Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BOSTON, MA02115
D Employer identification number

04-1679980
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,229,484,121
F Name and address of principal officer:
Joseph E Aoun
360 Huntington Ave
Boston,MA02115
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.neu.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1898
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 13,734
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 695
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 9,205,292
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -3,609,503
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 105,704,000 122,376,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 818,898,196 899,102,938
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,415,967 43,062,096
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 9,034,078 13,392,039
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 940,052,241 1,077,933,073
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 192,242,148 213,798,136
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 367,022,571 411,987,558
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 300,260 447,593
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet14,246,579    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 300,155,240 321,723,934
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 859,720,219 947,957,221
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 80,332,022 129,975,852
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 1,843,883,000 2,021,019,000
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 1,045,069,000 1,034,589,000
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 798,814,000 986,430,000
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 281,586,312 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 785,285,963 )
Instruction NORTHEASTERN ENABLES 29,528 STUDENTS TO FULFILL THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS BY PROVIDING TEACHING AND ADVISING THAT RESULT IN THE GRANTING OF ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR, MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES IN A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. THE UNIVERSITYS ACADEMIC AREA CONSISTS OF THE BOUVE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA AND DESIGN, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES, AND SCHOOL OF LAW.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 201,669,274 including grants of $ 201,669,274 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Student financial aid Northeastern awards grants and scholarships to students from several sources: federal and state governments, institutionally-funded and endowment/donor funded. The Office of Student Financial Services administers financial aid and is committed to working with students to identify financial aid options that can help make a Northeastern education affordable.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 101,782,528 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 113,816,975 )
Auxiliary enterprises Northeastern provides student housing in 21 residential buildings and operates conference centers mainly use for University events.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 280,249,415 including grants of $ 12,128,862 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 865,287,529
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
40,382
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
13,734
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
25
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
19
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
THOMAS NEDELL
360 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON,MA02115
(617) 373-5374
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JOSEPH E AOUN
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
 40.0 X   X       877,561 0 191,949
(2) PETER B CAMERON
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(3) CHAD GIFFORD
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(4) WILLIAM J COTTER
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(5) EDMOND J ENGLISH
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(6) WILLIAM S HOWARD
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(7) KATHERINE S MCHUGH
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) HENRY J NASELLA
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) KATHRYN M NICHOLSON
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(10) RONALD L ROSSETTI
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) CAROLE J SHAPAZIAN
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(12) ROBERT J SHILLMAN
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(13) SEYMOUR STERNBERG
Trustee
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(14) MICHAEL J ZAMKOW
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(15) GABRIEL JARAMILLO
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(16) MARGOT BOTSFORD
TRUSTEE
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(17) NONNIE S BURNES
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) VENETIA G KONTOGOURIS
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(19) BARBARA C ALLEYNE
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(20) Richard A D'Amore
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(21) Edward G Galante
Trustee
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(22) Anthony R Manganaro
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(23) ALAN S MCKIM
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(24) RONALD SARGENT
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(25) Joseph M Tucci
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(26) JOHN H MCCARTHY
SENIOR VP ADMIN & FINANCE
 40.0     X       516,342 0 53,628
(27) PHILOMENA V MANTELLA
SENIOR VP ENROLLMENT MGMT
 40.0     X       391,002 0 68,066
(28) MARK L PUTNAM
SENIOR VP - EXECUTIVE AFFAIRS
 40.0     X       145,394 0 22,764
(29) SAMUEL B SOLOMON
DIR. OF FINANCE & TREASURER
 40.0     X       171,055 0 34,800
(30) DIANE N MACGILLIVRAY
SR VP OF ADVANCEMENT
 40.0     X       415,259 0 61,995
(31) MICHAEL A ARMINI
SENIOR VP - EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
 40.0     X       278,694 0 41,214
(32) STEPHEN W DIRECTOR
PROVOST & SVP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
 40.0     X       592,562 0 59,948
(33) RALPH MARTIN
SR VP & GEN COUN AS OF 3/2011
 40.0     X       0 0 0
(34) THOMAS NEDELL
VICE PRES & CFO
 40.0     X       362,869 0 41,156
(35) NANCY MAY
VP - FACILITIES
 40.0       X     180,339 0 25,749
(36) DAVID LUZZI
DEAN, ENGINEERING
 40.0       X     372,292 0 41,080
(37) THOMAS MOORE
DEAN - CBA
 40.0       X     402,745 0 32,017
(38) MARC H MEYER
PROFESSOR - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
 40.0         X   710,367 0 26,676
(39) ALEXANDROS MAKRIYANNIS
PROFESSOR & BEHRAKIS CHAIR
 40.0         X   474,162 0 26,144
(40) MICHAEL B SILEVITCH
PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   381,640 0 38,953
(41) Albert-Laszlo Barabasi
Distinguished Professor
 40.0         X   425,522 0 40,996
(42) MARIO MALETTA
PROFESSOR
 40.0         X   406,386 0 38,895
(43) RICHARD M FREELAND
FORMER PRESIDENT
 5.0           X 239,690 0 0
(44) ROBERT P WEIR
VP INFORMATION SERVICES
 40.0           X 231,350 0 38,587
(45) VINCENT J LEMBO
VP AND SENIOR COUNSEL
 40.0           X 259,122 0 42,578
(46) CHRISTOPHER E HOPEY
VP & DEAN OF PROF & CONT STUD
 40.0           X 175,418 0 25,391
(47) ROBERT P GITTENS
VP PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 40.0           X 199,637 0 34,759
(48) EDWARD E KLOTZBIER
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
 40.0           X 223,163 0 36,600
(49) KATHERINE N PENDERGAST
VP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
 40.0           X 189,573 0 26,352
(50) JACK MOYNIHAN
VP ALUMNI RELATIONS
 40.0           X 201,645 0 34,688
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 8,823,789 0 1,084,985
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet745
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CHARTWELLS
PO BOX 91337
CHICAGO,IL606931337 		Food Services 20,130,608
CONSOLIDATED SERVICE CORP
176 WILLIAMS STREET
CHELSEA,MA02150 		CLEANING SERVICES 9,303,818
WALSH BROTHERS INC
210 COMMERCIAL ST
BOSTON,MA021091314 		CONSTRUCTION 3,997,653
KAPLAN
395 HUDSON ST
NEW YORK,NY10014 		HIGHER ED SERVICES 6,535,521
EMBANET
225 SPARKS AVENUE
TORONTO,0M2H 2S5
CA 		ONLINE LEARNING SVCS 4,520,691
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet239
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 79,955
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 63,375,213
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		58,920,832
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 7,416,755
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 122,376,000
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a TUITION,RM BD,FEES 900,099 890,511,072 890,511,072    
b PARKING 812,930 6,899,313   3,395,320 3,503,993
c FOOD SERVICE 900,099 1,692,553     1,692,553
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 899,102,938
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 10,501,100   44,357 10,456,743
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 1,900     1,900
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 7,694,571  
b Less: rental expenses 13,731  
c Rental income or (loss) 7,680,840  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 7,680,840   26,564 7,654,276
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 178,186,000 5,778,996
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 150,457,125 948,775
c Gain or (loss) 27,728,875 4,830,221
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 32,559,096     32,559,096
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 79,955
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 103,565
b Less: direct expenses ...b 131,417
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -27,852   -27,852
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CONFERENCE CENTERS/ARENA 532,000 4,881,770   4,881,770  
b ADVERTISING/SPORTS INCOME 900,099 67,640   67,640  
c FEE FOR SERVICE INCOME 900,099 789,641   789,641  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 5,739,051
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 1,077,933,073 890,511,072 9,205,292 55,840,709
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 11,863,172 11,863,172
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 201,669,274 201,669,274
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 265,690 265,690
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,225,147 1,457,897 3,321,646 445,604
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 54,693 54,693    
7 Other salaries and wages 328,227,073 302,383,974 18,485,084 7,358,015
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 19,138,143 17,600,698 1,108,267 429,178
9 Other employee benefits ....... 39,791,114 36,296,291 3,192,411 302,412
10 Payroll taxes ........... 19,551,388 17,788,478 1,307,241 455,669
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 711,371 711,371    
b Legal ......... 2,538,879 110,101 2,428,778  
c Accounting ........... 677,889 20,790 657,099  
d Lobbying ........... 313,613 253,800 59,813  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 447,593 447,593
f Investment management fees ...... 1,162,263   1,162,263  
g Other .......... 210,139 210,139    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,256,568 2,438,083 2,773,936 44,549
13 Office expenses ....... 29,052,924 23,974,532 3,604,906 1,473,486
14 Information technology ...... 26,978,781 14,975,921 11,552,860 450,000
15 Royalties .. 96,556 96,556    
16 Occupancy ........... 50,345,365 46,768,955 3,533,635 42,775
17 Travel ............ 18,503,090 17,530,306 445,528 527,256
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,349,377 4,253,174 69,793 26,410
20 Interest ........... 30,870,362 29,635,200 854,053 381,109
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 45,298,000 41,459,188 2,654,000 1,184,812
23 Insurance .............. 1,737,892 730,763 1,007,129  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a CONSULTANTS 21,088,651 18,969,120 1,632,491 487,040
b CONTRACT CLEANING & RUBBISH 11,422,548 11,419,529 2,949 70
c MEAL PLAN AND FOOD COST 17,076,417 17,075,574 790 53
d PUB, BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 8,962,067 8,750,925 117,785 93,357
e EQUIPMENT 13,772,869 13,525,879 193,996 52,994
f All other expenses 31,298,313 22,997,456 8,256,660 44,197
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 947,957,221 865,287,529 68,423,113 14,246,579
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 198,325,000 2 205,992,000
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 46,306,000 3 43,629,000
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 40,659,000 4 42,318,000
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 2,614,000 5 1,920,000
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 32,594,000 7 33,569,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 12,172,000 9 15,597,000
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,519,626,000
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 535,011,000 960,120,000 10c 984,615,000
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 171,782,000 11 297,165,000
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 376,533,000 12 390,967,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,778,000 15 5,247,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,843,883,000 16 2,021,019,000
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 123,427,000 17 129,577,000
18 Grants payable .......... 5,053,000 18 4,171,000
19 Deferred revenue .......... 46,692,000 19 56,875,000
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 691,314,000 20 674,996,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 75,460,000 23 75,460,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 103,123,000 25 93,510,000
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,045,069,000 26 1,034,589,000
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 540,009,000 27 690,856,000
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 131,604,000 28 156,331,000
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 127,201,000 29 139,243,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 798,814,000 33 986,430,000
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 1,843,883,000 34 2,021,019,000
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
1,077,933,073
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
947,957,221
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
129,975,852
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
798,814,000
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
57,640,148
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
986,430,000
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
  		Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
  		Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
  		Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
480
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
313,133
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
313,613
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 The University retains legal counsel and other firms and employs staff who perform occasional lobbying activities. The University also pays membership dues to membership organizations which may engage in lobbying activities. Lobbying activities are focused on the interests of Northeastern University (including scientific research & student aid), its students and the higher education industry. During Fiscal Year 2011, payments for these services totaled $313,613.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 532,487,000 507,346,000 676,987,000
b Contributions ........ 11,705,000 5,376,000 5,271,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 93,060,000 30,370,000 -156,021,000
d Grants or scholarships ..... 23,780,000 7,808,000 17,982,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		601,000 1,767,000 909,000
f Administrative expenses .... 1,393,000 1,030,000  
g End of year balance ...... 611,478,000 532,487,000 507,346,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet62.600 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet35.200 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet2.200 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   24,856,000 24,856,000
b Buildings ................   1,159,575,000 305,513,000 854,062,000
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   335,195,000 229,498,000 105,697,000
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 984,615,000
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 		11,850,000 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITY 		124,458,000 F

(C) HEDGE FUNDS 		180,364,000 F

(D) OTHER ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		40,429,000 F

(E) OTHER INVESTMENTS 		33,866,000 F




Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 390,967,000
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
CAPITAL LEASE 32,149,000
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS 32,428,000
FEDERALLY FUNDED LOANS 28,933,000






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 93,510,000
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Spending policy income from Quasi endowment funds are to be used as designated by the board of trustees for operations. Term endowments are to be used as per the donor wishes upon termination of the contract. Spending policy income from True endowment funds are to be used as set forth by the donor. Currently these funds primarily support scholarships and professorships.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Schools
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,
or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
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? ......................
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. .............................
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? ..........
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? .....................................
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? ............
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? ...................
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 SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN THE LEGAL NOTICE SECTION OF LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND IN ALL UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENTS.
GOVERNMENTAL AID OR ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ITS FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS FROM VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN BONDS HAve BEEN ISSUED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Academic Support 0
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Conference 0
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Alumni Relations 0
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   87,135,000
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Investments   596,239
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Academic Support 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Conference 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Instruction 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Research Collaboration 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Student Advising Abroa 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Advancement 0
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Alumni Relations 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Academic Support 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Advancement 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Alumni Relations 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Conference 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Research 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Research Collaboration 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   64,512,688
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Conference 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Research Collaboration 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Academic Support 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Alumni Relations 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Conference 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
South America 0 0 Program Services Academic Support 0
South America 0 0 Program Services Research Collaboration 0
South America 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
South America 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Alumni Relations 0
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Research Collaboration 0
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Student Recruiting 0
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad 0
North America 0 0 Program Services CONFERENCE 0
North America 0 0 Program Services STUDENT RECRUITING 0
North America 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 0
North America 0 0 Program Services TEAM TRAVEL 0
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 87,731,239
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 64,512,688
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 152,243,927
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Sub-award 14,633        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Sub-award 70,040        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Sub-award 64,800        
Middle East/North Africa Sub-award 7,200        
East Asia/Pacific Sub-award 46,972        
North America Sub-award 25,000        
East Asia/Pacific Sub-award 31,320        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
7
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Column (F) Northeastern University does not currently track foreign expenditures separately. Therefore, pursuant to IRS guidance, disclosure in this column is not required in the current year.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Northeastern University (NU) charges research administration and finance to monitor awards and subawards related to sponsored programs. They perform the following: - NU follows Federal regulations as part of the subrecipient monitoring under A-133 - NU reviews the Federal Audit clearinghouse and institution's A-133 reports - Desk reviews are performed, and principal investigators approve all invoices.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Ruffalo Cody Phonathon Management   No 969,302 447,593 521,709
Total .................right arrow 969,302 447,593 521,709
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
MA
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 129,190 22,710 31,620 183,520
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		79,955     79,955
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		49,235 22,710 31,620 103,565
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . . 9,907 6,750 9,302 25,959
6 Rent/facility costs . . 34,467 11,676 20,008 66,151
7 Food and beverages . . 15,659 4,797 13,902 34,358
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 4,483   466 4,949
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 131,417
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -27,852
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number
04-1679980
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Auburn University126 Ingram Hall
Auburn,AL36849 		63-6000724 501c3 67,583       Sub-award
(2) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Avenue
Boston,MA02115 		04-1203881 501c3 271,954       Sub-award
(3) Boston University25 Buick Street
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103547 501c3 705,925       Sub-award
(4) Boston University Medical Campus1 Medical Center Pl
Boston,MA02118 		04-3314093 501c3 34,855       Sub-award
(5) Brigham & Women's Hospital75 Francis Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2312909 501c3 35,693       Sub-award
(6) Children's Hospital Boston300 Longwood Avenue
Boston,MA02115 		04-2774441 501c3 35,910       Sub-award
(7) Congressional Management Foundation513 Capitol Court
Washington,DC20002 		52-1076614 501c3 21,432       Sub-award
(8) Consumer Quality Initiatives132 Kemble Street
Boston,MA02119 		04-3503523 501c3 113,654       Sub-award
(9) Ellenzweig Associates Inc1280 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2745662   126,633       Sub-award
(10) Emory University1599 Clifton road
Atlanta,GA30332 		58-0566256 501c3 45,365       Sub-award
(11) Forsythe Institute140 The Fenway
Boston,MA02115 		04-2104230 501c3 57,829       Sub-award
(12) Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center1100 Fairview Ave
Seattle,WA98109 		23-7156071 501c3 178,828       Sub-award
(13) Georgia Tech Research Corp505 10th Street NW
Atlanta,GA30332 		58-0603146 501c3 74,374       Sub-award
(14) Harvard University1350 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501c3 152,321       Sub-award
(15) Health Research IncPO Box 2966
Buffalo,NY14240 		14-1402155 501c3 5,318       Sub-award
(16) Hyspeed Computing LLC6830 SW 75Th Terrace
South Miami,FL33143 		21-3842314   26,842       Sub-award
(17) Indiana University509 E 3rd Street
Bloomington,IN47401 		35-6001673 501c3 278,523       Sub-award
(18) Louisiana State University202 Himes Hall
Baton Rouge,LA70803 		72-6000828 501c3 52,564       Sub-award
(19) Louisiana Tech University1051 N First St
Baton Rouge,LA70804 		72-6000720 501c3 64,712       Sub-award
(20) Marine Biological Laboratory7 MBL Street
Woods Hole,MA02543 		04-2104690 501c3 249,229       Sub-award
(21) Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-2697983 501c3 739,013       Sub-award
(22) McLean Hospital115 Mill Street
Belmont,MA02478 		04-2697981 501c3 431,295       Sub-award
(23) Michigan State University301 Admin Bldg
East Lansing,MI48824 		38-6005984 501c3 80,980       Sub-award
(24) Middlesex Community College591 Springs Road
Bedford,MA01730 		04-6002284 501c3 23,524       Sub-award
(25) Morehouse College830 Westview Drive
Atlanta,GA30314 		58-0566205 501c3 32,826       Sub-award
(26) Museum of ScienceScience Park
Boston,MA02114 		04-2103916 501c3 151,680       Sub-award
(27) National Institute of Aerospace100 Exploration Way
Hampton,VA23666 		54-2065665 501c3 66,378       Sub-award
(28) Nemucore Medical Innovations Inc33 Kirkland Circle
Wellesley,MA02481 		26-1903758   63,166       Sub-award
(29) Nissan Technical Center NAPO Box 9200
Farmington,MI48338 		99-2108010   50,000       Sub-award
(30) Northern Essex Community College100 Elliott Street
Haverhill,MA01830 		04-6002284 501c3 20,111       Sub-award
(31) Northern Illinois University201 Lowden Hall
Dekalb,IL60115 		36-6008480 501c3 21,342       Sub-award
(32) Northwestern University619 Clark Street
Evanston,IL60208 		36-2167817 501c3 13,015       Sub-award
(33) Ohio State University901 Woody Hayes Dr
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6025986 501c3 12,676       Sub-award
(34) Oregon Health & Science University2525 SW First Avenue
Portland,OR97201 		93-1176109 501c3 20,504       Sub-award
(35) Public Health Advocacy Institute102 the Fenway
Boston,MA02115 		04-2668916 501c3 449,914       Sub-award
(36) Purdue University1065 Freehafer Hall
West Lafayette,IN47907 		35-6002041 501c3 30,381       Sub-award
(37) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute110 8th Street
Troy,NY12180 		14-1340095 501c3 693,483       Sub-award
(38) Research Foundation CUNY230 West 41ST Street
Albany,NY10036 		13-1988190 501c3 9,449       Sub-award
(39) Rochester Institute of Technology7 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester,NY14623 		16-0743140 501c3 8,854       Sub-award
(40) San Diego State University Research5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego,CA92182 		95-6042721 501c3 16,364       Sub-award
(41) Sandia National LaboratoryPO Box 840140
Dallas,TX75284 		85-0097942   36,636       Sub-award
(42) Schepens Eye Research Institute20 Staniford Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-2129889 501c3 28,681       Sub-award
(43) Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital125 Nashua Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-2551124 501c3 176,879       Sub-award
(44) Spelman College350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta,GA30314 		58-0566243 501c3 55,822       Sub-award
(45) Temple University1853 N 10th Street
Philapelphia,PA19122 		23-1365971 501c3 36,991       Sub-award
(46) Texas Technical UniversityBroadway
Lubbock,TX79409 		75-6002622 501c3 226,909       Sub-award
(47) Trilion Quality Systems500 Davis Road
Plymouth Meeting,PA19462 		23-2980410   449,599       Sub-award
(48) Tufts University169 Holland Street
Somerville,MA02144 		04-2103634 501c3 994,656       Sub-award
(49) Umass Donahue Institute70 Butterfield Terr
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501c3 24,179       Sub-award
(50) University of Connecticut438 Whitney Street
Storrs,CT06269 		06-0772160 501c3 32,594       Sub-award
(51) University of Hawaii2530 Dole Street
Honolulu,HI99164 		99-6000354 501c3 166,207       Sub-award
(52) University of Massachusetts Amherst70 Butterfield Terr
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501c3 38,842       Sub-award
(53) University of Massachusetts Lowell600 Suffolk Street
Lowell,MA01854 		04-3167352 501c3 403,950       Sub-award
(54) University of Medicine & Dentistry335 George Street
New Brunswick,NJ08903 		22-1775306 501c3 7,967       Sub-award
(55) University of Michigan3089 Wolverine Tower
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501c3 129,373       Sub-award
(56) University of Minnesota200 Oak Street
Minneapolis,MN55455 		41-6007513 501c3 224,887       Sub-award
(57) University of Missouri118 University Hall
Columbia,MO65211 		43-6003859 501c3 237,046       Sub-award
(58) University of New Hampshire51 College Road
Durham,NH03824 		02-6000937 501c3 522,498       Sub-award
(59) University of New Mexico1700 Lomas NE
Albuquerque,NM87131 		85-6000642 501c3 38,110       Sub-award
(60) University of North Carolina104 Airport Drive
Chapel Hill,NC27599 		56-6001393 501c3 36,315       Sub-award
(61) University of Puerto Rico1187 Flamboyan St
San Juan,PR00926 		66-0177776 501c3 1,094,045       Sub-award
(62) University of Tennessee1st Floor State Capitol
Nashville,TN37243 		62-6001445 501c3 122,195       Sub-award
(63) University of Utah2110 State Office bldg
Salt Lake City,UT84114 		87-6000545 501c3 109,303       Sub-award
(64) University of Vermont222 waterman Bldg
Burlington,VT05404 		03-0179440 501c3 36,828       Sub-award
(65) University of WashingtonPO Box 43113
Olympia,WA98504 		91-6001089 501c3 55,254       Sub-award
(66) University of WisconsinDrawer 538
Milwaukee,WI53278 		39-6006492 501c3 12,472       Sub-award
(67) Urban Institute2100 M Street NW
Washington,DC20037 		52-0880375 501c3 304,620       Sub-award
(68) Virginia Polytechnic Institute201 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg,PA24061 		54-0231393 501c3 15,985       Sub-award
(69) Washington State UniversityPO Box 64133
Pullman,WA99164 		91-6033434 501c3 342,664       Sub-award
(70) Wellesley College106 Central Street
Wellesley,MA02481 		04-2103637 501c3 6,883       Sub-award
(71) West Virginia UniversityOne Waterfront Place
Morgantown,WV26506 		55-0665758 501c3 24,750       Sub-award
(72) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute569 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole,MA02543 		04-2105850 501c3 75,140       Sub-award
(73) Regents of the Univ of Ca at Berkeley10920 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angles,CA90024 		94-6002123 501c3 21,548       Sub-award
(74) Roger Williams UniversityOne Old Ferry Road
Bristol,RI02809 		05-0277222 501c3 14,435       Sub-award
(75) Sam Houston State UniversityCampus Box 2179
Huntsville,TX77341 		74-6001430 501c3 60,072       Sub-award
(76) Siemens Corp Research755 College Road East
Princeton,NJ08540 		13-2623356 501c3 30,976       Sub-award
(77) University of Notre Dame415 Main bldg
Notre Dame,IN46556 		35-0868188 501c3 125,973       Sub-award
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
71
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
6
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 16078   201,669,274 COST TUITION OFFSET













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grant funding is awarded to students by student financial services within established budget levels based on University policies. Grant funds are credited to individual student accounts electronically. Student financial services works with advancement staff to ensure that restricted funds are awarded within established criteria, and with finance staff to determine availability of funds. Student financial services maintains internal policies and procedures for the correct awarding and adjusting of institutional funds. Annual audits are conducted to assure compliance with all policies and procedures. Northeastern University (NU) has a full time employee to monitor subawards. - NU follows federal regulations as part of the subrecipient monitoring under A-133. - NU reviews the Federal Audit clearinghouse and institution's A-133 reports. - Desk reviews are performed, and principal investigator's approve all invoices.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
Yes
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JOSEPH E AOUN (i)
(ii)		 652,161
0 		165,000
0 		60,400
0 		91,500
0 		100,449
0 		1,069,510
0 		 
 
(2) JOHN H MCCARTHY (i)
(ii)		 411,492
0 		80,500
0 		24,350
0 		44,500
0 		9,128
0 		569,970
0 		 
 
(3) PHILOMENA V MANTELLA (i)
(ii)		 321,352
0 		56,500
0 		13,150
0 		66,167
0 		1,899
0 		459,068
0 		 
 
(4) MARK L PUTNAM (i)
(ii)		 124,394
0 		21,000
0 		0
0 		14,850
0 		7,914
0 		168,158
0 		 
 
(5) SAMUEL B SOLOMON (i)
(ii)		 156,055
0 		15,000
0 		0
0 		17,900
0 		16,900
0 		205,855
0 		 
 
(6) DIANE N MACGILLIVRAY (i)
(ii)		 340,179
0 		59,000
0 		16,080
0 		45,334
0 		16,661
0 		477,254
0 		 
 
(7) MICHAEL A ARMINI (i)
(ii)		 257,004
0 		18,000
0 		3,690
0 		24,500
0 		16,714
0 		319,908
0 		 
 
(8) STEPHEN W DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 453,177
0 		85,500
0 		53,885
0 		24,500
0 		35,448
0 		652,510
0 		 
 
(9) THOMAS NEDELL (i)
(ii)		 336,359
0 		15,000
0 		11,510
0 		24,500
0 		16,656
0 		404,025
0 		 
 
(10) NANCY MAY (i)
(ii)		 168,339
0 		12,000
0 		0
0 		18,550
0 		7,199
0 		206,088
0 		 
 
(11) DAVID LUZZI (i)
(ii)		 310,156
0 		50,000
0 		12,136
0 		24,500
0 		16,580
0 		413,372
0 		 
 
(12) THOMAS MOORE (i)
(ii)		 328,720
0 		60,000
0 		14,025
0 		24,500
0 		7,517
0 		434,762
0 		 
 
(13) MARC H MEYER (i)
(ii)		 233,565
0 		0
0 		476,802
0 		24,500
0 		2,176
0 		737,043
0 		 
 
(14) ALEXANDROS MAKRIYANNIS (i)
(ii)		 326,272
0 		0
0 		147,890
0 		24,500
0 		1,644
0 		500,306
0 		 
 
(15) MICHAEL B SILEVITCH (i)
(ii)		 262,532
0 		0
0 		119,108
0 		24,500
0 		14,453
0 		420,593
0 		 
 
(16) Albert-Laszlo Barabasi (i)
(ii)		 274,526
0 		0
0 		150,996
0 		24,500
0 		16,496
0 		466,518
0 		 
 
(17) MARIO MALETTA (i)
(ii)		 209,664
0 		0
0 		196,722
0 		24,500
0 		14,395
0 		445,281
0 		 
 
(18) RICHARD M FREELAND (i)
(ii)		 30,000
0 		0
0 		209,690
0 		0
0 		0
0 		239,690
0 		 
 
(19) ROBERT P WEIR (i)
(ii)		 230,150
0 		1,200
0 		0
0 		24,070
0 		14,517
0 		269,937
0 		 
 
(20) VINCENT J LEMBO (i)
(ii)		 242,478
0 		15,000
0 		1,644
0 		24,500
0 		18,078
0 		301,700
0 		 
 
(21) CHRISTOPHER E HOPEY (i)
(ii)		 149,818
0 		25,600
0 		0
0 		17,859
0 		7,532
0 		200,809
0 		 
 
(22) ROBERT P GITTENS (i)
(ii)		 196,637
0 		3,000
0 		0
0 		20,448
0 		14,311
0 		234,396
0 		 
 
(23) EDWARD E KLOTZBIER (i)
(ii)		 219,763
0 		3,400
0 		0
0 		20,446
0 		16,154
0 		259,763
0 		 
 
(24) KATHERINE N PENDERGAST (i)
(ii)		 177,573
0 		12,000
0 		0
0 		19,345
0 		7,007
0 		215,925
0 		 
 
(25) JACK MOYNIHAN (i)
(ii)		 192,360
0 		9,285
0 		0
0 		20,774
0 		13,914
0 		236,333
0 		 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1 First class travel is provided for the President. First class travel is AVAILABLE ONLY ON TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAVEL ONLY WHEN BUSINESS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE AND UPON APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES IS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES. THE PRESIDENT'S SPOUSE TRAVELS ON OCCASION WITH THE PRESIDENT WHEN NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND UPON APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES IS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES. HOUSING IS PROVIDED FOR THE PRESIDENT AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE EMPLOYER AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES. A HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE PROVOST AND IS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES. SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PRESIDENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. USE OF THE SOCIAL CLUB IS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY AND DUES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4A As part of his retirement agreement, Northeastern makes payments to RICHARD M. FREELAND, FORMER PRESIDENT, UNTIL HIS DEATH. MR. FREELAND WAS COMPENSATED $209,690 IN 2010. MR. FREELAND ALSO RECEIVEd A PAYMENT OF $30,000 FOR TEACHING A COURSE AS AN ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBER.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b President Aoun's employment contract has a provision for post-presidential EMPLOYMENT AS A NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OR AN ANNUITY, PROVIDED HE REMAINS THROUGH THE TERM OF HIS CONTRACT.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Payments which are part of a Variable pay plan are included in the SECTION ON BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. THIS PLAN IS BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. IT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 8 The President's contract is a 5 year contract, effective August 15, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2011. THE PROVOST'S CONTRACT IS A 5 YEAR CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013.
Schedule J, Part II PRESIDENT AOUN RECEIVED PAYMENT OF HIS 2009 BONUS AND 2010 BONUS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2010. THE AMOUNT IS REPORTED IN "BONUS & INCENTIVE COMPENSATION" (COLUMN BII). AS OF 7/1/2009, THE BY-LAWS OF NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY WERE AMENDED SUCH THAT THE VICE PRESIDENTS ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY. THEREFORE, THEY ARE DISCLOSED, AS APPLICABLE, AS FORMER OFFICERS.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number
04-1679980
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A MHEFA SERIES R
  		04-2456011 57586c2z7 05-22-2008 92,267,998 REFUND SERIES N BONDS   X   X   X
B MHEFA SERIES S
  		04-2456011 57586c3b9 05-22-2008 58,747,141 REFUND SERIES O BONDS   X   X   X
C MHEFA SERIES T
  		04-2456011 57586cz40 05-22-2008 210,000,000 REFUND SERIES P BONDS   X   X   X
D MHEFA SERIES Y
  		04-2456011 57586efe6 02-05-2009 64,431,595 NEW PROJECT/REFUND SERIES F,H,K   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . . 4,858,132 714,246   10,683,371
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 92,267,998 58,747,141 225,098,866 66,093,741
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds. 8,470,410   8,470,410 1,517,334
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 396,997 197,141 283,183 536,194
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . 3,771,000 4,050,000    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 38,000,000     38,000,000
11 Other spent proceeds . . 88,100,000 54,500,000 209,716,817 25,895,401
12 Other unspent proceeds. . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2010 2010 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? X   X     X    
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X       X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X       X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X   X X   X  
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X   X X   X  
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X   X   X   X
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? . X   X   X   X  
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 4.260 % 2.850 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 % 0.130 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . 0 % 0 % 4.260 % 2.980 %
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X   X   X   X
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?   X   X X     X
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X X     X
b Name of provider . AIG
  		 
  		AIG
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . 30.8   30.8  
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .   X   X   X   X
e Was a hedge terminated? .   X   X   X   X
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X   X   X   X
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . .   X   X   X   X
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
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Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART II, LINE 3 - TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE   MHEFA SERIES T - PROCEEDS REPORTED ON LINE 3 INCLUDES $8,470,410 OF CAPITALIZED INTEREST AND $6,628,457 OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS. ACTUAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE IS $210,000,000. MHEFA SERIES Y - PROCEEDS REPORTED ON LINE 3 INCLUDES $1,517,334 OF CAPITALIZED INTEREST AND $144,812 OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS. ACTUAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE IS $64,431,595.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Stephen W Director
Home Loan 		  X 2,000,000 1,920,000   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 1,920,000
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
(1)  
  		  948
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
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Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Peter Lembo BROTHER OF NU FMR OFFICER 82,877 NU Employee   No
(2) Ruffalo Cody TRUSTEE RICHARD D'AMORE 447,593 Professional Fundraising Fees   No
(3) EMC Corporation TRUSTEE JOSEPH TUCCI 139,244 provision of goods & services   No
(4) Sally Solomon SISTER OF NU OFFICER 51,612 NU Employee   No
(5) CLEAN HARBORS TRUSTEES GALANTE & MCKIM 118,916 CLEANING SERVICES   No
(6) Blue Cross Blue Shield OFFICER RALPH MARTIN 46,746,239 Health Insurance   No
(7) Staples TRUSTEE RONALD SARGENT 798,063 Provision of Goods   No
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 3 0  
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 0  
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 51 5,933,887 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ... X 1 1,380,000 MARKET VALUE
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 7 102,868 MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
2
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B)   NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY REPORTED THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32   NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY HIRES A BANK TO SELL ITS DONATED SECURITIES.
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 33   NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S ACCOUNTING POLICY STATES THAT NO REVENUE IS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR GIFTS IN KIND UNLESS THERE IS AN IDENTIFIABLE USEFUL LIFE OR DETERMINABLE MARKET VALUE. ALL GIFTS IN KIND ARE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF THEY MEET EITHER CRITERIA.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
AMENDED TO CORRECT TRANSMISSION ERROR WITH RESPECT TO SCHEDULE K   MISSION STATEMENT FORM 990, PARTS 1 AND III, LINE 1 To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs. This mission statement will inspire members of the University in whatever they do-as scholars, as teachers, as mentors, and as members of the Northeastern community. Northeastern's commitment to excellence, distinctiveness, and innovation led to the identification of five strategic themes that characterize the University's uniqueness: Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary and Translational Research, Intellectual Life and Creative Expression, Urban Engagement, Global Opportunities. By concentrating efforts on these initiatives the University is better positioned to set priorities, make decisions, and focus resources that allow the institution to achieve its ambitions. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other program services consist of: Research, academic support, student services, and cooperative education. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Edward G. Galante Alan S. McKim Business Relationship Form 990, Part VI, Lines 7a & 7b Members of the Corporation have the responsibility of electing members of the Corporation and the Board of Trustees, and approving the University's independent auditor. independent auditor.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B   The University's Form 990 review process is a collaborative effort. The core Form 990 and related schedules were reviewed by four committees of the Board of Trustees, senior management, an independent compensation consultant and a paid tax preparer. All feedback from the above parties was incorporated in the form. The Form 990 as filed is provided to the full board.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c   The Conflict of Interest Policy For Trustees, Overseers, Officers and Other Institutional Decision-Makers applies to all voting, lifetime and honorary members of the Board of Trustees; certain members of the Corporation; all officers; and all other Institutional Decision-Makers of Northeastern University. The policy requires that all Trustees, Officers and other Governing Board Members who serve on standing committees are required to adhere to a policy which requires disclosure in advance of any conflict; non-participation in decisions regarding the potential conflict; and an annual reporting of any conflicts for personal or third party involvement. The Secretary to the Board reviews the disclosures to determine whether any disclosures are sufficiently material that they should be brought to the attention of a sub-committee of the Trusteeship Committee. The sub-committee of the Trusteeship Committee shall determine whether any disclosed matter is of such significance that it merits reporting to the Board of Trustees or the Executive Committee. If so, the sub-committee shall recommend whether the disclosure requires approval or other action by the Board of Trustees or the Executive Committee. It shall be sole prerogative of the Board of Trustees or Executive Committee to approve or take other action related to a conflicts disclosure, including determining whether or not a transaction related to a disclosure should be permitted (if the transaction has not been finalized) or continued (if the transaction has already begun). Persons covered by this policy are required to refrain from making any decision about, and from participating in any consideration of, any transaction or other matter within the letter or spirit of this policy, except that he or she may respond to requests for information by the President or any disinterested Trustee concerning the matter. The Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy in the Faculty Handbook applies to all members of Northeastern's faculty and research staff including faculty members serving as University officers (collectively referred to as 'the Faculty.') Annually, Faculty are required to submit a Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure statement that requires disclosure of any relationships that would present the appearance of a conflict. These disclosure forms are reviewed by the Director of Institutional Audit, Compliance & Risk Services to determine whether any disclosures are sufficiently material that they should be brought to the attention of the appropriate College Dean for review. The policy provides College Deans with the primary responsibility for ensuring implementation of this policy and authority to review and approve exceptions to the policy. All employees are required to submit a Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure statement that requires disclosure of any significant financial interest relationship as defined and disclosure of any gift over $100 from a single third party seeking benefit from the University. These disclosure forms are reviewed by the Director of Institutional Audit, Compliance & Risk Services to determine whether any disclosures are sufficiently material that they should be brought to the attention of the appropriate unit Dean, Vice-President or Director for review. The unit Dean, Vice-President or Director are responsible for reviewing the identified conflict and for resolving those conflicts appropriately. FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 13, 14 AND 16B NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S DRAFTS OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY, AND JOINT VENTURE POLICY ARE CURRENTLY IN THE REVIEW PROCESS AND WILL BE APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEFORE JUNE 30, 2012.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a & 15b   NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FOLLOWS A CAREFULLY DEFINED PROCESS FOR REVIEWING SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS. THE POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THIS PROCESS ARE THE PRESIDENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & TREASURER. OTHER POSITIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEANS MAY BE INCLUDED EACH YEAR. THIS PROCESS EMBRACES THE BEST PRACTICES UTILIZED IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INDUSTRY. IN 2010, A COMPETITIVE PAY ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED BY A THIRD PARTY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM, USING MULTIPLE MARKET REFERENCES, INCLUDING SURVEYS REPRESENTING SIMILAR UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER RELEVANT LABOR MARKETS (AS APPLICABLE FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS). THE ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON PEER REFERENCES THAT REFLECT OTHER UNIVERSITIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND PROMINENCE WITH WHICH NORTHEASTERN COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT. THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ALSO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL PROPRIETARY COMPENSATION MARKET DATA AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THE REASONABLENESS OF THE DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALSO SERVING AS THE CHAIR, ALONG WITH FIVE OTHER INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE MEMBERS. THIS COMMITTEE HAS CONTINUED TO ENGAGE TOWERS WATSON AS ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT ITS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES WOULD CONTINUE TO EVOLVE TO REFLECT EMERGING BEST PRACTICES. THE COMPETITIVE PAY ASSESSMENT AND INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT REVIEW WERE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS USE IN MAKING SALARY AND BONUS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE PROCESS, EXCLUDING HIS OWN. THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE MARKET INFORMATION, AS WELL AS THE RESULTS OF A FORMAL ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS BASED ON PRE-DETERMINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPETITIVE INFORMATION AND THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT, DISCUSSED POTENTIAL CHANGES, AND VOTED TO APPROVE THE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS, WHICH WERE THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD ALSO VOTED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE DISCUSSIONS AND RESULTING APPROVALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH MEETING. IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT PROVIDED THE RESULTS OF THE MARKET PAY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT DIRECTLY TO THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONDUCTED A FORMAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF THE PRESIDENT, UTILIZING PRE-DETERMINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE THEN DISCUSSED POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THE MARKET DATA AND THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT, AND PRESENTED ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL. THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE DISCUSSIONS AND RESULTING APROVALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH MEETING. THE OFFICERS INCLUDED IN THIS PROCESS DURING 2010 WERE: JOSEPH E. AOUN, PRESIDENT STEPHEN W. DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST DIANE N. MACGILLIVRAY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PHILOMENA V. MANTELLA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT LIFE JOHN H. MCCARTHY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE THOMAS NEDELL, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MICHAEL ARMINI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SAMUEL B. SOLOMON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & TREASURER
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19   Original hard cover Financial Statements and Governing documents are available upon request. The Conflict of interest policy and the annual financial statements are available via the internet at www.NEU.EDU.
Form 990, Part VII, Column (B)   40 hours constitutes a full-time equivalent employee at Northeastern University.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5   Unrealized Gain ($56,691,125) Gain on Swaps ($1,225,000) Change in Annuity & life income funds $592,000 Rounding Variance ($316,023) ____________ ($57,640,148)
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - AMENDED
 
Employer identification number

04-1679980
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) Renaissance Park Garage LLC
1209 Orange St
Wilmington,DE19801
04-3480384 		Parking svcs DE 2,123,241 19,061,525 NA
 
(2) NU Research LLC
360 Huntington Ave
Boston,MA02115
17-0388661 		Research Ctr MA 0 467 na
 
(3) NU Innovation LLC
360 Huntington Ave
Boston,MA02115
27-0388561 		Research Ctr MA 0 467 na
 






Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NU Housing Corporation

c/o NU 716 Columbus Ave

Boston,MA02120
26-0874402 		Real Estate MA 501(c)(3) 9 NORTHEASTERN
 
 
 
(2) The Mass Green High Perf Computing Ctr

77 Mass Ave

Cambridge,MA02139
27-3014805 		Research Ctr MA 501(c)(3) 11A-I NA
 
 
 
(3) MGHPCC Holyoke Inc

77 Mass Ave

CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
45-2257442 		RESEARCH CTR MA 501(C)(3) 11A-I NA
 
 
 








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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) Azland Inc
c/o NU 360 Huntington Avenue
Boston,MA02115
04-2454917 		real estate DE na
  		c corp 28,347 221,099 100.000 %
(2) Charitable Remainder Trust (1)
 
 
INVESTING CA NA
  		TRUST      
(3) Charitable Remainder Trust (1)
 
 
Investing LA NA
  		TRUST      
(4) Charitable Remainder Trusts (5)
 
 
INVESTING MA NA
  		TRUST      
(5) Charitable Remainder Trust (1)
 
 
INVESTING NH NA
  		TRUST      
(6) POOLED INCOME FUND
 
 
INVESTING MA NA
  		TRUST      


Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NU Housing Corporation

 p 2,850  
(2) NU Housing Corporation

 R 600,000  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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