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
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1159753
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
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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
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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
....
20
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
Page 4
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
Software ID:
10000128
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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
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1159753
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?
......................................
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
Financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency
Schedule E, Line 6a
THE UNIVERSITY IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN, FEDERAL PELL GRANT, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT, FEDERAL GEAR UP, FEDERAL WORK STUDY, TEXAS EQUALIZATION GRANT, TEXAS GRANT, AND LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000128
Software Version:
v2010.1.0
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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
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1159753
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Description of other program services
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
OTHER - OTHER EXPENSES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING: RESEARCH, PUBLIC SERVICES, AND AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES. BAYLOR ENGAGES IN RESEARCH WORK SPONSORED BY NUMEROUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES. ADDITIONALLY, BAYLOR PROVIDES NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES THAT BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO BAYLOR. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES ARE COMPRISED GENERALLY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: RESIDENCE HALLS, DINING SERVICES, BOOKSTORE, AND VENDING SERVICES.
NUMBER REPORTED IN BOX 3 OF FORM 1096
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
INCLUDED IN THE NUMBER OF FORMS REPORTED IN BOX 3 OF FORM 1096 IS 19,034 1098-T FORMS AND 929 1098-E FORMS.
REAGAN RAMSOWER AND ELIZABETH DAVIS - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
BAYLOR'S CORPORATE DOCUMENTS WERE AMENDED TO ALLOW UP TO 25% OF ITS DIRECTORS TO BE "CHRISTIANS AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF A LOCAL CHURCH FROM A HISTORIC CHRISTIAN TRADITION." ALL REMAINING DIRECTORS MUST BE BAPTIST AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF A BAPTIST CHURCH. CERTAIN GOVERNANCE MATTERS WERE SPECIFICALLY RESERVED FOR THE BAPTIST DIRECTORS: (A) BAYLOR'S RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS; (B) THEOLOGICAL MATTERS RELATED TO BAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S GEORGE W. TRUETT SEMINARY; AND (C) THE AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN SECTIONS IN BAYLOR'S BYLAWS RELATING TO BAYLOR'S BAPTIST AIMS AND IDEALS, RELIGIOUS QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS, AND THE TRANSFER OF BAYLOR'S ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS, A NONPROFIT TEXAS CORPORATION, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT ONE QUARTER OF THE MEMBERS OF BAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF REGENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS REGARDING CERTAIN CHANGES TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WHICH ADDRESS BOARD COMPOSITION.
Monitoring compliance of local unit's activities
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 10b
ONE OF THE DISREGARDED ENTITIES WAS FORMED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF HOLDING PROPERTY FOR A SHORT DURATION. ENTITY PERFORMED NO OTHER FUNCTION AND ENGAGED IN NO OTHER BUSINESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. THE OTHER FOUR DISREGARDED ENTITIES ARE GRANTOR TYPE TRUSTS, IN WHICH ONE OF THE TRUST'S SOLE PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES FOR THE UNIVERSITY, TWO TRUSTS PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE FOURTH TRUST IS AN INVESTMENT VEHICLE IN WHICH BAYLOR HAS A VERY SMALL INTEREST. BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED ROLE OF THESE ENTITIES, BAYLOR DID NOT DEVELOP ANY WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF THESE ENTITIES.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTANTS. ADDITIONALLY, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL REGENTS AND A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 WAS PERFORMED BY THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES AND TREASURER, THE DIRECTOR OF TAX AND COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTING, AND THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEWED, DISCUSSED, AND ANSWERED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FORM 990 AND ATTACHED SCHEDULES WITH THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED, AND A COPY OF THE RETURN AS FILED WAS PROVIDED TO ALL REGENTS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE BAYLOR UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS. THE REGENTS OBTAIN AND REVIEW APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA PRIOR TO APPROVING COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE REGENTS DOCUMENT THE BASIS OF THEIR DETERMINATIONS AND ACTIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION. THIS DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE TERMS OF EACH TRANSACTION, THE DATE OF APPROVAL, THE NAMES OF REGENTS PRESENT DURING THE REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION, THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON, AND THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE BAYLOR UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS. THE REGENTS OBTAIN AND REVIEW APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA PRIOR TO APPROVING COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE REGENTS DOCUMENT THE BASIS OF THEIR DETERMINATIONS AND ACTIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION. THIS DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE TERMS OF EACH TRANSACTION, THE DATE OF APPROVAL, THE NAMES OF REGENTS PRESENT DURING THE REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION, THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON, AND THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION. ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN PART VII, SECTION A WERE REVIEWED UNDER THIS PROCESS IN 2010-2011.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
BAYLOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR FACULTY AND OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE POSTED ON BAYLOR'S WEBSITE. THE UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR REGENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 12A & B
BAYLOR HAD A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR BOTH REGENTS AND STAFF/FACULTY IN EFFECT DURING THE TAX YEAR; HOWEVER, IT HAD NOT BEEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE REGENTS. THE WRITTEN POLICY WAS FORMALLY REVIEWED AND ADOPTED BY THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO THE CLOSE OF THE TAX YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, ALL REGENTS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS.
WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS THREE SEPARATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: (1) REGENTS; (2) OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES; AND (3) FACULTY. EACH GROUP IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. REGENTS: THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REVIEWS ALL COMPLETED REGENT CONFLICT DISCLOSURE FORMS AND CONSULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS, IF NECESSARY. A FINAL REPORT IS PREPARED FOR REVIEW BY THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE. A REGENT IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE INVOLVED IN DISCUSSIONS, NOR VOTE ON RELATED MATTERS, SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST. OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES: THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS REVIEWS ALL COMPLETED CONFLICT DISCLOSURE FORMS AND CONSULTS WITH THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS, IF NECESSARY. A FINAL REPORT OF ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INCLUDING THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS' OPINION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. SHOULD THE DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIFFER IN OPINION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN A FINAL DECISION IS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT. HOWEVER, FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS REPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND HIS DIRECT REPORTS, THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THOSE MATTERS AND MAKE THE FINAL DECISION. A FINAL REPORT OF ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INCLUDING THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS' OPINION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS PROVIDED TO THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE. FACULTY: THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AND PROVOST REVIEW ALL COMPLETED CONFLICT DISCLOSURE FORMS AND CONSULT WITH THE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS , IF NECESSARY. SHOULD THE DIRECTOR AND THE PROVOST DIFFER IN OPINION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN A FINAL DECISION IS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT. A FINAL REPORT OF ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INCLUDING THE DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS' OPINION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS PROVIDED TO THE REGENT AUDIT COMMITTEE. FACULTY AND STAFF ARE RESTRICTED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS FOR THOSE TRANSACTIONS THAT INVOLVE THE ACQUISITION OF GOODS OR SERVICES SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST.
WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13
ALTHOUGH BAYLOR HAS HAD, FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, WHISTLEBLOWER PROCEDURES IN PLACE USING THE ETHICS POINT HOTLINE REPORTING SYSTEM, A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY WAS FORMALLY REVIEWED AND ADOPTED BY THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO THE CLOSE OF THE TAX YEAR.
WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14
THE UNIVERSITY ADHERES TO ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS. SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING FINANCIAL SERVICES, MAINTAIN A WRITTEN POLICY ADDRESSING DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION. A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY FOR THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY WAS FORMALLY REVIEWED AND ADOPTED BY THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO THE CLOSE OF THE TAX YEAR.
JOINT VENTURE POLICY OR PROCEDURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B
BAYLOR HAS NOT FORMALLY ADOPTED A WRITTEN POLICY OR PROCEDURE REGARDING JOINT VENTURES. THERE WERE TWO JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS THAT TRIGGERED THE "YES" RESPONSE TO PART VI, QUESTION 16A. ONE WAS GIFTED TO BAYLOR BY A BENEFACTOR AND PRODUCES AN IMMATERIAL AMOUNT OF INCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY. THE SECOND VENTURE INVOLVES THE UNIVERSITY TAKING A VERY SMALL EQUITY INTEREST IN A START-UP COMPANY IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY HAS THE PATENT RIGHTS AND LICENSED OUT THESE RIGHTS IN RETURN FOR A ROYALTY PAYMENT. IN GENERAL, BAYLOR WILL NOT ENTER INTO A JOINT VENTURE OR INVESTMENT AGREEMENT UNLESS (1) THE UNIVERSITY AT ALL TIMES RETAINS CONTROL OVER THE VENTURE SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE PARTNERSHIP FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY; (2) IN ANY PARTNERSHIP IN WHICH THE UNIVERSITY IS A PARTNER, ACHIEVEMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSES IS PRIORITIZED OVER MAXIMIZATION OF PROFITS FOR THE PARTNERS; (3) THE PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPTION; AND (4) ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY MUST BE AT ARM'S-LENGTH, WITH PRICES SET AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.
COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (E)
BAYLOR TRANSMITS AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE WITH PERTINENT INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS TO EACH OF ITS CURRENT AND FORMER REGENTS, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES INQUIRING INTO AMOUNTS OF ANY REPORTABLE COMPENSATION OR OTHER COMPENSATION THAT WAS RECEIVED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE QUESTIONNAIRE INCLUDES THE NAME, TITLE, DATE, AND SIGNATURE OF EACH PERSON REPORTING THE INFORMATION TO BAYLOR.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - XXX-XX-XXXX; PRESENT VALUE ADJUSTMENT TO ANNUITIES PAYABLE - 4727187; GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -1067874; REALIZED GAINS/LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS - -941797; LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT - -470198; CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - -2078671; GAIN/LOSS ON EARLY PAYOFF OF DEBT - -301556; DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TO CENTRAL TEXAS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH PARK - 3315751; OTHER - 1725812;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.