Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LYNN UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
59-1023117
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
5,674,671
3,305,103
6,502,984
12,155,596
7,519,132
35,157,486
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5,674,671
3,305,103
6,502,984
12,155,596
7,519,132
35,157,486
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)..
11,119,202
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
24,038,284
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
5,674,671
3,305,103
6,502,984
12,155,596
7,519,132
35,157,486
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,841,307
1,693,851
1,022,116
747,937
731,134
6,036,345
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
968
6,848
7,816
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
835,885
361,685
359,533
373,484
881,344
2,811,931
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
44,013,578
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
350,130,616
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
54.620 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LYNN UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
59-1023117
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. 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).
Return Reference
Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3, Racially nondiscriminatory policy
LYNN UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, DISABILITY AND/OR AGE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL AND ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN PROGRAMS, ATHLETIC AND/OR OTHER SCHOOL ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a, Financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY, FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN, FEDERAL PELL GRANT, FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS, ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT, SMART GRANT, AND TEACH GRANT. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: FLORIDA MINORITY TEACHER'S FUND, FLORIDA RESIDENT ACCESS GRANT, FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, FLORIDA PRIVATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AND FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LYNN UNIVERSITY INC
Employer identification number
59-1023117
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) AND WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE EDUCATION; THE PRESERVATION, DISCOVERY, DISSEMINATION AND CREATIVE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE; AND THE PREPARATION OF ITS GRADUATES WITH THE ACADEMIC FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. SERVICE, SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY INCLUDING RESEARCH, AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOW THE FACULTY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, TO FULFILL ITS PURPOSES: FACILITATING LEARNING AND FOSTERING THE INTELLECTUAL LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY. LYNN STRESSES INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING, INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND AN INTERNATIONAL FOCUS AMONG ITS STUDENTS AND FACULTY. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS BACCALAUREATE, MASTER'S, AND DOCTORAL DEGREES AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE AND NON-CREDIT CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS. BREADTH, DEPTH, AND APPLICATION OF LEARNING ARE THE BASES FOR COMPETENCIES IN ALL PROGRAMS. GRADUATE CURRICULA PROMOTE ADVANCED OR EXPERT KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARSHIP. PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A VARIETY OF VENUES, INCLUDING A TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS SETTING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING, WHERE FACULTY AND STAFF PROVIDE PERSONALIZED ATTENTION TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE VARYING LEVELS OF ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY AND ARE MOTIVATED TO EXCEL. A FULL RANGE OF ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE COORDINATED TO SERVE THE INCREASINGLY DIVERSE NEEDS OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. ADDITIONAL AND SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE TO HELP STUDENTS REMAIN IN COLLEGE AND GRADUATE. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF FORMS WITH A VARYING FEE SCHEDULE. AN ACADEMIC RESOURCE NAMED THE INSTITUTE FOR ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DIAGNOSED LEARNING DIFFERENCES. MATH, COMPUTER AND OTHER SUBJECT-AREA TUTORS ASSIST STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY, SMALL BY DESIGN, PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM IN WHICH A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS CAN PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AS RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS. FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO AN ATMOSPHERE THAT NURTURES CREATIVITY, FOSTERS ACHIEVEMENT, VALUES DIVERSITY AND ENCOURAGES VOLUNTARISM. EACH JAN. 12, ALL FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE DURING "KNIGHTS UNITE DAY OF CARING," A PROGRAM WHICH HONORS THE FOUR STUDENTS AND TWO PROFESSORS WHO DIED IN THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE IN 2010 WHILE PERFORMING COMMUNITY SERVICE. LYNN'S ACADEMIC CURRICULA AND PROGRAMS ARE STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE A BALANCE BETWEEN THE THEORETICAL AND THE PRACTICAL, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRIES. EDUCATION AND SERVICE ARE FULLY INTEGRATED TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THIS INTEGRATIVE DESIGN PREPARES OUR GRADUATES TO MEET THE DYNAMIC NEEDS OF THE EMERGING GLOBAL SOCIETY. A RIGOROUS, NEW CORE CURRICULUM-THE DIALOGUES OF LEARNING-WAS LAUNCHED IN FALL 2008. CORE COURSES ARE REQUIRED THROUGH ALL FOUR YEARS IN THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM. IN EACH CORE CLASS, FACULTY MEMBERS MEASURE STUDENT OUTCOMES IN COMPETENCY AREAS INCLUDING WRITING, QUANTITATIVE REASONING, AND SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY. PRESENTED IN SEMINAR RATHER THAN LECTURE FORMAT, THE CORE COURSES ARE ORGANIZED AROUND LIFE'S BIG QUESTIONS: DIALOGUES OF SELF AND SOCIETY, DIALOGUES OF BELIEF AND REASON, DIALOGUES OF JUSTICE AND CIVIC LIFE. EACH JANUARY, ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A J-TERM COURSE. THOSE ARE FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND OFFER INTENSE THREE-WEEK EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE TRAVEL, CIVIC ACTIVISM, AND OTHER CREATIVE APPROACHES TO LEARNING. ALL FRESHMEN ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITIZENSHIP PROJECT DURING THE J-TERM. IN FALL 2013, LYNN LAUNCHED ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE TABLET-BASED LEARNING EFFORTS IN THE COUNTRY. THE AWARD-WINNING INITIATIVE USED APPLE TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER THE DIALOGUES OF LEARNING CORE CURRICULUM TO ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN WHILE ALSO SAVING THEM UP TO 50 PERCENT ON THE TYPICAL COST OF THEIR CORE CURRICULUM TEXTBOOKS. EARLY RESULTS AND FEEDBACK FROM THE IPAD INITIATIVE HAVE BEEN SO POSITIVE THAT THE PROGRAM WILL ENTER PHASE II AND ACCELERATE THE INITIATIVE. IN FALL 2014, LYNN DISTRIBUTED IPADS TO ALL DAYTIME UPPER CLASSMEN AND MBA STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY WILL EXPAND THE INITIATIVE TO INCLUDE ALL STUDENTS IN FALL 2015.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GAME SHOWS, DANCES, COMEDIANS, LIVE MUSIC, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS, FILMS, POOL PARTIES, SPORTS DAYS, INTRAMURAL SPORTS, AWARD DINNERS AND NOVELTY ENTERTAINMENT. INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS RANGING FROM THE FINE ARTS TO PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL AND HOCKEY TO GOURMET DINING CAN BE FOUND IN SOUTH FLORIDA. LYNN UNIVERSITY HOLDS MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION(NCAA), DIVISION II, AND THE SUNSHINE STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NCAA AND INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS. INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS INCLUDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, MEN'S LACROSSE, WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND VOLLEYBALL. ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SEMINARS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND NCAA STANDARDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN 2013-14, 71 PERCENT OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETES EARNED A 3.00 GPA OR HIGHER; 46 PERCENT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES EARNED A 3.50 GPA OR HIGHER AND 10 PERCENT EARNED A PERFECT 4.00 GPA. IN ADDITION TO INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS, STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE RANGE OF INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, SOFTBALL, TENNIS AND VOLLEYBALL. AT LEAST ONE REGISTERED NURSE OR PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT IS ON DUTY DURING DAYTIME HOURS IN THE HEALTH CENTER, AND WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE AMPLE HEALTH CARE. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR MINOR AILMENTS. WHEN FURTHER CARE IS NEEDED, REFERRALS ARE MADE TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE AGENCIES. ANOTHER HEALTH CENTER STAFF MEMBER ORGANIZES WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING YOGA AND EXERCISE CLASSES AS WELL AS STUDENTS' STRENGTH TRAINING IN LYNN'S GYM. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON A PRIVATE OR GROUP BASIS, AND RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE BY THE DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING. STUDENTS ALSO ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTORS, RESIDENT ASSISTANTS, AND APPROPRIATE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, ALL OF WHOM ARE PROFESSIONALLY FOCUSED ON ASSISTING STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE LITERATURE AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE CONTINUALLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COUNSELING CENTER. MULTICULTURAL AND WOMEN'S CENTERS PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AND COUNSELING SERVICES AS WELL. THE CENTER FOR CAREER CONNECTIONS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN EVALUATING, CHOOSING AND PLANNING A CAREER. PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND CAREER COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP STUDENTS SET THEIR CAREER GOALS, INVESTIGATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERVIEW WITH COMPANIES FOR WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE TO WORK OR INTERN. A LIBRARY IN THE CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF EMPLOYERS, CAREERS, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SALARY SURVEYS, CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMS, CAREER AND ONLINE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. THE OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE AT LYNN UNIVERSITY IS CONCERNED WITH THE PERSONAL GROWTH OF ALL STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO HELP ITS STUDENTS UNDERSTAND HOW SPIRITUALITY IS EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO SEEK A FITTING RESPONSE TO ITS PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES. A LOVING CONCERN IS SHARED FOR STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS, RESPECTING THEIR FREEDOM TO MAINTAIN AND EXPRESS THEIR OWN SPIRITUAL CONVICTIONS, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO THEIR OWN SPIRITUAL LEADERS FOR WORSHIP, STUDY AND COUNSEL.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF THREE MEMBERS, ALL OF WHOM SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION EXCEPT THAT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY EMPOWERED BY THE BOARD TO DO SO, IT MAY NOT TAKE ANY ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH A PRIOR ACT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AWARD DEGREES, ALTER THESE BY-LAWS, LOCATE PERMANENT BUILDINGS ON TAX-EXEMPT PROPERTY HELD FOR THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES, REMOVE OR APPOINT THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, OR TAKE ANY ACTION WHICH HAS BEEN RESERVED FOR THE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 2, Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
CHRISTINE LYNN AND JAN CARLSSON - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY CROWE HORWATH BASED ON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT. FOLLOWING A REVIEW BY THE CFO AND DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING, MINOR REVISIONS WERE INCORPORATED INTO A REVISED DRAFT, WHICH WAS POSTED TO THE BOARD PORTAL PRIOR TO A GENERAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 19, 2015 PROVIDING THE TRUSTEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PRIOR TO FILING WITH IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
EACH YEAR, ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DISCLOSURE LETTER DETAILING ANY RELATIONSHIPS OR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WHERE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT MIGHT EXIST. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO, AND THE CHIEF OF STAFF/BOARD LIAISON. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR THE APPEARANCE OF ANY SUCH CONFLICT, IT IS INCUMBENT UPON THE RELEVANT BOARD MEMBER(S) OR DIRECTOR(S) TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF THE CONFLICT AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE REGARDING ANY RELATED ISSUES OR TRANSACTIONS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS COMMITTEE EVALUATES PERFORMANCE AGAINST PRE-DETERMINED GOALS. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD UTILIZES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERT TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND BENCHMARKING AMONG COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, IN DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE PERCENT INCREASE. THE FIRM ALSO PROVIDES INSIGHT REGARDING OTHER BENEFITS AND NON-CASH COMPENSATION. THE UNIVERSITY RETAINED AN OUTSIDE EXPERT TO DO A COMPENSATION STUDY OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY WAS PERFORMED SEVEN YEARS AGO, AND WE RECEIVE ONGOING GUIDANCE REGARDING ANNUAL INCREASES. AS NEW POSITIONS ARE CREATED, OR MARKET CONDITIONS WARRANT, THIS EXPERT IS CONSULTED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES BENEFITS ACCORDING TO WRITTEN STANDARD POLICIES. IF ANY BENEFIT IS PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THESE POLICIES, BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
THE PRESIDENT CONDUCTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF ALL OFFICERS, BASED ON PRE-DETERMINED GOALS. HE THEN MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE UNIVERSITY RETAINED AN OUTSIDE EXPERT TO DO A COMPENSATION STUDY OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY WAS PERFORMED SEVEN YEARS AGO, AND WE RECEIVE ONGOING GUIDANCE REGARDING ANNUAL INCREASES. AS NEW POSITIONS ARE CREATED, OR MARKET CONDITIONS WARRANT, THIS EXPERT IS CONSULTED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES BENEFITS ACCORDING TO WRITTEN STANDARD POLICIES. IF ANY BENEFIT IS PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THESE POLICIES, BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THEREFORE, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
LOSS ON FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES - -171481; PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COSTS - -108271; CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT - 6684;
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 1, Number of contributions or items contributed.
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 9, Number of contributions or items contributed.
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=EQUIPMENT : NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 4, Number of contributions or items contributed.
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
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