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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
13-5562308
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
649,126,262
701,545,471
857,257,738
960,468,399
1,192,742,941
4,361,140,811
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
649,126,262
701,545,471
857,257,738
960,468,399
1,192,742,941
4,361,140,811
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.
4,361,140,811
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..
649,126,262
701,545,471
857,257,738
960,468,399
1,192,742,941
4,361,140,811
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
101,723,882
92,293,291
81,840,395
113,368,707
108,164,764
497,391,039
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
6,492,517
6,921,721
12,503,649
10,560,753
8,394,454
44,873,094
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
49,834,024
110,391,554
84,579,057
251,962,414
408,331,015
905,098,064
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,808,503,008
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
15,250,805,242
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
75.080 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
13-5562308
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
Page 2
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
ALL ADVERTISEMENTS AND MARKETING MATERIALS, INCLUDING ADVERTISEMENTS IN NEWSPAPERS, CONTAIN THE NYU NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY'S WEB-SITE (WWW.NYU.EDU) PROMINENTLY FEATURES INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES ON NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL AGENCIES.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
13-5562308
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
1) MICHAEL STEINHARDT (TRUSTEE) AND JUDY STEINHARDT (TRUSTEE) HAD A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014. 2) H. DALE HEMMERDINGER (TRUSTEE) AND SURESH SANI (TRUSTEE) HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014. 3) JAY FURMAN (TRUSTEE) AND JOHN SEXTON (TRUSTEE) HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE VOTING TRUSTEES ARE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY WHO HAVE THE POWER TO DECLARE OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND CERTAIN OTHER POWERS PURSUANT TO NY LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE VOTING TRUSTEES ARE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY WHO HAVE THE POWER TO DECLARE OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND CERTAIN OTHER POWERS PURSUANT TO NY LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE VOTING TRUSTEES ARE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY WHO HAVE THE POWER TO DECLARE OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND CERTAIN OTHER POWERS PURSUANT TO NY LAW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FOLLOWING STEPS WERE TAKEN TO REVIEW THIS IRS FORM 990: 1. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY CONTROLLER. 2. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL. 3. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN PRESENTED TO THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. 4. THE FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. 5. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION SECTIONS OF THE FORM 990. 6. FOLLOWING THE REVIEW PERIOD, THE FORM 990 WAS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL ANNUALLY SENDS OUT CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES TO OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES, REVIEWS COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES AND CONSULTS WITH THOSE COMPLETING FORMS AS APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION, QUESTIONS ARISE PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ARE HANDLED BY THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND CERTAIN OTHERS (EXCEPT THE PRESIDENT) IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING FIRM AND THAT FIRM'S ANALYSIS IS PRESENTED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. WHEN IT IS PROPOSED TO CHANGE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT, THE BOARD CHAIRMAN ENGAGES A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A CUSTOM SURVEY FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH THEN SETS HIS COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE (WWW.NYU.EDU).
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ADJUSTMENT TO BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS -10,210,751.
FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1 - (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2)
AND IS A MEMBER OF THE DISTINGUISHED ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES. THE UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES, EACH WITH ITS OWN TRADITIONS, PROGRAMS AND FACULTY, ARE IN ORDER OF FOUNDING DATE: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF LAW, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LEONARD N. STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, COURANT INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS, ROBERT F.WAGNER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE, POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL, SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, GALLATIN SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY, COLLEGE OF NURSING, THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD, AND THE NYU POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING. IN ADDITION, AS PART OF ITS UNRIVALLED GLOBAL NETWORK OF ACADEMIC SITES AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE U.S. AND ABROAD, NYU OPERATES DEGREE-GRANTING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES WITH SELECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGES IN ABU DHABI - NYU ABU DHABI, AND IN CHINA - NYU SHANGHAI.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF NYU'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECTION OF ITS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS SINCE PRIOR YEAR.
SCHEDULE M-PART I COLUMN (D)
THE VALUATION RECORDED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S FUNDRAISING SYSTEM IS USUALLY BASED UP ON THE PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SUBMITTED WITH THE GIFT. IN THE EVENT THERE IS NO APPRAISAL AND VALUATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED, A NOMINAL VALUE OF $1 IS RECORDED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.