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
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-2191242
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
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.") ....
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)
..................
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
................................................
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
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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
.....
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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
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000241
Software Version:
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TIN:
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
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-2191242
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?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
Concordia University Chicago publishes its policy of racial non-discrimination in local print media, on its website at CUChicago.edu and via recruitment materials distributed by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
Concordia University serves as a pass-through grantor for several Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. These Federal Programs include: Federal Perkins Loans Program, Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Work Study Program, and the Federal Education Loan Program. In addition to Federal Programs, Concordia University also participates in the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Grant Program.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000241
Software Version:
v1.00
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
36-2191242
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 6
In 2014, the University was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the sixth time in seven years. This federal recognition is the highest a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Nearly 59 percent of students gave back to the community during the 2013-14 academic year through 11,426 service hours.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
There are 16 voting members of the University's Board of Regents: 1) The President of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), ex officio, elected by convention of the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS. 2) Four members elected by convention of the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS. 3) Four members elected by the LCMS at the National LCMS Convention. 4) Seven members elected by the Board of Regents. All voting members of the Board of Regents have the same power and authority, regardless of the manner in which they are elected to the Board. Each voting member serves a three year term and may not serve more than nine consecutive years (12 consecutive years for the President of the Northern Illinois District). Terms are staggered. The President of the University and the Chairman of the Concordia University Foundation also serve as ex officio, non-voting members of the Board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
There are several distinct steps that Concordia follows in its IRS Form 990 Review Process. A first draft was prepared by Concordia's Controller, and a top level review was performed by University Management. After this initial review, an updated draft was sent to the University's auditor, Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton performed an in depth review of the first draft, requested support documentation for numerous parts of the 990, and provided items for the Controller to consider, verify, and/or correct. The Controller incorporated these items and developed a second draft of the Form 990. Upon completion of the second draft the Controller forwarded the draft, Grant Thornton's list of items, and the Controller's responses to those items to the University's VP for Finance and CFO, who performed an in depth review. Upon completion of this review, the draft was sent to Grant Thornton, along with the Controller's response to their items and changes, if any, identified after their initial review. Grant Thorton performed its final review and provided the Controller with the near final draft. The Controller forwarded the near final draft to the members of the Board of Regents' Finance Committee. This Committee was authorized, through Board Resolution, to act on behalf of the entire Board to review and approve the IRS Form 990. The Finance Committee was given approximately one week to review the IRS Form 990. During this review, members of the Committee emailed the Controller with questions and comments, if any. The Controller compiled these items and amended the 990, as needed. The Controller then sent the Committee the updated return, along with the compiled list of Committee questions and comments. Shortly after sending the return to the Committee, a Finance Committee meeting was held, during which the IRS Form 990 was finalized. Once finalized, the Committee, through resolution, voted to approve the filing of the IRS Form 990. After this vote, the Controller sent the entire Board of Regents a copy of the final Form 990. The Board of Regents was asked to review the return. After approximately one week, the Controller filed the final, approved, IRS Form 990. While not anticipated, if a question or concern expressed by a member of the Board of Regents at an upcoming Board meeting results in a need to correct the already filed return, the Controller would immediately file an amended return.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
Concordia University Chicago is fully committed to conducting its responsibilities in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty. The success of Concordia in conducting its affairs is the sum of effort of each Board, Committee, and Cabinet member in conducting his or her responsibilities with good judgment and in an ethical manner. Therefore, without exception, each member is to comply with Concordia's Conflict of Interest Policy. As such an appointment, annually thereafter, each member is asked to read, acknowledge understanding, and agree to comply with Concordia's Conflict of Interest Policy. As a part of this process, each member is asked to disclose personal potential conflicts of interest. All such disclosures are reported to the Board and Concordia's President, who determine whether a potential conflict of interest exists. In the event that it is determined that a conflict does exist, the Member is prohibited in participating in all deliberations and decisions associated with all activities involving the related organization. In the event that it is discovered that any inappropriate activity does occur related to an actual conflict of interest, the relevant Member's position would be immediately vacated.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
In addition to approving the Concordia University's annual contract, there are several other individuals who have their salaries renewed and approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Regents. These individuals include the President's Cabinet and all individuals who have the ability to affect employees' compensation. This includes all members of the Human Resources and Payroll departments, as well as the University's Controller, Assistant Controller and Director of Budget Services. Annually, the Director of Human Resources and the Assistant Controller provide the Board with these individuals' compensation, as well as comparative data from similar universities. Once the data is reviewed, annual compensation increases for these individuals are either approved or rejected. The approval or rejection is document through a formal board of resolution of the Concordia University Board of Regents.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Concordia University makes its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistle Blower Policy, IRS Form 990, and audited financial statements available to the general public on its website. (http://cuchicago.edu/about-concordia/our-mission/financial-information/)
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
1) Equity transfer to Concordia University Foundation -$31,998, 2) gain on interest rate swap $156,806, 3) change in value of funds held by third party $85,197, 4) change in value of pledge receivables $47,135, 5) change in value of life insurance policies -$1,573.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.