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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
36-2170136
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 supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
36-2170136
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) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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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
Policy is published yearly in various student bulletins. It also appears on APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER FORMS, AND IT IS POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A
List of government agencies from which IIT receives financial aid and assistance: Department of Education: - Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants - Federal Direct Loans - Federal Work Study Program - Federal Perkins Loan Program - Federal Pell Grant Program Illinois Student Assistance Commission: - Illinois Monetary Award Program Grants
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
36-2170136
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Program Services
FORM 990, PART III, Line 4a
Instruction supports 31 academic majors, more than 50 minors, and a variety of specializations and is made up of nearly 8,000 students, including 2,858 undergraduate, 3,253 graduate, 888 law students, and 615 Ph.D. candidates. The University offered and awarded 612 bachelor, 1,574 master, 285 J.D., and 98 Ph.D. degrees during the 2013 academic year. The Universitys signature Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program is a core part of the curriculum that enables students from various academic disciplines to work as a team to solve a real-world problems using design-centered methodology and innovative thinking. Such experiential learning reinforces traditional education methods, providing students a richer academic experience. Recently, IPRO project teams engineered synthetic microorganisms, developed a sustainable water-purification system for developing countries, and harnessed solar energy in Haiti. Form 990, Part III, Line 4B Research awards received in fiscal year 2013 were $39.8 million. IIT received awards in the areas of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics all of which are synergistic with the strategic plan. Notably, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department received 18 awards totaling $4.6 million and the Computer Science Department received 19 awards for $3.6 million. Also, the Biological Chemical and Physical Sciences Department received 10 awards for $1.6 million, Chemical and Biological Engineering 8 awards totaling $1.2 million, Mechanical Aerospace and Material Engineering 50 awards totaling $3.3 million, Physics Department 19 awards totaling $2.4 million and the Institute of Psychology 11 awards for $3.2 million. In addition, the National Center for Food Safety and Technology received 6 awards totaling $5.6 million.
Other Program Services
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
STUDENT SERVICES: This program provides health, academic, transitional assistance, student orientation and other student services including the student finance center, admissions, and registration. In addition, these services also include the dean of students and student activities and minority programs. AUXILIARY SERVICES: This provides for campus housing and dining for the students and includes residence halls and a dining room, apartment-style buildings, seven fraternity houses, and three sorority houses.
Related Party Transactions
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2
In FY 2013, James E. Cowie, trustee of the University, disclosed a business relationship in that the firm of which he is managing partner managed capital for the families of the following other trustees of the University: A. Steven Crown, Craig J. Duchossois and Patrick J. Kelly. In FY 2013, James R. Gagnard and Efthimos J. Stojka, trustees of the University, disclosed a business relationship in that Mr. Gagnard served on the board of the firm of which Mr. Stojka was CEO. In FY 2013, Robert L. Growney, trustee of the University, disclosed that he and Craig Duchossois and Ellen Jordan Reidy, also trustees of the University, had a business relationship in that they were investors, with others who are not officers, directors, trustees or key employees of the University, in a certain business venture. In FY 2013, Donald R. Hollis, trustee of the University, disclosed a business relationship in that he serves on the board of one of the investment funds of the firm of which James E. Cowie, also a trustee of the University, is managing partner. Mr. Hollis also disclosed a business relationship with Bernard F. Sergesketter, a trustee of the University, in that their respective firms have partnered to render consulting services to businesses unrelated to the University. In FY 2013, Patrick J. Kelly, trustee of the University, disclosed that he had business relationships with James E. Cowie, A. Steven Crown, Craig Duchossois, Robert L. Growney and Thomas E. Lanctot, also trustees of the University, in that he was an investor with one or more of these trustees, as well as with others who are not officers, directors, trustees or key employees of the University, in various business ventures. In FY 2013, John H. Krehbiel, Jr. and Robert J. Potter, trustees of the University, disclosed that they had a business relationship in that they served together on the board of a company. In FY 2013, Rosemarie Mitchell, trustee of the University, disclosed that her firm had a business relationship with Sergesketter & Associates, Inc. of which Bernard F. Sergesketter, trustee of the University, is Chairman. In FY 2013, Michael J. Pacilio, trustee of the University, disclosed that the firm of which he is President, Exelon Generation, had a business relationship with Sargent & Lundy, of which Alan W. Wendorf, trustee of the University, is Chairman, President and CEO. In FY 2013, John W. Rowe disclosed that he believed various other (unidentified) trustees of the University or their respective companies may have had a business relationship with The Northern Trust Company on whose board he serves.
Form 990 Review
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Question 11b
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, AVP FINANCE & CONTROLLER, AND VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL. ONCE THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT, THE FORM IS SENT TO THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (ACTING FOR THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES) FOR REVIEW, FOLLOWED BY A CONFERENCE CALL FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. ONCE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SIGNS THE FORM 990.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Question 12c
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS AND COVERED IIT EMPLOYEES MUST REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ATTESTATION DOCUMENT WHETHER A CONFLICT IS PRESENT OR NOT. GENERAL COUNSEL MONITORS THE EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES THAT HAVE REVIEWED THE POLICY AND DOCUMENT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST INSTANCES.
Review of Compensation of CEO, Executive Director, or Top Management
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Question 15a
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT) is RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT'S ("CEO") SALARY. THE BOT CREATES A PRESIDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING THE SEARCH, SELECTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEWING, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY, CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEWS AND RECOMMENDING THE CANDIDATE TO HIRE. THE COMMITTEE WILL BASE THE SALARY ON A HUMAN RESOURCE BENCHMARK STUDY COMPARING ALL CHICAGO UNIVERSITIES AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES WITH THE SAME STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, HUMAN RESOURCES WILL PROVIDE THE BOT AN UPDATED BENCHMARK SURVEY FOR THEIR REVIEW. BASED ON THE ANNUAL SURVEY, THE BOT MAY APPROVE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY.
Review of Key employees and highest compensated individuals Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Question 15b
The authority to review the annual salaries of the President, the Vice Presidents, and other senior officers is delegated to the Executive Committee by the Board of Trustees. The Committee obtains comparative analyses and studies from the Human Resource department with respect to compensation of similar organizations to ensure that the University's compensation is comparable. After the Executive Committee reviews the performance and salary data, they vote on the compensation.
Availability of Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and F/S
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Question 19
Financial Statements, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Governing Documents are located on IIT's website.
Change in Other Net Assets
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Reverse for scholarships reflected in gross tuition (81,844,796) Reverse for grants and scholarships paid 87,805,909 ---------- Total Other Changes in Net Assets 5,961,113 ==========
Consolidated Audit Report
Form 990, Part IV, Question 12 and Part XII, Question 2B
The Organization's Financial Statements were audited on a consolidated basis and no separate Company audit report is available.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.