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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 810
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
GRANVILLE, OH43023
D Employer identification number

31-4379459
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 265,457,438
F Name and address of principal officer:
ADAM S WEINBERG PRESIDENT
PO BOX 810
GRANVILLE,OH43023
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.DENISON.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: 1832
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTIVE LEARNING, DENISON UNIVERSITY ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHICH FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND DEMONSTRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,635
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,900
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 349,922
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 316,744
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 16,988,522 14,193,047
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 110,130,025 117,309,777
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 30,483,603 54,297,367
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,382,006 399,516
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 158,984,156 186,199,707
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 47,110,079 51,412,817
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 56,781,970 60,059,763
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,983,853    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 42,952,086 44,762,517
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 146,844,135 156,235,097
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 12,140,021 29,964,610
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,011,544,837 1,071,115,487
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 220,942,099 225,300,854
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 790,602,738 845,814,633
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
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: OUR PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS THINKERS, DISCERNING MORAL AGENTS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS OF A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTIVE LEARNING, WE ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHICH FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND DEMONSTRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION. WE ENVISION OUR STUDENTS' LIVES AS BASED UPON RATIONAL CHOICE, A FIRM BELIEF IN HUMAN DIGNITY AND COMPASSION UNLIMITED BY CULTURAL, RACIAL, SEXUAL, RELIGIOUS OR ECONOMIC BARRIERS, AND DIRECTED TOWARD AN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL ISSUES OF OUR TIME. OUR CURRICULUM BALANCES BREADTH WITH DEPTH, BUILDING ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATION UPON A LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION IN THE ARTS, THE SCIENCES, THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES. RESPONSIVE TO NEW WAYS OF LEARNING, WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION OF THE MANY FORMS OF KNOWLEDGE. WHILE OUR STUDENTS PURSUE SPECIALIZED LEARNING IN THEIR CHOSEN MAJORS, THEY ALSO DEVELOP THE FRAMEWORK FOR AN INTEGRATED INTELLECTUAL
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 $ 141,219,721 including grants of $ 51,412,817 ) (Revenue $ 116,777,192 )
DENISON UNIVERSITY PROVIDES UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 2,151 STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE OFFERED MORE THAN 48 MAJORS, CONCENTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE PROVIDED BASED ON MERIT AND ECONOMIC NEED. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO STUDENTS INCLUDING COUNSELING AND PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF ADMISSIONS, STUDENT AID, STUDENT EMPLOYMENT, STUDENT ACTIVITIES, REGISTRATION, AND STUDENT LIFE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet141,219,721
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 I..........
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 II........
4
 
No
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 III............................
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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 list of attachments
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........
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...................
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..........................
26
 
No
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.........
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 ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
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...
28c
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
Form 990 (2012)
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
624
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
2,635
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
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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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
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
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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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
34
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
34
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
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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:
MediumBulletCATHY UNTIED CONTROLLERDENISON UNIVERSITY PO BOX 810GRANVILLEOH43023 (740) 587-6679
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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) James L Anderson........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) Robert Bennett........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) Cynthia Ooten Booth........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) Susan V Booth........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Daniel J Brickman........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Walter F Burke........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Jill Goubeaux Clark........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) T Kim Cromwell........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Janet Crown........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Mark F Dalton........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Paul A Dimitruk........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) J Martin Erbaugh........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) John V Faraci Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Kristen Fitzwilliam Giarrusso........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) James T Glerum Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Martha Dunbar Hall........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Matthew J Harrington........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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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) Dana Hart........................................................................
Vice-Chair of the Board
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Mark J Heckmann........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Thomas E Hoaglin........................................................................
Chair of the Board
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) David J Hooker........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Paul W Hylbert........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Marc B Lautenbach........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Richard G Lugar........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Jeffrey Masten........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Steven P Matteucci........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Amy Todd Middleton........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) William Charles Mulligan........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Lewis A Sachs........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Gary V Simpson........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Jamie K Thorsen........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) R Scott Trumbull........................................................................
Vice-Chair/Treasurer
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Susan D Whiting........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Dale T Knobel........................................................................
President
 40.0
.......................   		    X       436,469 0 49,507
(36) Seth H Patton........................................................................
VP Finance & Mgmt
 40.0
.......................   		    X       232,929 0 41,949
(37) Julia Beyer Houpt........................................................................
Secretary.VP Advancement
 40.0
.......................   		    X       212,576 0 48,101
(38) Bradley W Bateman........................................................................
Provost
 40.0
.......................   		    X       204,767 0 51,443
(39) Adele N Gorrilla........................................................................
Chief Investment Officer
 40.0
.......................   		      X     582,806 0 55,120
(40) Perry H Robinson........................................................................
Director of Admissions
 40.0
.......................   		      X     183,831 0 35,566
(41) Laurel Kennedy........................................................................
VP Student Development
 40.0
.......................   		      X     157,885 0 30,803
(42) Joan E Krone........................................................................
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   167,825 0 39,170
(43) Anthony J Lisska........................................................................
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   170,704 0 42,465
(44) David O Woodyard........................................................................
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   156,227 0 40,754
(45) Lisa M Bazley........................................................................
Director ITS
 40.0
.......................   		        X   143,318 0 33,240
(46) Daniel Don Bonar........................................................................
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   141,144 0 35,911
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,790,481 0 504,029
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet46
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
 
No
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
PERFECTION GROUP, 2649 COMMERCE BLVDCINCINNATIOH45241 ENERGY MGMT. 658,023
LINCOLN CONSTRUCTION INC, 4790 SHUSTER ROADCOLUMBUSOH43214 GENERAL CONTRACTOR 12,229,950
SODEXO SERVICES, C/O DENISON UNIVERSITY P O BOX 810GRANVILLEOH43023 FOOD SERVICE MGMT 6,024,877
ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INC, 1801 THORNWOOD DRIVEHEATHOH43056 CONSTRUCTION MGMT. 958,138
MRM PAINTING, 12207 EDDYBURG RD NENEWARKOH43055 PAINTING SERVICES 409,327
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 109,561
e Government grants (contributions)1e 826,496
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		13,256,990
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		6,416,830
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,193,047
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a TUITION AND FEES 900099 91,940,557 91,940,557    
b AUXILIARY SERVICES 900099 23,274,946 23,274,946    
c INTEREST - STUDENT LOANS 900099 47,030 47,030    
d RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIPS 713940 9,889   9,889  
e BOOKSTORE 541800 522,696   15,517 507,179
f All other program service revenue . 1,514,659 1,514,659    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 117,309,777
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 4,340,469     4,340,469
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 75,000  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 75,000 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 75,000     75,000
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 129,214,629  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 79,257,731  
c Gain or (loss) 49,956,898  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 49,956,898     49,956,898
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 GAIN FROM PARTNERSHIPS 525990 324,516   324,516  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 324,516
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 186,199,707 116,777,192 349,922 54,879,546
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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 50,844,717 50,844,717
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 568,100 568,100
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,432,260 413,252 1,886,871 132,137
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 42,024,741 37,314,106 3,376,974 1,333,661
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,676,150 3,265,037 284,431 126,682
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,777,167 7,542,553 969,978 264,636
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,149,445 2,619,255 432,295 97,895
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 5,153,844 5,153,844    
b Legal ......... 77,568 17,633 59,935  
c Accounting ........... 68,400 15,549 52,851  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,795,581 4,566 1,791,015  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,335,940 1,160,824 170,516 4,600
12 Advertising and promotion .... 417,579 318,612 2,408 96,559
13 Office expenses ....... 2,978,262 2,601,130 183,873 193,259
14 Information technology ...... 1,567,426 1,508,079 44,223 15,124
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 5,288,325 5,154,667 105,892 27,766
17 Travel ............ 2,338,662 2,020,795 167,917 149,950
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 6,728,828 5,910,311 624,631 193,886
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 9,102,151 8,782,468 217,440 102,243
23 Insurance .............. 193,166 151,876 41,290  
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 STUDENT PROGRAMS 1,058,862 1,027,689 31,173  
b EQUIP.RENTAL,REPAIR&MAINT. 1,030,206 795,874 229,758 4,574
c DENISON STUDENT GOVERNMENT 929,574 929,574    
d LIBRARY RESOURCES 920,091 920,091    
e All other expenses 3,778,052 2,179,119 1,358,052 240,881
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 156,235,097 141,219,721 12,031,523 2,983,853
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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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 ............. 6,525 1 6,396
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 85,019,038 2 96,764,456
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 17,366,127 3 12,320,582
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 909,642 4 858,542
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 535,385 8 493,736
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 18,068 9 38,039
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 373,647,380
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 128,179,100 236,439,061 10c 245,468,280
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 49,199,992 11 61,000,055
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 604,718,779 12 635,969,914
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 4,232,371 13 3,928,204
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 13,099,849 15 14,267,283
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,011,544,837 16 1,071,115,487
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 21,762,599 17 18,984,718
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 170,189,378 20 179,374,580
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
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.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 100,000 23 100,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
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.................... 28,890,122 25 26,841,556
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 220,942,099 26 225,300,854
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 .............. 362,495,720 27 381,074,232
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 258,004,640 28 286,999,978
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 170,102,378 29 177,740,423
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 ........... 790,602,738 33 845,814,633
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,011,544,837 34 1,071,115,487
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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
186,199,707
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
156,235,097
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
29,964,610
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
790,602,738
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
21,906,160
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
3,341,125
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
845,814,633
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:  
Software Version:  
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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule 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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

31-4379459
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)
Page 3
Name of organization
DENISON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

31-4379459
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)
Page 4
Name of organization
DENISON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

31-4379459
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
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Additional Data


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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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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 .... 646,081,840 673,401,501 574,701,875 534,711,143 692,191,984
b Contributions ........ 6,554,929 -948,304 2,647,651 12,451,126 9,954,755
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 72,974,167 4,934,148 127,297,371 58,362,967 -136,527,791
d Grants or scholarships ..... 8,539,086 8,304,957 8,096,900 7,904,037 7,642,778
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		23,362,468 23,000,548 23,148,496 22,919,324 23,265,027
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 693,709,382 646,081,840 673,401,501 574,701,875 534,711,143
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet37.077 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet23.347 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet39.576 %
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
 
 
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 .................   1,326,349 1,326,349
b Buildings ................ 50,000 267,255,317 70,944,237 196,361,080
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   48,855,857 36,966,227 11,889,630
e Other ................. 126,600 56,033,257 20,268,636 35,891,221
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 245,468,280
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
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    
(3)Other
(A) HEDGE FUNDS 		253,914,294 F

(B) PUBLIC EQUITY FUNDS 		114,448,924 F

(C) PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS 		169,570,380 F

(D) REAL ESTATE FUNDS 		80,962,898 F

(E) FIXED INCOME FUNDS 		17,073,418 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 635,969,914
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








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 0
LIAB.TO BENEF.-SPLIT INT.AGREEMENTS 4,092,354
DISC.FOR FUTURE INT.-LIFE INC.AGREE 1,687,092
LIAB.FOR POST-RETIRE.HEALTH BEN 18,340,173
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES-PERKINS LOANS 2,093,788
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES-SCHELL FDN LOAN 346,050
REVOCABLE CHAR.REMAINDER TRUSTS 282,099



Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 26,841,556
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 .....................................................
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 168,612,446
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 21,906,160
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -38,225,792
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -16,319,632
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 184,932,078
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 2,418,632
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,151,003
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,267,629
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 186,199,707
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 113,400,551
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 1,151,003
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,151,003
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 112,249,548
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 2,418,632
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 41,566,917
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 43,985,549
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 156,235,097
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
ART COLLECTION FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE, PART III, LINE 1A: ART COLLECTION - THE UNIVERSITY'S MUSEUM AND LIBRARY HOUSE NUMEROUS WORKS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES, LITERARY WORKS AND ARTIFACTS. THESE COLLECTIONS ARE PROTECTED FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THEY ARE NEITHER DISPOSED OF FOR FINANCIAL GAIN NOR ENCUMBERED IN ANY MANNER. ACCORDINGLY, SUCH COLLECTIONS ARE NOT RECORDED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S ART COLLECTION, PART III, LINE 4: DENISON UNIVERSITY'S COLLECTION CURRENTLY NUMBERS NEARLY 8,000 ITEMS. THESE OBJECTS COME FROM MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE WORLD, BUT PRIMARILY DERIVE FROM ASIA, EUROPE, AND NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA. A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA, INCLUDING STONE, WOOD, PAPER, LACQUER, METAL, IVORY, AND OILS, IS REPRESENTED IN THE COLLECTION. THE COLLECTIONS ARE NOT USED FOR ANY FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO THE INSTITUTION. WE DO NOT COLLECT ENTRANCE FEES FOR THE EXHIBITIONS, ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND AND HAVE COLLECTION OBJECTS ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER PROFIT-CENTERS (MUSEUM SHOP, CAFE, BOOKSTORE, ETC.) THAT CAPITALIZE ON OUR COLLECTIONS. THESE COLLECTIONS FURTHER OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARLY LEARNING AND RESEARCH WITHIN THE DENISON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. THE COLLECTIONS ARE NOT CAPITALIZED.
INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS, PART V, LINE 4: EARNINGS FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED FOR PURPOSES SPECIFIED BY DONORS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES, FACULTY SALARIES AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, LIBRARY BOOKS, FACILITY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PURPOSES.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE, PART X, LINE 2: FEDERAL INCOME TAX - THE UNIVERSITY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. EXAMPLES OF TAX POSITIONS INCLUDE THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE UNIVERSITY, THE CONTINUED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF BONDS ISSUED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATED TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UNRELATED TAXABLE INCOME. THE UNIVERSITY BELIEVES THAT IT HAD APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2013, THE UNIVERSITY'S INCOME TAX YEARS FROM 2009 AND THEREAFTER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AS WELL AS VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITIES.
OTHER CHANGES IN REVENUE, PART XI, LINE 2D: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, WHICH WAS NETTED WITH TUITION REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BUT SHOWN AS AN EXPENSE IN PART IX OF FORM 990: ($41,566,917); POST-RETIREMENT RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC POST-RETIREMENT COST: $2,177,764; ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS: $1,163,361; TOTAL ADJUSTMENT = ($38,225,792).
OTHER CHANGES IN REVENUE, PART XI, LINE 4B: COST OF SALES FROM BOOKSTORE WHICH WERE NETTED WITH REVENUE ON PART VIII OF FORM 990: ($1,151,003)
OTHER CHANGES IN EXPENSES, PART XII, LINE 2D: COST OF SALES FROM BOOKSTORE WHICH WERE NETTED WITH REVENUE ON PART VIII OF FORM 990: $1,151,003
OTHER CHANGES IN EXPENSES, PART XII, LINE 4B: STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, WHICH WAS NETTED WITH TUITION REVENUE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BUT SHOWN AS AN EXPENSE IN PART IX OF FORM 990: $41,566,917.
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PUBLICATION OF RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY, LINE 3: DENISON UNIVERSITY CUSTOMARILY DRAWS A SUBSTANTIAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS STUDENTS NATIONWIDE AND WORLDWIDE, AND FOLLOWS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY WITH REGARD TO ITS STUDENTS.
AID FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, LINE 6A: THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ITS VARIOUS STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE PELL GRANT PROGRAM, THE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM, THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM, AND THE PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY HAS RECEIVED FUNDING THROUGH VARIOUS FEDERAL AGENCIES IN FURTHERANCE OF SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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 and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 17,000
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 67,045
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 379,487
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 9,500
South America 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 51,500
South Asia 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 7,500
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM 36,068
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   245,391,866
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   43,712,569
North America 0 0 Investments   1,243,542
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 290,916,077
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 290,916,077
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012Page 3
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)
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Central America and the Caribbean 2 17,000 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS East Asia and the Pacific 11 67,045 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 67 379,487 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Middle East and North Africa 2 9,500 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS South America 7 51,500 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS South Asia 1 7,500 CHECK      
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Sub-Saharan Africa 5 36,068 CHECK      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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
MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, PART I, LINE 2: All grants represent scholarships awarded to individuals studying outside of the U.S. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the Institutions at which the individuals are studying. At the completion of the course of study, the Institution abroad awards academic credit to the students, which are then transferred to Denison. In this way, we know the funds were indeed used for scholarship purposes.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
31-4379459
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
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
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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) EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2253 50,844,717      












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
MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, PART I, LINE 2: All scholarships and grants are based on financial need or academic merit. Individuals receiving distributions from the University are chosen based upon objective and non-discriminatory criteria which are consistent with the overall tax-exempt purpose of the University. Scholarships are either applied to students' individual accounts at Denison, or sent directly to the off-campus program within the United States at which the student is studying.
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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)Dale T KnobelPresident (i)
(ii)		 393,405
0 		0
0 		43,064
0 		31,995
0 		17,512
0 		485,976
0 		0
0
(2)Seth H PattonVP Finance & Mgmt (i)
(ii)		 188,934
0 		0
0 		43,995
0 		28,995
0 		12,954
0 		274,878
0 		0
0
(3)Julia Beyer HouptSecretary.VP Advancement (i)
(ii)		 200,154
0 		0
0 		12,422
0 		27,045
0 		21,056
0 		260,677
0 		0
0
(4)Bradley W BatemanProvost (i)
(ii)		 203,379
0 		0
0 		1,388
0 		26,389
0 		25,054
0 		256,210
0 		0
0
(5)Adele N GorrillaChief Investment Officer (i)
(ii)		 254,476
0 		294,402
0 		33,928
0 		31,995
0 		23,125
0 		637,926
0 		0
0
(6)Perry H RobinsonDirector of Admissions (i)
(ii)		 170,661
0 		0
0 		13,170
0 		22,170
0 		13,396
0 		219,397
0 		0
0
(7)Laurel KennedyVP Student Development (i)
(ii)		 136,063
0 		0
0 		21,822
0 		18,405
0 		12,398
0 		188,688
0 		0
0
(8)Joan E KroneProfessor (i)
(ii)		 143,122
0 		0
0 		24,703
0 		18,876
0 		20,294
0 		206,995
0 		0
0
(9)Anthony J LisskaProfessor (i)
(ii)		 128,303
0 		0
0 		42,401
0 		25,696
0 		16,769
0 		213,169
0 		0
0
(10)David O WoodyardProfessor (i)
(ii)		 112,479
0 		0
0 		43,748
0 		22,879
0 		17,875
0 		196,981
0 		0
0
(11)Lisa M BazleyDirector ITS (i)
(ii)		 120,848
0 		0
0 		22,470
0 		16,513
0 		16,727
0 		176,558
0 		0
0
(12)Daniel Don BonarProfessor (i)
(ii)		 99,142
0 		0
0 		42,002
0 		21,228
0 		14,863
0 		177,235
0 		0
0
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
BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS, PART I, LINE 1A: DENISON UNIVERSITY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES: HOUSING: THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS LIVE IN UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOUSING. THIS HOUSING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THESE EMPLOYEES AND THEREFORE IS NOT CONSIDERED TAXABLE COMPENSATION. CLUB DUES: THE UNIVERSITY PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR ITS PRESIDENT. THE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF THE DUES IS TREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE PRESIDENT. PERSONAL SERVICES: THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY-OWNED RESIDENCES OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS. THESE SERVICES ARE NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THESE INDIVIDUALS.
NON-FIXED PAYMENT ARARNGEMENT, PART I, LINE 7: CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER ADELE GORRILLA RECEIVED $294,403 FROM THE COLLEGE'S INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION PLAN. THIS PLAN PROVIDES AN ANNUAL BONUS BASED ON THE ENDOWMENT'S INVESTMENT RETURN. EARNING THE INCENTIVE-BASED COMPENSATION IS BASED ON OUTPERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO THE ENDOWMENT'S POLICY BENCHMARK.
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
31-4379459
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 OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756ATM4 04-15-2004 44,449,966 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 1996 BONDS   X   X   X
B OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756BUA6 02-20-2007 86,495,611 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 2001 BONDS   X   X   X
C OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756AW81 03-18-2010 27,756,730 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 2001 BONDS   X   X   X
D OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756A4Y5 05-22-2012 35,507,811 EDUC.FACIL.&REFUND 2001&2004 BONDS   X   X   X
OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756AAS5 04-04-2013 18,145,000 REFUND 2004 BONDS   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,005,000 9,515,000 3,415,000 2,900,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,661,771 89,998,767 28,020,715 35,489,864
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,146,554 45,956,719 2,493,026 10,218,964
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,488 435,357 257,177 286,734
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 15,005,863 40,103,536 25,006,526 10,898,296
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214,866 3,503,155 263,986 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 14,085,870
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 2010 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . . X   X   X   X  
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X   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   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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   X   X   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   X   X   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 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
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 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X   X   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   X   X   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? . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
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   X   X   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   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X     X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . . X         X   X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
  X       X   X
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? . . . .   X   X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .                
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .                
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
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   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		TRANSAMERLIFE INS
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . . 3.33 3.33    
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . X   X          
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   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   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
PART IV, LINE 2C: DATE ON WHICH REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED FOR 2007 BOND: 2/20/2012  
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
31-4379459
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 OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756ATM4 04-15-2004 44,449,966 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 1996 BONDS   X   X   X
B OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756BUA6 02-20-2007 86,495,611 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 2001 BONDS   X   X   X
C OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756AW81 03-18-2010 27,756,730 EDUC.FACILITIES&REFUND 2001 BONDS   X   X   X
D OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756A4Y5 05-22-2012 35,507,811 EDUC.FACIL.&REFUND 2001&2004 BONDS   X   X   X
OHIO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMISSION
  		34-6849674 67756AAS5 04-04-2013 18,145,000 REFUND 2004 BONDS   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,005,000 9,515,000 3,415,000 2,900,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,661,771 89,998,767 28,020,715 35,489,864
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,146,554 45,956,719 2,493,026 10,218,964
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,488 435,357 257,177 286,734
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 15,005,863 40,103,536 25,006,526 10,898,296
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214,866 3,503,155 263,986 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 14,085,870
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 2010 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . . X   X   X   X  
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X   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   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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   X   X   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   X   X   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 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
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 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000% 0.00000%
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X   X   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   X   X   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? . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
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   X   X   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   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X     X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . . X         X   X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
  X       X   X
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? . . . .   X   X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .                
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .                
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
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   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		TRANSAMERLIFE INS
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . . 3.33 3.33    
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . X   X          
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   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   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
PART IV, LINE 2C: DATE ON WHICH REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED FOR 2007 BOND: 2/20/2012  
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012

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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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 ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
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 148 6,286,830 FMV
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 1 130,000 FMV
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 ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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
0
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
Yes
 
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)
Page 2
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
REVENUE NOT REPORTED FOR CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS, PART I, LINE 33: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFAS 116, DENISON UNIVERSITY DOES NOT CAPITALIZE ITS COLLECTIONS AND WORKS OF ART. ACCORDINGLY, A ZERO AMOUNT WAS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1G.
USE OF THIRD PARTIES, PART I, LINE 32B: DENISON UNIVERSITY USES A THIRD-PARTY BROKER TO PROCESS AND SELL ALL GIFTS OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES. THE FEES CHARGED BY THE BROKER FOR THESE SERVICES ARE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.
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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COMMITTEE MINUTES, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 8B: SEVEN OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DOCUMENT THEIR MEETINGS WITH MINUTES: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS, ENROLLMENT, FINANCE & AUDIT, INVESTMENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS, TRUSTEE AFFAIRS, AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE NO MINUTES FOR THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. HOWEVER, PERSONNEL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ARE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WHERE THEY ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE FULL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING UPON APPROVAL. THERE ARE NO MINUTES FOR THE COMMITTEE ON ALUMNI AFFAIRS. THIS COMMITTEE MEETS ONCE PER YEAR FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SELECTING NOMINEES FOR ALUMNI CITATIONS. THE LIST OF NOMINEES IS FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WHERE THE NAMES ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE FULL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING UPON APPROVAL. THERE ARE NO MINUTES FOR THE COMMITTEE ON HONORARY DEGREES. NAMES OF NOMINEES ARE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WHERE THEY ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE FULL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING UPON APPROVAL. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990 REVIEW, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B: FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AT THEIR APRIL, 2014 MEETING.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT POLICY, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C: Responses to the Conflict of Interest questionnaire are reviewed annually by the Committee on Trustee Affairs. Results of the review are reported to the full Board. Procedurally, the Human Resource Office and/or the President's Office annually distributes the conflict of interest questionnaires for completion by Trustees, Officers, Administrative staff and Teaching Faculty acting in administrative capacities. The completed forms are reviewed when returned. To the extent that those completed by Board Members or Senior Administrators reveal a possible conflict of interest, they are forwarded to the Committee for further consideration. Additionally, if there is reasonable cause to believe that anyone has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, the Committee shall be informed and pursue these concerns. The President or her/his designee reviews the completed questionnaires by all other Members of the Administration and Members of the Teaching Faculty acting in an administrative capacity and properly carry out the provisions of the policy on all matters of a conflict of interest. The President or her/his designee will provide a written report to the Chair of the Board on all matters of conflict of interest which he or she has addressed administratively. Denison's policy details specific procedures for handling potential conflicts of interest. Family and Business Relationships are disclosed in the Form 990.
COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15: At its April meeting each year, the Board of Trustees delegates to its Chair and two Vice Chairs the authority to review and approve compensation levels for the senior administrative staff of the college. The Chairs and Vice Chairs deliberate and approve these salaries, typically in June, after conferring on job performance and reviewing independently compiled comparable information. At its October meeting each year, the Board ratifies the actions of the Chair and Vice Chairs of the Board with regard to the salaries and the following is recorded in the minutes of the Board so as to provide adequate documentation of the basis for determination of salaries: - None of the individuals holding senior positions are members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees approving the salaries. - The Chair and Vice Chairs of the Board conferred on matters of job performance and relied upon an independent valuation of the compensation or consideration. The approved salary in each case was reviewed and compared to salary data for the comparable positions for the other Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) and Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Colleges as compiled independently by the respective GLCA/ACM Consortia staffs. The salaries awarded do not provide benefits in excess of the value of the services being rendered to Denison University. The GLCA and ACM salary information used by the Chair and Vice Chairs in establishing the salaries of senior administrators is also shared in executive session with the entire Board of Trustees each October. The GLCA/ACM comparative information is maintained over time so as to provide the Board with historic trend information as well as current information. Internal information is also provided to the Board related to cost per student and senior salaries as a percentage of total payroll and total institutional revenue.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19: Denison's audited financial statements are made available to the public through our Finance Office website. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request from the Vice President for Finance and Management.
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY, FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14: THE COLLEGE HAS ADOPTED AND FOLLOWS A DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. HOWEVER, THE POLICY HAS NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AS SUCH, WE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER "NO" TO THE QUESTION ON LINE 14 OF PART VI EVEN THOUGH THE COLLEGE HAS IMPLEMENTED AND FOLLOWS SUCH A POLICY.
OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS, FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: POST-RETIREMENT RELATED CHARGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC POST-RETIREMENT COST: $2,177,764; ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS: $1,163,361; TOTAL ADJUSTMENT: $3,341,125
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data


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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
DENISON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

31-4379459
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) DENISON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

PO BOX 810

GRANVILLE,OH43023
31-6024390 		RSCH.GRANTS OH 501(c)(3) 11A NA
 
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












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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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) DENISON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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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).
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