SIMILAR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FORM 990, SCH L, PART III, COLUMNS (A) AND (B) HAVE BEEN LEFT BLANK. X 20 199573 Market value X Jewelry 8 27015 Opinions of experts 2 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded: Number of contributions Other: Number of pieces of jewelry or loose stones received CoreFormPartIII_PartIIILine4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 6,237,730 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) OTHER: OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT CoreFormPartIII_PartIIILine4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ including grants of $) LIBRARIES: LIBRARIES ON COLLEGE AND SCHOOL CAMPUS TO SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body AFTER PRINCIPIA'S CONTROLLER PREPARES THE 990 RETURN, IT IS REVIEWED BY PRINCIPIA'S CFO AND THE FIRM OF CROWE HORWATH. AFTER REVIEW, THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENT. IF ANY CHANGES ARE NEEDED, THEY ARE MADE AND THEN THE RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTING IT TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE ANNUALLY SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BY TRUSTEES OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND PROVIDED TO THE CONTROLLER FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW. IF SITUATIONS ARE IDENTIFIED THAT COULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CONTROLLER WILL NOTIFY THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHO WILL INFORM THE PARTY IN QUESTION THAT IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL TO REFRAIN FROM DISCUSSIONS OR VOTES INVOLVING THE IDENTIFIED CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official PRINCIPIA USES A BENCHMARK SYSTEM WHEREBY SALARIES ARE ANNUALLY ESTABLISHED AFTER REVIEWING WAGE DATA FOR COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. THIS BENCHMARK REVIEW PROCESS IS COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES. PRINCIPIA'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE RECEIVES THE SAME PERCENTAGE OR DOLLAR INCREASE THAT IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ALL PRINCIPIA EMPLOYEES. PRIOR TO GRANTING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS COMPARABLE BENCHMARK DATA PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES OR OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS AND DOCUMENTS ANY RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THEIR MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees PRINCIPIA USES A BENCHMARK SYSTEM WHERE ANNUALLY SALARIES ARE SET AFTER REVIEWING WAGE DATA FOR COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. THIS BENCHMARK REVIEW PROCESS IS COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES. WITH RESPECT TO OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ANY PROPOSED ANNUAL SALARY CHANGES ARE MADE BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND REVIEWED/APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND THE BOARD IF APPROPRIATE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public PRINCIPIA MAKES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING BOARD BYLAWS ARE POSTED ON PRINCIPIA'S WEBSITE. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - -4740628; PRINCIPIA HOLDINGS LLC 13201 CLAYTON ROAD ST LOUIS MO 63131 INVESTING MO 63620 686595 PRINCIPIA CORPORATION PRINCIPIA COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS 13201 CLAYTON ROAD ST LOUIS MO 63131 431538094 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION MO 501(c)(3 Type I N/A false STICHTING FRED M VAN ECK SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR THE PRINCIPIA CORPORATION SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION NL PRINCIPIA CORPORATION true COREST CV REAL ESTATE NL N/A Related false false CORDSTRAP BV R&D & MKTG NL NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP WEAVING BV R&D & MFG NL NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP GMBH MKTG&SALES&DI GM NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP (MIDDLE EAST) LIMITED MKTG&SALES&DI CY NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP MALAYSIA SDN BHD MKTG&SALES&DI MY NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP MEXICO SA DE CV MKTG&SALES&DI MX NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP LOAD SECURING SYSTEMS (WUXI) C MFG&MKTG&SALE CH NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP HONG KONG LTD HOLDING COMPANY CH NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP CANADA CORPORATION MKTG&SALES&DI CA NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP LIMITED MKTG&SALES&DI UK NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP IRELAND LTD MKTG&SALES&DI EI NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP POLSKA SPZ OO MKTG&SALES&DI PL NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP NIERUCHOMOSCI SPZ OO REAL ESTATE PL NA C Corporation SIA CORDSTRAP BALTIC MKTG&SALES&DI LG NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP ITALIA SRL MKTG&SALES&DI IT NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP SARL MKTG&SALES&DI FR NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP ESPANA SLU MKTG&SALES&DI SP NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP REINFORCED TAPES BV R&D-MFG&MKTG NL NA C Corporation CONTINENTAL STRAP BV MKTG&SALES&DI NL NA C Corporation THE TOOLING COMPANY BV MKTG&SALES&DI NL NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD MKTG&SALES&DI SF NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP CHINA LTD HOLDING COMPANY CH NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP ASIA PTE LTD DORMANT SN NA C Corporation COREST MANAGEMENT BV HOLDING COMPANY NL NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED MKTG&SALES&DI IN NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP DO BRASIL MKTG&SALES&DI BR NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP SRO MKTG&SALES&DI EZ NA C Corporation CORDSTRAP MEXICO SERVICIOS MKTG&SALES&DI MX NA C Corporation CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST (3) CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST TO BENEFIT PRINCIPIA NA Trust true PERPETUAL TRUSTS (5) PERPETUAL TRUSTS TO BENEFIT PRINCIPIA NA Trust true CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (48) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS TO BENEFIT PRINCIPIA NA Trust true NON-CHARITABLE TRUSTS (3) TRUST CREATED BY BEQUEST TO BENEFIT PRINCIPIA NA Trust true POOLED INCOME FUNDS (58) POOLED INCOME FUND TO BENEFIT PRINCIPIA NA Trust true CORDSTRAP THAILAND MKTG&SALES&DI TH NA C Corporation false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Stichting Fred M Van Eck Support Foundation C 8004975 Gift in euros, exchanged immediately to USD Schedule R, Part V, Line 2 IDENTIFICATION OF RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THE STICHTING FRED M. VAN ECK SUPPORT FOUNDATION FOR THE PRINCIPIA CORPORATION IS AN EXEMPT ENTITY ORGANIZED IN THE NETHERLANDS. IT HAS NO U.S. SOURCED INCOME AND NO U.S. FILING REQUIREMENT.