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
Seattle University
Employer identification number
91-0565006
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.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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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
Seattle University
Employer identification number
91-0565006
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
SchE_P01_S00_L03
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
The university's Nondiscrimination Policy is prominently displayed on the its public website and in all brochures, publications, and catalogs dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships.
SchE_P01_S00_L06
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
The university receives various federal, state, local and foundation grants for academic activities, research, student financial aid, and loan and work study programs.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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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
Seattle University
Employer identification number
91-0565006
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P06_S0A_L02
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
Trustees Phyllis Campbell and Anne Farrell serve on the board of two non-profit organizations. Trustees James Sinegal, Craig Jelinek and John Meisenbach serve on the board of directors of a business entity. Trustees John Meisenbach and Peter Rose serve on the board of directors of a business entity.
F990_P06_S0A_L06
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
Seattle University is a Washington nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees that is responsible for the overall management of the affairs of the University. As a nonprofit member corporation established under Washington State law, the University has a Board of Members ("Members").
F990_P06_S0A_L07a
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
Currently, there are thirty-two (32) Trustees of the corporation. Three are chosen by Members.
F990_P06_S0A_L07b
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
The principal duty of the Members is to ensure furtherance of the work of Catholic higher education in accordance with the traditions and ideals of the Society of Jesus. The power to alter, amend, or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws is reserved to the members and must be exercised in accordance with the Bylaws. The Members may delegate this authority to the Board of Trustees in whole or in part. The Board of Trustees may not authorize the sale or lease of any corporate properties having a fair market value in excess of $300,000 without the written approval of a majority of the Members. Members, like Trustees, have a duty to conduct themselves in the best interests of the University consistent with the object and purpose of the University as stated in the Articles and Bylaws.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
Each voting member of the Board of Trustees was provided with an electronic copy of Form 990 and supporting schedules prior to filing with the IRS. The chair of the Audit Committee of the board reviewed the form and schedules as well. The form and schedules were also reviewed by appropriate officers and management, including but not limited to the Interim Vice President for Finance, the Controller, the Vice President and University Counsel.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
The Conflict of Interest Policy for Trustees is contained in the Bylaws of the university. Trustees are informed of this policy during Trustee orientation and the annual meeting. On an annual basis, each Trustee is asked to furnish a written statement indicating whether he or she is involved in any matter that poses an actual or potential conflict of interest. Trustees are expected to update the disclosure throughout the year as may be appropriate. After a Trustee's disclosure of a potential financial or other conflict of interest, the chair of the Board of Trustees in consultation with the University Counsel, determines whether the situation constitutes a conflict of interest requiring action by the board. If the chair of the board believes board action is appropriate, the interested person must leave the board meeting where the financial or other interest is discussed and voted upon, unless requested to stay either to respond to questions or provide information to the Board on the matter under discussion. The remaining board members decide if a conflict of interest exists and the appropriate course of action. Officers, key employees, faculty, and staff are covered by the University conflict of interest policy. Individuals are informed of this policy at the time of hire. The policy is contained in the Human Resources Policy Manual and is available to faculty and staff on the university's website. Upon identification of a potential conflict of interest, the matter is reviewed and evaluated by university officials and a determination is made regarding an appropriate action. Finally, the Office of Finance and Business Affairs, through the Office of the Controller, reviews carefully all proposed business transactions, expenditures, and requests for reimbursements to determine compliance with university policies, including those relating to conflict of interest.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
The university employs a process for determining compensation of the President, officers, and key employees that includes the following elements: (1) an authorized committee of the Board of Trustees composed entirely of individuals who are unrelated to, and not subject to, the control of disqualified person or persons involved in the compensation arrangement; (2) reliance on appropriate comparability data, including compensation levels paid by similarly situated organizations for functionally comparable positions; the location of the university, including the availability of similar specialties in the geographic area; independent compensation surveys by nationally recognized independent firms; and written offers from similar institutions competing for the services of the disqualified person; and (3) documentation by the authorized body that adequately documents the basis for determination concurrent with making decisions regarding the compensation arrangement. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees serves as the compensation committee and follows this process annually. The compensation arrangement for the President, Provost, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs and other members of the Executive team was most recently reviewed in April 2011. Within the institution, appropriate comparability data is also obtained and reviewed for all other officers, key employees and any other highly compensated employees.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
While applicable Federal tax laws do not mandate that the university's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements be made available for public inspection, the university makes each of the foregoing available on its website, www.seattleu.edu, or upon request.
F990_P11_S00_L05
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Net unrealized gains on investments.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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TIN:
TY 2010 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
Seattle University
EIN: 91-0565006
Software ID:10000077
Software Version:v1.00
Explanation:
Seattle University filed for, and the Internal Revenue Service granted, an extension to file this return by May 15, 2012.