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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
75-0800689
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.") ....
54,344,662
63,635,513
97,650,318
109,488,300
111,212,720
436,331,513
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
54,344,662
63,635,513
97,650,318
109,488,300
111,212,720
436,331,513
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)..
22,218,279
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
414,113,234
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..
54,344,662
63,635,513
97,650,318
109,488,300
111,212,720
436,331,513
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
20,573,088
30,339,620
29,796,753
34,707,951
41,870,355
157,287,767
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
4,319,245
4,319,245
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).
597,938,525
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
69.260 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.560 %
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
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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
75-0800689
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, LINE 3
THE SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT APPEARS ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND IN ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED MATERIALS, SUCH AS THE STUDENT HANDBOOK, ADMISSION BROCHURES, ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, FEDERAL PELL GRANT, WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM, TEXAS TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANT, TEXAS B-ON-TIME PROGRAM, AND TEXAS COLLEGE ACCESS LOAN PROGRAM AND RECEIVED FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION POSTED, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION, A NOTICE OF DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY, IN RELATION TO THE LATE REPAYMENT OF EXCESS FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ADMINISTRATION FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY. THE PAYMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATION WERE IMMEDIATELY PROCESSED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND THE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION ACTION WAS PROMPTLY REMOVED.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
75-0800689
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990
PART IV, LINE 12: THE UNIVERSITY DID NOT RECEIVE A SEPARATE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. HOWEVER, THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDING THE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CASH FLOWS WERE AUDITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP AND WERE REPORTED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS. PART IV, LINE 24B: THE UNIVERSITY PLANS TO SPEND PROCEEDS WITHIN THE TEMPORARY PERIOD EXCEPTION, BUT IN CASES WHEN IT DOES NOT, IT PREPARES THE APPROPRIATE ARBITRAGE REPORTING AND REMITS ANY EXCESS EARNINGS OVER THE ARBITRAGE YIELD TO THE GOVERNMENT. PART IV, LINE 24C: THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED IN A PRIOR YEAR A DONATION RESTRICTED FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY BONDS WHICH IT PUT INTO ESCROW UNTIL THE EARLIEST OPTIONAL REDEMPTION DATE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES: ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VARIOUS RESOURCES THAT EXIST WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SUCH AS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND CAMPS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE
FORM 990, PART VI
SECTION B, LINE 14: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE A UNIVERSITY-WIDE RETENTION POLICY, BUT DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY HAVE RETENTION AND DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION POLICIES THAT REFLECT LEGISLATIVE OR OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
R. GERALD TURNER RAY HUNT PRESIDENT TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP JEANNE PHILLIPS RAY HUNT TRUSTEE TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP GEORGE UTKOV RAY HUNT TRUSTEE TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
PURSUANT TO THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SMU, CAMPUS PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD OR LEASED ONLY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE. ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE ADDRESSED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS REQUIRED. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTS ON THIS REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE INSTRUCTS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ON HOW TO ACCESS THE FORM 990 ON A SECURE WEBSITE AND ENCOURAGES ANY TRUSTEE WITH QUESTIONS TO CONTACT THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE IRS FILING DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
PURSUANT TO THE SMU CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY RELATING TO TRUSTEES, MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND DEANS, EACH COVERED PERSON COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFLICTS COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MATERIAL FACTS AND DECIDES WHETHER SUCH FACTS GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, IF SO, WHETHER SUCH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED. WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER SMU EMPLOYEES WITH AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTS OR WHO OTHERWISE PLAY A SUBSTANTIVE ROLE IN THE CONTRACT APPROVAL PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, EACH SUCH PERSON MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL. UPON REVIEW OF ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE GENERAL COUNSEL MUST DECIDE WHETHER SUCH FACTS GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, IF SO, WHETHER SUCH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED. THE GENERAL COUNSEL PROVIDES A WRITTEN REPORT OF ALL SUCH DETERMINATIONS TO THE BOARD CONFLICTS COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SMU BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF OUTSIDE AND INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MAKES COMPENSATION DECISIONS BASED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA AND INCLUDES THE ADVICE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE FULL BOARD IN MATTERS OF COMPENSATION OF CORPORATE OFFICERS; THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST REPORT ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE BOARD'S NEXT MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE ANSWER IN PART VI, LINE 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17
MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 18 - ALL REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF FORM 990 AND 990-T ARE REVIEWED AND PROCESSED BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY. UPON RECEIVING A WRITTEN REQUEST, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A COPY OF THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. IF THE REQUEST IS MADE IN PERSON, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES THE COPIES ON THE DAY OF THE REQUEST, UNLESS UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENT THIS IN WHICH CASE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOMPANYING FOOTNOTES. DURING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT FIRM. SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.