Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Bucknell University
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
Marts Hall
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Lewisburg, PA17837
D Employer identification number

24-0772407
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 485,903,550
F Name and address of principal officer:
John C Bravman
219 Marts Hall Bucknell Univ
Lewisburg,PA17837
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.bucknell.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1846
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 37
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 36
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,515
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,345
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,510,997
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 41,337,513 38,182,907
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 184,946,492 190,706,784
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 15,910,085 16,924,786
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,144,818 5,339,271
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 248,338,908 251,153,748
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 47,108,034 47,935,433
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 111,517,795 118,388,218
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,774,325    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 68,145,483 76,319,434
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 226,771,312 242,643,085
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 21,567,596 8,510,663
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 987,310,733 1,060,110,807
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 177,142,015 175,630,024
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 810,168,718 884,480,783
Part II
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Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. A Bucknell education enables students to interact daily with faculty who exemplify a passion for learning and a dedication to teaching and scholarship. Bucknell fosters a residential, co-curricular environment in which students develop intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character, informed by a deep understanding of different cultures and diverse perspectives. Bucknell seeks to educate our students to serve the common good and to promote justice in ways sensitive to the moral and ethical dimensions of life.Bucknells rich history and heritage will influence its planning for the future. Bucknells potential as an institution of higher learning extends beyond that of a traditional liberal a
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 120,746,254 including grants of $ 47,935,433 ) (Revenue $ 159,433,794 )
Instruction - the expenses of instructional departments and programs
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 35,647,646 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,311,707 )
Student Services - the expenses of activities and services that indirectly support the educational programs such as library services and athletics/recreation
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 26,792,697 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Academic Support - the expenses of activities and services that directly support instruction
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 24,524,886 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 34,067,265 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet207,711,483
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule EClick to see attachment....
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
3,961
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,515
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletUK
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
1
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
No
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
37
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
36
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
WA , VA , UT , SC , OR , OH , NY , NJ , NH , MN , MI , MD , MA , KY , HI , CT , AZ , AL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletDavid J Surgala217 Marts Hall Bucknell UniversityLewisburgPA17837 (570) 577-3811
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) John C Bravman........................................................................
President
 40.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       574,764 0 175,759
(2) C Alan Walker........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) Glenn D Steele Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) Frank Schoeneman........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) David Scadden........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Daniel R Richards........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Christoper J O'Brien........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Scott G Nichols........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) William B Morrow Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Craig D Mills........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) David Maurrasse........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) John H Mathias........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) Lawrence S Klock........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Laura A Kinney........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Marlene A Hurd........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Stephen P Holmes........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Kirsten Heinemann........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Linda G Greenberg........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) William A Graham IV........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) Eugene Gorab........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) Peter C Gerhard........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Robert J Gamgort........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Michael E Flowers........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Bentley T Elliott........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) Jane Taylor Elfers........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) Harriet Edelman........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) William D Dearstyne Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) Susan J Crawford........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) Ellen Q Bush........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) Juanita Ora Luckett Brown........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) Charles W Berger........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) Ronald L Benjamin........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) Susan Baird........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) John E Bachman........................................................................
Trustee
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) Nancy B Prial........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(36) J Randall MacDonald........................................................................
Vice Chair/Secr
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(37) Kenneth W Freeman........................................................................
Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(38) Carol M Kennedy........................................................................
Secretary
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       88,717 0 16,082
(39) Kathleen Graham........................................................................
AVP-Development
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       157,510 0 16,051
(40) Dennis W Hawley........................................................................
AVP-Facilities
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       155,168 0 33,603
(41) Dennis W Swank........................................................................
AVP-Finance
 40.00
........................10 		    X       170,473 0 56,535
(42) Michael S Cover........................................................................
Treas/Controll
 40.00
........................10 		    X       173,010 0 24,566
(43) Param S Bedi........................................................................
VP-Lib. & Info.
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       198,787 0 30,450
(44) Christopher D Brown........................................................................
Invstmt Officer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       253,698 0 44,398
(45) Peter F Mackey........................................................................
VP-Comm.
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       188,871 0 47,680
(46) William T Conley........................................................................
VP Enrollment
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       111,027 0 11,147
(47) Wayne Bromfield........................................................................
General Counsel
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       218,250 0 21,796
(48) Amy C Foerster........................................................................
General Counsel
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 0
(49) Scott G Rosevear........................................................................
VP Dev & Alum
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       282,142 0 43,276
(50) David J Surgala........................................................................
VP Fin & Adm
 40.00
........................10 		    X       287,170 0 41,699
(51) Michael A Smyer........................................................................
Provost
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       305,115 0 71,954
(52) George C Shields........................................................................
Dean-Arts and Sciences
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     177,905 0 81,216
(53) Keith W Buffinton........................................................................
Dean-Engineering
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     186,507 0 88,956
(54) John P Hardt........................................................................
Director of Athletics
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     207,728 0 55,649
(55) David R Paulsen........................................................................
Coach Men's Basket
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   206,548 0 36,752
(56) Joseph G Susan Jr........................................................................
Coach Football
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   174,914 0 35,346
(57) Michael J Prince........................................................................
Professor
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   168,425 0 30,020
(58) James P Rice........................................................................
Assoc. Provost
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   170,330 0 46,832
(59) Gary M Haggard........................................................................
Professor
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   155,382 0 23,503
(60) James G Orbison........................................................................
Former Dean-Engineering
 40.00
.......................0.00 		          X 155,952 0 21,300
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,788,393   1,054,570
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet127
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Zartman Construction Inc3000 Pt TownshipNorthumberlandPA17857 Construction 11,127,382
Silvertip Inc600 St Mary StreetLewisburgPA17837 Construction 1,756,480
RS Mowery & Sons Inc1000 Bent Creek BlvdMechanicsburgPA17050 Construction 2,167,846
Parkhurst Dining ServicePO BOX 644091PittsburghPA15264 Food Management 9,400,993
Clark Companies41155 State Highway 10DelhiNY13753 Construction 1,470,026
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet40
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,121,375
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		35,061,532
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		4,073,554
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 38,182,907
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Tuition & Fees 611710 159,433,794 159,433,794    
b Summer Conferences 721000 526,785   526,785  
c Residence Halls & Dining 611710 28,931,539 28,931,539    
d Related Auxiliary Svcs 611710 1,063,743 1,063,743    
e Golf Course 713910 750,923   750,923  
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 190,706,784
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 11,696,930     11,696,930
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 1  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1 1    
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 239,977,658  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 234,749,802  
c Gain or (loss) 5,227,856  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 5,227,856     5,227,856
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Other Auxiliary Revenue 611710 2,794,274 2,794,274    
b Income from partnerships 523000 100,492   100,492  
c Athletics Related Revenue 611710 2,311,707 2,311,707    
d All other revenue .... 132,797   132,797  
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 5,339,270
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 251,153,748 194,535,058 1,510,997 16,924,786
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 41,335,260 41,335,260
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 6,600,173 6,600,173
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,940,538 1,351,702 3,403,144 185,692
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 522,354 465,499   56,855
7 Other salaries and wages 80,454,691 68,699,726 7,699,991 4,054,974
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,754,031 5,748,093 669,167 336,771
9 Other employee benefits ....... 19,816,254 16,524,756 2,322,750 968,748
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,900,350 4,864,442 740,579 295,329
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 170,555   166,190 4,365
c Accounting ........... 222,967   222,967  
d Lobbying ........... 122,012   122,012  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,097,045   1,097,045  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 21,635,120 15,906,238 2,934,752 2,794,130
12 Advertising and promotion .... 254,169 116,554 118,532 19,083
13 Office expenses ....... 11,104,005 8,947,160 1,567,659 589,186
14 Information technology ...... 2,111,460 1,976,891 127,071 7,498
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 108,249 82,390 25,859  
17 Travel ............ 7,109,415 5,356,439 1,012,421 740,555
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 1,867,644 1,824,353   43,291
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 15,757,465 15,007,410 372,776 377,279
23 Insurance .............. 1,236,936 1,152,773 84,163  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Real Estate Taxes 204,074 180,566 23,508  
b Miscellaneous 658,948 553,149 47,394 58,405
c Other Repair and Maintenance 3,948,358 3,418,605 479,245 50,508
d Utilities & fuel 8,711,012 8,630,856 40,236 39,920
e All other expenses 0 -1,031,552 879,816 151,736
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 242,643,085 207,711,483 24,157,277 10,774,325
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 12,131,180 1 12,435,960
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 30,158,105 2 37,431,852
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 21,373,868 3 24,477,382
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,041,885 4 2,977,803
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
79,912 5 66,737
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
5,000 6 2,834
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 17,622,779 7 17,042,583
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 182,299 8 118,454
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,513,519 9 3,051,416
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 516,250,434
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 260,114,060 239,428,530 10c 256,136,374
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 283,841,931 11 299,889,208
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 358,222,692 12 399,716,252
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 21,709,033 13 6,763,952
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 987,310,733 16 1,060,110,807
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 101,191,583 17 102,026,582
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 8,752,605 19 9,755,423
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 62,150,779 20 59,080,166
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 222,174 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 873,068 24 841,590
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 3,951,806 25 3,926,263
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 177,142,015 26 175,630,024
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 358,927,718 27 394,290,033
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 233,869,665 28 258,304,407
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 217,371,335 29 231,886,343
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 810,168,718 33 884,480,783
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 987,310,733 34 1,060,110,807
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
251,153,748
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
242,643,085
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
8,510,663
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
810,168,718
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
54,107,858
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
11,693,544
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
884,480,783
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000229
Software Version: 2012v2.0
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Bucknell University
  		Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Bucknell University
  		Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Bucknell University
  		Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
122,012
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
122,012
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
No
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 599,215,781 575,367,497 491,465,001 442,825,991 554,592,841
b Contributions ........ 31,554,185 66,230,490 11,988,657 12,053,400 10,134,058
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 68,641,181 -12,209,443 101,254,368 65,662,489 -91,127,874
d Grants or scholarships ..... 10,496,884 9,290,945 10,168,719 9,243,533 9,830,053
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		21,435,413 19,356,382 17,662,912 18,438,702 18,088,277
f Administrative expenses .... 916,552 1,525,436 1,538,899 1,364,645 2,854,704
g End of year balance ...... 666,562,298 599,215,781 575,337,496 491,495,000 442,825,991
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet35.960 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet32.090 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet31.950 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   5,204,386 5,204,386
b Buildings ................   312,458,055 113,174,667 199,283,388
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   120,614,484 107,606,960 13,007,524
e Other .................   77,973,509 39,332,433 38,641,076
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 256,136,374
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 368,022,861 F
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 399,716,252
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Project Fund - 2012 bond issue 7,692,671 F
(2) Bucknell Real Estate, Inc. 433,814 F
(3) Fraternity Mortgages 120,000 C
(4) Bison Ventures, Inc 45,000 F





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Funds held for student organizations 1,265,505
Funds held for others 1,066,681
Capital Lease Payable 1,594,077






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,926,263
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The University records income tax liabilities and assets using a theshold of more likely than not for recognition and derecognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The University does not believe that there are any unrecognized tax benefits or costs that should be recorded in the financial statements.
Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The university's endowment fund provides a relatively stable investment income stream to the university's operations. As noted in Schedule D, Part V, Line 1(d), a significant portion of that investment income is restricted by endowment donors for student scholarships. The remaining endowment investment income provides annual support to various programs of the university.
Part III, Line 4 Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The University has obtained certain art work, rare books, and historical artifacts that are held in safekeeping at the University's library and art gallery. These items are used for educational purposes as the University is a private institution of higher education.
Part III, Line 1a Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o As permitted by generally accepted accounting principles, the University does not capitalize works of art, historical artifacts, and collectibles, which are principally acquired by donation.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Schools
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
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
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
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.
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized   The University's racially nondiscriminatory policy is available on the university's website and is printed in University publications.
Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency   Bucknell University receives research grants and contracts from various governmental agencies as well as funds for student aid.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America 0 0 Investments   165,622,604
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 29,721
South America 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 3,030
Russia 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 4,240
North America 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 5,802
Middle East/Nrth Africa 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 1,165
Europe 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 211,435
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Academic and Related 187,329
Central America 0 0 Program Services Academic & Related 7,858
Central America 0 0 Program Sevices Student Philanthropy 43,677
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad Prg 81,075
South America 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad Prg 203,959
Europe 3 3 Program Services Study Abroad Prg 1,454,656
Central America 0 0 Program Services Study Abroad Prg 132,011
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Scholarships   940,239
South Asia 0 0 Scholarships   609,843
South America 0 0 Scholarships   464,991
Russia and Ind. States 0 0 Scholarships   464,091
North America 0 0 Scholarships   142,499
Middle East/Nrth Africa 0 0 Scholarships   111,529
Europe 0 0 Scholarships   1,972,085
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Scholarships   1,661,288
Central America 0 0 Scholarships   233,608
3a Sub-total ..... 3 3 8,922,173
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     165,666,562
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 3 3 174,588,735
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad Sub-Saharan Africa 11     66,275 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad South America 9     87,319 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad Russia/Ind. States 1     7,900 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad Mid East/Nrt Africa 1     41,522 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad Europe 81     810,378 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad East Asia/Pacific 17     214,812 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships-BU Students Abroad Central America 6     31,846 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens Sub-Saharan Africa 22     873,964 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens South Asia 16     609,843 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens South America 10     377,672 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens Russia/Ind. States 12     456,191 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens North America 5     142,499 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens Mid East/Nrth Africa 1     70,007 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens Europe 29     1,161,707 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens East Asia/Pacific 69     1,446,476 Financial Aid FMV
Scholarships to Non-US Citizens Central America 7     201,762 Financial Aid FMV
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used in Foreign Country   The University provides grants in the form of University scholarship for certain non-US citizens attending the University. These scholarships are posted directly to the recipient's University billing account and, thus, reduce tuition, room and/or board fees billed to the recipient. The University also provides grants in the form of University scholarship for certain Bucknell University students to study abroad. These scholarships are posted directly to the recipient's University billing account and, thus, reduces tuition, room and/or board fees billed to the recipient. The majority of these scholarships are need-based financial aid.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number
24-0772407
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Scholarships to Attend BU 1831   41,335,260 FMV Account Credit












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used   The University provides grants in the form of University scholarship for certain individuals attending the University. These scholarships are posted directly to the recipient's University billing account and, thus, reduces tuition, room and/or board fees billed to the to the recipient. The majority of these scholarships are need-based financial aid.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Wayne BromfieldGeneral Counsel (i)
(ii)		 218,250
  		 
  		 
  		21,513
  		283
  		240,046
  		 
 
(2)Scott G RosevearVP Dev & Alum (i)
(ii)		 273,623
  		 
  		8,519
  		25,000
  		18,276
  		325,418
  		 
 
(3)Peter F MackeyVP-Comm. (i)
(ii)		 188,871
  		 
  		 
  		29,650
  		18,030
  		236,551
  		 
 
(4)Param S BediVP-Lib. & Info. (i)
(ii)		 197,434
  		 
  		1,353
  		20,300
  		10,150
  		229,237
  		 
 
(5)Michael S CoverTreas/Controll (i)
(ii)		 173,010
  		 
  		 
  		17,679
  		6,887
  		197,576
  		 
 
(6)Michael J PrinceProfessor (i)
(ii)		 168,425
  		 
  		 
  		17,533
  		12,487
  		198,445
  		 
 
(7)Michael A SmyerProvost (i)
(ii)		 281,977
  		 
  		23,138
  		39,250
  		32,704
  		377,069
  		 
 
(8)Keith W BuffintonDean-Engineering (i)
(ii)		 186,125
  		 
  		382
  		19,247
  		69,709
  		275,463
  		 
 
(9)Kathleen GrahamAVP-Development (i)
(ii)		 157,510
  		 
  		 
  		15,752
  		299
  		173,561
  		 
 
(10)Joseph G Susan JrCoach Football (i)
(ii)		 172,087
  		 
  		2,827
  		18,162
  		17,184
  		210,260
  		 
 
(11)John P HardtDirector of Athletics (i)
(ii)		 202,279
  		 
  		5,449
  		21,425
  		34,224
  		263,377
  		 
 
(12)John C BravmanPresident (i)
(ii)		 553,964
  		 
  		20,800
  		122,429
  		53,330
  		750,523
  		 
 
(13)James P RiceAssoc. Provost (i)
(ii)		 170,330
  		 
  		 
  		12,415
  		34,417
  		217,162
  		 
 
(14)James G OrbisonFormer Dean-Engineering (i)
(ii)		 155,513
  		 
  		439
  		14,520
  		6,780
  		177,252
  		 
 
(15)George C ShieldsDean-Arts and Sciences (i)
(ii)		 175,704
  		 
  		2,201
  		18,657
  		62,559
  		259,121
  		 
 
(16)Gary M HaggardProfessor (i)
(ii)		 155,382
  		 
  		 
  		15,973
  		7,530
  		178,885
  		 
 
(17)Dennis W SwankAVP-Finance (i)
(ii)		 168,398
  		 
  		2,075
  		17,761
  		38,774
  		227,008
  		 
 
(18)Dennis W HawleyAVP-Facilities (i)
(ii)		 155,168
  		 
  		 
  		16,590
  		17,013
  		188,771
  		 
 
(19)David R PaulsenCoach Men's Basket (i)
(ii)		 202,648
  		 
  		3,900
  		21,068
  		15,684
  		243,300
  		 
 
(20)David J SurgalaVP Fin & Adm (i)
(ii)		 280,450
  		 
  		6,720
  		25,000
  		16,699
  		328,869
  		 
 
(21)Christopher D BrownInvstmt Officer (i)
(ii)		 212,948
  		 
  		40,750
  		22,625
  		21,773
  		298,096
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Sch J, Part I, Line 1a Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL - the president is permitted to travel by first class airfare in limited circumstances per university policy. First class travel costs is not considered taxable compensation. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS - Travel costs of companions of university trustees, officers, and key employees are reimbursed in limited circumstances and such reimbursement is considered taxable income to the trustee, officer, or key employee unless the companion's travel would otherwise be considered deductible under the Internal Revenue Code. Any such taxable reimbursements to companions of university officers are included in Schedule J, Part II, column (B)(iii). TAX INDEMNIFICATION & GROSS UP PAYMENTS - Tax gross-up payments, considered taxable compensation, were provided to 4 officers and key employees listed in Part II of Schedule J for one or more of the following items:(a) taxable tuition remission benefits; or (b) years of service recognition awards. HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE - The university requires the president and provost to reside in a specific campus housing. The estimated fair rental value of the personal living space, including utilities, is not considered taxable income since on-campus residency is an employment requirement imposed by the university. The estimated fair value is included in Schedule J.HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES - Certain employees have golf memberships at the university owned golf course. In addition, the university pays membership dues at certain private establishments for the purpose of holding business or fundraising events.PERSONAL SERVICES-Certain facilities and maintenance staff have primary responsibilities for the upkeep of the campus building in which the president resides. Those duties include from time to time cooking, cleaning, and driving/chauffeur duties for the president to maximize the president's time devoted to university business. The allocable costs of these employee duties are not considered taxable compensation to the president.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number
24-0772407
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Union County Higher Educa
  		23-2228275 906459FH0 04-04-2013 17,294,121 Refunded 2002A bonds   X   X   X
B Union County Higher Educa
  		23-2228275 906459EX6 04-12-2012 29,994,932 construction of academic facil   X   X   X
C Union County Higher Educational Facilities Financing Auth
  		23-2228275 906459EL2 04-07-2010 13,685,672 Refunded 1996 & 1998 bonds   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,995,000   4,995,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,294,121 29,994,932 13,685,672  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,109,827   13,496,029  
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,294 288,694 189,643  
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 22,013,567 22,013,567    
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,692,671 7,692,671    
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X     X X      
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X   X    
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X     X X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet   %   %   %   %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet   %   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   %   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If “Yes” to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.   %   %   %   %
c If “Yes” to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . . X   X   X      
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .                
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .                
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
               
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .                
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .                
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X    
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X   X    
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   X   X      
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X      
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Carole M Bourgeacq-Hardt KEFamily Staff Loan   X 5,000 2,834   No   No Yes  
(2) John Hardt Key Emp Staff Loan   X 5,000 2,526   No   No Yes  
(3) M Smyer Officer Relocation Loan   X 111,668 64,211   No   No Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 69,571
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Geisinger Health Plan See Part V 6,012,671 See Part V   No
(2) Eric A Kennedy Spouse-Offic 121,712 employment   No
(3) Carole M Bourgeacq-Hardt Spouse-Key Emplo 56,855 employment   No
(4) Christine M Buffinton Spouse-Key Employ 64,484 employment   No
(5) Wendelin J Wright Spouse-Pres 83,257 employment   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    Part IV - Geisinger Health Plan - Glenn D. Steele, Jr., a member of the University's Board of Trustees, is president and chief operating officer of Geisinger Health Plan, a healthcare organization providing certain healthcare insurance and services to the University. John C. Bravman, President of Bucknell University, is a member of that healthcare organization's board of directors. Amounts paid to the healthcare organization and its affiliates for services totaled $6,012,671 for year ended June 30, 2013.Also, the University and the healthcare organization conduct certain programs whereby University students and faculty participate with the healthcare organization in educational and research activites related to medical and healthcare endeavors. The healthcare organization provides approximately 75% of the grant revenues to support these University programs. University expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2013 for those programs totaled $265,353.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 6    
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests .. X 1    
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 112 3,408,554  
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential . X 1 665,000 Certif. Appraisals
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Education Fees ) X 1    
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Athletic Equip ) X 2    
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Education Equip ) X 3    
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Supplies ) X 36    
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
4
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 33, Revenues Not Reported   As permitted under ASC 958.605.25, Works of Art, Historical Treasures, and similar items, the University does not capitalize its collections of artwork and historical collections for financial statement purposes. Furthermore, certain donated goods incidental to University operations are acknowledged by the University but not recorded in revenues nor expenses for financial statement purposes.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, Line 1b Contributions For the year ended June 30, 2013 line 1b includes the following additions to the endowment fund:Contributions from donors $10,708,079Contributions from expired trust or similar agreements $846,106Additional funds invested by Bucknell $20,000,000 ___________ $31,554,185For the year ended June 30, 2012 line 1b includes the following additions to the endowment fund:Contributions from donors $16,158,776Contributions from expired trust or similar agreements $71,714Additional funds invested by Bucknell $50,000,000 ___________ $66,230,490
  Form 990, Part V, Line 4b The University has an interest in and/or signing authority over bank accounts in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Barbados for the University's Study Abroad Programs in those countries.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Postretirement charges other than periodic expense = $7325447
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Change in pledge receivable = $4368097
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The University makes 5 years of financial statements available on the University's Finance Office website.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The president's compensation was reviewed and approved by the Executive Resource Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Committee used various sources of data, including but not limited to, an independent compensation consultant, other organizations' Form 990s and compensation surveys. There is a written employment contract in place which is signed by the president and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.In addition, compensation of certain officers and key employees (employees reporting directly to the president) are reviewed by the Executive Resource Committee and approved by the president of the university. The president and Committee used various sources of data, including but not limited to, an independent compensation consultant, other organizations' Form 990s and compensation surveys.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The president's compensation was reviewed and approved by the Executive Resource Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Committee used various sources of data, including but not limited to, financial and legal consultants, other organizations' Form 990s and compensation surveys. There is a written employment contract in place which is signed by the president and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.In addition, compensation of certain officers and key employees (those employees reporting directly to the president) are reviewed by the Executive Resource Committee and approved by the president of the university. The president and Committee used various sources of data, including but not limited to, other organizations' Form 990s and compensation surveys.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts All trustees are required to complete and submit an annual conflict of interest statement to the University's General Counsel. All Officers and Key Employees are required to complete and submit an annual conflict of interest statement to the University's Vice President for Finance and Administration. All statements are reviewed by General Counsel and/or the VP for Finance and Administration to determine if the possible conflicts of interest noted are actual conflicts and what action should be taken including prohibiting an individual from participating in any deliberations, decisions or transactions related to the conflict, and whether disclosures regarding the conflict should be made in financial statements or other documents.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process An external review of the Form 990 is performed by the outside tax preparer. The final Form 990 is provided to the University's Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management Committee for review. The Form 990 is made available electronically to the trustees prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et The following individuals have business relationships with each other based on their positions within the University's related organizations. Bucknell University Bucknell Real Estate Bison VenturesDavid Surgala VP for Finance President/ President/ and Administration Board Member Board MemberDennis Swank Associate VP for Vice President/ Vice President/ Finance/ Assistant Board Member Board Member SecretaryMichael Cover Treasurer and Controller/ Secretary/ Secretary/ Assistant Secretary Board Member Board MemberEdward Loftus Employee Board Member
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Academic Support - the expenses of activities and services that directly support instruction
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bucknell University
 
Employer identification number

24-0772407
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Bucknell Real Estate Inc

701 Moore Avenue

Lewisburg,PA17837
27-3576298 		Real Estate Property Management PA 501 (c) (2)   Bucknell University
 
Yes
 












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Funds held trust by others 1

1712 Glenbrook Ave
Lancaster,PA17603
 Support Bucknell University PA N/A
 Trust         No
(2) Funds held trust by others 1

PO Box 1558
Columbus,OH43216
 Support Bucknell University OH N/A
 Trust         No
(3) Funds held trust by others 1

PO Box 1377
Buffalo,NY14240
 Support Bucknell University NY N/A
 Trust         No
(4) Funds held trust by others 1

One West Fourth Street 2nd Floor
WinstonSalem,NC27101
 Support Bucknell University NC N/A
 Trust         No
(5) Funds held trust by others 1

4967 Ten Oaks Road
Dayton,MD21036
 Support Bucknell University MD N/A
 Trust         No
(6) Funds held trust by others 1

203 Redwood Shores Pkwy Suite 300
Redwood Shores,CA94065
 Support Bucknell University GA N/A
 Trust         No
(7) Funds held trust by others 1

1201 Market St Suite 2000
Wilmington,DE19801
 Support Bucknell University DE N/A
 Trust         No
(8) Funds held trust by others 1

203 Redwood Shores Pkwy Suite 300
Redwood Shores,CA94065
 Support Bucknell University CO N/A
 Trust         No
(9) Funds held trust by others 1

201 Milan Pkwy - 2nd Floor
Birmingham,AL35203
 Support Bucknell University AL N/A
 Trust         No
(10) Pooled income funds 3

Bucknell University
Lewisburg,PA17837
 Support Bucknell University PA N/A
 Trust         No
(11) Charitable lead trusts 2

Bucknell University
Lewisburg,PA17837
 Support Bucknell University PA N/A
 Trust         No
(12) Charitable remaind trusts 44

Bucknell University
Lewisburg,PA17837
 Support Bucknell University PA N/A
 Trust         No
(13) Bison Ventures Inc

701 Moore Avenue
Lewisburg,PA17837
26-4730096 		Bookstore Operations PA Bucknell University
  		C -105,502 88,409 100.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Bison Ventures Inc

 l 120,895 Estimated FMV
(2) Bucknell Real Estate Inc

 k 180,688 Estimated FMV
(3) Bucknell Real Estate Inc

 b 100,000 Estimated FMV
(4) Bucknell Real Estate Inc

 a 121,429 Estimated FMV


Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule R, Part V, 1(a)   As part of a New Markets Tax Credit project in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University loaned $12,022,694 in December 2010 to an entity controlled by Wells Fargo Community Investment Holdings, LLC. That entity then loaned the $12,022,694 (loan A) and an additional $4,167,306 (loan B) to Wells Fargo Community Development Enterprises 7, LLC, which in turn loaned those funds to Bucknell Real Estate, Inc. in December 2010. The funds were used for the acquisition and improvement of certain properties in Lewisburg, PA.The loans require interest payable quarterly at 1.01% with principal payments beginning April 1, 2018 through January 1, 2046. Interest paid to Bucknell University relating to loan A was $121,429 for the year ended June 30, 2013.

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