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
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
11-1633516
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
...............
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
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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))
.........
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
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
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
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
11-1633516
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?
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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
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
DISCRIMINATION POLICY
FORM 990, SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
THE FOLLOWING POLICY APPEARS ON LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND UNIVERSITY BULLETINS: LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, HANDICAP OR POLITICAL BELIEF, IN ANY OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND ITS POLICIES RELATING TO RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY TAKES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO RECRUIT APPLICANTS FROM AMONG WOMEN, MEMBERS OF PROTECTED MINORITY GROUPS, HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND VETERANS, INCLUDING DISABLED VETERANS AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS.
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANTS FORM THE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS: FEDERAL AID: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CENTER CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NEW YORK STATE AID: NEW YORK STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CORPORATION
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
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
11-1633516
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND VISION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
VISION: TOWARD A MORE PEACEFUL AND HUMANE WORLD LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY ENVISIONS A LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF ITS STUDENTS TO EFFECT A MORE PEACEFUL AND HUMANE WORLD THAT RESPECTS DIFFERENCES AND CHERISHES CULTURAL DIVERSITY; IMPROVING HEALTH AND THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE; ADVANCING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS; REDUCING POVERTY; CELEBRATING CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION; REWARDING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; HONORING EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE; AND MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE FASHION. IT ASPIRES TO MOVE TOWARD THIS VISION THROUGH AN INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE THAT IS OPEN TO ALL, CHERISHING AND NURTURING THE EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE; INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND CRITICAL THOUGHT; ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION; TEACHING AND LEARNING; AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AS ITS CORE VALUES. THIS VISION SUSTAINS THE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH ITS MISSION RESTS. MISSION: ACCESS AND EXCELLENCE THE MISSION OF LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND EXCELLENCE IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION TO PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, WHO SEEK TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR MEANINGFUL, EDUCATED LIVES AND FOR SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. BOARD REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM (KPMG) BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE DIVISION OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN A MEETING ATTENDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD FOR QUESTIONS.
BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
ERIC KRASNOFF (TRUSTEE) AND EDWARD TRAVAGLIANTI (TRUSTEE) HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. MR. TRAVAGLIANTI IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PALL CORPORATION, A NYSE TRADED COMPANY. MR. KRASNOFF IS CHAIRMAN & CEO OF PALL CORPORATION. STEVEN KUMBLE (TRUSTEE) AND DAVID LIPKA (TRUSTEE) HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. MR. KUMBLE IS CHAIRMAN OF CORINTHIAN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC. MR. LIPKA IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CORINTHIAN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE QUESTIONNAIRE INCLUDES KEY DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES. IN ADDITION, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE SAME ARE REGULARLY REMINDED TO DISCLOSE ANY CHANGES. FOR ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED BY MANAGEMENT, THE AFFECTED PERSON IS ASKED TO RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO ANY SUCH INTEREST. NEW OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES UNDERGO AN ORIENTATION WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND 15B
COMPENSATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICERS IS ESTABLISHED BY A PROCESS THAT INCLUDES THE USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDKEEPING OF DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE SENIOR VICE CHAIR, THE SECRETARY AND FIVE (5) UNIVERSITY CHANCELLORS. THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTING/REVIEW OF HIS COMPENSATION AND ALL DECISIONS ARE MADE BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS WITHOUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS. THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEB SITE. THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS: $ 2,622,794 POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES: $ 175,327 CHANGE IN FMV OF INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS: $ 541,797 LOSS ON REFUNDING OF DEBT: $ (518,695) CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS: $ 374,027 PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTABLE CONTRIBUTION AND GRANTS $ 20,000 OTHER NON-OPERATING CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 45,721 ------------- $ 3,260,971 =============
SCHEDULE K
SCHEDULE K, PARTS I-IV
BOND ISSUE A - DORM AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (2003B series) *THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART I, COLUMN E AND PART II, QUESTION 3 IS DUE TO INTEREST EARNED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION FUND. *PART II, QUESTION 11: AMOUNT LISTED INCLUDES STATE AND ISSUER FEES, TITLE INSURANCE AND SURVEY COSTS. BOND ISSUE B - DORM AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (2003A series) *THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PART I, COLUMN E AND PART II, QUESTION 3 IS DUE TO INTEREST EARNED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION FUND. *PART II, QUESTION 11: AMOUNT LISTED INCLUDES STATE AND ISSUER FEES, TITLE INSURANCE AND SURVEY COSTS. BOND ISSUE C - DORM AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (2006A-1 series) *PART I, QUESTION F: BONDS REFUNDED - THE BORROWER'S INSURED REVENUE BONDS, SUBSERIES 2006A-1 ISSUED NOVEMBER 9, 2006. *PART III, LINE 2: THE BORROWER HAS ENTERED INTO VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS WHICH ARE RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES AND WHICH SATISFY THE 50-DAY RULE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1.141-3(D)(3)(II) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS. BOND ISSUE D - DORM AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (2006A-2 series) *PART I, QUESTION F: BONDS REFUNDED - THE BORROWER'S INSURED REVENUE BONDS, SUBSERIES 2006A-2 ISSUED NOVEMBER 9, 2006. *PART III, LINE 2: THE BORROWER HAS ENTERED INTO VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS WHICH ARE RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES AND WHICH SATISFY THE 50-DAY RULE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1.141-3(D)(3)(II) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.