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
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-2133255
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
.....................
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
..................................................
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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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
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-2133255
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
RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
PART I, QUESTION 3
THE UNIVERSITY ADVERTISES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND PUBLICIZES ITS POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE AND IN VARIOUS LITERATURE.
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
LINE 6A
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES AID FOR STUDENTS FROM SUCH FEDERAL PROGRAMS AS PELL, SEOG, FEDERAL WORK STUDY, PERKINS, DIRECT LOANS, ETC. THE UNIVERSITY IS ALSO THE RECIPIENT OF SEVERAL FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS FROM SUCH AGENCIES AS OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHERS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-2133255
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MISSION STATEMENT
PART I AND PART III LINE 1
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE, COMPREHENSIVE, URBAN UNIVERSITY LOCATED ON HISTORIC BEACON HILL IN BOSTON, WITH THREE OTHER MASSACHUSETTS LOCATIONS AND AN INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS IN MADRID, SPAIN. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AT A REASONABLE COST FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS WITH STRONG EMPHASIS ON DIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALS WHO LEAD AND SERVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE AND WORK. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO LIVE IN A DIVERSE, GLOBAL SOCIETY, APPRECIATING THE RICHNESS OF VARIOUS CULTURES. THE UNIVERSITY ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE STUDY, GRADUATE STUDY, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY IS A TEACHING UNIVERSITY, WHERE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP ARE INTERRELATED WITH THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF EACH ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE. IT DOES SO BY MEANS OF COURSES THAT PROVIDE THEORETICAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND PRACTICAL DIMENSIONS. THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY IN A CHALLENGING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR MOTIVATED AND CAPABLE STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III
LINE 4A FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS DIVERSIFIED LIBERAL ARTS CONCENTRATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE HUMANITIES, THE NATURAL SCIENCES AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, ALONG WITH GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL FIELDS, MOST OFFERING CAREER-RELATED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM TRACKS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ON OR OFF CAMPUS. LINE 4C THE LAW SCHOOL'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ITS STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO AN EXCELLENT LEGAL EDUCATION, INSPIRE A COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE, AND PROVIDE ITS GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
PART VI, LINE 2
BRIAN T O'NEILL, TRUSTEE, IS THE BROTHER OF WILLIAM O'NEILL, A KEY EMPLOYEE. BARRY BROWN, PROVOST, IS A TRUSTEE OF CERTAIN BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ROSALIE STAHL. TRUSTEES JOHN A BRENNAN AND LEO J CORCORAN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, LINE 11A
THE CONTROLLER OF SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DRAFTING FORM 990. THE COMPLETED DRAFT FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW TO THE UNIVERSITY'S TAX ADVISOR. RECOMMENDED CHANGES ARE DISCUSSED WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND INCORPORATED INTO THE RETURN. THE DRAFT FORM IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY'S TAX ADVISOR. ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW, ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE PROVIDED A LINK TO A PASSWORD-PROTECTED WEB SITE ON WHICH THE ENTIRE FORM 990 CAN BE VIEWED IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE. ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ADDRESSED BY THE TREASURER AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER ALL OF THE INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED, THE TREASURER OF THE UNIVERSITY IS AUTHORIZED TO FILE THE FORM 990.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, LINE 12C
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY HOLDING CERTAIN POSITIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, REFERRED TO AS COVERED PERSONS. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS TO BE COMPLETED UPON FIRST ACCEDING TO THE OFFICE POSITION, UPON MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION REQUESTED, AND IN JULY OF EACH YEAR. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PROVIDES THE BOARD WITH A SUMMARY REPORT OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND MORE FREQUENTLY AS APPROPRIATE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAY INVITE THE COVERED PERSON TO MAKE A PRESENTATION AT A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE TRANSACTION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL THEN DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE UNIVERSITY'S BEST INTEREST, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND THEREFORE WHETHER THE UNIVERSITY MAY OR MAY NOT ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION.
COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS
PART VI, LINE 15A
FORMER PRESIDENT DAVID SARGENT FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT, A SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS FORMED. THE COMMITTEE HAD THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIRING AN INDEPENDENT FIRM TO ANALYZE AND COMPARE THE COMPENSATION OF CEOS AT COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. AFTER REVIEWING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS PREPARED BY THE RETAINED INDEPENDENT FIRM. THE CONTRACT INCLUDED ANNUAL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED ON AND APPROVED THE CONTRACT. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT AND REPORTED THE FINDINGS TO THE BOARD. ACTING PRESIDENT BARRY BROWN FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE ACTING PRESIDENT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAD RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIRING AN INDEPENDENT FIRM TO ANALYZE AND COMPARE THE COMPENSATION OF CEOS AT COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. AFTER REVIEWING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED AN AT-WILL CONTRACT FOR, IN ANY EVENT, NO LONGER THAN 2 YEARS, WHICH WAS PREPARED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S OUTSIDE COUNSEL. THE CONTRACT INCLUDED A SET STIPEND-SALARY FOR SERVICE AS ACTING PRESIDENT. THERE WERE NO PERFORMANCE AWARDS OR BONUSES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED ON AND APPROVED THE CONTRACT. THE ACTING PRESIDENT REPORTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS, AS WELL AS KEY EMPLOYEES, IS ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. THE BUDGET OFFICE OBTAINS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AS TO SALARY ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THEIR STUDIES OF OTHER SIMILAR SIZE, OR OTHERWISE COMPARABLE, UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL SALARIES. TYPICALLY OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A FLAT PERCENTAGE INCREASE THAT IS THE SAME FOR ALL. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES THE FINAL BUDGET.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
PART VI, LINE 19
ALL REQUESTS FOR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND/OR VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICES AND ARE TURNED OVER TO THE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S AND GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITES.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 28,552,798 POST - RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (132,140) ----------- TOTAL 28,420,658
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.