Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-3377698
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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)
(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)
(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
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-3377698
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?
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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?
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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.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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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?
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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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Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
Midwestern University maintains nondiscriminatory policies for all students regardless of race, color, gender, sexual preference, religion national or ethnic origin, disability, status as a veteran, marital status, or age. The nondiscriminatory policies are published in the following: 1) The AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges & Osteopathic Medicine) 2) Student Handbook 3) Course Catalog 4) Web Page. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A Midwestern University received Federal Research Awards and participates in Federal loan programs.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-3377698
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF ADJUNCT/VOLUNTEER (UNCOMPENSATED) FACULTY PROVIDING TEACHING SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S VARIOUS HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ( 4,767 ), AS WELL AS UNCOMPENSATED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (18).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/14, MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROVIDED HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 5,950 PRE-DOCTORAL STUDENTS AND 130 POST-DOCTORAL STUDENTS. THESE STUDENT SERVICES ARE LOCATED ON THREE CAMPUSES, TWO IN ILLINOIS AND ONE IN ARIZONA. MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY OFFERS HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MEDICINE,PHARMACY, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, PODIATRY, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, PERFUSION SERVICES, NURSE ANESTHETIST, DENTISTRY, OPTOMETRY, VETERINARY MEDICINE, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, AND GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MEDICINE, AS WELL AS CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR STAFF AND ALUMNI. MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CONTINUED ITS RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS WITH THE SUPPORT OF FEDERAL AND PRIVATE FUNDING.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 9, AND SCHEDULE D, PART IV
CREDIT COUNSELING, DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES THE UNIVERSITY ANSWERED "YES" AT FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 9, ONLY BECAUSE IT PROVIDES CREDIT COUNSELING, DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS STUDENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS STUDENT LOAN/FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS. SCHEDULE D, PART IV REQUESTS NO INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THESE SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY AMENDED IT'S BYLAWS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF HONORARY LIFE TRUSTEES, APPOINTMENTS OF VARIOUS VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSITIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AT THE PURVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, UPDATING ITS BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, AND REVISING THE PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REFLECT ITS PAST PRACTICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO REVIEW 990 THE 990 IS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY ALONG WITH THE ADVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDITORS, ATTORNEYS AND TAX ADVISORS. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND CFO PRIOR TO PRESENTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW AT THE BOARD RETREAT PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND ALL OF ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND ALL FACULTY AND STAFF ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISCLOSE ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY, FOR REVIEW AND ANNUAL APPROVAL. A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND RESOLVES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS REPORTED ON THE QUESTIONNAIRES INVOLVING A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE PRESIDENT, AS DESIGNEE OF THE BOARD COMMITTEE, REVIEWS AND RESOLVES MATTERS INVOLVING OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE THE QUESTIONNAIRES. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE SET FORTH IN THE BOARD APPROVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT. RECORDS OF ANY PROCEEDINGS ARE KEPT, AND ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE ACTIVITIES, REVIEWS AND RESOLUTIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MADE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 13
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY THE UNIVERSITY HAS A BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPROVED WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY IN PLACE AND HAS IMPLEMENTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEES TO COME FORWARD (WHETHER THROUGH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY OR A CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE IN THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OFFICES) WITH INFORMATION ON VARIOUS IMPROPER ACTIVITIES, SPECIFIES THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE PROTECTED FROM RETALIATION, IDENTIFIES STAFF AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL TO WHOM SUCH INFORMATION CAN BE REPORTED, AND ASSURES THAT SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY MANAGEMENT AS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 14
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY HAS A BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPROVED WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A & 15B
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY ADOPTED A COMPREHENSIVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW SYSTEM IN 1995 AND HAS FOLLOWED THE POLICY THROUGHTOUT THE YEARS. THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES HAVE ENSURED A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY FOR ALL ACADEMIC DEANS AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE"). THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF TRUSTEES WITHOUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WHICH IT APPROVES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO BENCHMARK THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL OF MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY. MERIT INCREASES ARE AWARDED BASED ON COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS, EXTERNAL MARKET AND COMPARABILITY DATA AND INTERNAL EQUITY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORMS, INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND COLLECTED AND EVALUATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ONE MEETING IS HELD EXCLUSIVELY TO REVIEW THE PERTINENT DATA AND PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCLUDE THE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT DURING THE MEETING. THE PRESIDENT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MEETING. MINUTES OF ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE WRITTEN AND MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.COM AND ALSO AT EACH OF THE UNIVERSITY'S TWO CAMPUSES. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PERTINENT OPERATING STATISTICS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DACBOND.COM
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES $(5,160,448) UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS $ (164,229) NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS ____________ $(5,324,677) TOTAL
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.