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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LA JOLLA, CA920371013
D Employer identification number

23-7172306
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 303,054,117
F Name and address of principal officer:
RANDY FRISCH
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA920371013
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NU.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1971
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS A POST SECONDARY LEVEL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,834
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -642,113
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -642,113
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,383,551 10,064,368
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 205,093,740 212,693,034
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 25,780,578 22,439,375
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,889,644 2,288,365
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 241,147,513 247,485,142
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,002,375 12,213,518
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) 108,950,499 117,707,233
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet337,719    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 95,688,321 91,403,306
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 205,641,195 221,324,057
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 35,506,318 26,161,085
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 708,193,817 793,567,211
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 67,747,546 67,422,079
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 640,446,271 726,145,132
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS WITHIN OUR NATION AND AROUND THE GLOBE. SEE SCHEDULE O.
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 $ 158,173,897 including grants of $ 12,213,518 ) (Revenue $ 213,609,157 )
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, PROVIDES POST SECONDARY INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS AT 27 SITES WITHIN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS OVER 100 DEGREE PROGRAMS AND 80 CREDENTIAL AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 204,000 INDIVIDUALS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1971. APPROXIMATELY 29,000 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED CLASSES DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014.
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 expensesMediumBullet158,173,897
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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
 
No
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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
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).... Click to see attachment
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or 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 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
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......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
509
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
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,834
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” to line 3b, 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletOC
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
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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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 or note to any line 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
20
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
18
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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
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:
MediumBulletMICHELLE BELLO ASSOCIATE VC FINANCE11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROADLA JOLLACA920371011 (858) 642-8636
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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 or note to any line 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) STACY ALLISON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) FELIPE BECERRA THROUGH 813........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) JOHN BUCHER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) RICHARD CHISHOLM........................................................................
SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) JEANNE CONNELLY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) GERALD CZARNECKI........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) RANDY ALIMENT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) CHERYL KENDRICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) DR DONALD KRIPKE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) DR JERRY LEE II........................................................................
CHANCELLOR EMERITUS, TRUSTEE
 8.00
.......................   		X   X       536,391 0 42,585
(11) JEAN LEONARD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) HERBERT MEISTRICH........................................................................
CHAIR, TRUSTEE
 10.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) CARLOS RODRIGUEZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) DR ALEXANDER SHIKHMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) HIEP QUACH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) THOMAS TOPUZES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) JACQUELINE TOWNSEND KONSTANTURO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) WH KNIGHT JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) MICHAEL R MCGILL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) RUTHANN HEINRICH........................................................................
VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DR E LEE RICE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JAY STONE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ROBERT FREELEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DR MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM........................................................................
PRESIDENT, NU/CHANCELLOR, NUS
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       175,483 0 12,874
(25) PATRICIA POTTER........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       591,760 0 22,238
(26) RANDY FRISCH........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       65,855 0 5,614
(27) VIRGINIA BENEKE........................................................................
VICE CHANCELLOR, MARKETING
 40.00
.......................   		    X       86,090 0 10,554
(28) BETH SCHECHTER........................................................................
ASSOC VICE CHANCELLOR, COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		    X       51,009 0 8,774
(29) DEBRA BEAN........................................................................
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
 40.00
.......................   		      X     241,306 0 18,193
(30) MICHELLE BELLO........................................................................
ASSOCIATE VP FINANCE
 40.00
.......................   		      X     205,686 0 27,375
(31) WILLIAM BRUVOLD........................................................................
PRESIDENT, NUSIPR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     191,601 0 12,513
(32) CHRISTOPHER KRUG........................................................................
VP, IT
 40.00
.......................   		      X     181,882 0 36,947
(33) JOHN CICERO........................................................................
DEAN, SETM
 40.00
.......................   		      X     191,527 0 11,609
(34) RONALD UHLIG........................................................................
DEAN, SOBM
 40.00
.......................   		      X     170,387 0 30,156
(35) DAREN UPHAM........................................................................
ASSOC. V.P. REGIONAL OPERA
 40.00
.......................   		      X     181,051 0 36,749
(36) VERNON TAYLOR........................................................................
ASSOC. V.P. MILITARY REGION
 40.00
.......................   		      X     181,089 0 30,909
(37) MAHVASH YADEGARPOUR........................................................................
ASSOC. V.P. LOS ANGELES REGION
 40.00
.......................   		      X     158,272 0 36,159
(38) CAROL RICHARDSON........................................................................
DEAN, COLS
 40.00
.......................   		      X     175,245 0 15,861
(39) MARY MCHUGH........................................................................
PROFESSOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   171,772 0 36,270
(40) ALEX ZUKAS........................................................................
PROFESSOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   171,359 0 20,042
(41) IGOR SUBBOTIN........................................................................
PROFESSOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   163,350 0 11,166
(42) DANIEL DONALDSON........................................................................
DEAN, SOPS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   159,829 0 17,897
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,050,944 0 444,485
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet144
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
GLOBAL MEDIA SYSTEMS INC30252 TOMAS SUITE 200RANCHO SANTA MARGARITACA92688 MARKETING & CONSULTING 8,978,683
E-STORM CORP INC530 BUSH STREE SUITE 600SAN FRANCISCOCA94108 MARKETING & CONSULTING 4,400,375
JOHNSON AND JENNINGS INC6165 GREENWICH DRIVE SUITE 180SAN DIEGOCA92122 CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING 2,817,987
CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING INCPO BOX 659512SAN ANTONIOTX78265 MARKETING & CONSULTING 2,750,468
MCKENNA LONG & ALDRIDGE LLP600 WEST BROADWAY 2600SAN DIEGOCA92101 LEGAL SERVICES 2,251,507
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet139
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 140,100
d Related organizations...1d 500,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,967,560
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,456,708
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,064,368
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a STUDENT TUITION 611710 212,693,034 212,693,034    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 212,693,034
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 7,979,696     7,979,696
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 2,960,605 46,981
b Less: rental expenses 954,394 55,043
c Rental income or (loss) 2,006,211 -8,062
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1,998,149   -8,062 2,006,211
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 68,948,915 10,546
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 53,743,254 756,528
c Gain or (loss) 15,205,661 -745,982
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 14,459,679     14,459,679
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 140,100
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 67,900
b Less: direct expenses ...b 59,756
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 8,144   8,144
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        
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        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 916,123 916,123    
b K-1 PASS-THORUGH 900099 -634,051   -634,051  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 282,072
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 247,485,142 213,609,157 -642,113 24,453,730
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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 or note to any line 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 9,977,986 9,977,986
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 2,235,532 2,235,532
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,959,925   3,849,430 110,495
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 89,037,446 69,443,190 19,407,446 186,810
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,086,905 2,099,095 987,810  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 14,652,473 10,016,900 4,633,899 1,674
10 Payroll taxes ........... 6,970,484 5,741,411 1,215,311 13,762
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,246,772   1,246,772  
c Accounting ........... 274,616   274,616  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 1,708,725   1,708,725  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 8,777,742 6,093,387 2,684,355  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 20,954,591 14,311,986 6,642,184 421
13 Office expenses ....... 6,281,019 3,429,358 2,848,868 2,793
14 Information technology ...... 5,207,394 3,556,650 1,650,744  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 18,369,485 12,546,358 5,823,127  
17 Travel ............ 2,397,932 1,650,898 743,651 3,383
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,411,541 673,627 737,719 195
20 Interest ........... 79,477   79,477  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 16,125,784 11,013,910 5,111,874  
23 Insurance .............. 1,226,636   1,226,636  
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 BAD DEBT 5,698,496 3,892,073 1,806,423  
b LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,454,602 1,454,602    
c
d
e All other expenses 188,494 36,934 133,374 18,186
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 221,324,057 158,173,897 62,812,441 337,719
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 or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 48,242,380 2 43,451,105
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3 4,636,535
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 25,422,362 4 23,356,375
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
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
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 8,071,126 7 7,133,764
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 252,022,943
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 143,511,432 117,116,220 10c 108,511,511
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 263,275,081 11 213,433,370
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 216,424,090 12 367,817,505
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 29,642,558 15 25,227,046
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 708,193,817 16 793,567,211
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 14,988,716 17 15,264,884
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 26,853,095 19 28,541,759
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 8,145,309 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
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.................... 17,760,426 25 23,615,436
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 67,747,546 26 67,422,079
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 .............. 621,312,276 27 698,961,448
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 5,806,889 28 13,649,985
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 13,327,106 29 13,533,699
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 ........... 640,446,271 33 726,145,132
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 708,193,817 34 793,567,211
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
247,485,142
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
221,324,057
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
26,161,085
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
640,446,271
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
58,903,725
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
634,051
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
726,145,132
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 (2013)
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.
right arrow 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
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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) 2013
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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) 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 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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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
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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) 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) right arrow (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
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
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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
 
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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.
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Name of organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

23-7172306
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, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

23-7172306
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
 
$    
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Name of organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

23-7172306
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(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. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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.
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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 .... 466,322,821 408,140,254 406,211,736 329,317,483 284,483,003
b Contributions ........ 10,206,593 13,966,821 10,567,143 10,337,601 5,484,181
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 75,281,301 44,239,610 -8,638,625 66,556,652 39,350,299
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 13,368 23,864      
g End of year balance ...... 551,797,347 466,322,821 408,140,254 406,211,736 329,317,483
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet96.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet2.500 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet1.500 %
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)
 
No
(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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .................   33,383,153 33,383,153
b Buildings ................   82,082,908 31,293,614 50,789,294
c Leasehold improvements ............   35,439,362 26,242,439 9,196,923
d Equipment ................   72,589,415 59,763,835 12,825,580
e Other .................   28,528,105 26,211,544 2,316,561
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 108,511,511
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) MARKET ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		298,508,848 F

(B) PRIVATELY HELD INVESTMENTS 		69,308,657 F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 367,817,505
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DUE TO JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY 62,131
LOAN TO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 2,228,660
REFUNDABLE PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM 3,995,740
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 8,275,328
DEFERRED RENT 3,872,192
DUE TO AFFILIATES 631,614
AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHERS 4,549,771


Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 23,615,436
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 305,188,687
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 58,903,725
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,069,193
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 59,972,918
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 245,215,769
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 2,269,373
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,269,373
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 247,485,142
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 219,489,826
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 1,069,193
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,069,193
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 218,420,633
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 2,903,424
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,903,424
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 221,324,057
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS AS WELL AS ENSURING NATIONAL UNIVERSITYS ABILITY TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE ADULT LEARNERS. THE ENDOWMENT WILL BE USED TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL UNIVERSITYS ABILITY TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE ADULT LEARNERS. INVESTMENT EARNINGS ARE GENERALLY REINVESTED, INASMUCH AS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY DOES NOT OPERATE AT A DEFICIT. SPECIFIC GIFTS TO THE TRUE ENDOWMENT CAN BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SPECIFIC PURPOSES SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LIBRARY, OR ENDOWED CHAIRS.
PART X, LINE 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (NU) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND RELATED STATE PROVISIONS AND AS SUCH IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME TAX BENEFITS AND/OR LIABILITIES ARE RECOGNIZED FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, ONLY WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE INCOME TAX POSITION WILL MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. NU HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS FILINGS WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD. NU BELIEVES THAT ITS INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AND DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON NU'S FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR CASH FLOWS. ACCORDINGLY, NU HAS NOT RECORDED ANY RESERVES, OR RELATED ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AT JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013. NU'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR CLOSE 2011 AND 2010, RESPECTIVELY, ARE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW, AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FACILITY AND LAB RENTAL EXPENSES 1,009,437. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 59,756.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -745,982. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 1,940,681. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND CUSTODIAL FEES 1,708,725. K-1 PASS-THROUGH -634,051.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FACILITY AND LAB RENTAL EXPENSES 1,009,437. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 59,756.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -745,982. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 1,940,681. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND CUSTODIAL FEES 1,708,725.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal 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.
Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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
 
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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).
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SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 ALL ADVERTISING PLACED IN THE MEDIA CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "ADMISSION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, AGE OR ETHNIC ORIGIN."
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SEOG AND PERKINS GRANTS FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance 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
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 27 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, RECRUITMENT 27,087
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 3 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH AND RECRUITMENT. 8,407
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH AND RECRUITMENT. 237
NORTH AMERICA 0 8 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, RESEARCH, AND RECRUITMENT. 9,612
SOUTH AMERICA 0 8 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, RESEARCH, AND RECRUITMENT. 9,404
SOUTH ASIA 0 4 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES, AND RESEARCH. 5,347
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENT   5,294,089
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 51 5,354,183
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 51 5,354,183
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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 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
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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 organization may 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, Information 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) 2013
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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).
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PART I, LINE 3: ACCRUAL BASIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

VISIONARY VOICES DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 208,000     208,000
2 Less: Contributions . . 140,100     140,100
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		67,900     67,900
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 12,200     12,200
7 Food and beverages . 18,485     18,485
8 Entertainment . . . 7,698     7,698
9 Other direct expenses . 21,373     21,373
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 59,756
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 8,144
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
23-7172306
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
(1) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		45-3996682 501 (C) (3) 297,156       OPERATIONS
(2) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		45-3997908 501 (C) (3) 279,228       OPERATIONS
(3) WESTMED COLLEGE
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		90-0171867 501 (C) (3) 4,623,597       OPERATIONS
(4) CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE
521 WALL STREET
SEATTLE,WA98121 		23-7421224 501 (C) (3) 4,219,494       OPERATIONS
(5) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		94-1610694 501 (C) (3) 558,151       OPERATIONS














2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
5
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO NU STUDENTS 2746 2,235,532      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY IDENTIFIES ELIGIBLE GRANTEES RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PURPOSES. GRANTEES ARE MONITORED AS APPROPRIATE THROUGH PERIODIC REPORTS AND SITE INSPECTIONS.
SCHEDULE I: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS VARIOUS TYPES OF ACADEMIC AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ITS OWN STUDENTS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABLE. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME, BUT NOT ALL, OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED: COLLEGIATE HONOR AWARD, PROMISING SCHOLAR AWARD, OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING, LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, AND CA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP.
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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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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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)DR JERRY LEE IICHANCELLOR EMERITUS, TRUSTEE (i)
(ii)		 92,086
0 		73,875
0 		370,430
0 		39,925
0 		2,660
0 		578,976
0 		0
0
(2)DR MICHAEL CUNNINGHAMPRESIDENT, NU/CHANCELLOR, NUS (i)
(ii)		 175,483
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,874
0 		188,357
0 		0
0
(3)PATRICIA POTTERPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 226,260
0 		0
0 		365,500
0 		13,422
0 		8,816
0 		613,998
0 		0
0
(4)DEBRA BEANASSOCIATE PROVOST (i)
(ii)		 241,306
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		18,193
0 		259,499
0 		0
0
(5)MICHELLE BELLOASSOCIATE VP FINANCE (i)
(ii)		 205,686
0 		0
0 		0
0 		13,951
0 		13,424
0 		233,061
0 		0
0
(6)WILLIAM BRUVOLDPRESIDENT, NUSIPR (i)
(ii)		 191,601
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,513
0 		0
0 		204,114
0 		0
0
(7)CHRISTOPHER KRUGVP, IT (i)
(ii)		 181,882
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,915
0 		24,032
0 		218,829
0 		0
0
(8)JOHN CICERODEAN, SETM (i)
(ii)		 191,527
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,325
0 		284
0 		203,136
0 		0
0
(9)RONALD UHLIGDEAN, SOBM (i)
(ii)		 170,387
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,963
0 		18,193
0 		200,543
0 		0
0
(10)DAREN UPHAMASSOC. V.P. REGIONAL OPERA (i)
(ii)		 181,051
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,717
0 		24,032
0 		217,800
0 		0
0
(11)VERNON TAYLORASSOC. V.P. MILITARY REGION (i)
(ii)		 181,089
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,716
0 		18,193
0 		211,998
0 		0
0
(12)MAHVASH YADEGARPOURASSOC. V.P. LOS ANGELES REGION (i)
(ii)		 158,272
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,181
0 		24,978
0 		194,431
0 		0
0
(13)CAROL RICHARDSONDEAN, COLS (i)
(ii)		 175,245
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,861
0 		191,106
0 		0
0
(14)MARY MCHUGHPROFESSOR (i)
(ii)		 171,772
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,238
0 		24,032
0 		208,042
0 		0
0
(15)ALEX ZUKASPROFESSOR (i)
(ii)		 171,359
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,512
0 		8,530
0 		191,401
0 		0
0
(16)IGOR SUBBOTINPROFESSOR (i)
(ii)		 163,350
0 		0
0 		0
0 		9,399
0 		1,767
0 		174,516
0 		0
0
(17)DANIEL DONALDSONDEAN, SOPS (i)
(ii)		 159,829
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,897
0 		177,726
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A UNDER PATRICIA POTTERS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, SHE IS PROVIDED THE PRESIDENTS RESIDENCE, WHERE SHE CAN HOST RECEPTIONS AND CONDUCT OTHER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS. UNDER DR. LEES EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, HE WAS REIMBURSED FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES FOR HOUSING RECEPTIONS AND CONDUCTING OTHER UNIVERSITY RELATED BUSINESS IN HIS RESIDENCE. UNDER DR. LEES EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, HE HAD THE USE OF A MEMBERSHIP AT A COUNTRY CLUB, THOUGH HE PAID FOR MEALS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. DR. LEE RETIRED FROM THE NU SYSTEM IN SEPTEMBER 2013. FIRST CLASS TRAVEL IS MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS IF THE FLIGHT IS OVER 3 HOURS. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO SUCH BOARD MEMBERS IF UTILIZED.
PART I, LINE 4B DR. JERRY LEE PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014. NO PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/14. TOTAL FUNDING TO THE PLAN FOR DR. LEE WAS $67,500 IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
PART I, LINE 5 LEE WAS ELIGIBLE EACH YEAR FOR AN INCENTIVE AWARD BASED ON PERFORMANCE METRICS THAT INCLUDED NEW REVENUES, INCREASE IN GROSS REVENUES, AND CHANGES IN THE EXPENSE/REVENUE RATIO OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ("NUS"). OTHER AWARD METRICS INCLUDED STUDENT ENROLLMENTS, ENDOWMENTS, AND FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT/UTILIZATION. THE INCENTIVE AWARD, IF ANY, WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE AWARD DEPENDED ON WHETHER EACH METRIC REACHED A PRE-DETERMINED THRESHOLD LEVEL, TARGET LEVEL, OR MAXIMUM LEVEL. THE AWARD WAS NOT COMPUTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE OR NET EARNINGS. THE PERFORMANCE METRICS, AWARD LEVELS, AND THE MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNTS WERE SET ANNUALLY IN ADVANCE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ITS DELEGATED COMMITTEE.
PART I, LINE 7 UNDER HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, DR. LEE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR BONUSES. DR. LEES BONUS WAS AWARDED WITHIN A SPECIFIED RANGE IN THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1)  
  		  17,172 SCHOLARSHIP REDUCE TUITION
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) CREDITUR IUSTUS ET REMEDIUM MR. BECERRA IS AN OWNER AND MANAGING PARTNER OF CREDITUR IUSTUS ET REMEDIUM 143,792 FELIPE BECERRA, MANAGING PARTNER AND OWNER OF CREDITUR IUSTUS ET REMEDIUM   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART IV: CREDITUR IUSTUS ET REMEDIUM PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY AND FELIPE BECERRA SERVED ON ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. TRUSTEES ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR BOARD SERVICE AND CREDITUR IUSTUS ET REMEDIUM WAS APPROVED BY DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS AFTER SURVEYING MARKET RATES FOR SIMILAR SERVICES CHARGED BY COMPARABLE FIRMS. FELIPE BECERRA WAS EXCUSED FROM BOARD SESSIONS DURING WHICH THE TRANSACTIONS IN WHICH HE HAD A FINANCIAL INTEREST WERE DISCUSSED, AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN VOTING ON SUCH TRANSACTION.
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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.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 2014. THE BYLAWS OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY WERE AMENDED FEBRUARY 2014 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SHALL ALSO BE AN EX-OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS: CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY. THE OFFICERS SHALL BE CHOSEN FROM ELECTED TRUSTEES AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PREDECESSORS TERM BY THE BOARD, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THESE BYLAWS, AND SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD. THE OFFICERS SHALL BE ELECTED TO NO MORE THAN THREE SUCCESSIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS. THERE SHALL NOT BE AN AUTOMATIC SUCCESSION FROM THE OFFICE OF VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD OR ITS DELEGATE AND EACH SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS, IF ANY, OF ANY OFFICER UNDER A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. THE PRESIDENT SHALL ALSO HAVE THE POWER TO REMOVE ANY SUBORDINATE OFFICERS WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS CONFERRED ON THAT OFFICER BY ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. SUBJECT TO RESOLUTIONS AND/OR POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD REGARDING AUTHORITY LIMITS, THE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW, ANY NOTE, MORTGAGE, EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS, CONTRACT, CONVEYANCE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT IN WRITING AND ANY ASSIGNMENT OR ENDORSEMENT THEREOF EXECUTED OR ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND ANY OTHER PERSON, WHEN SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT, OR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY SHALL BE VALID AND BINDING ON THE UNIVERSITY IN THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE ON THE PART OF THE OTHER PERSON THAT THE SIGNING OFFICERS HAD NO AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE FINAL VERSION OF FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING TO THE TRUSTEES BY EMAIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AND APPROVED (BY A MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES) THE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES OR THEIR AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRMS. SUCH REVIEWS INCLUDE CONSIDERATION OF DATA ON COMPARABLE SERVICE PROVIDERS COLLECTED BY UNIVERSITY COUNCIL. THE INTERESTED TRUSTEES WERE EXCUSED FROM BOARD SESSIONS DURING WHICH THOSE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WERE DISCUSSED AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN VOTING ON SUCH TRANSACTIONS. THE MOST RECENT SUCH REVIEW OCCURRED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED BY THE BOARD IN 2010. QUESTIONNAIRES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY UNIVERSITY COUNCIL AND WAS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AT THE TIME OF HIRING AND AS NECESSARY THEREAFTER. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED OR REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT, IN COORDINATION WITH THE CHANCELLOR. IN BOTH CASES, COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED WITH REGARD TO COMPENSATION PAID TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF COMPARABLE NON-PROFIT AND PROPRIETARY INSTITUTIONS IN EDUCATION AND OTHER FIELDS. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED AND WAS LAST COMPLETED JUNE 20, 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: K-1 PASS-THROUGH 634,051.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: ORGANIZATIONS MISSION THE ORGANIZATION PURSUES ITS MISSION WITH DUE REGARD TO ITS LEVELS OF ACCREDITATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATED ITS MISSION AT A MEETING IN 2010.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1E, GRANTS GRANTS DESCRIPTION THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SEOG, PELL, SMART, AND ACG GRANTS FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THESE GRANTS ARE DISBURSED TO A LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS. DETAILED LISTS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VII, COMPENSATION DR. LEE COMPENSATION AS CHANCELLOR OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ("NUS") PURSUANT TO THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT, DR. LEE GUIDED THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE NU AFFILIATES. HE SPEARHEADED THE CREATION AND GROWTH OF THE NUS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2001 THROUGH HIS RETIREMENT IN SEPTEMBER 2013. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, HE LED THE NEGOTIATIONS THAT CULMINATED IN JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY BECOMING AN AFFILIATE OF THE NUS. THANKS TO THAT AFFILIATION, THE NUS NOW INCLUDES AN INSTITUTION THAT IS ACCREDITED TO AWARD DOCTORAL DEGREES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, HE LED THE NEGOTIATIONS THAT CULMINATED IN CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE BECOMING AN AFFILIATE OF NUS. THANKS TO THAT AFFILIATION, NUS ADDED 30 ADDITIONAL CAMPUSES AND OVER 7,000 STUDENTS. SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O THAT REFERENCES SCHEDULE R, FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE NUS. THE CHANCELLORS COMPENSATION IS PAID BY SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP ("SMG") AND IS ALLOCATED AMONG OTHER NUS AFFILIATES. SEE FORM 990 FILED BY SMG. NONE OF DR. LEES COMPENSATION IS ALLOCATED TO ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION OUTSIDE THE NUS.
FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II: COMPENSATION: RELATED PARTY ALL COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES IS ALLOCATED BY SMG TO NUS AFFILIATES PURSUANT TO THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT. FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF RELATED PARTY ALLOCATION OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLEASE REFER TO SMG FORM 990, SCHEDULE O DISCLOSURE.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

23-7172306
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
(1) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING COMPANY
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037
23-7172306 		E-LEARNING SOLUTION AND SERVICE PROVIDER CA 0 0 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 
(2) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL
11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037
23-7172306 		GLOBAL MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL FOR AFFILIATES ONLINE PROGRAMS CA 0 0 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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) SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP

11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA,CA92037
20-1269904 		PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 11A, I N/A
Yes
 
(2) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA,CA92037
56-2438569 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 9 N/A
Yes
 
(3) WESTMED COLLEGE

11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA,CA92037
90-0171867 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 9 N/A
Yes
 
(4) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

100 ELLINWOOD WAY

PLEASANT HILL,CA945234817
94-1610694 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 2 N/A
Yes
 
(5) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC

11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA,CA92037
45-3996682 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 9 N/A
Yes
 
(6) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

11355 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA,CA92037
45-3997908 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CA 501 (C) (3) LINE 2 N/A
Yes
 
(7) CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE

521 WALL STREET

SEATTLE,WA98121
23-7421224 		EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WA 501 (C) (3) LINE 2 N/A
Yes
 
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
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
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

 C 500,000 CASH
(2) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

 D 13,891,094 CASH
(3) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

 A 295,880 CASH
(4) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC

 B 297,156 CASH
(5) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

 B 279,228 CASH
(6) WESTMED COLLEGE

 B 4,623,957 CASH
(7) CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE

 B 4,219,494 CASH
(8) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

 J 74,616 CASH
(9) WESTMED COLLEGE

 J 322,359 CASH
(10) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

 J 573,297 CASH
(11) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC

 Q 3,740,178 CASH
(12) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

 Q 3,805,556 CASH
(13) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

 Q 1,388,791 CASH
(14) WESTMED COLLEGE

 Q 5,501,460 CASH
(15) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

 Q 4,187,512 CASH
(16) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC

 R 17,881 CASH
(17) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

 R 860,347 CASH
(18) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

 R 2,486,787 CASH
(19) SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING INC

 M 3,864,660 CASH
(20) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INC

 M 3,177,622 CASH
(21) SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP

 M 1,162,569 CASH
(22) SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP

 P 1,162,569 CASH
(23) JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY

 B 558,151 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 sections 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) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE R, RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THE NU SYSTEM (NUS) IS AN ALLIANCE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SERVING DIVERSE LEARNERS FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. THE NUS INCLUDES 8 INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3): NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL, WESTMED COLLEGE, JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY (WHICH OFFERS DOCTORAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS A LAW SCHOOL), SPECTRUM LEARNING PACIFIC, INC., NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL, INC., CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP (SMG). SMG IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 509 (A) (3) WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES IN THE NUS. ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE NUS IS NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMY, A CHARTER SCHOOL. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH NU SYSTEM AFFILIATE GOVERNS EACH AFFILIATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS NO AUTHORITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE OR APPOINT A MAJORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THOSE OTHER AFFILIATES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH AFFILIATE, ACTING IN ITS INDEPENDENT CAPACITY, PERIODICALLY APPOINTS ITS OWN NEW TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A MAJORITY OVERLAPPING COMPOSITION BETWEEN EACH AFFILIATE OF THE NU SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE NUS AUDIT FIRM PREPARES A SET OF "COMBINED" NOT "CONSOLIDATED" AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDE THE EIGHT INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3): NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL, WESTMED COLLEGE, JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY, SPECTRUM PACIFIC LEARNING, INC., NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL, INC., CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE, AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT GROUP.
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