Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2083 LAWRENCEVILLE ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ086483099
D Employer identification number

21-0650678
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 265,654,537
F Name and address of principal officer:
DR GREGORY DELL'OMO
2083 LAWRENCEVILLE ROAD
LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ086483099
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.RIDER.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: 1865
M State of legal domicile: NJ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: RIDER UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 1865.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 29
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,579
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 626
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 926,189
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -262,187
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 17,115,621 8,341,328
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 199,377,399 206,048,514
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,839,335 4,567,429
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,955,630 1,748,735
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 221,287,985 220,706,006
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 57,380,943 62,804,636
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) 100,160,699 98,169,599
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 98,421 76,314
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,840,898    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 56,334,965 57,965,087
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 213,975,028 219,015,636
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 7,312,957 1,690,370
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 247,426,419 239,156,572
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 104,357,464 97,779,397
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 143,068,955 141,377,175
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: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 123,118,154 including grants of $ 62,399,746 ) (Revenue $ 98,725,776 )
INSTRUCTION: RIDER UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, COMPREHENSIVE, TEACHING ORIENTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS THROUGH ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND STUDENT WORKSTUDY PROGRAMS. RIDER UNIVERSITY IS CURRENTLY ORGANIZED INTO FOUR COLLEGES - THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCES; THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; THE COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES; AND THE WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS. THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 4,300 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 1,000 GRADUATE STUDENTS IN 65 UNDERGRADUATE AND 26 GRADUATE PROGRAMS. FULL-TIME FACULTY NUMBER 248, WITH 97% HOLDING A DOCTORATE OR THE HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OINSTRUCTION - RIDER IS ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND ALSO HOLDS SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION WITH THESE PRESTIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:- AACSB INTERNATIONAL (THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS) - RIDER IS AMONG THE SELECT BUSINESS SCHOOLS TO HAVE ATTAINED THIS DISTINCTION AND THE ONLY SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY TO HOLD THE SPECIALIZED AACSB ACCREDITATION IN ACCOUNTING.- NCATE - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR APPLICABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMS ON BOTH CAMPUSES ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION. - NASM - THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE MUSIC PROGRAMS OF WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC. - CACREP - RIDER'S GRADUATE PROGRAM IN COUNSELING SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION HOLDS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM THE COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. - NASP - THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.- AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - RIDER'S CHEMISTRY PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 24,559,700 including grants of $ 337,373 ) (Revenue $ 38,840,934 )
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: PRIMARY ROOM AND BOARD. RIDER UNIVERSITY HAS A LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS AND A PRINCETON CAMPUS. THE LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS HOUSES APPROXIMATELY 2,250 STUDENTS IN THIRTEEN RESIDENCE HALLS AND SIX GREEK HOUSES. THE LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS OFFERS FACILITIES FOR DINING AND SNACKING FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND GUESTS AT DALY'S DINING HALL, CRANBERRY'S, STARBUCKS, ANDREW J'S AND SWEIGART EXPRESS.THE PRINCETON CAMPUS HOUSES APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS IN THREE RESIDENCE HALLS. THE PRINCETON CAMPUS OFFERS THE DINING COMMONS AND THE WCC PUB FOR MEALS AND SNACKS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND GUESTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 25,283,596 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 41,109,846 )
STUDENT SERVICES: RIDER UNIVERSITY PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE STUDENT COMMUNITY IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL TALENTS OF ITS STUDENTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: ADMISSIONS, ATHLETICS, GREEK LIFE, CAREER SERVICES, COUNSELING CENTER, HEALTH SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,836,681 including grants of $ 67,517 ) (Revenue $ 27,371,958 )
ACADEMIC SUPPORT (EXPENSES $15,168,365 INCLUDING GRANTS $0) (REVENUE $24,660,280) - GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS. THESE INCLUDE ACADEMIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEAN'S OFFICES, LIBRARIES, THEATER, ART GALLERY, TV STUDIO, AND OTHER SIMILAR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES.RESEARCH (EXPENSES $1,668,316 INCLUDING GRANTS $67,517) (REVENUE $2,711,678) - RESEARCH PERFORMED BY FACULTY AND STUDENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 16,836,681 including grants of $ 67,517 ) (Revenue $ 27,371,958 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet189,798,131
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 IClick to see attachment..........
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 IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment....
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to 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 list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
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 ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
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...
28c
 
No
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
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
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........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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...
35b
 
 
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.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part 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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
393
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,579
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
29
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
28
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , CO , KY , MD , MA , MI , NH , NY , OH , OK , OR , SC , WA
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:
MediumBulletJENNIFER POTTER

2083 LAWRENCEVILLE RD
LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ086483099 (609) 896-5009
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MICHAEL B KENNEDY........................................................................
CHAIR/ADJUNCT LECTURER
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       10,510 0 145
(2) ERNESTINE LAZENBY GAST........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CHRISTOPHER NIKOLICH........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) RALPH J ANDERSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) ALBERTO BAPTISTE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) NANCY H BECKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) F CHRISTOPHER CAROTHERS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ROBERT CHRISTIE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) GREGORY A CHURCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) MARK C DEMAREO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) E BRUCE DIDONATO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) JAIMIE FLACK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) MOLLY O'NEIL FRANK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) JOHN GUARINO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) MICHAEL J HENNESSY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) THOMAS MARINO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) DONALD MONKS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ELI MORDECHAI........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) THOMAS M MULHARE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) LEWIS PEPPERMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) GARY PRUDEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) CARL REICHEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) WILLIAM M RUE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MIKA RYAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ROBERT SCHIMEK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) COLLEEN SHAPIRO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) GARY SHAPIRO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ARTHUR J STAINMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ALAN WEXLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) MORDECHAI ROZANSKI........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 50.00
.......................   		    X       415,812 0 200,228
(31) JULIE A KARNS........................................................................
VP FINANCE & TREASURER
 50.00
.......................   		    X       280,018 0 83,565
(32) DONNAJEAN A FREDEEN........................................................................
PROVOST/VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
 50.00
.......................   		    X       250,065 0 61,860
(33) JONATHAN MEER........................................................................
VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
 50.00
.......................   		    X       253,716 0 34,898
(34) JAMES P O'HARA........................................................................
VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
 50.00
.......................   		      X     223,248 0 28,265
(35) PATRICIA MOSTO........................................................................
DEAN COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS
 37.50
.......................   		      X     187,078 0 23,969
(36) ROBERT L ANNIS........................................................................
DEAN & DIRECTOR OF WCA
 37.50
.......................   		      X     183,344 0 72,053
(37) ANNE CARROLL........................................................................
ACTING DEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMIN
 37.50
.......................   		      X     171,688 0 59,710
(38) ANTHONY CAMPBELL........................................................................
AVP STUDENT AFFAIRS/DEAN OF STUDENTS
 37.50
.......................   		      X     165,532 0 44,247
(39) JENNIFER M POTTER........................................................................
AVP FINANCE & CONTROLLER
 37.50
.......................   		      X     157,028 0 35,351
(40) MICHAEL F RECA........................................................................
AVP FACILITIES/AUXILIARY SERVICES
 37.50
.......................   		      X     151,371 0 91,868
(41) LARRY M NEWMAN ASS PROFESSOR........................................................................
MARKETING/ADVERTISING
 37.50
.......................   		        X   205,507 0 27,138
(42) MARGARET O'REILLY-ALLEN........................................................................
CHAIR, ACCOUNTING
 37.50
.......................   		        X   182,555 0 34,175
(43) BORIS VILIC........................................................................
DEAN COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   172,672 0 36,910
(44) JOHN R SULLIVAN........................................................................
PROFESSOR, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   170,218 0 90,411
(45) JAMES O CASTAGNERA........................................................................
ASST. PROVOST/ASST. COUNSEL ACAD AFF
 37.50
.......................   		        X   169,725 0 14,544
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,350,087 0 939,337
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet239
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP

151 SOUTHHALL LANE
MAITLAND,FL32751 		INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,257,427
UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MANAGEMENT

385 OXFORD VALLEY ROAD
YARDLEY,PA19067 		MGMT FEE FOR SRC 452,555
BRIAN'S TREE SERVICE

174 LINDBERGH ROAD
HOPEWELL,NJ08543 		LANDSCAPING SERVICES 239,089
KSS ARCHITECTS

337 WITHERSPOON STREET
PRINCETON,NJ08542 		ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 228,712
STORBECK PIMENTEL & ASSOC LLC

1400 N PROVIDENCE RD
MEDIA,PA19063 		EXEC SEARCH CONSULT. 193,609
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 121,755
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 254,561
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,438,690
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		5,526,322
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,074,010
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,341,328
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION AND FEES 611310 165,308,263 165,308,263    
b ROOM AND BOARD 611310 31,776,301 31,776,301    
c STUDY TOURS 611310 4,999,864 4,999,864    
d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611310 3,964,086 3,964,086    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 206,048,514
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,889,433   -46,867 1,936,300
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 66,702     66,702
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 312,769 86,119
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 312,769 86,119
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 398,888   86,119 312,769
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 47,395,853  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 44,717,857  
c Gain or (loss) 2,677,996  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,677,996   11,208 2,666,788
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 254,561
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 168,951
b Less: direct expenses ...b 230,674
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -61,723   -61,723
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 BUSINESS CONF CENTER 721000 1,249,633   854,310 395,323
b FITNESS CENTER 713940 55,601   21,419 34,182
c VENDING MACHINE COMMISSION 722210 39,634     39,634
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,344,868
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 220,706,006 206,048,514 926,189 5,389,975
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 67,517 67,517
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 62,737,119 62,737,119
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 .... 2,977,931 1,323,348 1,213,414 441,169
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 72,591,907 63,228,009 8,886,670 477,228
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,823,106 4,153,700 629,645 39,761
9 Other employee benefits ....... 11,711,129 6,140,081 5,487,811 83,237
10 Payroll taxes ........... 6,065,526 5,029,119 976,434 59,973
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 370,698 370,698    
b Legal ......... 403,728 731 402,997  
c Accounting ........... 176,930   176,930  
d Lobbying ........... 8,079   8,079  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 76,314 76,314
f Investment management fees ...... 266,570   266,570  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 3,948,913 1,826,470 2,122,443  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,214,635 599,281 569,348 46,006
13 Office expenses ....... 4,800,778 3,600,785 1,099,386 100,607
14 Information technology ...... 5,356,312 3,994,290 1,223,182 138,840
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 10,668,599 10,141,274 213,597 313,728
17 Travel ............ 6,365,717 5,940,520 402,598 22,599
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 400,121 197,959 202,162  
20 Interest ........... 1,764,438 1,749,828 14,610  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 10,698,435 10,361,434 337,001  
23 Insurance .............. 1,082,067 171,472 910,595  
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 FOOD SERVICE 6,253,023 6,253,023    
b BAD DEBT 1,324,699   1,324,699  
c BOOKS, PERIODICALS, SUB 644,462 639,910 2,967 1,585
d DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 496,706 219,320 277,386  
e All other expenses 1,720,177 1,052,243 628,083 39,851
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 219,015,636 189,798,131 27,376,607 1,840,898
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 26,488 1 26,488
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 22,462,532 2 36,984,137
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 13,623,981 3 5,655,260
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,336,324 4 4,294,845
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 5,845,656 7 5,148,057
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,709,191 9 2,505,857
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 253,638,956
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 127,955,350 129,028,830 10c 125,683,606
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 36,210,371 11 29,801,493
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 30,081,535 12 27,084,874
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,101,511 15 1,971,955
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 247,426,419 16 239,156,572
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 22,588,593 17 21,254,612
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 13,456,113 19 10,065,206
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 50,531,550 20 48,857,541
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 96,245 21 160,948
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,587,495 23 1,430,676
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 16,097,468 25 16,010,414
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 104,357,464 26 97,779,397
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 .............. 66,486,999 27 75,910,613
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 38,454,641 28 26,539,489
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 38,127,315 29 38,927,073
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 ........... 143,068,955 33 141,377,175
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 247,426,419 34 239,156,572
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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
220,706,006
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
219,015,636
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,690,370
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
143,068,955
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,081,349
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
-701
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
699,900
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
141,377,175
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
 
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 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 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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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Name of the organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

21-0650678
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)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

21-0650678
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

21-0650678
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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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
2014
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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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          
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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? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
1,813
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
8,079
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
9,892
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
PART II-B, LINE 1: PART II-B, LINE 1(B) AND 1(H) - SPEECHES, LECTURES: THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN NEW JERSEY (AICUNJ) IS COMMITTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEW JERSEY. IT SERVES AS A LIAISON WITH THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR. THE PRESIDENT OF RIDER UNIVERSITY ATTENDED AICUNJ MEETINGS, AS WELL AS OTHER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2015 AND SUPPORTED ITS EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF RIDER AND THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR. PART II-B, LINE 1(I) - OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: THE UNIVERSITY PAYS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION DUES TO THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN NEW JERSEY (AICUNJ), TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (NAICU), AND TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF NEW JERSEY (ICFNJ). AMONG OTHER SERVICES, THESE ASSOCIATIONS LOBBY ON BEHALF OF SECTOR NEEDS.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014

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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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 $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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 .... 66,010,968 56,355,808 51,495,786 54,217,784 48,854,412
b Contributions ........ 1,169,330 3,602,610 1,609,468 393,521 991,104
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -58,850 8,103,084 5,130,460 -1,173,168 7,435,943
d Grants or scholarships ..... 1,641,425 1,350,429 1,154,732 1,251,792 1,199,947
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		9,098,151 700,105 725,174 690,559 1,863,728
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 56,381,872 66,010,968 56,355,808 51,495,786 54,217,784
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet10.980 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet89.020 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
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 ................. 3,330,000 253,359 3,583,359
b Buildings ................   179,485,551 88,385,287 91,100,264
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   20,696,830 9,693,893 11,002,937
e Other .................   49,873,216 29,876,170 19,997,046
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 125,683,606
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) ALTERNATIVES: PRIVATE EQUITY 		4,132,180 F

(B) ALTERNATIVES: DOMESTIC EQUITY 		1,653,447 F

(C) ALTERNATIVES: INTERNATIONAL EQUITY 		6,132,899 F

(D) ALTERNATIVES: FIXED INCOME 		2,222,695 F

(E) ALTERNATIVES: PRIVATE REAL ASSETS 		2,138,162 F

(F) ALTERNATIVES: INFLATION HEDGING 		1,050,706 F

(G) ALTERNATIVES: FLEXIBLE CAPITAL 		9,007,247 F

(H) OTHER ALTERNATIVES 		747,538 F

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 27,084,874
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  
US GOVERNMENT GRANTS REFUNDABLE 5,327,731
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 4,544,616
EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE MEDICAL SELF-INSURED LIABILITY 3,610,918
STUDENT DEPOSITS AND CREDIT BALANCES 1,006,637
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 857,951
BUSINESS CONFERENCE DEPOSITS 23,945
UNCLAIMED CHECKS 86,870
CAPITAL LEASE 168,687
NEW JERSEY SALES TAX PAYABLE 9,723
PNC LINE OF CREDIT 339,386
OTHER LIABILITIES 33,950
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 16,010,414
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 ....... 1 154,328,319
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -4,081,349
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 707,351
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -3,373,998
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 157,702,317
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 266,570
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 62,737,119
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 63,003,689
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 220,706,006
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 ........... 1 156,019,398
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 7,451
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,451
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 156,011,947
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 266,570
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 62,737,119
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 63,003,689
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 219,015,636
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B: THE UNIVERSITY IS A CUSTODIAN OF SEVERAL AGENCY ACCOUNTS TOTALING $160,948. THE AGENCY ACCOUNTS PRIMARILY RELATE TO STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH THE UNIVERSITY HOLDS THE FUNDS FOR EACH ORGANIZATION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CHECK REQUEST IS SUBMITTED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON THE UNIVERSITY'S BALANCE SHEET.
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT SPENDING POLICY SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION AND DONOR'S RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE UNIVERSITY IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND THEREFORE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT IT HAS TAXABLE INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF INCOME TAX PROVISIONS ONLY IF THOSE PROVISIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES WAS REQUIRED IN 2015 AND 2014.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF PENSION 707,351.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWANCE - TUITION AND FEES 62,399,746. SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWANCE - AUXILIARIES 337,373.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 7,451.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWANCE - TUITION AND FEES 62,399,746. SCHOLARSHIP ALLOWANCE - AUXILIARIES 337,373.
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? ......................
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? ......................................
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. .............................
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? ..........
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? .....................................
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? ...........
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? ...................
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
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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 A GENERAL STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IS INCLUDED IN ALL ADVERTISEMENTS, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, AND OTHER PRINTED MEDIA RELATING TO THE RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: FEDERAL: FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM $36,336,552 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM $5,201,015 FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM $545,304 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY $491,431 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT $349,540 FEDERAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES $40,500 TOTAL FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE $42,964,342 STATE OF NEW JERSEY: N.J. - COLLEGE LOANS TO ASSIST STATE STUDENTS $2,793,190 N.J. - TUITION AID GRANT $7,793,129 N.J. - GOVERNOR'S URBAN SCHOLARS $9,500 N.J. - STARS II $51,250 N.J. - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND $598,565 TOTAL STATE OF NEW JERSEY STUDENT FINANCIAL ASISTANCE $11,245,634 TOTAL STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE $54,209,976
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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 INVESTMENTS   9,143,233
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 INVESTMENTS   346,309
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 9,489,542
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 9,489,542
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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
PART I, LINE 3: INVESTMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AS WELL AS BY RIDER'S INVESTMENT MANAGER.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 1, LINE 3, LINE 4 AND LINE 5 THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORM 926, FORM 5471, FORM 8621, AND FORM 8865 BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET THE APPLICABLE FILING THRESHOLD REQUIREMENT AND/OR OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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
 
WILSON-BENNETT TECHNOLOGY INC
140 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE SUITE 2
 
CABOT, AR720238675 		CONSULTS ON PHONATHON PROGRAM   No 272,068 76,314 195,754
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 272,068 76,314 195,754
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.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, OH, ND, NC, NY, NM, NJ, NH, PA, OR, OK, VA, UT, TN, SC, RI, WI, WV, WA
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

RACQUET AND TENNIS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

REBOVICH GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other events

10
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 100,090 76,700 246,722 423,512
2 Less: Contributions . . 73,610 56,850 124,101 254,561
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		26,480 19,850 122,621 168,951
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .   350 46,297 46,647
6 Rent/facility costs . .   305 23,839 24,144
7 Food and beverages . 30,978 13,092 69,467 113,537
8 Entertainment . . . 150   484 634
9 Other direct expenses . 5,060 5,751 34,901 45,712
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 230,674
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -61,723
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).
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
21-0650678
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
(1) RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY-RBHS-RWJMS
3 RUTGERS PLAZA ASB III FL 2 OFFICE
OF RSP
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901 		46-2354111 STATE OF NJ 25,305       RESEARCH
(2) PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
701 CARNEGIE CENTER SUITE 446
PRINCETON,NJ08540 		21-0634501 501(C)(3) 42,212       RESEARCH




















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to 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) FEDERAL AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS 20 31,645      
(2) FEDERAL COMMON CORE ACADEMY 30 86,629      
(3) FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT 620 349,540      
(4) FEDERAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 36 40,500      
(5) N.J. - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND 141 609,119      
(6) RIDER UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC, MERIT AND NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID 3707 56,382,252      
(7) RESTRICTED AID USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 757 5,237,434      
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
PART I, LINE 2: THE UNIVERSITY HAS ESTABLISHED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND CONTROLS OVER THE AWARDING, DISBURSING, AND MONITORING OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY HAS AN EXTERNAL AUDIT PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR A-133 AND NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CIRCULAR 15-08. THE UNIVERSITY HAS PROCEDURES AND CONTROLS IN PLACE OVER THE AWARDING, DISBURSING, AND MONITORING OF SUBAWARDS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS. THESE INCLUDE REVIEWING THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REVIEWING ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING INVOICES RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1MORDECHAI ROZANSKIPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 383,473
...............................
0 		12,500
...............................
0 		19,839
...............................
0 		137,289
...............................
0 		62,939
...............................
0 		616,040
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2JULIE A KARNSVP FINANCE & TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 271,943
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		8,075
...............................
0 		22,468
...............................
0 		61,097
...............................
0 		363,583
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3DONNAJEAN A FREDEENPROVOST/VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 233,167
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		16,898
...............................
0 		6,325
...............................
0 		55,535
...............................
0 		311,925
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4JONATHAN MEERVP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT (i)
(ii)		 223,057
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		30,659
...............................
0 		18,313
...............................
0 		16,585
...............................
0 		288,614
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5JAMES P O'HARAVP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 221,448
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,800
...............................
0 		18,408
...............................
0 		9,857
...............................
0 		251,513
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6PATRICIA MOSTODEAN COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS (i)
(ii)		 187,078
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		14,503
...............................
0 		9,466
...............................
0 		211,047
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7ROBERT L ANNISDEAN & DIRECTOR OF WCA (i)
(ii)		 182,994
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		350
...............................
0 		15,102
...............................
0 		56,951
...............................
0 		255,397
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8ANNE CARROLLACTING DEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMI (i)
(ii)		 171,688
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		14,321
...............................
0 		45,389
...............................
0 		231,398
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9ANTHONY CAMPBELLAVP STUDENT AFFAIRS/DEAN OF STUDENTS (i)
(ii)		 165,532
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		12,775
...............................
0 		31,472
...............................
0 		209,779
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10JENNIFER M POTTERAVP FINANCE & CONTROLLER (i)
(ii)		 157,028
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,778
...............................
0 		21,573
...............................
0 		192,379
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11MICHAEL F RECAAVP FACILITIES/AUXILIARY SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 150,671
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		700
...............................
0 		12,374
...............................
0 		79,494
...............................
0 		243,239
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12LARRY M NEWMAN ASS PROFESSORMARKETING/ADVERTISING (i)
(ii)		 205,507
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,836
...............................
0 		13,302
...............................
0 		232,645
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13MARGARET O'REILLY-ALLENCHAIR, ACCOUNTING (i)
(ii)		 182,555
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		12,718
...............................
0 		21,457
...............................
0 		216,730
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14BORIS VILICDEAN COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES (i)
(ii)		 172,672
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		15,206
...............................
0 		21,704
...............................
0 		209,582
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
15JOHN R SULLIVANPROFESSOR, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT (i)
(ii)		 170,218
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		11,102
...............................
0 		79,309
...............................
0 		260,629
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
16JAMES O CASTAGNERAASST. PROVOST/ASST. COUNSEL ACAD AFF (i)
(ii)		 169,025
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		700
...............................
0 		12,621
...............................
0 		1,923
...............................
0 		184,269
...............................
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
FORM 990, SCHEDULE J PART I, LINE 1A; PART II, COLUMN (D): THE NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $62,939 OF PRESIDENT MORDECHAI ROZANSKI INCLUDES THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT. THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE IS APPROXIMATELY 56% OF NONTAXABLE BENEFITS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO ACCEPT LODGING AND LIVE ADJACENT TO THE LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS AS A CONDITION OF HIS EMPLOYMENT. PART I, LINE 1A; PART II, COLUMN (D): RIDER UNIVERSITY HAS PAID $966 IN SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PURPOSES ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENT MORDECHAI ROZANSKI. THIS AMOUNT IS NONTAXABLE TO THE RECIPIENT. PART I, LINE 1A; PART II, COLUMN (D): RIDER UNIVERSITY HAS PAID $14,041 IN SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PURPOSES ON BEHALF OF JONATHAN MEER. THIS AMOUNT IS NONTAXABLE TO THE RECIPIENT. PART I, LINE 1A; PART II, COLUMN (D): THE NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $56,951 OF ROBERT L. ANNIS INCLUDES THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE PROVIDED TO THE DEAN & DIRECTOR OF THE WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS. THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE IS APPROXIMATELY 84% OF NONTAXABLE BENEFITS. THE DEAN & DIRECTOR OF THE WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO ACCEPT LODGING AND LIVE ADJACENT TO THE PRINCETON CAMPUS AS A CONDITION OF HIS EMPLOYMENT. PART I, LINE 1A; PART II, COLUMN (D): THE NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $31,472 OF ANTHONY CAMPBELL INCLUDES THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATE VP STUDENT AFFAIRS/DEAN OF STUDENTS. THE MARKET VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE IS APPROXIMATELY 92% OF NONTAXABLE BENEFITS. THE ASSOCIATE VP STUDENT AFFAIRS/DEAN OF STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO ACCEPT LODGING AND LIVE ADJACENT TO THE LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS AS A CONDITION OF HIS EMPLOYMENT. PART I, LINE 4B: PRESIDENT MORDECHAI ROZANSKI PARTICIPATES IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN (457(F) PLAN). DEFERRED COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTIONS OF $105,000 WERE MADE DURING THIS COMPENSATION PERIOD AND WILL VEST AND BE DISTRIBUTED AT HIS RETIREMENT. PART II, COLUMN (D): APPROXIMATELY 96% OF JULIE A. KARNS' NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $61,097 REPRESENTS TUITION REMISSION. PART II, COLUMN (D): APPROXIMATELY 64% OF DONNAJEAN A. FREDEEN'S NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $55,535 REPRESENTS TUITION REMISSION. PART II, COLUMN (D): APPROXIMATELY 79% OF ANNE CARROLL'S NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $45,389 REPRESENTS TUITION REMISSION. PART II, COLUMN (D): APPROXIMATELY 98% OF MICHAEL F. RECA'S NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $79,494 REPRESENTS TUITION REMISSION. PART II, COLUMN (D): APPROXIMATELY 84% OF JOHN R. SULLIVAN'S NONTAXABLE BENEFITS AMOUNT OF $79,309 REPRESENTS TUITION REMISSION. PART II, COLUMN (D): NONTAXABLE BENEFITS, EXCLUSIVE OF THE ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, REPRESENT THE VALUE OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS WHICH VARY BY INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT ELECTIONS.
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
21-0650678
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 NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605NBU7 10-09-2003 5,523,846 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION   X   X X  
B NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605LZ43 10-26-2006 12,036,146 ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS   X   X X  
C NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 6460652M3 04-04-2012 55,203,833 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UNIVERSITY'S FACILTIES AND REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS   X   X   X
D NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 646066DG2 04-29-2014 200,975,862 ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCING   X   X X  
NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605LWX2 08-10-2005 16,420,869 REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS   X   X X  
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,634 21,521 3,620,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525,353 1,482,186 55,305,596 176,230
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 380,308      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 570,340   570,340  
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525,353   10,037,181  
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,482,186 1,482,186 44,698,075 176,230
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 2015
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X X     X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X X   X   X  
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X   X     X X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   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   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . X   X   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   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   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   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?                
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 0.100 % 59.600 % 0.600 % 59.600 %
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 1.800 % 0 % 1.400 % 0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.900 % 59.600 % 2.000 % 59.600 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X   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   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   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   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X   X X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X   X X     X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . X   X     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   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   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   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X X     X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   X   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   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: ENTITY 1, BOND A (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION ENTITY 1, BOND B (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS ENTITY 1, BOND C (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UNIVERSITY'S FACILTIES AND REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS ENTITY 1, BOND D (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS ENTITY 2, BOND A (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE K ENTITY 1: BOND B, PART I (F): BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2006 HECIF: SERIES 2000A (ISSUED 07/31/00), SERIES 2000B (ISSUED 12/20/00), SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 11/21/02), AND SERIES 2004A (ISSUED 04/14/04). BOND C, PART I (F): BONDS REFUNDED BY SERIES 2012A: SERIES 2007C (ISSUED 6/21/07), SERIES 2004A (ISSUED 6/17/04), SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 04/03/02). BOND A, B, D, AMOUNTS IN PART II REFLECT ONLY THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY RIDER UNIVERSITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PORTION OF THE POOLED BONDS. BOND A, B, PART II, LINE 1: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS RETIRED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF DEBT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY. BOND D, PART II, LINE 2: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS DEFEASED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE TOTAL POOLED ISSUE. BOND C, PART II, LINE 3: AMOUNT LISTED DIFFERS FROM THE ISSUE PRICE LISTED IN PART I, (E) DUE TO INVESTMENT EARNINGS ACCRUED. BOND B, PART III, LINE 4: THE AMOUNT LISTED ONLY INCLUDES THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE APPLICABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE REFUNDED SERIES 2004A. ALL OTHER BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2006 HECIF WERE ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2003 AND HAVE THEREFORE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM PART III OF THIS SCHEDULE. BOND A, C, PART III, LINE 7: AS PROVIDED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.141-4(C)(2)(I)(B), THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT UNDER THE PRIVATE PAYMENT TEST MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS USE. ACCORDINGLY, THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD DOES NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED IN PART III, LINE 6. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN AN ANALYSIS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITY TEST WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS, AS THE LEVEL OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS REPORTED IN PART III, LINE 6, IS NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 145 OF THE CODE. BOND B, PART III, LINE 7: ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS THAT REFUND BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2002 EXCEEDS 5%, THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS THAT REFUND BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2002 REPRESENTS LESS THAN 5% OF THE BONDS. ACCORDINGLY, ANY PRIVATE PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PORTION WOULD NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE BONDS. BOND D, PART III, LINE 7: ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS EXCEEDS 5%, THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS REPRESENTS LESS THAN 5% OF THE BONDS. ACCORDINGLY, ANY PRIVATE PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE BONDS. BOND C, PART IV, LINE 2(B): THE PORTION OF THE SERIES 2012A BOND PROCEEDS USED FOR CURRENT REFUNDING MET THE 6-MONTH SPENDING EXCEPTION. BOND A, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF JUNE 30, 2009. ALL BOND PROCEEDS WERE SPENT AS OF THIS COMPUTATION DATE. BOND B, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014. ENTITY 2: BOND A, PART I(F): BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2005 HECIF: SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 11/21/02). BOND A, PART II, LINE 1: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS RETIRED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF DEBT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY. BOND A, PART II, LINES 3 AND 6: THE AMOUNT REFLECTS ONLY THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY RIDER UNIVERSITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PORTION OF THE POOLED BONDS. BOND A, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF JUNE 30, 2010.
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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
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
21-0650678
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 NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605NBU7 10-09-2003 5,523,846 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION   X   X X  
B NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605LZ43 10-26-2006 12,036,146 ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS   X   X X  
C NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 6460652M3 04-04-2012 55,203,833 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UNIVERSITY'S FACILTIES AND REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS   X   X   X
D NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 646066DG2 04-29-2014 200,975,862 ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCING   X   X X  
NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		22-1829511 64605LWX2 08-10-2005 16,420,869 REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS   X   X X  
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,634 21,521 3,620,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525,353 1,482,186 55,305,596 176,230
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 380,308      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 570,340   570,340  
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525,353   10,037,181  
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,482,186 1,482,186 44,698,075 176,230
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 2015
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X X     X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X X   X   X  
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X   X     X X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   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   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
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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   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   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   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?                
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 0.100 % 59.600 % 0.600 % 59.600 %
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 1.800 % 0 % 1.400 % 0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.900 % 59.600 % 2.000 % 59.600 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X   X   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   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   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   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X   X X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X   X X     X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . X   X     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   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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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   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X X     X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X   X   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   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: ENTITY 1, BOND A (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION ENTITY 1, BOND B (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS ENTITY 1, BOND C (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UNIVERSITY'S FACILTIES AND REFUNDING OF PRIOR BONDS ENTITY 1, BOND D (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ADVANCE REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS ENTITY 2, BOND A (A) ISSUER NAME: NJ EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND PRIOR POOLED FINANCINGS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE K ENTITY 1: BOND B, PART I (F): BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2006 HECIF: SERIES 2000A (ISSUED 07/31/00), SERIES 2000B (ISSUED 12/20/00), SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 11/21/02), AND SERIES 2004A (ISSUED 04/14/04). BOND C, PART I (F): BONDS REFUNDED BY SERIES 2012A: SERIES 2007C (ISSUED 6/21/07), SERIES 2004A (ISSUED 6/17/04), SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 04/03/02). BOND A, B, D, AMOUNTS IN PART II REFLECT ONLY THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY RIDER UNIVERSITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PORTION OF THE POOLED BONDS. BOND A, B, PART II, LINE 1: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS RETIRED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF DEBT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY. BOND D, PART II, LINE 2: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS DEFEASED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE TOTAL POOLED ISSUE. BOND C, PART II, LINE 3: AMOUNT LISTED DIFFERS FROM THE ISSUE PRICE LISTED IN PART I, (E) DUE TO INVESTMENT EARNINGS ACCRUED. BOND B, PART III, LINE 4: THE AMOUNT LISTED ONLY INCLUDES THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE APPLICABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE REFUNDED SERIES 2004A. ALL OTHER BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2006 HECIF WERE ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2003 AND HAVE THEREFORE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM PART III OF THIS SCHEDULE. BOND A, C, PART III, LINE 7: AS PROVIDED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.141-4(C)(2)(I)(B), THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT UNDER THE PRIVATE PAYMENT TEST MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS USE. ACCORDINGLY, THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE PAYMENTS FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD DOES NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED IN PART III, LINE 6. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN AN ANALYSIS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITY TEST WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS, AS THE LEVEL OF PRIVATE BUSINESS USE AND/OR UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS REPORTED IN PART III, LINE 6, IS NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 145 OF THE CODE. BOND B, PART III, LINE 7: ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS THAT REFUND BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2002 EXCEEDS 5%, THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS THAT REFUND BONDS ISSUED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2002 REPRESENTS LESS THAN 5% OF THE BONDS. ACCORDINGLY, ANY PRIVATE PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PORTION WOULD NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE BONDS. BOND D, PART III, LINE 7: ALTHOUGH THE PRIVATE USE PERCENTAGE WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS EXCEEDS 5%, THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS REPRESENTS LESS THAN 5% OF THE BONDS. ACCORDINGLY, ANY PRIVATE PAYMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF THE BONDS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE BONDS. BOND C, PART IV, LINE 2(B): THE PORTION OF THE SERIES 2012A BOND PROCEEDS USED FOR CURRENT REFUNDING MET THE 6-MONTH SPENDING EXCEPTION. BOND A, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF JUNE 30, 2009. ALL BOND PROCEEDS WERE SPENT AS OF THIS COMPUTATION DATE. BOND B, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014. ENTITY 2: BOND A, PART I(F): BONDS REFUNDED BY THE SERIES 2005 HECIF: SERIES 2002A (ISSUED 11/21/02). BOND A, PART II, LINE 1: AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE BONDS RETIRED THAT ARE ALLOCABLE TO THE BORROWER'S PORTION OF DEBT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY. BOND A, PART II, LINES 3 AND 6: THE AMOUNT REFLECTS ONLY THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY RIDER UNIVERSITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PORTION OF THE POOLED BONDS. BOND A, PART IV, LINE 2(C): THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED AS OF JUNE 30, 2010.
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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.
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Name of the organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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 ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 37 1,074,010 MEAN PRICE-GIFT DATE
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 ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
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
0
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.
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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.
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PART I, COLUMN (B): RIDER UNIVERSITY IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS WHO MADE STOCK DONATIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
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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.
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MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RIDER UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

21-0650678
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990, PART III, LINE 1 - CONTINUED RIDER'S VISION RIDER UNIVERSITY WILL BE A LEADER IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION CELEBRATED FOR EDUCATING TALENTED STUDENTS FOR CITIZENSHIP, LIFE AND CAREER SUCCESS IN A DIVERSE AND INTERDEPENDENT WORLD. RIDER WILL ACHIEVE DISTINCTIVENESS BY FOCUSING ON STUDENTS FIRST, BY CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BY AFFIRMING TEACHING AND LEARNING THAT BRIDGE THE THEORETICAL AND THE PRACTICAL, AND BY FOSTERING A CULTURE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. RIDER'S MISSION RIDER ATTRACTS AND GRADUATES TALENTED AND MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD, AND PUTS THEM AT THE CENTER OF OUR LEARNING AND LIVING COMMUNITY. AS A LEARNER-CENTERED UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE STUDENT, RIDER PROVIDES STUDENTS THE INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES AND BREADTH OF STUDENT LIFE OPPORTUNITIES OF A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY WITH THE PERSONAL ATTENTION AND CLOSE STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTIONS OF A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE. THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO HIGH QUALITY TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, FACULTY ON BOTH CAMPUSES PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT PROGRAMS OF STUDY TO EXPAND THEIR INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL AND PERSONAL HORIZONS AND DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. OUR HIGHLY REGARDED PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS, NATURAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, MUSIC, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO BECOME ACTIVE LEARNERS WHO CAN ACQUIRE, INTERPRET, COMMUNICATE AND APPLY KNOWLEDGE WITHIN AND ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO FOSTER THE INTEGRATIVE THINKING REQUIRED IN A COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. RIDER ATTRACTS HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WHO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, STIMULATES INNOVATION AND SERVICE, AND ENCOURAGES PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. AS KEY MEMBERS OF OUR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, IT IS THEIR COMMITMENT TO OUR VALUES, VISION AND MISSION THAT WILL ENSURE RIDER'S SUCCESS. THE UNIVERSITY'S INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY WILL CONTINUE TO REFLECT THE STRENGTHS OF ITS PEOPLE, HISTORY, LOCATION AND SHARED VALUES, AMONG WHICH ARE A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY. THE SUCCESS OF OUR GRADUATES WILL BE DEMONSTRATED BY THEIR PERSONAL AND CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS AND BY THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE NATION AND THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 COLLEEN AND GARY SHAPIRO HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERFORMED A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES PRIOR TO SUBMISSION AS PART OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 AND ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES WERE POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S INTRANET FOR THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROCESS WHICH INCLUDES: - SOLICIT FEEDBACK FROM DIVISION HEADS ON PROPOSED STAFF IN THEIR UNITS WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL REPORTING AND REVIEW PROCESS. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS OR PURCHASING IS INCLUDED. THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT PERSONS INVOLVED IN DECISION MAKING DISCLOSE FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTERESTS-EITHER CURRENT OR PROPOSED- THAT IMPAIR OR MAY APPEAR TO IMPAIR THEIR INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED JUDGEMENT. - DISTRIBUTE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO ALL INDIVIDUALS SO IDENTIFIED. IN 2015, 135 INDIVIDUALS (OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, COACHES, AND ADMINISTRATORS) RECEIVED AND COMPLETED THE CONFLICT QUESTIONNAIRE. - REVIEW OF ALL CONFLICT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES BY THE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, WHICH SERVES AS THE CONFLICT COMMITTEE UNDER THE UNIVERSITY'S BYLAWS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING ON THE COMMITTEE'S FINDINGS - IN PARTICULAR ON ANY CONFLICT THAT MIGHT BE IDENTIFIED. BY POLICY, ANY PROPOSED BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A TRUSTEE OR THEIR RELATED ENTITY MUST BE EVALUATED AND ACTED ON PRIOR TO ITS POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION. NO SUCH RELATIONSHIP CURRENTLY EXISTS. - ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT WILL RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM ANY VOTES REGARDING THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE SENIOR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM TO UNDERTAKE A REASONABLENESS REVIEW OF TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. TOP MANAGEMENT INCLUDES THE INSTITUTION'S PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS. THE REASONABLENESS REVIEW INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF COMPARABILITY DATA PREPARED BY THE CONSULTANTS WHICH IS PROVIDED TO ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BENCHMARK DATA CONSIDERED INCLUDES BOTH SALARY AND TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED FOR BOTH THE SENIOR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND FOR THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FISCAL 2014. THE UNIVERSITY CONSISTENTLY UTILIZES HIGHER EDUCATION BENCHMARKING DATA TO ASSESS THE REASONABLENESS OF KEY EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION. FACULTY COMPENSATION IS GOVERNED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF PENSION 707,351. CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST -7,451.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C RIDER UNIVERSITY DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.
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