Form990
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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
6100 Main Street - MS70
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Houston, TX77005
D Employer identification number

74-1109620
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,075,755,079
F Name and address of principal officer:
David Leebron
6100 Main Street - MS70
Houston,TX77005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
rice.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)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1908
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Research and education.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 8,073
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 10,388,943
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 193,000,326 246,543,139
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 319,469,712 337,915,350
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 405,712,105 443,297,806
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 25,909,207 15,937,921
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 944,091,350 1,043,694,216
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 120,063,776 127,754,194
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) 359,506,974 374,612,446
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,650,541    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 215,514,103 231,821,774
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 695,084,853 734,188,414
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 249,006,497 309,505,802
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 7,333,606,892 7,690,715,255
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,039,837,777 1,172,573,117
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,293,769,115 6,518,142,138
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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: As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to path breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor. The University enrolls approximately 3,900 undergraduate and 2,600 graduate students. Approximately 70% of undergraduate students receive financial aid, as do almost all doctoral students.
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 $ 522,906,809 including grants of $ 127,754,194 ) (Revenue $ 324,902,870 )
DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES. RICE UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES (SACS-COC), ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (ABET), INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (AACSB INTERNATIONAL), NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD (NAAB), AND THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA). RICE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,900 UNDERGRADUATE AND 2,600 GRADUATE STUDENTS, AS WELL AS 13,000 LIFE-LONG LEARNERS. FOR THE COHORT ENTERING FALL 2009 THE SIX-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATION RATE IS 92 PERCENT. RICE OFFERS MORE THAN 50 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS ACROSS SIX DIVISIONS OF STUDY: SOCIAL SCIENCES, NATURAL SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, HUMANITIES, MUSIC AND ARCHITECTURE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARIOUS MAJORS, STUDENTS CAN TAKE COURSES THAT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, LAW OR GRADUATE SCHOOL, OR THAT LEAD TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION. RICE UNIVERSITY HAS AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO OF 6 TO 1. IN GENERAL, CLASSES ARE SMALL ENOUGH FOR EACH PROFESSOR TO KNOW EVERY STUDENT'S NAME, SO THERE IS AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL ATTENTION. RICE IS RANKED AMONG THE TOP 20 NATIONALLY BY THE US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT IN THE 2016 EDITION, AND THE PRINCETON REVIEW RANKED RICE FIRST IN "BEST QUALITY OF LIFE" AND "RACE/CLASS INTERACTIONS" IN THE 2016 EDITION, ALONG WITH HIGH RANKINGS IN HAPPIEST STUDENTS, BEST HEALTH SERVICES, GREAT FINANCIAL AID, AND BEST-RUN COLLEGES. IN 2015, KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE RANKED RICE IN THE TOP FIVE FOR BEST VALUE IN PRIVATE COLLEGES, AS IT HAS SINCE RANKINGS BEGAN IN 1999. RICE OFFERS ADVANCED DEGREES IN THE HUMANITIES, LIBERAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, NATURAL SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC, AND BUSINESS. GRADUATE PROGRAMS ARE SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED, OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK VERY CLOSELY WITH GRADUATE ADVISORS. PROXIMITY TO BOTH THE HOUSTON MUSEUM DISTRICT AND THE RENOWNED TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER ALLOWS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACCESS TO THE VISUAL ARTS AS WELL AS CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THE MANY INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTERS AND INSTITUTES ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES. THE SUSANNE M. GLASSCOCK SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES PROVIDES LIFELONG PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE LARGER COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL ATTRACTS MORE THAN 13,000 ENROLLMENTS EACH YEAR TO ITS NON-CREDIT AND CREDIT PROGRAMS. RICE IS LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, THE NATION'S FOURTH-LARGEST CITY, THE ENERGY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD AND A DYNAMIC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CULTURAL CENTER, ON A 300-ACRE, TREE-LINED CAMPUS JUST A FEW MILES FROM DOWNTOWN. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN FREE METRO PASSES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; INCLUDING THE LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM WHICH HAS TWO STATIONS LOCATED A BLOCK FROM CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY OPERATES A FREE SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE THAT INCLUDES THE CAMPUS, OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING, AND LOCAL SHOPPING CENTERS AND ATTRACTIONS. HOUSTON BOASTS 18 MUSEUMS, OPERA, BALLET, SYMPHONY AND THEATER, AND FOUR PROFESSIONAL MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS TEAMS. RICE'S RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE SYSTEM LIES AT THE CORE OF EVERY UNDERGRADUATE'S EXPERIENCE. EVERY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT, WHETHER LIVING ON CAMPUS OR NOT, IS A MEMBER OF ONE OF 11 SELF-GOVERNED COEDUCATIONAL RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES. EACH COLLEGE HAS A RESIDENT COLLEGE MASTER OR MASTERS. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY ARE INVITED TO BECOME RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT ASSOCIATES OF EACH COLLEGE. FACULTY ASSOCIATES ACT AS ADVISORS TO THE STUDENTS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMARADERIE AND ACTIVITIES OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COLLEGE. COLLEGES ALSO HAVE NON-FACULTY UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATES AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATES FROM THE HOUSTON AREA, DRAWN FROM VARIOUS PROFESSIONS. EACH COLLEGE BUILDING INCLUDES A COMMONS AREA THAT SERVES AS A DINING HALL AS WELL AS PUBLIC ROOMS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT MEMBERS, AND LIVING QUARTERS FOR APPROXIMATELY 2850 STUDENTS FROM ALL CLASSES AND ALL ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL COLLEGES. RICE FIELDS 16 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S VARSITY TEAMS AT THE NCAA DIVISION 1A LEVEL. THE BASEBALL TEAM HAS CAPTURED 17 CONSECUTIVE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EARNED SIX TRIPS TO THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES, WINNING THE NCAA TITLE IN 2003. RICE'S FOOTBALL TEAM HAS QUALIFIED FOR THREE BOWL GAMES SINCE 2006 AND WAS CHAMPION OF THE 2008 TEXAS BOWL AND 2013 C-USA WEST. RICE PLACED A RECORD 227 STUDENT-ATHLETES ON THE C-USA COMMISSIONER'S HONOR ROLL WHICH IS RESERVED FOR ATHLETES WHO MAINTAIN A CUMULATIVE GPA OF 3.0 OR BETTER. SEVEN OF THE RICE SPORTS TEAMS RANK IN THE TOP 10 PERCENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS TEAMS IN TERMS OF PROGRESSION TOWARDS A DEGREE. STUDENT MEDIA INCLUDES THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, THE RICE THRESHER, THE FM RADIO STATION KTRU, CAMPUS TELEVISION STATION RTV5, AND SEVERAL MAGAZINES. OPENED IN THE FALL OF 2009, THE BARBARA AND DAVID GIBBS RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER IS A $41 MILLION COMPLEX WITH TWO INDOOR BASKETBALL COURTS, FOUR RACQUETBALL COURTS, TWO SQUASH COURTS, CARDIO AND WEIGHT AREAS, A DANCE STUDIO, TWO OUTDOOR-LIGHTED BASKETBALL COURTS AND HEATED OUTDOOR RECREATION AND COMPETITION POOLS. THROUGH THE RICE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION (ROPE) PROGRAM, STUDENTS MAY TAKE PART IN SPONSORED OUTDOOR TREKS THAT INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM CAMPING TO KAYAKING. STUDENTS CAN RENT EQUIPMENT, SIGN UP FOR TRIPS OR VOLUNTEER TO LEAD ROPE EXPEDITIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 114,174,542 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 12,860,232 )
BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TRAINING CONDUCTED BY FACULTY AND STAFF AND OTHER SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FROM ITS INCEPTION, RICE HAS BEEN DEDICATED, IN THE WORDS OF ITS FIRST PRESIDENT EDGAR ODELL LOVETT, "AS MUCH TO INVESTIGATION AS TO INSTRUCTION" AND TO PROVIDING A SETTING IN WHICH FACULTY WOULD JOIN THE "PLEASURES OF TEACHING" WITH "THE PRIVILEGES OF RESEARCH." THE UNIVERSITY HAS REALIZED MUCH OF THIS AMBITION WITH DISTINCTION IN OUR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE ACROSS MANY DISCIPLINES. RICE IS HOME TO MORE THAN 40 INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTERS, INSTITUTES AND CONSORTIA, AND RESEARCH IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE. THE UNIVERSITY HAS PRODUCED 101 FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS, 20 MARSHALL SCHOLARS, 65 WATSON FELLOWS, 25 MELLON FELLOWSHIPS, 336 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS, AND 12 RHODES SCHOLARS AMONG OTHER HONORS AND AWARDS. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY FOR ITS SIZE, WITH $127.1 MILLION IN SPONSORED RESEARCH FUNDING IN 2015. RICE IS NOTED FOR ITS APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS IN THE FIELDS OF ARTIFICIAL HEART RESEARCH, STRUCTURAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, SPACE SCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY. IT WAS RANKED FIRST IN THE WORLD IN CITATIONS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH BY THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION IN 2010. RICE HAS 665 FULL-TIME AND 197 PART-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS. NINTY-EIGHT PERCENT OF FULL-TIME FACULTY HOLD PH.D.S OR EQUIVALENT TERMINAL DEGREES IN THEIR FIELD. BECAUSE OF THEIR PIONEERING RESEARCH, RICE FACULTY HAVE BEEN HONORED WITH NUMEROUS PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AND ACCOLADES OVER THE YEARS. IN 1996, RICE PROFESSORS RICHARD SMALLEY (NOW DECEASED) AND ROBERT CURL RECEIVED THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR THEIR DISCOVERY OF A UNIQUE MOLECULAR FORM OF CARBON THAT HERALDED THE NEW ERA OF NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH. IN 2011, RICHARD TAPIA, A RICE MATHEMATICIAN AND LONGTIME CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY IN U.S. EDUCATION, RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE FROM PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA FOR HIS WORK IN OPTIMIZATION THEORY AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, AS WELL AS FOR HIS MENTORING OF WOMEN AND UNDER-REPRESENTED MINORITIES IN THE FIELDS OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. AS OF DECEMBER 2015, RICE HAD 13 FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING, NINE IN THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, FOUR IN THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE, AND SIX IN THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES CENTER. RICE'S COMMITMENT TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CAN BE SEEN IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE, A 477,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY WHERE SCIENTISTS AND EDUCATORS FROM RICE AND OTHER TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER INSTITUTIONS WORK TOGETHER ON RESEARCH THAT BENEFITS HUMAN MEDICINE AND HEALTH, AND THE BROCKMAN HALL FOR PHYSICS, A STATE-OF-THE-ART 110,000 SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY THAT INCLUDES VIBRATION AND NOISE CONTROLLED UNDERGROUND LABORATORIES. RICE ALSO HAS AN ACTIVE RESEARCH AGENDA IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES. THE BAKER INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY IS ONE OF THE LEADING NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY THINK TANKS IN THE COUNTRY AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES. THE HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTER FOSTERS INTERNATIONAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS WITH WORKSHOPS AND LARGE CONFERENCES. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE QUESTIONS OF ENERGY AND ENERGY TRANSITIONS, THE CIVIC HUMANISTS PROGRAM, AND THE OUR AMERICAS ARCHIVE PARTNERSHIP.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,531,033 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 258,915 )
OPERATIONS OF A LIBRARY THAT SERVES STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS OF WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY CHARTER. THE FONDREN LIBRARY SUBSCRIBES TO APPROXIMATELY 72,000 CURRENT JOURNALS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC) AND HOUSES OVER 2,570,000 PRINT VOLUMES AND 3,276,000 UNITS OF MICROFORMS. THE COLLECTIONS INCLUDE AUDIOVISUALS, MUSIC RECORDINGS, SCORES AND OTHER SPECIAL FORMATS. AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF LIBRARY RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED ONLINE. THE LIBRARY IS A SELECTIVE DEPOSITORY FOR U.S. AND TEXAS GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS AND A DEPOSITORY FOR DOCUMENTATION OF U.S. PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS. THE BROWN FINE ARTS LIBRARY CONTAINS OVER 200,000 VOLUMES RELATED TO ART, ARCHITECTURE, CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND MUSIC. ALL LIBRARY PATRONS ARE WELCOME TO USE FINE ARTS MATERIALS AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING LISTENING EQUIPMENT, VHS, DVD AND LASERDISC PLAYERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet670,612,384
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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 IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
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 I........................
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 II...
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
Yes
 
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 IV..............
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 VII.......
11b
 
No
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 VIII.......
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 IX............
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 .................
12a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 IV
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...
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) ....
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...................
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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
Yes
 
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
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...................
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
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.........
27
 
No
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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 VI
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
 
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 5
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
10,870
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
Yes
 
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
8,073
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: MediumBulletFR
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
 
 
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 6
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
25
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
22
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CO , KS , MA , NM , ND , OK , VT , AZ , AR , FL , IL , IN , MD , MT , NY , NC , OR , UT , VA , GA
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletBradley W Fralic

6100 Main Street MS-70
Houston,TX77005 (713) 348-4927
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
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) Robert B Tudor III
 
Chair, Board of Trustees
 15.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) Edward B Adams Jr
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) JD Bucky Allshouse
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) Keith T Anderson
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Doyle L Arnold
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Laura Arnold
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Albert Y Chao
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) T Jay Collins
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Mark Dankberg
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Lynn Laverty Elsenhans
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Douglas Lee Foshee
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Lawrence H Guffey
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) John V Jaggers
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) R Ralph Parks
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Judge Lee H Rosenthal
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Jeffrey A Smisek
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Robert M Taylor Jr
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
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) Guillermo Trevino
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) James S Turley
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Randa Duncan Williams
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Amy L Sutton
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Dr Huda Y Zoghbi
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) L Charles Landgraf
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Ruth J Simmons
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Nancy Packer Carlson
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) David W Leebron
 
President
 40.00
.......................   		    X       960,463 0 362,181
(27) George L McLendon
 
Provost
 40.00
.......................   		    X       556,895 0 74,675
(28) Allison Thacker
 
Chief Investment Officer
 40.00
.......................   		    X       772,017 0 360,100
(29) Ronald Long
 
Associate Treasurer
 40.00
.......................   		    X       376,728 0 56,243
(30) Katherine Collins
 
VP for Finance
 40.00
.......................   		    X       461,780 0 184,613
(31) Darrow Zeidenstein
 
VP for Resource Development
 40.00
.......................   		    X       421,771 0 66,857
(32) Kevin Kirby
 
VP for Administration
 40.00
.......................   		    X       420,873 0 75,107
(33) Christopher Munoz
 
VP for Enrollment
 40.00
.......................   		    X       331,072 0 57,382
(34) Linda Thrane
 
VP for Public Affairs
 40.00
.......................   		    X       360,352 0 110,386
(35) Richard Zansitis
 
VP and General Counsel, Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       390,496 0 61,705
(36) Larry Perez
 
Associate Treasurer
 40.00
.......................   		    X       175,506 0 55,358
(37) Claire Nelson
 
Associate Treasurer
 40.00
.......................   		    X       252,761 0 63,831
(38) Renee Block
 
Assistant Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       118,040 0 25,114
(39) Joseph Davidson
 
Assistant Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       238,019 0 56,491
(40) Veta Byrd-Perez
 
Assistant Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       156,323 0 35,014
(41) Bradley W Fralic
 
Associate VP and University Controller, Assistant Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       215,733 0 50,080
(42) Benjamin Renberg
 
Associate Vice President for Development
 40.00
.......................   		    X       238,384 0 55,472
(43) Caroline Levander
 
VP for Strategic Initiatives
 40.00
.......................   		    X       258,778 0 45,716
(44) William Glick
 
Dean of Graduate School of Business
 40.00
.......................   		      X     501,647 0 56,326
(45) Edwin Thomas
 
Dean of School of Engineering
 40.00
.......................   		      X     442,482 0 50,371
(46) Daniel Carson
 
Dean of School of Natural Sciences
 40.00
.......................   		      X     362,943 0 58,184
(47) Vikas Mittal
 
Professor
 40.00
.......................   		        X   797,657 0 55,891
(48) Brent Smith
 
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Executive Education
 40.00
.......................   		        X   745,538 0 35,589
(49) David Bailiff
 
Head Football Coach
 40.00
.......................   		        X   839,382 0 64,174
(50) Michael Rhoades
 
Head Men's Basketball Coach
 40.00
.......................   		        X   574,210 0 48,786
(51) Jose' Onuchic
 
Professor
 40.00
.......................   		        X   529,085 0 56,191
(52) Eugene Levy
 
Former Officer
 40.00
.......................   		          X 433,651 0 47,965
(53) Carlos Garcia
 
Former Officer
 40.00
.......................   		          X 237,691 0 31,454
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 12,170,277 0 2,301,256
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet723
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Austin Commercial LP

3535 Travis St
Dallas,TX75204 		Construction 3,014,999
Words and Numbers Inc

2050 Rockrose Ave
Baltimore,MD21211 		Instructional design 2,987,606
B Bell Builders LP

104 Industrial
Sugar Land,TX77478 		Construction 2,817,184
Tellepsen Builders LP

777 Benmar
Houston,TX77060 		Construction 2,161,610
Winstead PC

600 Travis St
Houston,TX77002 		Legal services 1,450,681
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet59
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,389,974
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 106,133,248
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		139,019,917
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		26,833,618
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 246,543,139
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Tuition and fees 900099 250,475,203 250,475,203    
b Auxiliary operations 900099 47,882,660 47,882,660    
c Department sales 541900 26,456,213 26,191,832 264,381  
d Research contracts 900099 12,860,232 12,860,232    
e Student loan interest 900099 241,042 241,042    
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 337,915,350
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 47,882,279   10,124,562 37,757,717
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 371,048 371,048    
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 3,347,299  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 3,347,299 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 3,347,299     3,347,299
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,427,305,338  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,031,889,811  
c Gain or (loss) 395,415,527 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 395,415,527     395,415,527
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,389,974
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 75,083
b Less: direct expenses ...b 171,052
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -95,969   -95,969
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 Oil and gas 211110 12,315,543     12,315,543
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 12,315,543
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,043,694,216 338,022,017 10,388,943 448,740,117
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 10
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 127,754,194 127,754,194
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 8,432,750 1,916,523 5,752,105 764,122
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 596,602 345,457 251,145  
7 Other salaries and wages .... 294,624,526 264,454,034 24,628,503 5,541,989
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 22,761,207 20,573,119 1,654,120 533,968
9 Other employee benefits ....... 31,293,490 28,285,174 2,274,184 734,132
10 Payroll taxes ........... 16,903,871 15,278,862 1,228,451 396,558
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 699,261   699,261  
c Accounting ........... 539,110   539,110  
d Lobbying ........... 202,878   202,878  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 6,164,504   6,164,504  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 17,437,538 16,449,330 173,103 815,105
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,467,545 2,412,337   55,208
13 Office expenses ....... 5,932,371 4,824,663 537,288 570,420
14 Information technology ...... 16,113,876 13,952,687 1,860,887 300,302
15 Royalties .. 732,319 729,376 2,943  
16 Occupancy ........... 35,098,279 31,665,821 3,378,815 53,643
17 Travel ............ 15,434,930 14,517,839 592,649 324,442
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 11,570,378 10,268,608 741,118 560,652
20 Interest ........... 32,931,158 32,931,158    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 67,080,417 64,848,348 2,232,069  
23 Insurance .............. 3,539,576 3,527,220 12,356  
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 Research subcontracts 15,877,634 15,877,634    
b
c
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 734,188,414 670,612,384 52,925,489 10,650,541
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).        
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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 ......... 12,547,219 2 9,766,536
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 181,563,205 3 205,247,564
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 25,681,786 4 46,068,684
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
100,000 5 50,000
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 189,381,820 7 193,305,971
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 1,261,880 8 1,108,887
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 6,332,386 9 15,092,755
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,941,885,624
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 751,566,636 960,151,269 10c 1,190,318,988
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 5,950,159,780 11 6,027,778,559
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,741,521 12 1,977,311
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,686,026 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 7,333,606,892 16 7,690,715,255
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 54,773,836 17 45,526,653
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 37,580,290 19 34,945,579
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 815,777,330 20 131,368,000
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.......... 0 22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24 836,350,065
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.................... 131,706,321 25 124,382,820
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,039,837,777 26 1,172,573,117
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 .............. 2,959,076,696 27 3,136,291,409
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,261,951,006 28 2,286,998,392
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 1,072,741,413 29 1,094,852,337
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 ........... 6,293,769,115 33 6,518,142,138
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 7,333,606,892 34 7,690,715,255
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Form 990 (2014)
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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
1,043,694,216
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
734,188,414
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
309,505,802
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,293,769,115
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
232,227,743
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
-316,573,570
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
6,518,142,138
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 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Form 990 (2014)
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Additional Data


Software ID: 14000329
Software Version: 2014v1.0
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
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) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 204,916,519 212,038,399 231,265,085 193,000,326 223,208,046 1,064,428,375
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 204,916,519 212,038,399 231,265,085 193,000,326 223,208,046 1,064,428,375
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).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,064,428,375
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 204,916,519 212,038,399 231,265,085 193,000,326 223,208,046 1,064,428,375
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 225,263,306 280,937,126 380,138,499 354,312,501 63,916,169 1,304,567,601
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 0 9,906,874 9,906,874
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 2,378,902,850
12
12
4,539,932,522
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
44.74 %
15
15
42.96 %
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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 VI.) ..            
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
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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2014
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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
William Marsh Rice University
  		Employer identification number

74-1109620
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


(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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization
William Marsh Rice University
  		Employer identification number

74-1109620
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
William Marsh Rice University
  		Employer identification number

74-1109620
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (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
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
365,981
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
10,000
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
375,981
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DUES PAID TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH EMPLOY LOBBYISTS. AN INSUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S TOTAL ACTIVITIES ARE INVOLVED IN LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MATTERS OF DIRECT CONCERN TO HIGHER EDUCATION OR OF A COMPELLING IMPORTANCE TO RICE IN PARTICULAR. INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION ARE DIRECTED BY THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS. THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT NOW HAVE A LOBBYING OFFICE IN WASHINGTON OR AUSTIN OR EMPLOY ANYONE IN THOSE CITIES TO ENGAGE IN LOBBYING. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYED A FULL-TIME PERSON WHOSE PRIMARY ASSIGNMENT INCLUDED FEDERAL AND STATE LOBBYING ACTIVITY AND AN OUTSIDE REGISTERED LOBBYING FIRM IN WASHINGTON. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CONTACTS BY LETTERS, PHONE CALLS, AND MEETINGS WITH LEGISLATORS, MEMBERS OF THEIR STAFFS, OR OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND MEETINGS WITH LOCAL CITIZENS REGARDING ISSUES. THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT BY RICE IN LOBBYING REPRESENTS AN INSIGNIFICANT PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S TOTAL EXPENDITURES, EVEN TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE MOST GENEROUS ALLOWANCES FOR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE DEFINED AS LOBBYING BY RICE EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY. RICE ALSO PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO ASSOCIATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THOSE ORGANIZATIONS MAY IN TURN LOBBY ON BEHALF OF THE INTERESTS OF THEIR MEMBERS.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY Other activities include dues paid to professional organizations which employ lobbyists. An insubstantial portion of the university's total activities are involved in legislative and regulatory matters of direct concern to higher education or of a compelling importance to Rice in particular. Institutional efforts to influence legislation are directed by the office of Public Affairs. The university does not now have a lobbying office in Washington or Austin or employ anyone in those cities to engage in lobbying. During this period, the university employed a full-time person whose primary assignment included federal and state lobbying activity and an outside registered lobbying firm in Washington. Activities included contacts by letters, phone calls, and meetings with legislators, members of their staffs, or other governmental officials and meetings with local citizens regarding issues. The total amount spent by Rice in lobbying represents an insignificant part of the university's total expenditures , even taking into consideration the most generous allowances for any activities that may be defined as lobbying by Rice employees outside the office of public affairs working on behalf of the university. Rice also pays membership dues to associations of educational institutions and those organizations may in turn lobby on behalf of the interests of their members.
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SCHEDULE D
(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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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 value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $ 14,275
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 10,783,583
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
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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 .... 5,553,717,000 4,885,299,000 4,438,069,000 4,488,951,000 3,825,723,000
b Contributions ........ 40,503,000 46,464,000 68,322,000 27,061,000 46,130,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 226,489,000 853,580,000 605,840,000 142,208,000 837,479,000
d Grants or scholarships ..... 120,824,700 121,043,191 115,786,598 105,654,988 95,668,588
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		120,681,796 105,012,925 107,189,581 111,068,554 120,853,572
f Administrative expenses .... 6,164,504 5,569,884 3,955,821 3,427,458 3,858,840
g End of year balance ...... 5,573,038,000 5,553,717,000 4,885,299,000 4,438,069,000 4,488,951,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet43.6 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet19.4 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet37 %
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 .................   23,802,541 23,802,541
b Buildings ................   1,459,583,646 460,380,563 999,203,083
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   433,822,804 291,186,073 142,636,731
e Other .................   24,676,633   24,676,633
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,190,318,988
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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  
Government and other amounts refundable 7,443,218
Actuarial liability for annuities payable 116,939,602







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 124,382,820
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections The University accepts, from time to time, donations of art, historical treasures or similar assets. Such items are available for public exhibition and scholarly research. The University is a steward of these assets, preserving them for future generations. The asset amount reported for art held for public exhibition includes the construction and installation costs for outdoor sculpture.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The University's endowment earnings distribution policy guides the rate at which funds are released from the endowment for current spending. The policy reflects the desire to balance the current resource needs of the University with the long-term objective of preserving the purchasing power of the endowment for future generations and ensuring reasonable year-over-year stability of future endowment payouts. Under the policy, allowable endowment spending is between four percent and six and one-half percent of the trailing three year average endowment market value, with a targeted range of four and one-half percent to five and one-half percent in the intermediate range. Endowment contributions includes transfers from other institutional funds and other additions for which there is no specific line on the schedule. Scholarships paid from endowment includes direct charge and distributed amounts. The scholarship amounts for the prior four years have been updated from the originally filed Forms 990 for consistency.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The University and its subsidiary corporations did not have any material income tax liabilities for the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The University has no financial reporting requirements for uncertain tax positions for the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2014Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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
 
No
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
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
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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 provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY The University includes a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs and scholarships.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 4(d) RECORDS AND COPIES MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION Rice makes every effort within the context of a large university to retain copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing with student admission, programs and scholarships.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT The University receives research and instructional grants and contracts, fellowships and student aid awards, and occasional construction grants and contracts from various state and federal agencies.
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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 Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Fundraising,Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 1,206,056
South Asia 0 0 Fundraising,Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 162,238
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH FIELD WORK 23,257
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Fundraising,Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 301,216
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 326,158
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Fundraising,Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 1,729,256
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 1 Fundraising,Program Services EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS, PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK, CONFERENCE TRAVEL 3,790,524
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH FIELD WORK 214,117
South America 0 0 Program Services PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH FIELD WORK 975,004
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   1,382,000,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   49,000,000
North America (Canada & Mexico only)     Investments   2,000,000
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 1 1,441,727,826
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 1 1,441,727,826
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(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; do not file with Form 990)............................
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; do not file with Form 990).....................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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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).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 DOES NOT AWARD GRANTS THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT AWARD GRANTS OR ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS BASED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ANY BANK ACCOUNTS THAT MAY BE MAINTAINED BY THE PARTNERSHIP NOR DIRECT CONTROL OVER ANY PARTNERSHIP ASSETS. THE UNIVERSITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND FILES IRS FORMS 926, 5471, AND 8865 AS REQUIRED AS WELL AS TDF FORM 90.22-1 (FINCEN 114). THE UNIVERSITY HAS A BANK ACCOUNT IN FRANCE ASSOCIATED WITH AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS LISTED ARE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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 arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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

Spirit of the Season
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Evening for Rice's Honour
(event type) 		(c) Other events

5
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 76,807 265,345 1,122,905 1,465,057
2 Less: Contributions . . 45,140 234,950 1,109,884 1,389,974
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		31,667 30,395 13,021 75,083
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 11,847 45,764 22,255 79,866
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 47,388 26,746 17,052 91,186
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 171,052
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -95,969
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 conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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 conduct 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 activities conducted 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 provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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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.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number
74-1109620
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. 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 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






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. 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) SCHOLARSHIPS APPLIED TO STUDENT ACCOUNTS 4011 108,677,194   FMV Applied to student account
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS PAID OUT TO INDIVIDUALS 804 19,077,000   FMV  










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant Funds Awards to undergraduates are based primarily on financial need determined by documented financial aid eligibility. Institutional need and merit awards, government grants and outside scholarships provided aid to 4,011 students during the year. Graduate students are admitted based on merit as determined by the department to which they are admitted for study and they receive aid from that department or from external agencies. Loans are awarded to eligible students based on need. Over $19 million was paid directly to students (Form 990, Part III, line 4a) with the remainder applied internally to tuition, fees, and room and board.
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Awards to undergraduates are based primarily on financial need determined by documented financial aid eligibility. Institutional need and merit awards, government grants and outside scholarships provided aid to 4,011 students during the year. Graduate students are admitted based on merit as determined by the department to which they are admitted for study and they receive aid from that department or from external agencies. Loans are awarded to eligible students based on need. Over $19 million was paid directly to students (Form 990, Part III, line 4a) with the remainder applied internally to tuition, fees, and room and board.
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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 Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations 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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
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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Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
Page 2
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 in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1David W Leebron
  President 		(i)
(ii)		 820,411
...............................
0 		64,400
...............................
0 		75,652
...............................
0 		273,650
...............................
0 		88,531
...............................
0 		1,322,644
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2George L McLendon
  Provost 		(i)
(ii)		 491,395
...............................
0 		25,000
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		63,150
...............................
0 		11,525
...............................
0 		631,570
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3Allison Thacker
  Chief Investment Officer 		(i)
(ii)		 487,017
...............................
0 		250,000
...............................
0 		35,000
...............................
0 		321,348
...............................
0 		38,752
...............................
0 		1,132,117
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4Ronald Long
  Associate Treasurer 		(i)
(ii)		 286,228
...............................
0 		50,000
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		23,093
...............................
0 		432,971
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5Katherine Collins
  VP for Finance 		(i)
(ii)		 336,446
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		115,334
...............................
0 		173,242
...............................
0 		11,371
...............................
0 		646,393
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6Darrow Zeidenstein
  VP for Resource Development 		(i)
(ii)		 381,271
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		33,707
...............................
0 		488,628
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7Kevin Kirby
  VP for Administration 		(i)
(ii)		 380,373
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		41,827
...............................
0 		33,280
...............................
0 		495,980
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8Christopher Munoz
  VP for Enrollment 		(i)
(ii)		 280,572
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		24,232
...............................
0 		388,454
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9Linda Thrane
  VP for Public Affairs 		(i)
(ii)		 309,852
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		98,150
...............................
0 		12,236
...............................
0 		470,738
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10Richard Zansitis
  VP and General Counsel, Secretary 		(i)
(ii)		 353,496
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		37,000
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		28,555
...............................
0 		452,201
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11Larry Perez
  Associate Treasurer 		(i)
(ii)		 152,506
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		23,000
...............................
0 		22,651
...............................
0 		32,707
...............................
0 		230,864
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12Claire Nelson
  Associate Treasurer 		(i)
(ii)		 246,761
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		6,000
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		30,681
...............................
0 		316,592
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13Joseph Davidson
  Assistant Secretary 		(i)
(ii)		 228,019
...............................
0 		10,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		31,411
...............................
0 		25,080
...............................
0 		294,510
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14Veta Byrd-Perez
  Assistant Secretary 		(i)
(ii)		 150,323
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		6,000
...............................
0 		13,968
...............................
0 		21,046
...............................
0 		191,337
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
15Bradley W Fralic
  Associate VP and University Controller, Assistant Secretary 		(i)
(ii)		 204,727
...............................
0 		2,000
...............................
0 		9,006
...............................
0 		21,168
...............................
0 		28,912
...............................
0 		265,813
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
16Benjamin Renberg
  Associate Vice President for Development 		(i)
(ii)		 210,056
...............................
0 		12,000
...............................
0 		16,328
...............................
0 		24,294
...............................
0 		31,178
...............................
0 		293,856
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
17Caroline Levander
  VP for Strategic Initiatives 		(i)
(ii)		 224,778
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		34,000
...............................
0 		30,106
...............................
0 		15,610
...............................
0 		304,494
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
18William Glick
  Dean of Graduate School of Business 		(i)
(ii)		 461,147
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		23,176
...............................
0 		557,973
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
19Edwin Thomas
  Dean of School of Engineering 		(i)
(ii)		 401,982
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		17,221
...............................
0 		492,853
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
20Daniel Carson
  Dean of School of Natural Sciences 		(i)
(ii)		 322,443
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		25,034
...............................
0 		421,127
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
21Vikas Mittal
  Professor 		(i)
(ii)		 762,657
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		35,000
...............................
0 		25,350
...............................
0 		30,541
...............................
0 		853,548
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
22Brent Smith
  Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Executive Education 		(i)
(ii)		 728,038
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,500
...............................
0 		25,350
...............................
0 		10,239
...............................
0 		781,127
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
23David Bailiff
  Head Football Coach 		(i)
(ii)		 629,882
...............................
0 		160,000
...............................
0 		49,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		31,024
...............................
0 		903,556
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
24Michael Rhoades
  Head Men's Basketball Coach 		(i)
(ii)		 531,080
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		43,130
...............................
0 		25,350
...............................
0 		23,436
...............................
0 		622,996
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
25Jose' Onuchic
  Professor 		(i)
(ii)		 488,585
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		40,500
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		23,041
...............................
0 		585,276
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
26Eugene Levy
  Former Officer 		(i)
(ii)		 297,492
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		136,159
...............................
0 		33,150
...............................
0 		14,815
...............................
0 		481,616
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
27Carlos Garcia
  Former Officer 		(i)
(ii)		 219,691
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		18,000
...............................
0 		29,911
...............................
0 		1,543
...............................
0 		269,145
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel The University's written travel policy permits payment only of necessary and reasonable expenses for travel on University business. The University's policies constitute an accountable plan and are designed to comply with applicable Internal Revenue Service rules. Coach class airfare is required except in certain limited circumstances; these include medical necessity, contractual obligations, and scheduled flight segments over six hours in length, when business class fares may be used with prior approval. In rare cases, when an exception applies and no business class fare is available, a first class fare may be used, again with prior approval and documentation. Charter travel is sometimes employed for athletics teams, including coaches, when such travel is the least costly method of transportation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions Under the University's travel policy, the University does not pay the travel cost of companions, unless there is a valid University business purpose for the companion's travel. Written approval must be obtained in advance from the appropriate dean or vice president documenting the reason for incurring the expense. When the University uses chartered air or ground transportation, travel for companions may occasionally be included if the University incurs no additional cost.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use The president of the University is required to occupy University-owned housing as a condition of employment. Housekeeping staff and groundskeepers are provided for such property. The cost of such services not related to public areas of the house is included in compensation reported. The fair market value of the housing provided, based on the appraised value of the house, is reported in the president's compensation as a non-taxable benefit.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees Social club dues were paid for the president, head baseball coach, and head basketball coach of the University and included in compensation reported.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services See the response to Schedule J, Part I, Line 1A for Housing
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation The CORD (Compensation and Organizational Development) Committee of the Board of Trustees of Rice University has a written procedure in place to assure the Board of Trustees that compensation arrangements for the president and other organization officers and managers are reasonable. The procedure is designed to comply with the requirements of Section 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Service regulations. The CORD Committee maintains a roster of disqualified persons, as defined by the IRS, for whose compensation the procedure is used. The roster is reviewed periodically but at least annually. The procedure was last discussed with the full board in March 2011. The procedure requires three elements as follows: 1) The terms of transactions are approved by the organization's governing body, or a committee thereof, whose members have no conflict of interest with respect to the arrangement. The Board of Trustees delegated authority to the CORD Committee to act on behalf of the Board in these matters at its meeting on March 25, 1999. Compensation arrangements are reviewed and approved by the CORD Committee before the effective date. Members of the CORD Committee recuse themselves from any vote in which there is a potential or actual conflict of interest. 2) The governing body or committee obtains and relies upon appropriate, comparable data before making its determination. Rice participates in the annual survey by Towers Watson of select universities' executive compensation, and additional appropriate peer surveys. These reports reflect executive compensation in universities of a stature similar to that of Rice, and with which Rice competes for faculty and staff. The CORD Committee may also seek and rely on other relevant information, including compensation paid by other taxable and tax-exempt organizations for functionally comparable positions, geographic market forces, and actual written offers from similar institutions competing for services. The CORD Committee relies on this data and documents any determinations that reasonable compensation is an amount more than the range of comparable data. 3) The governing body or committee adequately documents the basis for making determinations concurrently with making decisions. Minutes documenting the deliberations of the CORD Committee are prepared contemporaneously for review and approval at its next meeting.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan The following officer(s), director(s), trustee(s), key employee(s) and/or highest compensated employees participated in or received payment from a supplemental non-qualified retirement plan in calendar year 2014, subject to satisfying vesting conditions related to continuing service to the university. Awards are included in the amounts shown in Part II, column C. Amounts that are taxable upon vesting or distribution are included in Part II, column B (iii). David Leebron: $200,000 award; $230,746 distribution of a prior award Eugene Levy: $100,159 vesting of a prior award of which $27,093 was distributed George McLendon: $30,000 award Kevin Kirby: $8,677 award. Katherine Collins: $135,000 award; distribution of $97,382 of prior year awards.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Contracts of certain individuals include provisions that allow them to receive additional compensation if specific criteria are met or performance thresholds are achieved. Payments were made under such contracts in calendar year 2014 to David Leebron, Allison Thacker, and David Bailiff. Bonuses were paid to Joseph Davidson, George McLendon, Ronald Long, Katherine Collins, Christopher Munoz, Linda Thrane, Renee Block, and Brad Fralic.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number
74-1109620
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corporation
  		76-0387014 442378DA0 06-12-2007 314,632,113 Construction Bond X     X   X
B City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corporation
  		76-0387014 442378DZ5 06-02-2010 139,887,000 Construction bond   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,625,000 13,000,000    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 295,602,113 0    
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,632,113 139,887,000    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 10,609,470 1,758,105    
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,493,655 1,186,594    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0    
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 254,128,988 108,245,301    
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,400,000 13,000,000    
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 15,697,000    
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X     X        
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X     X        
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X          
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X   X        
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X          
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X          
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X          
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X   X          
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 % 0 %    
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X        
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X        
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . 		X   X          
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? . .   X   X        
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X X          
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . . X     X        
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . .   X   X        
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed . . . . . .
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .   X X          
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . . X     X        
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . JP Morgan Chase
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . . 1.9      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X X          
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   X          
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X          
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
-1 Bond Issues Schedule K, Part I, Bond Issues: (a) Issuer Name: City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corporation (b) Issued Name: City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corporation CHHEFC Rice University Series 2007A and 2007B have the following CUSIP numbers: 442378CD5 442378CE3 442378CF0 442378CG8 442378CH6 442378CJ2 442378CK9 442378CL7 442378CM5 442378CN3 442378CP8 442378CQ6 442378CR4 442378CS2 442378CT0 442378CU7 442378CV5 442378CW3 442378CX1 442378CY9 442378CZ6 442378DA0 442378CB9 442378CC7 CCHEFC Rice University Series 2010A has CUSIP numbers 442378DX0 and 442378DY8. Series 2010B has CUSIP number 442378DZ5. The University has practices and procedures to monitor private business use in debt-financed buildings to ensure that it does not exceed permitted limits. The University has a policy allocating equity first to any facility including private business use. Amounts of the 2010 bond proceeds that remain unspent beyond the initial three year temporary period have been invested at a yield less than the yield on the 2010 bonds.
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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.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
(1) Bradley W Fralic
  		Officer Relocation   X 50,000 50,000   No Yes   Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 50,000
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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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) Y PING SUN
  		PRESIDENT'S SPOUSE 73,780 EMPLOYEE   No
(2) MARY FARACH-CARSON
  		KEY EMPL SPOUSE 227,157 EMPLOYEE   No
(3) SEVIN ROSEN FUNDS
  		TRUSTEE MANAGING PARTNER 88,260 INV FEE   No
(4) BLACK STONE NATURAL RESOURCES LLC
  		OFFICER ON BOARD 49,500 INV FEE   No
(5) DIANA L STRASSMAN
  		SPOUSE OF TRUSTEE 110,964 EMPLOYEE   No
(6) Anne Shen Chao
  		Spouse of Trustee 15,000 Employee   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L, Part II LOANS TO AND FROM INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: BRADLEY FRALIC (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: RELOCATION
Schedule L, Part IV BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: SEVIN ROSEN FUNDS (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: TRUSTEE MANAGING PARTNER (A) NAME OF PERSON: BLACK STONE NATURAL RESOURCES LLC (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION OFFICER ON BOARD
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 2 Market value
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 2 Market value
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 358 25,292,024 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 2 14,275 Market value
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Advanced computer equipment ) X 3 1,441,813 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Musical instruments ) X 3 85,500 Market value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Crew (rowing) equipment ) X 2 2 Market value
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Books and publications: Number of contributions, each contribution included many books Other: Number of contributions Other: Number of items Other: Number of contributions Historical artifacts: Number of items Clothing and household goods: Number of items Securities - Publicly traded: Number of contributions
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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 990-EZ 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
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 16b DID THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOW A WRITTEN POLICY JOINT VENTURE OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS ARE INVESTMENTS BY THE ENDOWMENT POOL IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY GENERATE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AS REPORTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990-T. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INVESTMENTS IN PARTNERSHIPS UNDER UNIVERSITY POLICY #838.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons TRUSTEES MARK DANKBERG AND JEFFREY SMISEK - Business relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A draft copy of Form 990 is discussed with the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Organizational Development (CORD) Committee of the Board of Trustees and the final Form 990 is provided to all of the trustees before it is filed. The Form 990 is prepared by the Controller's Office in consultation with other University offices, reviewed within the Controller's office, reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers as the paid preparer, reviewed by the Vice President for Finance and the President together with senior management before it is provided to the trustees.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy A conflict of interest questionnaire is completed annually by officers, directors, trustees, key employees and other disqualified persons. Members of the University's Board of Trustees and senior management may, from time to time, be associated, either directly or through interlocking board memberships, with entities doing business with the University. The University employs a conflict of interest policy that requires any such associations be disclosed in writing on an annual basis. When such associations exist, measures are taken to mitigate any actual or perceived conflict, including recusal of the board member from any decisions involving the entity doing business with the University. The transactions with the entities associated with trustees or senior management are not considered to be significant and may include investment management, common participation in investment vehicles, or the purchases of goods or services. When the University enters into such transactions, the prices are set at fair market value and the terms are no less beneficial than those offered to others in the ordinary course of business.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Compensation of the organizations' officers is determined by the CORD Committee of the Board of Trustees based on comparability data. The deliberations and decisions of the CORD Committee of the Board of Trustees are contemporaneously documented as are all meetings of the board and its committees. Further detail is provided in Schedule J, Part III.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees See Pt VI, Line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The articles of incorporation are filed with the state and are publicly available. The financial statements are available to the public on the University's website and by request. Copies of the Form 990 and Form 990-T tax returns are available to the public on request. The University's conflict of interest policy is available on the University's website.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Cumulative unrealized / subsidiary corp - -XXX-XX-XXXX;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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 Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
William Marsh Rice University
 
Employer identification number

74-1109620
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










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) VILLAGE REAL PROPERTY INC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
76-0353959 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(2) VILLAGE PROJECT INC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
76-0371337 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(3) JTVP CORPORATION
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
76-0258573 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(4) VILLAGE VENTURERS INC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
76-0258561 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(5) RICE LAND LUMBER CO
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
74-6045400 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(6) RU CORPORATION
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
74-6081393 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX 501(c)(2   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(7) RICE TRUST INC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
74-1698122 		TRUST COMPANY TX 501(c)(4   WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(8) CCR INC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
38-3751177 		TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TX 501(c)(3 Type I WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
(9) HATRC
6100 MAIN STREET

HOUSTON,TX77005
45-5431287 		TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TX 501(c)(3 Type I WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
 
Yes
 
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Cat. No. 50135Y
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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
(1) 201 NORTH TRYON CO-INVESTMENT I LP

701 BRICKELL AVE SUITE 2020
MIAMI,FL33131
45-5564948 		REAL ESTATE DE WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
  		Excluded 9,742,237 0   No 0   No 67.97 %
(2) BCOM Investment Partners LLC

401 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe,NM87501
47-2077446 		medical school DE William Marsh Rice University
  		Unrelated 0 0   No 0   No 53 %
(3) WMR Redcar I LLC

c/o Redcar WMR Venture LLC
1645 Euclid Street
Santa Monica,CA90404
47-4181408 		real estate DE William Marsh Rice University
  		Excluded 0 0   No     No 95 %
(4) WMRBNA LLC

1033 DEMONBREUN SUITE 600
NASHVILLE,TN37203
47-2747122 		real estate DE William Marsh Rice University
  		Excluded 0 0   No     No 95 %






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
(1) PEABODY INC

6100 MAIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77005
41-2049836 		REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING TX WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
  		C Corporation 0 2,545,063 100 % Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (63)

6100 MAIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77005
 SUPPORT TX NA
  		Trust         No
(3) ACCELERATE LEARNING INC

5177 Richmond 1075
HOUSTON,TX77056
46-4015703 		PUBLISH ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS DE WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
  		C Corporation -74,892 22,492,442 80 % Yes  
(4) Charitable Remainder Trust (1)

6100 Main Street
Houston,TX77005
 Support CA NA
  		Trust         No
(5) Rice School of Architecture Paris

19 Rue Crozatier 75012
Paris    
FR
Architectural education FR William Marsh Rice University
  		C Corporation   16,029 100 % Yes  




Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
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
 
No
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) CCR

 B 4,401,646 FMV
(2) CCR

 J 2,000,000 FMV
(3) CCR

 K 10,906,159 FMV
(4) CCR

 Q 4,802,087 FMV
(5) CCR

 R 2,140,829 FMV
(6) CCR

 S 10,646,548 FMV
(7) RTI

 O 168,234 FMV
(8) JTVP

 B 3,190,273 FMV
(9) JTVP

 F 814,109 FMV
(10) Rice Land Lumber

 F 7,304,320 FMV
(11) Village Venturers

 F 152,649 FMV
(12) Village Project

 B 47,237,526 FMV
(13) Village Project

 F 1,979,322 FMV
(14) Village Real Property

 B 23,449,134 FMV
(15) Village Real Property

 F 1,333,803 FMV
(16) RU Corporation

 F 71,273 FMV
(17) BCOM Investment Partners LLC

 B 35,000,000 FMV
(18) WMR Redcar I LLC

 B 403,750 FMV
(19) WMRBNA LLC

 B 3,745,955 FMV
(20) 201 North Tryon Co-Investment I LP

 B 500,000 FMV
(21) 201 North Tryon Co-Investment I LP

 S 19,592,594 FMV
(22) Rice School of Architecture Paris

 R 80,000 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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






























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