Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
Employer identification number
42-0680323
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
Employer identification number
42-0680323
Part I
YES
NO
1
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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1
Yes
2
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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2
Yes
3
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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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
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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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
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.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS AND BROCHURES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.
EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IS DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS USING FEDERALLY APPROVED FINANCIAL NEED ANALYSIS CRITERIA.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
Employer identification number
42-0680323
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
IN GENERAL, COMPENSATED OFFICERS OF THE BOARD DO NOT HAVE VOTING POWER. ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION GRANT VOTING POWER TO THE PRESIDENT, THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT PRESIDENT, REV. DR. JEFFREY BULLOCK, DOES NOT EXERCISE THIS RIGHT TO VOTE AS A COMPENSATED OFFICER. PURSUANT TO THE ARTICLES, THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL OF VOTING MEMBERS REPORTED ON LINE 1. OTHER THAN COMPENSATED OFFICERS WHO DO NOT VOTE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD HAVE EQUAL VOTING POWER OF ONE VOTE PER INDIVIDUAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
(1) REV. DR. JEFFREY BULLOCK, PRESIDENT AND JOSEPH A. CHLAPATY, CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TO THE EXTENT THAT BOTH SERVE ON THE BOARD OF PAXTON-PATTERSON, LLC. THEIR ROLE AS BOARD MEMBERS IS TO REPRESENT THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE'S 40% INTEREST IN PAXTON-PATTERSON, LLC. (2) REV. DR. JEFFREY BULLOCK, PRESIDENT AND SCOTT A. KNAPP, TRUSTEE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. (3) RICHARD C. SVRUGLA, TRUSTEE AND WILLIAM J. SVRUGLA, JR., TRUSTEE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. (4) MARK C. FALB, VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE, DOUGLAS J. HORSTMANN, SECRETARY-TREASURER/TRUSTEE, AND PATRICK M. CRAHAN, TRUSTEE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. (5) PHILLIP A. RUPPEL, TRUSTEE, THOMAS WOODWARD, TRUSTEE, AND SCOTT TAYLOR, TRUSTEE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
INDIVIDUALS ARE ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF TRUSTEES. THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROVIDE THAT SUCH ELECTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS. THE HIGH-LEVEL REVIEW WAS LED BY THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANT (THE SIGNING PAID PREPARER OF THE RETURN). A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL FORM 990 (INCLUDING REQUIRED SCHEDULES), AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS, WAS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IN ELECTRONIC FORM VIA THE BOARD'S SECURE WEBSITE PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE UNIVERSITY ANNUALLY SENDS A QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, CABINET, AND KEY EMPLOYEES DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY (SUCH AS ALL DIRECTORS IN ADVANCEMENT OFFICE, CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ETC.) ASKING EACH TO DETERMINE ANY RELATED PARTY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES. RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THERE IS A BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE THAT SETS FORTH ANNUAL GOALS FOR THE PRESIDENT. HIS PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY (APPROXIMATELY JUNE OR JULY) BASED ON THE GOALS OUTLINED. HIS ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND ANY BONUS COMPENSATION ARE THEN DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE ALSO USES COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THE IOWA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (IAICU) IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT EVALUATES AND DETERMINES EACH CABINET MEMBER'S COMPENSATION USING IAICU DATA AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE. EACH CABINET MEMBER HAS LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE GOALS IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH GOES THROUGH 2015. ALTHOUGH ANNUAL GOALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN, EACH CABINET MEMBER HAS A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT S/HE IS TO DO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO POST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC DUE TO ITS HOLDING OF PUBLIC DEBT. THE UNIVERSITY COMPLIES WITH THIS REQUIREMENT BY POSTING ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON AN EXTERNAL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITE. OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND POLICIES ARE NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINES 2A AND 2B, PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE: THE CATEGORIZATION OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUES DIFFERS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE PRESENTATION OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUES ON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN PRIOR YEARS, STUDENT ROOM AND BOARD REVENUES WERE REPORTED AS PART OF AUXILIARY SERVICES. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND GOING FORWARD, THE "STUDENT REVENUES" CATEGORY WILL INCLUDE STUDENT TUITION, FEES, ROOM, AND BOARD.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 8,200,993. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -121,774. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP -146,253. BOOK-TAX DIFFERENCE ON PAXTON/PATTERSON LLC 8,393. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 7,941,359.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.