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 ST THOMAS
Employer identification number
74-1277664
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
................................................
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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
...............
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
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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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 ST THOMAS
Employer identification number
74-1277664
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) 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
PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN MEDIA EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 3
THE UST HANDBOOK AND THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION BOTH AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWWSTTHOMEDU INCLUDE STATEMENTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND MAKING ADMISSION DECISIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX AGE NATIONAL ORIGIN DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS FURTHER ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN A NONDISCRIMINATORY MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS
FINANCIAL AID OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 6
STUDENTS ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVE AID AND ASSISTANCE FROM BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE SOURCES ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS
Employer identification number
74-1277664
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WE ARE THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION AND THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN FAITH AND REASON. BY PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE, WE EMBODY AND INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS THE CORE VALUES OF OUR FOUNDERS: GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND KNOWLEDGE. WE FOSTER ENGAGEMENT IN A DIVERSE, COLLABERATIVE COMMUNITY. AS A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSTIY GROUNDED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WE EDUCATE STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, SUCCEED PROFESSIONALLY, AND LEAD ETHICALLY.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
STUDENT INSTITIONAL AID AND ASSISTANCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART V
EXPLANATION FOR LINE 2A - BREAKDOWN OF 2012 W-2'S ISSUED BY THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS 42 STAFF 292 PART-TIME STAFF 41 FACULTY 170 PART-TIME FACULTY 190 STUDENT WORKERS 434 TOTAL 2012 W-2'S 1169
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
SECTION B, LINE 13 - WRITTEN POLICIES THE UNIVERSITY CONTINUES TO WORK ON A DRAFT OF A WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY VIA ESTABLISHED POLICY COMMITTEES INCORPORATED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE. THE POLICY IS BEING REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET.
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
FROM THE BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY, SECTION III.B: "DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL POSSESS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, EXCEPT THOSE REQUIRING AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING AT A BOARD MEETING. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE OCCASION TO ACT, IT SHALL REPORT ITS ACTION FOR RATIFICATION AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD AFTER SUCH ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN."
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
PER THE BY-LAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY, AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED FROM NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE BY THE LOCAL SUPERIOR OF THE BASILIAN FATHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. AFTER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ANY COMMENTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED AND PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE METHODOLOGY FOR THIS REVIEW FOLLOWS THE PROCEDURE USED FOR THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUAL AFFIRMATION THAT CONFLICTS DO NOT EXIST ARE REQUIRED TO BE MADE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED, THEY MUST BE SUFFICIENTLY EXPLAINED. BOARD MEMBERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING OR PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS REGARDING TOPICS WITH WHICH THEY MAY BE IN CONFLICT. RECORDS OF THE ANNUAL AFFIRMATIONS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA FROM UNIVERSITY-FOCUSED SALARY SURVEYS TO DETERMINE THE HIRING SALARY. ALL SALARY INCREASES OR CHANGES TO COMPENSATION AFTER HIRING OF THE PRESIDENT ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY BOARD MEETING THAT HAS SUCH DISCUSSIONS IS DOCUMENTED VIA THE OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE HIRING OF VICE PRESIDENTS BASED ON A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PRESIDENT. HOWEVER, THE PRESIDENT HAS THE DISCRETION TO SET THE INITIAL SALARY AND TO AWARD INCREASES BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VII
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 - FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP 1) HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO IS THE RELIGIOS SUPERIOR OF REVEREND BRENDAN CAHILL, THUS CREATING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO BOARD MEMBERS. 2) RAYE G. WHITE IS THE SUPERVISOR OF REYNALDO REZA AT FAYEZ SAROFIM & CO. THUS CREATING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO BOARD MEMBERS. 3) SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS BELONG TO THE CONGREGATION OF ST. BASIL, A COMMUNITY OF BASILIAN PRIESTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS. REVEREND MICHAEL A. BUENTELLO, CBS SERVES AS THE LOCAL SUPERIOR OF THE COMMUNITY. THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS WHO BELONG TO THE COMMUNITY ARE REVEREND ROBERT J. BARRINGER, CBS; REVEREND PATRICK BRADEN, CSB; REVEREND ROBERT W. CROOKER, CBS; REVEREND ANTHONY GIAMPIETRO, CSB; REVEREND JOSEPH PILSNER, CSB; REVEREND THOMAS ROSICA, CSB; AND REVEREND RONALD G. SCHWENZER, CSB.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.