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
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
22-1487354
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
22-1487354
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Part I, Line 3
The Stevens Institute of Technology nondiscriminatory policy is distributed annually as well as printed in student materials and on its website.
Part I, Line 6a
Stevens Institute of Technology receives funding from various governmental sources including, but not limited to, Pell, ACG, National Smart, Perkins, and FSEOG.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
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
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
22-1487354
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2
Two of the Institution's trustees disclosed in their respective annual conflict of interest disclosure statements that they jointly own a real estate holding company. The Institution has no business or other dealings with this company. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 during the year, the board of trustees approved changes to the by-laws of the institution and adopted and/or modified charters of committees of the board of trustees. these changes addressed the involvement of faculty trustees and participants in board activities, the authority of the executive committee of the board of trustees and the requirements of "independent" trustees. all changes to the by-laws were fully reviewed by counsel to the institution and all current organizational documents of the institution are posted on the institution's website.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A
this form 990 was prepared by members of the finance and legal offices of the institution together with its outside tax and accounting firm specializing in higher education. the form 990 was then presented to the audit committee of the board of trustees for review and approval. following this process and any modifications recommended by the audit committee, the form 990 was presented to a meeting of the full board of trustees of the institution and approved in accordance with the by-laws of the institution.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C
the institution's conflict of interest policy requires ongoing compliance and self-reporting of conflicts. it also provides for completion of an annual questionnaire by all trustees, officers and faculty, which questionnaire is reviewed by the office of compliance and internal audit and the general counsel and reported to the audit committee of the board and to the board of trustees. information disclosed in the questionnaires which indicates the possible presence of a conflict is investigated, discussed with relevant personnel and, if necessary, the conflict is eliminated or managed pursuant to a conflict management plan or device supervised by the chair of the board of trustees or the chair of the audit committee, with advice from the office of audit, risk and compliance and the general counsel. in addition, conflicts are identified by the officers of the institution and staff at other levels of the institution as they arise from time to time and are referred to office of audit, risk and compliance and the general counsel for further analysis and resolution. certain conflicts relating solely to research activities may be managed by the director of the office sponsored programs, with advice from the office of audit, risk and compliance and the general counsel.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B
the total compensation of the persons occupying the following positions and any recommended adjustments were reviewed by the human resources and compensation committee of the board of trustees, in the fall of 2010, based on recommendations from the president (except with respect to the president himself), together with comparative data from peer institutions collected and analyzed by an independent compensation consultant to the institution, and then proposed by such committee to the full board of trustees for approval: president provost and university vice president (interim president) deans vice president for facilities and community affairs chief administrative officer chief financial officer and treasurer vice president for development vice president for enterprise development vice president for the research enterprise vice president, gerenal counsel and secretary vice president for human resources assistant secretary grants and contracts specialist (related) associate provost for graduate enterprise and professor deputy dean and department director (engineering) faculty trustee, associate dean and chief of staff (systems) the secretary of the board of trustees took contemporaneous minutes of the meetings at which these decisions were made by the human resources and compensation committee and the board of trustees.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
The Governing documents of the institution together with charters for committees of the board of trustees, the conflict of interest policy and the financial statements of the institution are all made available on the institutions website (www.stevens.edu). in addition, a variety of other documents and materials regarding the institution and its operations, as well as the other policies of the institution, are available on the website.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments $10,746,444 Post-retirement benefit changes other than periodic costs (1,145,103) Change in value of split interest agreements (62,234) Allowance for uncollectible contributions (763,614) ----------- Total $8,775,493 ===========
Schedule K, Part I
Supplemental Information
1. Bond Issue A - Columm (F): This issue advance refunded all of the outstanding principal amount of the revenue bonds, Stevens Institute of Technology issue, 2004 Series B issued on July 1, 2004 by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority ("NJEFA"), all of the revenue bonds, 2002 Series C issued by NJEFA on December 1, 2002 and a portion of the revenue bonds, Stevens Institute of Technology issue, 1998 Series I issued by NJEFA on August 25, 1998. The refunded bonds financed capital improvements for the Institute. 2. Bond Issue B - Columns (E) and (F): These bonds were issued in the par amount of $15,077,352 to refund a portion of the NJEFA Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) Issues, Series 2000 A, Series 2000 B and Series 2002 A. CIF Bonds were issued pursuant to a legislative program to finance capital improvements for New Jersey colleges and universities. Eleven colleges received grants from the 2000 A, 2000 B, and 2002 A bonds. Stevens received grants only from the 2000 A and 2000 B bonds. The refunded bonds and the series 2005 A refunding bonds (bond issue B) are repayable in part by state appropriations. The issue price shown on Schedule K for the Series 2005 A Bonds is the approximate amount of the issue price allocable to the Institute. 3. Bond Issue C - Columns (E) and (F): These bonds were issued in the par amount of $155,460,000 to refund a portion of NJEFA's capital improvement fund issues, Series 2000 A, Series 2000 B, Series 2002 A, and Series 2004 A. The 2000 A, 2000 B, 2002 A, and 2004 A bonds were issued on July 1, 2000, December 30, 2000, November 21, 2002 and March 14, 2004 respectively. At least eleven colleges received grants from these bonds. Stevens received grants only from 2000 A and 2000 B. The refunded bonds and the series 2006 A refunding bonds (Bond Issue C) are repayable in part by state appropriations. The issue price shown on the Schedule K for the refunding 2006 A Bonds is the approximate amount of the issue price allocable to the Institute. 4. Bond Issue D - Columns (E) and (F): These bonds were issued pursuant to a legislatively created state-backed program to finance safety improvements for dormitory facilities. The bonds are repayable in part by state appropriations. Proceeds of Bond Issue D were issued as a single issue of $5,440,000 which was lent in varying amounts to 12 of the private colleges located in New Jersey. The Institute received a loan of $243,500. The issue price shown on Schedule K is the approximate amount of the $5,523,846.05 issue price for the entire bond issue which is allocable to the loan made to the Institute.
Schedule K, Part II
Supplemental Information
1. Bond Issue A - As described above, these bonds advance refunded three prior issues. The $85,725,356.30 shown on Line 1 is the total of the par amount, the original issue discount, the amount held in escrow funds for the refunded bonds applied to the refunding and gross earnings of $8,747,827.89 on all funds as reported in the interim rebate report for these bonds as of June 30, 2010 (the "rebate report"). The $5,782,757.88 is the amount reported as the balance remaining in the debt reserve fund in the rebate report. The original deposit was $5,772,781.26. The $66,517,119.10 in Line 3 is the total balance remaining in the escrow funds for the refunded bonds reported in the rebate report. The issuance costs in Line 5 includes underwriters' discount. 2. Bond Issues B, C, & D - As described in the supplemental information to Part I, these three bond issues were issued by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority under state legislative programs intended to provide financial assistance to a large number of colleges and universities in New Jersey. Stevens Institute received grants under these programs but was only 1 of 11 or 12 institutions that received money from each issue. Each of these issues were sold on the credit of the State of New Jersey which pays debt service from state appropriations. The Institute is reporting the amounts it received but does not have the complete information that the Authority, as issuer, has.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.