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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Philadelphia University
Employer identification number
23-1352294
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Philadelphia University
Employer identification number
23-1352294
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?
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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?
...........
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) 2011
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011
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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
Publication of Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY WAS PUBLICIZED IN February 2011 and DECEMBER 2012 IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER, THE PHILDAELPHIA INQUIRER
Government Assistance
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED $3,008,486 IN GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Philadelphia University
Employer identification number
23-1352294
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Other Program Services
OTHER: BUILT IN 1992, THE AWARD WINNING PAUL J. GUTMAN LIBRARY BLENDS A TRADITIONAL PRINT COLLECTION WITH CONTINUALLY EXPANDING DIGITAL RESOURCES. GUTMAN LIBRARY STAFF WORK COLLABORATEIVELY WITH THE UNIVERISTY COMMUNITY TO ENSURE STUDENTS ACHIEVE INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES. THE LIBRARY DEVELOPS, PRESERVES, ORGANIZES, AND MAKES ACCESSIBLE A VARIETY OF RELEVANT PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS WHICH SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S CURRICULAR AND RESEARCH GOALS. PHILADELPHA UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC COMPUTING, HONORS PROGRAM, AND LEARNING CENTER SERVE TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES OVER A CROSS SECTION OF STUDENTS.
Form 990 Review Process
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED SCHEDULES WERE E-MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD-APPOINTED AUDIT COMMITTEE A WEEK PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PERFORMED A HIGH LEVEL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND DETAILS WERE PROVIDED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AS REQUESTED BY THE COMMITTEE. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS COMPLETE AND PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE RETURN, THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED SCHEDULES ARE PLACED ON THE PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S WEBSITE FOR THEIR DOWNLOAD AND HIGH LEVEL REVIEW.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING EACH BOARD TRUSTEE, OFFICER AND SENIOR STAFF TO DISCLOSE ANY MATERIAL FACTS AS TO ANY FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN THE ANNUAL CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED BY EACH PERSON. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN MATTERS COME UP FOR ACTION BY THE BOARD OR ANY BOARD COMMITTEE. THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DISCLOSURE REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS, SUCH AS A LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS, SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS OR INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS OR AFFILIATIONS WITH BUSINESS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE DISCLOSURE IS FILED ANNUALLY AND REVIEWED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY. ALL NEW TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE AND FILE THE DISCLOSURE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE INITIATION OF THEIR DUTIES AS TRUSTEE OR OFFICER. A MATERIAL MATTER, FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, IS DEFINED AS ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, THE CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH EXCEEDS $5,000 SINGULARLY OR IN THE AGGREGATE OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. A TRUSTEE OR OFFICER HAVING SUCH FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY MATERIAL MATTER SHALL NOT VOTE OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER. THEY MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING AT WHICH THE MATTER IS CONSIDERED BUT SHALL NOT BE PRESENT WHEN THE FINAL DISCUSSION IS HELD AND THE VOTE IS TAKEN. MINUTES FROM THE MEETING WILL REFLECT SUCH DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION.
Process for Determining Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a
THE COMPENSATION OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, OFFICERS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL AND ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE OF THE UNIVERSITY DETERMINED TO BE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS DETERMINED THROUGH A MULTI-STEP PROCESS. A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY WAS COMPLETED BY BRYAN ASSOCIATES WHICH USED A POINT FACTOR JOB EVALUATION METHOD TO EVALUATE POSITIONS AS TO SALARY STRUCTURE, GRADE LEVEL, SALARY RANGE, AND SALARY WIDTH FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EQUITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES. THIS SURVEY DATA PROVIDES COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES OR PROFESSIONS IN COMPARABLE INDUSTRIES. THE INFORMATION FROM THESE SOURCES IS SUMMARIZED ANNUALLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE FOR REVIEW BY THE UNIVERSITY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF AT LEAST THREE TRUSTEES, INCLUDING A CHAIR WHO IS THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST BE INDEPENDENT FROM THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE CHOSEN BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MEETS AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY BUT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR AND WILL REPORT TO THE BOARD ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE FROM TIME TO TIME. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDING INCENTIVES, PEREQUISITES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT FOR THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND TOTAL COMPENSATION OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL. SPECIFICALLY, THEY REVIEW AND APPROVE BASE SALARY RANGES AND PARTICIPATION AND BENEFIT LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL FORMS OF COMPENSATION DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS IN A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MAKING ITS DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION OF DISQUALIFIED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE CODE: (A) THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION THAT WERE APPROVED AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED; (B) THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE WHO WERE PRESENT DURING DEBATE ON THE TRANSACTION THAT WAS APPROVED AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT; (C) THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED; AND (D) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION BY ANYONE WHO IS OTHERWISE A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE BUT WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION. THE REPORT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE AS REASONABLY ACCURATE AND COMPLETE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME THEREAFTER AND FORWARDED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD.
How Documents are Made Available to the Public
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
THE UNIVERSITY'S BY-LAWS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE UNIVERSITY'S 990 AND 990T TAX FORMS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.ORG AND UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.