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
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Employer identification number
54-0505965
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)
(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 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)
..................
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
...............
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
.......................
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
.....................
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
.....................................................
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
................................................
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) 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
...............
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
.....
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
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
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Employer identification number
54-0505965
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?
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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) 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
PART I, LINE 3:
A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IS CONTAINED IN ALL UNIVERSITY CATALOGS AND GENERAL SEARCH PUBLICATIONS WHICH ARE SENT TO HIGH SCHOOLS IN STATES WHERE STUDENTS ARE RECRUITED, AND IN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS. ON-LINE CATALOGS ALSO CONTAIN THE POLICY.
PART I, LINE 6A:
FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS ARE USED TO FINANCE STUDENT AID PROGRAMS. A COMPLETE LIST OF AGENCIES AND AMOUNTS IS ON FILE.
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
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Employer identification number
54-0505965
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
PART III, LINE 4A - INSTRUCTION - THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ENDEAVORS TO OFFER ITS STUDENTS THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION POSSIBLE, MAKING AVAILABLE TOP-OF-THE-LINE RESOURCES AND FACILITIES. BY MAINTAINING AN 8:1 FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO, EACH STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A PERSONAL AND UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATION ARE A CHALLENGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, SMALL CLASSES, A HIGH QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE, A COORDINATE COLLEGE SYSTEM, A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, A MIXTURE OF ENRICHING ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND A SPIRIT OF INNOVATION. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 4,361 STUDENTS. PART III, LINE 4B - ACADEMIC SUPPORT - THE RESPECTIVE DEAN'S OFFICES OF EACH OF THE FIVE SCHOOLS OVERSEE THE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN THE HIGH LEVEL OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THAT HAS BECOME THE STANDARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN EACH PROFESSOR'S SPECIALTY, PLUS IN NEW TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY, WHILE FACULTY COMMITTEES WORK TOWARD CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN ALL AREAS OF STUDENT INSTRUCTION. ACADEMIC COMPUTING PROVIDES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS, AND TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. LECTURE FUNDS ARE SET ASIDE TO PAY FOR VISITING SPEAKERS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO ACADEMIC STUDIES OFFERED. PART III, LINE 4C - AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - THE HOUSING OFFICE STRIVES TO MAINTAIN A COMFORTABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE 92% OF THE STUDENT BODY THAT RESIDES ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR. DINING SERVICES AUGMENTS THESE EFFORTS BY ENSURING STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EXEMPLARY SERVICE, OUTSTANDING QUALITY FOOD, WITH A PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. THE BOOKSTORE ENSURES THAT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HAVE AN AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT OPTION FOR UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND TEXTBOOKS, GEAR, AND SUPPLIES. PRINTING SERVICES OFFERS TOP-QUALITY GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT IS COMMITTED AND OBLIGATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL IN OPERATING ITS PROGRAMS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT OF THE NCAA, ITS ATHLETIC CONFERENCES, AND UNIVERSITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:
STUDENT SERVICES - STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES ON-CAMPUS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ACADEMIC AND CAREER COUNSELING, VARIOUS FRATERNITY, SORORITY AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO UPHOLD THE UNIVERSITY'S CORE PRINCIPLES OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROVIDES THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY WITH OUTSTANDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, INTRAMURALS, AND SPORT CLUBS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS MULTIPLE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS, WHICH VOICE THE STUDENTS' CONCERNS AND OPINIONS, AS WELL AS SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN STUDENTS AND ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF. UNDERGRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION OFFICES COUNSEL THOUSANDS OF PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS AND MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME AT THE UNIVERSITY, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES SERVE THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC AND ARE A DESIGNATED FEDERAL DOCUMENT REPOSITORY. EXPENSES: $22,160,557, INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0. REVENUE: $0. RESEARCH - THE UNIVERSITY BELIEVES THAT ACADEMIC RESEARCH AT THE FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT LEVELS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION OF ALL STUDENTS. THUS, THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES FACULTY, STUDENT AND STAFF RESEARCH BY OPERATING AN OFFICE OF FOUNDATION CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TO ASSIST WITH APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING; ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR STUDENT AND FACULTY SUMMER AND VACATION RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND TRAVEL TO PARTICIPATE AND PRESENT FINDINGS AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES; PROVIDING LABS, STUDIOS AND SPECIALIZED CLASSROOMS FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH; PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH; EMPLOYING NON-FACULTY PERSONNEL TO MANAGE RESEARCH-RELATED FACILITIES AND CONDUCT EXPERIMENTS. EXPENSES: $6,366,620, INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0. REVENUE: $0. PUBLIC SERVICE - THE BONNER CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (CCE} AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND STRIVES TO BRING TOGETHER CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN COLLABORATIVE STUDY, REFLECTION, AND ACTION TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES. BEYOND ORGANIZING VARIOUS SERVICE-ORIENTED EVENTS ELICITING PARTICIPATION FROM FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS, THE CCE ALSO ADMINISTRATES THE BONNER SCHOLARS PROGRAM (BSP). THE PROGRAM OFFERS FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO STUDENTS WITH A SUSTAINED RECORD OF SERVICE AND A HIGH LEVEL OF FINANCIAL NEED. A DIVERSE GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN THE BSP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, MAKING IT THE LARGEST BSP IN THE COUNTRY. THE UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAINCY SUPPORTS AND COORDINATES UR CAMPUS MINISTERS AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, INTER-RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE PROGRAMMING, A WEEKLY UNIVERSITY WORSHIP SERVICE, AND SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL CARE. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,700. EXPENSES: $2,539,941, INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0. REVENUE: $0. PART VI, LINE 1A: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED BY ITS CHARTER TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE FULL BOARD ON ALL MATTERS EXCEPT THOSE FOR WHICH AUTHORITY IS SPECIFICALLY RESERVED IN THE BY-LAWS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. POWERS RESERVED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: APPOINTING OR REMOVING THE PRESIDENT; FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OR ITS COMMITTEES; AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; ADOPTING, AMENDING OR REPEALING THE BY-LAWS; OR APPROVING A PLAN OF MERGER. WHILE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS, IT IS EXPECTED THAT TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, IT WILL CONSULT WITH OR INFORM THE APPROPRIATE BOARD COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF A PARTICULAR ITEM OF BUSINESS PRIOR TO THE MATTER COMING BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ACTION. IF SUCH CONSULTATION IS NOT FEASIBLE DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS OR EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES, THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE CHAIR(S) SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN ADVANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S ACTION AND THE FULL COMMITTEE(S) INFORMED OF THE ACTION AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE THEREAFTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2:
R. LEWIS BOGGS AND PAUL B. QUEALLY HAVE IDENTIFIED A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER. R. LEWIS BOGGS AND ROBIN BLANDFORD HAVE IDENTIFIED A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER. PAUL B. QUEALLY AND ALAN W. BREED HAVE IDENTIFIED A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER. PAUL B. QUEALLY AND HERBERT H. MCDADE III HAVE IDENTIFIED A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER.
FORM 990, PART VI LINE 11B:
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND'S VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE AND BY ITS GENERAL COUNSEL. FOLLOWING THAT REVIEW, A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT, RECTOR, AND MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITYS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A MEETING WAS CONDUCTED TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE GROUP HAD REGARDING THE RETURN. FOLLOWING THAT MEETING, AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE STAFF OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL CONDUCTED TWO INFORMATION SESSIONS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TO RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS. ALL OF THIS OCCURRED PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE RETURN THAT WAS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE FILED WITH THE IRS WITH ONE EXCEPTION. INFORMATION REGARDING A SPECIFIC DONOR WAS REDACTED FROM SCHEDULE B. AS A CONDITION OF THE GIFT, THE DONOR REQUESTED ABSOLUTE ANONYMITY. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE DONOR'S STIPULATION, IDENTIFYING INFORMATION WAS REMOVED FROM THE VERSION OF THE RETURN SHARED WITH THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C:
THE UNIVERSITY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN SEVERAL WAYS. FIRST, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ALL INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY ITS POLICY TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ENSURES THAT ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS COMPLETE THE DISCLOSURE FORM. PRIOR TO ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF, THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE UNIVERSITY REVIEW THE MEETING AGENDA IN LIGHT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES TO IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MIGHT ARISE. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE FORMS DURING THE YEAR AND TO NOTIFY APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT THAT MIGHT ARISE PRIOR TO OR IN THE COURSE OF A MEETING. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INVOLVED INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIM OR HERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AT ISSUE, TO REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER AND TO REFRAIN FROM SEEKING TO INFLUENCE THE VOTE ON THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A:
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE THE RECTOR AND VICE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE UNIVERSITY ENSURES THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THEM. IN SETTING THE INITIAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT AND IN CONSIDERING ANY MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT RELIES ON COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS AND HAS OPINED ON THE REASONABLENESS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. IN CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL REVIEW, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIES ON COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B:
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF HIS DIRECT REPORTS AND DEANS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE THE RECTOR AND VICE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE UNIVERSITY ENSURES THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER COMING BEFORE THEM. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT'S DIRECT REPORTS AND THE UNIVERSITY'S DEANS. IN THE CASE OF OTHER STAFF WHOSE PROPOSED COMPENSATION AT THE TIME OF HIRING EXCEEDS THE BOARD-APPROVED COMPENSATION STRUCTURE FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS IN REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19:
THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE. THE UNIVERSITY MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
TAX INCOME DIFFERENTIAL FROM RFMC K-1 6,108,846; CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF SWAP AGREEMENTS 11,657,648; CHANGE IN PRESENT VALUE - SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS (1,032,263); CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION 1,873,903; TOTAL PART XI, LINE 9: 18,608,136.
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