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
The Trustees of Princeton University
Employer identification number
21-0634501
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.)
..................
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
..................................................
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
..............................................
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) 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
...............
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
....
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) 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
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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
The Trustees of Princeton University
Employer identification number
21-0634501
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) 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
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
LINE 3
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE A STUDENT SOLICITATION PROGRAM. INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION RECEIVE A COPY OF "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: ADMISSION INFORMATION". INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE ADMISSION RECEIVE A COPY OF "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: APPLICATION AND GUIDE TO GRADUATE ADMISSION". ALL STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT FALL REGISTRATIONS. ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN RECEIVE A COPY OF "RIGHTS, RULES, RESPONSIBILITES" IN THE MAIL DURING THE SUMMER BEFORE THEY MATRICULATE. ALL OTHER STUDENTS RECEIVE THIS PUBLICATION AT FALL REGISTRATION. THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THESE THREE PUBLICATIONS CONTAIN THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY REGARDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNDER THE HEADING "NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT".
FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
LINE 6A
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 8.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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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
The Trustees of Princeton University
Employer identification number
21-0634501
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
PART V, LINE 4B
CONTINUED FROM STATEMENT 2 Germany Greece Hong Kong Ireland Italy Japan Malaysia Mauritius Netherlands Norway Poland Singapore Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2
Nancy Peretsman, a trustee, serves on the board of an exempt organization which employs Danielle Allen, a trustee. significant changes to its governing documents Part VI, Section A, Question 4 The following significant changes were made to THE organization's bylaws effective September 24, 2011. 1.Charter Trustees are now elected by the Board to serve for terms of eight years (previously 10 year terms). 2.The number of Term Trustees is now between four and ten (previously the number was between 4 and 8). 3.Provisions regarding the responsibilities of the Chair and the Vice Chair, as Officers of the Board, have been added. The concept of the Chair of the Executive Committee has been replaced with the concept of the Chair of the Board. 4.The Officers of the Board shall serve as voting members of all committees of the Board. 5.Under the supervision of the University President, the performance of the Officers of the Corporation will be reviewed annually and the continuation of their appointments will be reviewed at five year intervals, with the results of such reviews reported to the Board. 6.The President of the University will be a voting member of all committees, except the Compensation Committee, and is now eligible to serve as Chair on any of them if the Chair of the committee is not available. 7.The performance of the University President will be reviewed annually under the auspices of the Executive Committee, with a more detailed review taking place after the President's second and fifth year in office, and at five-year intervals thereafter. 8.The provision regarding the Treasurer giving bond in an amount directed by the Board has been deleted. 9.The Committee on Board Development will develop and implement procedures to provide opportunities for members of the Board to evaluate their performance and the performance of the Board and its leaders, including committee chairs. 10.The Board is to convene as a Committee of the Whole in connection with certain stated meetings of the Board to address long-term issues as well as issues that transcend more than one committee. 11.The composition of the Executive Committee has been updated. 12.The Finance Committee's authority is clarified such that it is specifically empowered to authorize, review, and approve the Corporation's lending of money, guarantee of obligations, or other assistance to individuals or entities whenever the loan, guarantee, or assistance may reasonably be expected to benefit the Corporation; except that any such transaction with an officer or other employee of the Corporation, who is also a Trustee, may only be authorized by two-thirds of the entire Board, not including the interested Trustee. 13.In addition to supervisory authority over campus real estate, the supervisory authority of the Committee on Grounds and Buildings is clarified so that it includes all real estate not held solely for investment purposes. 14.The Committee on Audit and Compliance is specifically empowered to assist the Board in overseeing the integrity of the University's financial statements, as well as providing supervision with the University's independent audit process and performance. The responsibilities of the committee are further detailed, including but not limited to oversight of the University's faculty and staff conflict of interest policies and oversight of pending litigation and regulatory proceedings that may pose significant risk to the University. 15.The Committee on Alumni Affairs oversees the University's relationships with alumni in areas other than fundraising. 16.The Committee on Public Affairs oversees matters concerning the University's relations with federal, state, and local governments as well as the public media. GOVERNING BODY PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7A The Princeton University Board of Trustees consists of 40 members. Thirteen members are Alumni Trustees who are elected by the alumni members of the University and serve four-year terms. Four Alumni Trustees are elected by the junior and senior classes and the two most recently graduated undergraduate classes. Nine of these alumni trustees are elected through an alumni-wide election overseen by the Committee to Nominate Alumni Trustees. Alumni trustees have the same rights and powers as other trustees.
FORM 990 PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODY
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11a
The Form 990 is prepared by the University's Office of Finance & Treasury and is reviewed by management. The Schedule J compensation information is reviewed by the Compensation Committee and the entire Form 990 is reviewed by the Audit & Compliance Committee at a meeting prior to its filing with the IRS. A draft copy of the form, along with supplementary information, is provided in electronic form to the committees in advance of the meetings, and the draft is revised subsequently, as necessary. The full Board of Trustees is provided access to the final draft form prior to the filing date, allowing sufficient time for review.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
On an annual basis, all trustees are provided with a copy of the conflict of interest policy for trustees and a statement of compliance affirmation which they are required to sign and return to the office of the Vice President and Secretary. Where questions arise about potential conflicts of interest or the possible perception of such conflicts, the policy requires that those issues be brought to the chair of the trustee committee on compensation for resolution. On an annual basis, the vice president of human resources, the dean of the faculty, and the director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory ("PPPL") are responsible for ensuring compliance with the University's conflict of interest policies by all employees hired through their respective units. All office heads, managers of departments, programs, centers, and institutes, and academic department chairs are reminded of their obligation to ensure compliance in their functional areas. All employees are asked to review the conflict of interest policies, which are provided to them online, and to complete a disclosure form acknowledging that they have reviewed the policies and requiring that any conflicts or potential conflicts be disclosed. All disclosed conflicts are reviewed by the applicable office head, manager or department chair, and then brought to the respective vice president of human resources, the dean of the faculty, or the director of the PPPL for further review and resolution. Conflict disclosure forms completed by officers are reviewed by the president of the University and by the compensation committee of the board of trustees; the president's disclosure form is reviewed by the compensation committee of the board of trustees, and disclosed conflicts, if any, are appropriately resolved.
DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 15a & 15b
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees meets every spring to set the President's compensation and the compensation levels for officers and key employees. The Compensation Committee has an independent compensation consultant who provides all of the comparability data for the President's position. With this information, the Committee then determines the President's compensation. The Human Resources Department provides the Committee with market comparability data for the remaining officers and key employees. The Committee discusses and reviews the recommended compensation of such individuals with the president. The secretary to the Committee takes notes during the meetings and writes the minutes reflecting the deliberation and decision processes.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH PRINCETON UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE.
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B
Certain officers of the Trustees of Princeton University also serve on the boards of related organizations: Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic Fund, Forrestal Investment Corporation, Princeton Charitable Foundation Limited, Princeton University Press, and Forrestal Agricultural Corporation. The average hours per week that these officers devote to the related organizations during the year is DE MINIMIS.
Other Changes in net assets or fund balances
Part XI, Line 5
THE ENTIRE AMOUNT REPORTED CONSISTS OF UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS CARRIED AT MARKET VALUE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.