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
SALUS UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1413680
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SALUS UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1413680
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.
.............................
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
Schedule E, Line 3
THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN POLICY ESTABLISHING ITS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY. IT IS PUBLISHED IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND ON THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONS.
Schedule E, Line 6b
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAMS SUCH AS SDS- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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
SALUS UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
23-1413680
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
In order to further its mission to be a health science university, Salus University, will be adding 3 new degree programs in the next two or three years. The programs are a PhD in Bio Science, a doctoral and masters in Occupational Therapy and a doctoral and masters in Speech & Language Pathology.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
As part of Optometry program eye clinic, the University ran an optical service, where eye glasses were sold to patients. The University sold its optical services to a third party during the past fiscal year.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
The University's Form 990 was prepared by Grant Thornton LLP in conjunction with the University's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was made available to the Finance Committee and the entire Board of Directors on a secured website maintained by the organization. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its electronic filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
Each officer, director, trustee and key employee of the University is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of their employment, board service, or position with the University. The University monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual questionnaire/disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately by an ad hoc committee established for just such purpose.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
The President is the organization's top management official. The President's compensation is determined by the executive committee of the board. In determining compensation, the Board relies upon comparability data of institutions similarly situated to Salus University. The deliberations to determine the President's Compensation are documented in the Board Committee's minutes. Compensation paid to other officers or key employees of the organization is determined by the President of the University in consultation with the Director of Human Resources. When necessary, they will utilize independent comparability data to benchmark a reasonable salary for these individuals.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.
Reconciliation of Net Assets
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Income from Foundation 6,250,718 AU Clinic - PEI Net Loss (75,000) Change in PEI Fund Balances 120,779 --------- Total Line 2d 6,296,497 =========
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Thomas Lewis TITLE:President HOURS:11
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Jo Surpin TITLE:Chairperson HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Dan Abramowicz TITLE:First Vice Chair HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Barry J Farkas TITLE:Second Vice Chair HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Carl A Polsky TITLE:Treasurer HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:I William Collins TITLE:Secretary HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Mark Boas TITLE:Trustee HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Jean Pagani TITLE:Faculty Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Craig Cassey TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Robert Cole TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Richard DePiano TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Christopher Dezzi TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:David Dozack TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Shirley Gregory TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Keith D Ignotz TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Leslie Littman TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Joseph Marshall III TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Ian McWherter TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Mindy Posoff TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Elois G Rogers-Phillips TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Jane Scaccetti TITLE:Trustee HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Harvey Wolbransky TITLE:Trustee HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Donald Kates TITLE:Vice President - Finance HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Anthony DiStefano TITLE:Vice President - Acad Affairs HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Susan Oleszewski TITLE:Vice President - Eye Institute HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Audrey Smith TITLE:Associate Dean HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Lorraine Lombardi TITLE:Associate Dean HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Linda Casser TITLE:Dean - OD Program HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Pierrette Dayhaw-Barker TITLE:Associate Dean HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Larry McClure TITLE:Director of Inst. Planning HOURS:
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.