Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
Employer identification number
24-0795495
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
0
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..
0
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
0 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000104
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
Employer identification number
24-0795495
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
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
Page 2
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
Line 3
SEE SCHEDULE E, PART II THE UNIVERSITY'S RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Line 6b
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES OPERATING FUNDS DESIGNATED
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000104
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
Employer identification number
24-0795495
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Pt VI-A, Line 2
The President of the University, Rev. Scott R.
Pilarz, SJ and the Vice President for University
Ministries, Rev. Richard G. Malloy, SJ are
members of the Scranton Jesuit Community and the
Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. Other
clergy that are members of the Board of
Trustees may also be members of the Maryland
Province of the Society of Jesus.
Pt VI-B, Line 11a
The Form 990 is prepared inhouse based upon the
audited financial statements prepared by
independent auditors. The draft Form 990 is
completed by Treasurer's Office personnel and is
reveiwed by the University's Treasurer before being
sent to the Audit Committee for its review. The
Audit Committee has a one week period to comment
on the draft and appropriate changes are made
based upon those comments. The revised draft is
then made available to the full Board of
Trustees on a University secure website. Trustees
are able to comment on the draft Form 990 for a
week period prior to a regularly scheduled
Board meeting. At that meeting the Board
formally adopts the Form 990 as final and
authorizes the University Treasurer to file the
Form 990 with the IRS. An identical and
simultaneous process is followed to file the
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
HIGHER EDUCATION; RESEARCH - INCLUDES THE 491362. 0. 0. HIGHER EDUCATION; PUBLIC SERVICE - FUNDS 1963117. 0. 0. HIGHER EDUCATION; ACADEMIC SUPPORT - INCLUDES 7867912. 0. 0. HIGHER EDUCATION; LIBRARY - EXPENSES 5106369. 0. 0. HIGHER EDUCATION; STUDENT SERVICES AND 13759879. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f
OTHER EXPENSES 266505. 266505. BAD DEBT EXPENSE 312475. 312475. UNITTRUST DISBURSEMENTS 229808. 229808. EQUIPMENT (NON-DEPRECIABLE) 1210441. 1210441. DONATIONS 171236. 171236. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 505794. 455693. 50101. TAXES OTHER 246462. 246462.
University's annual return on Form 990-T.
Pt VI-B, Line 12c
The University's Secretary to the Board
Conflict of Interest statements. These statements
are reviewed by the Secretary. The Secretary
obtains additional information to opine on each
disclosed potential conflict. The Secretary
attends all Board meetings where actions are voted
upon to ensure that individuals with potential
conflicts of interest refrain from 1) participating
in discussion, 2) being present during a vote or
3) voting upon the matter involving the potential
or actual conflict of interest.
Pt VI-B, Line 15
The Executive Compensation Committee of the Board
of Trustees reviews appropriate analyses and
studies prepared by the administration or
external sources to aid in evaluating compensation
and benefits and strategies to assure they are
appropriate to attract and retain qualified
personnel for senior executive administrative
positions. The Committee annually reviews and
approves compensation and benefits for senior
administrators and officers of the University.
This review includes comparable market data for
positions at other higher education institutions.
The Committee reports to the Executive Committee
the total compensation paid the University's
President and Vice Presidents. The Committee
reviews the recommendations of, and advises, the
President as to individual contracts that are
above and beyond the scope of the University's
base compensation and benefits structure.
Pt VI-C, Line 19
The University does not make its governing
documents, conflict of interest policy, or
financial statements available to the public.
in the University's annual information return on
Form 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
This return is available to the public both
on-line at "www.guidestar.com" and at the
University's Treasurer's Office.
Pt XII, Line 2c
The Audit Committee of the University's Board of
Trustees is appointed by the Board to assist the
Board in the discharge of its oversight
responsibilities. The Audit Committee oversees
the financial reporting process to ensure the
balance, transparency and integrity of published
financial information. The Audit Committee
also reviews the independent audit process,
including recommending the appointment and
assessing the performance of the external auditors.
Form 990
Both the University's President and its Vice
Part VII
President for University Ministries are members of
Lines 38 & 45
the Society of Jesus. Members of the Society of
Jesus take a vow of poverty. Compensation for
these University officer positions is paid
directly to their order which is exempt under
section 501(c)(3). Under Rev. Rul. 77-290 members
of a religious order providing services to a
Catholic organization will be considered for tax
purposes to be an agent of the order provided; 1)
the religious is subject to a vow of poverty, 2)
the religious is providing services for a Catholic
organization listed in the Official Catholic
Directory at the direction of his superior and 3)
the full amount of compensation is remitted to the
tax exempt order by the organization.
Schedule K,
Line A, Column (f) Description of Purpose:
Part I
Funding of various capital projects including
financing the design, construction, equipment,
and furnishings of a new campus center. Advance
refunding of Series 2000 University bonds and a
partial advance refunding of the Series 1997 bonds.
Schedule K,
Line B, Column (f) Description of Purpose:
Part I
Financing the constuction of a new seven story
residence hall.
Schedule K,
Line C, Column (f) Description of Purpose:
Part I
Refunding of Series 2006 C and Series 2006 D debt,
funding of certain capital expenditures and the
payment of a portion of the costs of issuing the
Series 2008 bonds.
Schedule K,
Line D, Column (f) Description of Purpose:
Part I
Financing the construction of a new Loyola Science
Center and a multi-purpose 400-bed residence hall.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.