Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3711 MARKET STREET 8TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILADELPHIA, PA19104
D Employer identification number

23-1645908
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 39,034,292
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEPHEN S TANG
3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SCIENCECENTER.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1963
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ACCELERATE TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 74
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,332,245 4,605,546
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 21,368,957 22,673,873
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 107,151 6,922,741
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 971,879
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 23,808,353 35,174,039
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 556,969 410,930
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) 4,815,629 5,255,866
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet516,000    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 17,932,958 20,987,065
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 23,305,556 26,653,861
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 502,797 8,520,178
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 84,453,970 86,869,382
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 71,388,570 65,852,235
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 13,065,400 21,017,147
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 2
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: TO ACCELERATE COMMERCIALIZATION OF THE REGION'S MOST PROMISING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, THEREBY PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND THE CONTINUING REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS IN UNIVERSITY CITY.
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 $ 1,668,446 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,303,967 )
SEE DETAIL SCHEDULE O NARRATIVE
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,832,958 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 68,838 )
SEE DETAIL SCHEDULE O NARRATIVE
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,440,022 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 18,506,445 )
SEE DETAIL SCHEDULE O NARRATIVE
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 924,166 including grants of $ 410,930 ) (Revenue $ 3,794,623 )
QED PROOF OF CONCEPT PROGRAMIN EARLY 2009 THE SCIENCE CENTER LAUNCHED THE NATION'S FIRST MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL PROOF-OF-CONCEPT PROGRAM TO FUND AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF EARLY-STAGE LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AT ACADEMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. THIS PROGRAM - NAMED "QED", AFTER THE LATIN PHRASE QUOD ERAT DEMONSTRANDUM ("THAT WHICH MUST BE DEMONSTRATED") - PROVIDES FUNDING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS THROUGHOUT GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND CENTRAL PA BY SUPPORTING EARLY-STAGE LIFE SCIENCE R&D WITH HIGH COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL. AS ANGEL INVESTORS, VENTURE CAPITALISTS, AND ESTABLISHED COMPANIES INCREASINGLY INVEST IN LATER-STAGE ENTERPRISES, FINDING EARLY-STAGE FUNDING TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION HAS BECOME MORE DIFFICULT. QED ASSISTS PROMISING RESEARCHERS IN BRIDGING THE GAP - OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE "VALLEY OF DEATH" - BETWEEN PUBLICLY-FUNDED LABORATORY RESEARCH AND PRIVATELY-FUNDED TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. QED LEVERAGES THE SCIENCE CENTER'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES, DRIVING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND NEW BUSINESS FORMATION, ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ENCOURAGING INNOVATION, COMPETITIVENESS, AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED RETENTION AND EXPANSION. THE PROGRAM'S KEY GOAL IS TO MARSHAL EXISTING REGIONAL RESOURCES TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE INVESTMENT RISK IN BOTH EARLY-STAGE LIFE SCIENCE AND DIGITAL HEALTH R&D PROJECTS, PREPARING THEM FOR ESTABLISHED HEALTH CARE COMPANIES AND PRIVATE INVESTORS, WITHOUT ADDING TO THE PROLIFERATION OF SUB-SCALE, UNDERCAPITALIZED VENTURES ALREADY IN THE MARKET. BY ENGAGING THE REGION'S ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS IN EARLY-STAGE COMMERCIALIZATION, THE SCIENCE CENTER WILL ULTIMATELY INCREASE THE PACE AND VALUE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE REGION. QED GOES BEYOND A TYPICAL GAP FUND IN TWO PRIMARY RESPECTS THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY RESEARCH AREA. FIRST, IT ADDS COMMERCIAL GUIDANCE AS A CRITICAL, EARLY COMPONENT. THIS GUIDANCE TAKES THE FORM OF BUSINESS ADVISORS, SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS (E.G. PATENT LAWYERS, REGULATORY EXPERTS, AND MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT CONSULTANTS), TECHNICAL AND CLINICAL REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY BY OUTSIDE REVIEWERS, AND MARKET-BASED SCREENING AND SELECTION. SECOND, IT PROMOTES COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION BY A LARGE NUMBER OF REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, INCORPORATING TRANSPARENT PROCESSES AND IDENTIFYING PROJECTS WITH THE GREATEST COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL. CURRENTLY, A TOTAL OF 21 RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. PROJECTS ARE REVIEWED, PRIORITIZED, AND RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING BY A SELECTION TEAM COMPRISED EXCLUSIVELY OF PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN VENTURE CAPITAL AND INDUSTRY, REPRESENTING NUMEROUS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FIRMS AND COMPANIES. PARTICIPATING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, INVESTORS, AND COMPANIES ARE LISTED AT HTTP://SCIENCECENTER.ORG/PROGRAMS/QED. EACH PROJECT SELECTED FOR FUNDING RECEIVES UP TO $200,000 OVER 12 MONTHS, WITH HALF OF THE FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE SCIENCE CENTER AND THE OTHER HALF BY THE SCIENTIST'S HOST INSTITUTION. CONTINUED FUNDING DURING THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE IS CONDITIONAL UPON SATISFYING THE OBJECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE R&D PLAN, ACCORDING TO MILESTONES AND SCHEDULE. THE QED STAFF MEETS REGULARLY WITH THE PROJECT TEAMS, AND THE INVESTIGATORS PROVIDE PERIODIC PROGRESS UPDATES ON RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES. DURING THIS PHASE, THE QED STAFF ALSO ASSISTS WITH THE IDENTIFICATION AND PURSUIT OF APPROPRIATE SOURCES OF FOLLOW-ON FUNDING FOR SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS THAT EXIT THE PROGRAM. PHASE 1 VENTURES (P1V)P1V IS A TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR FOR NEW BUSINESS FORMATION AND GROWTH. FOR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS SEEKING TO COMMERCIALIZE TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH NEW STARTUPS, P1V IS A TURNKEY APPROACH TO THE MARKET-DRIVEN CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INVESTIBLE COMPANIES. P1V PROVIDES STRATEGIC FUNDING; INDEPENDENT PROVEN MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES THAT AVOID INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND CONNECTIONS TO NETWORKS OF ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS. TECHNOLOGIES WITH COMMERCIAL PROMISE ARE SELECTED AND NURTURED FOR THE PREPARATION OF COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS. PROJECTS THAT SECURE SBIR/STTR FUNDING THROUGH P1V ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES, INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING, MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY EXPERTISE, AND PHYSICAL SPACE. THE GOAL FOR EACH OF THESE "PHASE 1" PROJECTS IS TO COMPLETE RESEARCH MILESTONES, VALIDATE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, AND PREPARE AND SUBMIT A COMPETITIVE "PHASE 2" SBIR/STTR APPLICATION. P1V IS A MANAGED, STANDARDIZED, MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL PROCESS THAT WILL LAUNCH NEW COMPANIES IN A COST-EFFICIENT MANNER, LEVERAGING FEDERAL SBIR/STTR FUNDING. P1V WILL TEST THE SCIENTIFIC AND MARKET FEASIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEW COMPANY FORMATION AND LAUNCH, THEREBY ENHANCING THE ABILITY OF THESE PROJECTS TO ATTRACT GRANTS AND PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT. P1V WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO STRATEGIC FUNDING; INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES THAT AVOID INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; PROVEN EXPERTISE IN EARLY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; AND CONNECTIONS TO NETWORKS OF ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS.P1V IS BEING LAUNCHED AS A PILOT WITH FUNDING FROM THE US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, THE SCIENCE CENTER, ACADEMIC PARTNER INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHERS. THROUGH P1V, THE SCIENCE CENTER WILL CAPITALIZE ON AND EXPAND ITS DEEP RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES AND HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA AND BEYOND, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE MORE (AND BETTER) START-UP COMPANY FORMATION THAT WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION. AS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, P1V WILL BE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE BECAUSE IT WILL LEVERAGE SBIR/STTR FUNDING AND AGGREGATE RESOURCES THAT CAN BE SHARED AMONG SEVERAL PROJECTS, CREATING ECONOMIES OF SCALE. AS A COLLABORATIVE PLATFORM, P1V WILL PROVIDE GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVENTORS, INSTITUTIONS, ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS TO FORM AND GROW SPINOUT COMPANIES AROUND EARLY-STAGE TECHNOLOGIES WITH HIGH COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL.INNOVATION CENTER @3401LOCATED AT 3401 MARKET STREET, THE INNOVATION CENTER @3401 IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE SCIENCE CENTER AND DREXEL UNIVERSITY, AND IS HOME TO DREAMIT VENTURES. OPENED IN JUNE OF 2014, THIS NEW SYNERGISTIC PROGRAM SUPPORTS INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND BUSINESS CREATION. THE INNOVATION CENTER @3401 BUILDS UPON THE SUCCESS OF DREXEL'S EXCITE CENTER AND THE SCIENCE CENTER'S LONG AND IMPACTFUL TRADITION OF INCUBATING STARTUPS AND CONVENING COMMUNITIES AROUND INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATORLAUNCHED IN 2014, THE DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR FOCUSES ON COMPANIES DEVELOPING A HEALTHCARE PRODUCT COMPRISING A DIGITAL COMPONENT. TO BE ELIGIBLE, COMPANIES MUST HAVE A PRODUCT THAT IS AT LEAST AT PROTOTYPE STAGE AND READY TO BE PLACED INTO THE HANDS OF CUSTOMERS. THE DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR PROVIDES FUNDING, MENTORSHIP (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, SALES AND MARKETING, REGULATORY, FUNDRAISING ETC.), WARM INTRODUCTIONS, AND A FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE INAUGURAL COHORT CONSISTED OF SEVEN COMPANIES - TWO INTERNATIONAL AND FIVE DOMESTIC, WHICH COMBINED CREATED 68 NEW JOBS, GENERATED OVER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE AND RAISED ALMOST $9 MILLION IN FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENT. THE SCIENCE CENTER IS CONSIDERING OPTIONS FOR HOSTING ADDITIONAL COHORTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 924,166 including grants of $ 410,930 ) (Revenue $ 3,794,623 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet20,865,592
Form 990 (2015)
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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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
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.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................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
 
No
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...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
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 ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
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
91
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
74
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
26
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
25
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
PA , NJ , NY , MD , CA , MA , FL , GA , DC
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:
MediumBulletUNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER3711 MARKET STREET STE 800   PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 (215) 966-6000
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) STEPHEN TANG......................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       641,406 0 39,677
(2) STEPHEN K KLASKO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) CRAIG R CARNAROLI......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ERNEST J DIANASTASIS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) MICHAEL A DIPIANO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIRM
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) GLEN N GAULTON......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) KEITH LEAPHART......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) RUSSEL E KAUFMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KENNETH L KRING......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) TARA L WEINER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) DAVID R KING......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) CARL KOPFINGER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) KENNETH J BLANK......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIRM
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(14) CHRISTOPHER M CASHMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) KATHLEEN M SHAY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) STEVEN J FLUHARTY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) JANE H HOLLINGSWORTH......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) OSAGIE O IMASOGIE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) PAUL TOUHEY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) J LARRY JAMESON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) THOMAS J TODOROW........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) WILLIAM J MARRAZZO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) KEITH A ORRIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) STEPHEN SPINELLI JR PHD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) KERRY BENSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) STEPHEN ZARRILLI........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ROBERT MARCANTUONO........................................................................
VP FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, TREASURE
 20.00
.......................20.00 		    X       90,896 90,896 31,166
(28) SAUL BEHAR........................................................................
VP & GENERAL COUNSEL, SECR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       318,457 0 45,038
(29) MONICA CAWVEY GALLAGHER........................................................................
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       210,352 0 34,141
(30) CURTIS HESS........................................................................
SENIOR VP REAL ESTATE
 10.00
.......................30.00 		      X     86,714 260,142 45,038
(31) JEANNE MELL........................................................................
VP MKTG/COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 40.00
.......................   		      X     215,335 0 35,399
(32) CHRISTOPHER LAING........................................................................
VP OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
 40.00
.......................   		      X     226,987 0 30,094
(33) MARY ROBERTSON........................................................................
SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
 1.00
.......................40.00 		        X   0 117,356 16,634
(34) ADAM GREENSPAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS INCUBATION
 40.00
.......................   		        X   100,833 0 23,701
(35) RICHARD SOUTHERLAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
 40.00
.......................   		        X   0 117,356 16,634
(36) MELINDA IULIANO........................................................................
PROPERTY MANAGER
 1.00
.......................40.00 		        X   0 108,150 12,788
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,890,980 693,900 330,310
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
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
HUNTER ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION GROUP

1717 ARCH STREET 3410
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 1,639,423
GCA SERVICE GROUP

PO BOX 643823
PITTSBURGH,PA15264 		JANITORIAL SERVICES 1,320,225
INTECH CONSTRUCTION

3001 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 818,107
ALLIED BARTON

PO BOX 828854
PHILADELPHIA,PA19182 		SECURITY SERVICES 597,011
LIMBACH COMPANY

175 TITUS AVE SUITE 100
WARRINGTON,PA18976 		HVAC CONTRACT 324,099
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet14
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 38,200
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,074,735
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,492,611
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,605,546
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a RENTAL INCOME FROM EXEMPT-PURPOSE 532000 18,506,445 18,506,445    
b EQUITY IN JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSH 531390 2,794,623 2,794,623    
c INCUBATOR OPERATIONS 541900 1,303,967 1,303,967    
d BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NETWORK 541900 68,838 68,838    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 22,673,873
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 146,048     146,048
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 10,500,000 71,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,675,628 118,679
c Gain or (loss) 6,824,372 -47,679
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 6,776,693     6,776,693
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 38,200of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 37,825
b Less: direct expenses ...b 65,946
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -28,121   -28,121
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION TO PHASE 1 V 900099 1,000,000 1,000,000    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,000,000
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 35,174,039 23,673,873 0 6,894,620
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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 21 410,930 410,930
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,091,953 858,748 784,170 449,035
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 2,177,208 1,233,995 924,417 18,796
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 246,216 133,328 103,686 9,202
9 Other employee benefits ....... 444,550 230,161 179,101 35,288
10 Payroll taxes ........... 295,939 162,441 129,819 3,679
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 20,000 20,000    
b Legal ......... 310,261 88,291 221,970  
c Accounting ........... 137,896 8,970 128,926  
d Lobbying ........... 235,967   235,967  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 809,360 375,711 433,649  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 585,584 388,711 196,873  
13 Office expenses ....... 628,064 290,523 337,541  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,421,694 7,066,694 355,000  
17 Travel ............ 47,429 16,587 30,842  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 2,830,029 2,830,029    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 4,593,715 3,622,444 971,271  
23 Insurance ... 263,076 194,095 68,981  
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 37TH STREET WALKWAY 2,256,469 2,256,469    
b SECURITY 482,034 480,676 1,358  
c OTHER TAXES 269,432 108,234 161,198  
d MISCELLANEOUS 83,666 79,166 4,500  
e All other expenses 12,389 9,389 3,000  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 26,653,861 20,865,592 5,272,269 516,000
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 IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 5,169,805 1 6,376,135
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,123,495 2 2,377,932
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,526,035 4 3,921,434
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 ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 277,564 9 344,988
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 117,377,458
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 54,842,957 64,542,912 10c 62,534,501
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 4,255,637 11 4,228,204
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,551,138 12 1,603,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 443,319 13 1,256,942
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,564,065 15 4,226,246
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 84,453,970 16 86,869,382
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,769,566 17 3,896,670
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 64,164,358 23 58,249,525
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 4,454,646 25 3,706,040
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 71,388,570 26 65,852,235
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 12,266,800 27 19,488,814
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 798,600 28 1,528,333
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
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 ........... 13,065,400 33 21,017,147
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 84,453,970 34 86,869,382
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
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
35,174,039
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
26,653,861
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
8,520,178
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
13,065,400
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
237
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-568,668
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
21,017,147
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
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
6
7
8
9
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 (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 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,958,828 1,924,994 1,233,705 2,332,245 4,605,546 12,055,318
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...... 16,885,986 18,153,690 18,757,011 21,368,957 22,673,873 97,839,517
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. 18,844,814 20,078,684 19,990,716 23,701,202 27,279,419 109,894,835
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
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. 8,950,474 10,239,430 11,136,550 11,821,274 13,158,257 55,305,985
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 8,950,474 10,239,430 11,136,550 11,821,274 13,158,257 55,305,985
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 54,588,850
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 18,844,814 20,078,684 19,990,716 23,701,202 27,279,419 109,894,835
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 95,212 142,359 180,442 145,181 146,048 709,242
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 95,212 142,359 180,442 145,181 146,048 709,242
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.) ..         1,000,000 1,000,000
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 18,940,026 20,221,043 20,171,158 23,846,383 28,425,467 111,604,077
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
48.910 %
16
16
53.830 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.640 %
18
18
0.690 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) 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 section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
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 I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
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 9a) 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 9a) 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 section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
 
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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) 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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
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 2015 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-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
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
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION TO PHASE 1 VENTURES - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 1,000,000.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		Employer identification number
23-1645908
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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		Employer identification number

23-1645908
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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		Employer identification number

23-1645908
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on 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
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (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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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 on 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)? ........
 
No
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? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
235,967
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
235,967
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: THE UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST IN THE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC SECTOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. THE CONSULTANTS POSITIONED UCSC TO RECEIVE FUNDING, PRIMARILY THROUGH DIRECT GRANTS.
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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," on 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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 on 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 234,167 227,194 206,908 188,354 1,196,096
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,186 6,973 20,286 18,554 2,767
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		        1,010,509
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 239,353 234,167 227,194 206,908 188,354
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on 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" on 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' on 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 ...   5,475,169 5,475,169
b Buildings   106,537,943 51,337,883 55,200,060
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   4,140,429 3,505,074 635,355
e Other ...   1,223,917   1,223,917
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 62,534,501
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DEPOSITS & OTHER CURRENT LIAB. 1,209,263
OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES 2,496,777
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,706,040
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 25,451,576
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 994,901
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 994,901
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 24,456,675
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 10,717,364
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 10,717,364
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 35,174,039
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 28,658,691
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 2,004,830
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 2,004,830
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 26,653,861
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 26,653,861

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 V, LINE 4: DEVELOPMENT FUND INCOME IS ALLOCATED FOR USE IN SCIENCE CENTER OPERATIONS. THE FUND IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT WORKING CAPITAL, DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PURPOSES. THE ESTHER M. KLEIN ENDOWMENT FUND SUPPORTS KLEIN GALLERY (EKG) OPERATIONS THROUGH STEAM PROGRAMMING, IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE ART AND SCIENCE AND ART EDUCATION TO THE SURROUNDING PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY.
PART X, LINE 2: THE SCIENCE CENTER IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, ALTHOUGH ITS CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES, THE PARK AND SCEC, ARE FOR PROFIT ENTITIES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES. THERE WERE NO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSES FROM THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY, IF THE CENTER HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CENTER AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CENTER RECOGNIZES ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY. THERE WAS NO INCOME TAX RELATED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECORDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUE OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 603,955. QED MATCH 325,000. DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 65,946.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EQUITY IN NET EARNINGS (LOSS) OF JV'S 2,794,623. INVESTMENT INCOME 146,048. PROCEEDS FROM SALE ON INVESTMENT IN RE 6,824,372. REALIZED LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS -47,679. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PHASE 1 VENTURES 1,000,000.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENDITURES OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES 1,613,884. QED PROGRAM MATCH 325,000. DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 65,946.
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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" on 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

NUCLEUS EVENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
76,025
 
 
76,025

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
38,200
 
 
38,200
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
37,825
 
 
37,825



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 4,518     4,518
7 Food and beverages . . . 21,976     21,976
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 39,452     39,452
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 65,946
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -28,121
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
39,452
 
 
39,452


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 activity 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 complete this part to 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," on 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.
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Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number
23-1645908
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" on 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) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
1938 LIACOURA WALK PHILADELPHIA PA
PHILADELPHIA,PA19122 		23-1365971 501(C)(3) 87,000       PROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDINGPROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDING
(2) LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
27 MEMORIAL DR W
BETHLEHEM,PA18015 		24-0795445 501(C)(3) 75,000       PROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDINGPROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDING
(3) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
3 RUTGERS PLAZA ASB III
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901 		22-6001086 501(C)(3) 50,000       PROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDING
(4) THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
1020 WALNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		23-1352651 501(C)(3) 100,000       PROOF OF CONCEPT FUNDING
(5) BIOMEME INC
2025 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 214
PHILADELPHIA PA 19146
PHILADELPHIA,PA19146 		46-1268570 N/A 26,394       DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR FUNDING
(6) CURBSIDE CARE LLC
201 S 18TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
19103
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		46-5600530 N/A 34,219       DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR FUNDING
(7) PULSE INFOFRAME US LLC
3401 MARKET ST SUITE 200 PHILADELPH
A PA 19104
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		47-2954219 N/A 13,317       DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR FUNDING
(8) KEOSYS LLC
3401 MARKET ST SUITE 200 PHILADELPH
A PA 19104
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		37-1768672 N/A 25,000       DIGITAL HEALTH ACCELERATOR FUNDING
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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: GRANT FUNDS MONITORING AT UCSC IS AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE ENDEAVOR. THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATES THE GRANT PROCESS FROM APPLICATION THROUGH CLOSE OUT WITH OVERSIGHT PROVIDED BY AN EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER. THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR REVIEWS THE AWARD DOCUMENTATION AND APPLICABLE LAWS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AWARD. IN INSTANCES WHERE THE SCIENCE CENTER GRANTS SUB-AWARDS, THE SCIENCE CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST PROOF OF EXPENDITURE AS WELL AS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE EXPENSES FROM THE SUB-RECIPIENT. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARE COORDINATED BY THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ASSIGNED EXECUTIVE. UPON TERMINATION OF THE AWARD, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR TO FINALIZE THE GRANT AND SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED CLOSE OUT MATERIALS.
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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" on 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.
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Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
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 on 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 on 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 on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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 on 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 on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1STEPHEN TANGPRESIDENT AND CEO (i)

(ii)		 430,075
-------------
0 		211,331
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		28,245
-------------
0 		11,432
-------------
0 		681,083
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ROBERT MARCANTUONOVP FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, TREAS (i)

(ii)		 69,500
-------------
69,500 		21,396
-------------
21,396 		0
-------------
0 		9,130
-------------
9,130 		6,453
-------------
6,453 		106,479
-------------
106,479 		0
-------------
0
3SAUL BEHARVP & GENERAL COUNSEL, SECR (i)

(ii)		 232,012
-------------
0 		86,445
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		28,245
-------------
0 		16,793
-------------
0 		363,495
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4MONICA CAWVEY GALLAGHERVP OF DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 159,100
-------------
0 		51,252
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,687
-------------
0 		12,454
-------------
0 		244,493
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5CURTIS HESSSENIOR VP REAL ESTATE (i)

(ii)		 63,187
-------------
189,562 		23,527
-------------
70,580 		0
-------------
0 		7,061
-------------
21,184 		4,198
-------------
12,595 		97,973
-------------
293,921 		0
-------------
0
6JEANNE MELLVP MKTG/COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY EN (i)

(ii)		 154,500
-------------
0 		60,835
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,285
-------------
0 		13,114
-------------
0 		250,734
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7CHRISTOPHER LAINGVP OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (i)

(ii)		 168,337
-------------
0 		58,650
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		23,684
-------------
0 		6,410
-------------
0 		257,081
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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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.
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PART I, LINE 1A THE SCIENCE CENTER REIMBURSES THE DUES OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CENTER PAID TO THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA. THIS ORGANIZATION INCLUDES AS MEMBERS MANY TOP LEADERS IN BUSINESS, LAW, ACADEMIA, ETC., PROVIDING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES FOR NETWORKING, MEETINGS, AND KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT. MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE FOSTERS DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESOURCES AND INDIVIDUALS VITAL TO THE CONTINUATION AND GROWTH OF THE CENTER'S PROGRAMS AND GOALS.
PART I, LINE 3 SEE SCHEDULE O NARRATIVE - FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15.
PART I, LINE 4B SECTION 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. ACCRUED CONTRIBUTION APPLICABLE TO OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES LISTED ON SCHEDULE J TOTALED $171,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE PORT BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT THE HEART OF THE SCIENCE CENTER LIES THE PORT BUSINESS INCUBATOR, WHICH HOUSES AND FACILITATES THE GROWTH OF EARLY-STAGE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES. SINCE THE SCIENCE CENTER'S INCEPTION IN 1963, GRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS AND CURRENT RESIDENTS OF THE INCUBATOR HAVE CREATED MORE THAN 15,000 JOBS THAT REMAIN IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION TODAY AND CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN $9 BILLION TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMY ANNUALLY. THE PORT PROVIDES FACILITATED ACCESS TO AN INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT OF ADVISORY SERVICES, BUSINESS SERVICES, ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE, AND A 30,000-SQUARE-FOOT BUSINESS INCUBATOR FACILITY. PORT COMPANIES BENEFIT FROM THE SCIENCE CENTER'S BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMUNITY OF PROVEN ENTREPRENEURIAL MENTORS, AND THE SCIENCE CENTER'S SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISING THE SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICERS AT THE REGION'S LEADING RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. COMPANIES ARE HOUSED WITHIN A PLUG-AND-PLAY, STATE-OF-THE-ART OFFICE AND LABORATORY FACILITY ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 150 PERSONNEL. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS, BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY, SHARED LABORATORY AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT, AND SHARED CONFERENCE FACILITIES. PORT MANAGERS SUPPORT THE INCUBATION PROCESS, ASSISTING RESIDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL GROWTH NEEDS AND FACILITATING THEIR "GRADUATION" FROM THE PORT. TYPICAL RESIDENTS HAVE SEED-STAGE TO SERIES A CAPITAL AND 1-25 EMPLOYEES. THE PORT FLEXIBLY ACCOMMODATES THE CHANGING NEEDS OF EMERGING, FAST-GROWTH COMPANIES BY OFFERING FOOTPRINTS FROM VIRTUAL THROUGH SINGLE DESK, TO SINGLE-, DOUBLE- OR TRIPLE-OCCUPANCY OFFICE SPACE, AND A RANGE OF LAB SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE 1 - 16 RESEARCHERS. THIS MAKES THE PORT ONE OF THE MOST FLEXIBLE INCUBATOR FACILITIES IN THE REGION. IN FURTHERING THEIR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, THE INCUBATOR COMPANIES' WORK ENCOMPASSES INNOVATIONS IN THERAPEUTICS, MEDICAL DEVICES, DIAGNOSTICS, RESEARCH TOOLS, BIOINFORMATICS, NANOTECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND CLEAN ENERGY. BASED ON ITS INITIAL SUCCESS AS AN "INCUBATOR OF INCUBATORS," THE PORT HAS CONTINUED TO HOST A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE SEEKING FLEXIBLE WAYS TO INCUBATE THEIR OWN BUSINESS VENTURES. PORT STAFF CONTINUES TO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER AND COLLABORATE WITH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS IN BUSINESS INCUBATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE SCIENCE CENTER SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING QUORUM, THE REGIONAL AFFINITY INCUBATION NETWORK (RAIN), EDUCATION INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR FIRSTHAND PROGRAM, AND THE UNIVERSITY CITY KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE (UC KIZ). STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) THE SCIENCE CENTER'S STEAM PROGRAMMING ADDS ART TO THE STEM SUBJECTS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH, TO CREATE PROJECT-BASED PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND CONVENE COMMUNITIES AROUND CREATIVE APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY. MANY OF OUR STEAM OFFERINGS FOCUS ON REACHING AT-RISK YOUTH, PRIMARILY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS SURROUNDING THE SCIENCE CENTER'S WEST PHILADELPHIA CAMPUS, WHILE OTHERS ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO SPARK AND NURTURE A LIFELONG INTEREST IN THE STEM DISCIPLINES AND LOWER THE BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR THOSE SEEKING A CAREER IN A STEM-RELATED FIELD. EQUAL PARTS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH, THE SCIENCE CENTER'S FIRSTHAND INITIATIVE PROVIDES PHILADELPHIA'S CURIOUS MINDS ACCESS TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES OF THE SCIENCE CENTER. BY FUELING DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION WITH INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, WE ARE OPENING THE DOORS FOR THE MINDS OF TOMORROW. USING A COMBINATION OF HIGH- AND LOW-TECH TOOLS PAIRED WITH HANDS-ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, FIRSTHAND OFFERS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH FREE OF CHARGE. MAKING THE FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE UNIQUE IS THE LOCATION IN A PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE/BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE LABS OF COMPANIES WORKING ON THE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS, AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH SCIENTISTS, DESIGNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS WHO MAKE UP THE SCIENCE CENTER COMMUNITY. DURING 2015, THE SECOND FULL YEAR OF OPERATION, FIRSTHAND WORKED WITH 581 LOCAL YOUTHS AND PROVIDED MORE THAN 3,300 HOURS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH 22 SEPARATE PROGRAMS. FIRSTHAND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) DNA SELFIE ASKS GROUPS OF 10 TO 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TO LOOK AT AND PRESENT THEMSELVES IN A NEW CREATIVE LIGHT. THEY TRANSLATE REAL-LIFE LAB EXPERIENCES BY EXTRACTING THEIR OWN DNA AND STUDYING THEIR OWN CELLS TO TRANSFORM THEM INTO INNOVATIVE SELF-PORTRAITS USING PHOTO-MICROSCOPY, VINYL CUTTERS, LASER CUTTERS AND THEIR OWN INGENUITY. THE GIRLS THEN DESIGN A GROUP EXHIBIT OF THEIR GENETIC "SELFIES" TO EXHIBIT TO THE PUBLIC. (2) POLYMER PLAY TEACHES YOUTH ABOUT THE INS AND OUTS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE THROUGH MAKING AND BUILDING WITH POLYMERS. REAL-LIFE LAB EXPERIENCES INSPIRE EXPERIMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAKING BIO-PLASTIC, RECYCLING PLASTICS INTO NEW MATERIALS, AND EXPERIMENTING WITH TOOLS LIKE VACUUM SEALS, LASER CUTTERS AND POWER TOOLS. A FINAL TEAM PROJECT IS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY THE GROUP, AND THEN EXHIBITED TO THE PUBLIC. (3) AMPITUP EXPLORES THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE BATTERIES AND CIRCUITS THAT POWER OUR DAILY ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS STEP INTO THE WORLD OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND TINKER WITH DESIGNING DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES AND EXPERIMENTING WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO USE SOLDERING IRONS, MULTI-METERS, LASER CUTTERS AND HAND TOOLS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM THE FINAL PROJECTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE SCIENCE CENTER. (4) STEAM TRAINING FOR TEACHERS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS LOOKING TO BRING THE TENETS OF STEAM EDUCATION INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS. THE GOAL IS FOR EDUCATORS TO LEARN THE PRACTICE OF DESIGN-BASED STEAM EDUCATION BY EXPERIENCING IT THEMSELVES. THE TAKEAWAYS ARE A RESOURCE KIT FOR INCLUDING STEAM PEDAGOGY IN FUTURE LESSON PLANS. (5) THE SCIENCE CENTER EXPERIENCE IS A WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF REAL-LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH LABS. THE SCIENCE CENTER'S LABS AND OFFICE SPACES ARE TEEMING WITH SCIENTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE EAGER TO SHARE FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES OF THEIR WORK AND CAREER PATHS WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. PARTICIPANTS TOUR THE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS, VISIT THE LABS AND INTERACT WITH THE RESIDENT SCIENTISTS TO LEARN WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE TO WORK IN THE STEM DISCIPLINES. THE SCIENCE CENTER'S STEAM PERSONNEL ALSO MANAGE AND OPERATE AN ART GALLERY SPACE ON THE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, KNOWN AS ESTHER KLEIN GALLERY (EKG). EXHIBITS HELD AT EKG EXPLORE INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN ART, DESIGN, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PRIMARY AIM OF EKG IS TO EXAMINE NEW ART AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS PRACTICES THAT ARE INFLUENCED BY TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCIENCES, AND TO GENERATE PUBLIC DISCOURSE THROUGH THE EXHIBITION OF CREATIVE WORKS THAT COMMENT ON LIFE AND OUR ENVIRONMENT IN A DIGITAL AGE. EKG WILL CELEBRATE ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2016. QUORUM QUORUM IS A SCIENCE CENTER INITIATIVE THAT UNITES THE REGION'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION COMMUNITIES THROUGH A CENTRAL, NEUTRAL GATHERING SPACE AT 3711 MARKET STREET AND RELATED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, QUORUM STRENGTHENS THE REGION'S CULTURE OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY OFFERING PROGRAMS AND FACILITATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURS, INNOVATORS, FUNDERS AND RESOURCE ORGANIZATIONS, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF INNOVATION, COMPANY FORMATION AND JOB CREATION. BETWEEN JUNE 2011 WHEN QUORUM OPENED ITS DOORS AND DECEMBER 31, 2015, 41,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN 780 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS IN QUORUM. IN 2015, MORE THAN 9,500 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN 170 QUORUM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. REGIONAL AFFINITY INCUBATION NETWORK (RAIN) RAIN IS A REGIONAL NETWORK OF 75-PLUS RESEARCH PARKS, BUSINESS INCUBATORS, CO-WORKING SPACES, ACCELERATORS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE THAT SHARE INFORMATION, CAPABILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES - AS WELL AS BUILD STRENGTH ACROSS THE REGION. LAUNCHED IN 2009, RAIN HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE DIVERSE GROUP OF CO-WORKING SPACES, ACCELERATORS AND OTHER MODELS THAT SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE REGION. MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 7TH ANNUAL RAIN CONFERENCE IN JULY 2015. TITLED ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INDUSTRY: BRIDGING THE GAPS & CREATING OPPORTUNITY, THE CONFERENCE EXPLORED THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS AND COWORKING SPACES WITH ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES. UNIVERSITY CITY KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE THE SCIENCE CENTER IS ONE OF THE FOUNDING PARTNERS AND THE FISCAL AGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE (UC KIZ), A PARTNERSHIP DESIGNED TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMIES AND CULTIVATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PENNSYLVANIA. HOME TO NUMEROUS LIFE SCIENCES AND IT STARTUPS, SEVERAL MAJOR UNIVERSITIES, NON-PROFIT RESEARCH INSTITUTES, AND RESEARCH AND TEACHING HOSPITALS, THE UC KIZ COMMUNITY HAS THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES THAT GROWING LIFE SCIENCES AND IT COMPANIES NEED. UC KIZ PARTNERS INCLUDE BIOADVANCE, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER, THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES AND THE WISTAR INSTITUTE. TWENTY-ONE UC KIZ COMPANIES RECEIVED A COLLECTIVE $1.8 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN 2015 AS PART OF THE KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE (KIZ) TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: REAL ESTATE THE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS ENCOMPASSES 17 ACRES, 15 BUILDINGS, AND 2.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET WITHIN A FOUR-BLOCK AREA THAT IS HOME TO 100 COMPANIES EMPLOYING 8,000 PEOPLE. CURRENTLY, THE SCIENCE CENTER OWNS AND MANAGES APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF SPACE IN SEVEN BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THREE INCUBATORS FOR FLEDGLING BUSINESSES. IN KEEPING WITH THE AGILITY OF ENTREPRENEURS, SHORT-TERM LEASES ARE AVAILABLE, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. IN 2014, WE OPENED OUR NEWEST OFFICE AND LAB BUILDING AT 3737 MARKET STREET, A 332,000-SQUARE-FOOT MIXED USE PROPERTY. THE ANCHOR TENANT IS PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER'S PENN CENTER FOR SPECIALTY CARE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE OWNERSHIP OF SHARES OF THE CORPORATION IS RESTRICTED TO CORPORATIONS QUALIFIED FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ANNUAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS: AFTER EACH ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND OTHER OFFICERS, AND THE TRANSACTION OF OTHER BUSINESS AT THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B REGULAR AND ANNUAL MEETINGS ARE HELD FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS. SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY ALSO BE HELD AT THE DIRECTION OF THREE OR MORE SHAREHOLDERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE COMPLETED 990 IS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AT WHICH TIME IT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM, INDICATING THAT HE/SHE UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY AND WILL ALERT THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD A CONFLICT OCCUR. THIS PROCESS IS OVERSEEN BY THE SCIENCE CENTER'S GENERAL COUNSEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD HIRED SULLIVAN COTTER ON DECEMBER 24, 2013 TO REVIEW CEO AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE BENCHMARK INFORMATION ON SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. AN ARRAY OF 501 C3 AND FOR-PROFIT BENCHMARKS WERE INCLUDED IN THE STUDY IN ORDER TO COMPARE ENTITIES AND THEIR COMPENSATION STRUCTURES THAT REPRESENTED BUSINESS AND SERVICE OPERATIONS OF A COMPARABLE NATURE. THE FINDINGS FROM SULLIVAN COTTER STUDY WERE AND HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO ANNUAL REVIEW AND COMPENSATION PLANNING FOR THE CEO AND HIS TEAM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND APPROVES ALL CHANGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 A PERSON REQUESTING A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ETC. PLACES HIS / HER REQUEST WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER. UPON RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST, THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE INTERESTED PARTY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET RPI ACTIVITY -691,476. UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 441,262. NET SCEC ACTIVITY -318,454.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE DURING THE CURRENT PERIOD BY THE ORGANIZATION IN THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT OR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
Employer identification number

23-1645908
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) 3701 UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER ASSOCIATES LLC
3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
23-3040121 		COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL PA 43,185 290,031 UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 
(2) 3701 UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER ASSOCIATES LP
3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
23-3040122 		COMMERICAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL PA 4,275,271 28,713,081 UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) WHALEY PARTNERS LP

3711 MARKET STREET 8TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
20-8824011 		INVESTMENT PA UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		RELATED   174,392   No     No 80.070 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) PORT OF TECHNOLOGY INC

3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
23-3054794 		INCUBATOR STARTUP SUPPORT PA UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		C     100.000 %   No
(2) RESEARCH PARK INC

3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
23-2671100 		SERVICES - REAL ESTATE MGMT PA UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		C -150,749 28,038 100.000 %   No
(3) SCEC VENTURES INC

3711 MARKET STREET SUITE 800
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
47-4043064 		PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PA UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER
  		C -318,454 177,789 100.000 %   No








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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) RESEARCH PARK INC

 L -483,149  
(2) RESEARCH PARK INC - NET INTERCOMPANY CHANGE

 D 100,935  
(3) RESEARCH PARK INC

 J 301,396  
(4) SCEC VENTURES INC - NET INTERCOMPANY CHANGE

 D -318,516  


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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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