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 06-01-2015 , and ending 05-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 750261
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DALLAS, TX752750261
D Employer identification number

75-0800689
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,036,323,909
F Name and address of principal officer:
R GERALD TURNER
PO BOX 750261
DALLAS,TX752750261
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SMU.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1911
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY IS EDUCATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND TEACHING BY CREATING AND IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL SHAPE CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND LEAD PROFESSIONS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 42
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 39
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 6,790
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,060
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -1,867,459
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -1,923,432
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 118,282,772 111,010,601
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 547,834,283 576,870,585
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 76,118,792 109,599,749
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,508,175 3,230,240
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 747,744,022 800,711,175
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 160,877,000 165,703,607
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 300,290,939 297,786,708
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 424,813 728,752
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet19,041,157    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 206,185,469 214,772,650
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 667,778,221 678,991,717
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 79,965,801 121,719,458
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,632,106,218 2,867,362,450
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 741,389,899 869,197,875
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,890,716,319 1,998,164,575
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY IS EDUCATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND TEACHING BY CREATING AND IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL SHAPE CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND LEAD PROFESSIONS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY.
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 $ 436,169,727 including grants of $ 146,729,334 ) (Revenue $ 470,006,069 )
INSTRUCTIONAL: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. STUDENT ENROLLMENT FOR FALL SEMESTER 2015 WAS 11,643 AND SPRING SEMESTER 2016 WAS 11,260.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 107,234,904 including grants of $ 18,737,812 ) (Revenue $ 63,843,769 )
AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES: THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES ATHLETIC EXPENDITURES AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE BOOKSTORE, STUDENT HOUSING, VENDING AND FOOD ADMINISTRATION AND INDEPENDENT OPERATIONS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 47,188,714 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 33,357,705 )
SPONSORED RESEARCH: SPONSORED RESEARCH INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S RESEARCH PROGRAM, INCLUDING ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY ORGANIZED TO PRODUCE RESEARCH OUTCOMES, WHETHER COMMISSIONED BY AN AGENCY EXTERNAL TO THE INSTITUTION OR SEPARATELY BUDGETED BY AN ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT WITHIN THE INSTITUTION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,176,246 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,663,042 )
ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES: ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VARIOUS RESOURCES THAT EXIST WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SUCH AS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND CAMPS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 17,176,246 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,663,042 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet607,769,591
Form 990 (2015)
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
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 ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
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......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
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... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
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
18,220
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
6,790
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletUK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
42
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
39
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
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
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AR , CA , CT , DC , GA , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
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:
MediumBulletTAX DEPARTMENT6116 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 203   DALLAS,TX752750261 (214) 768-1601
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) R GERALD TURNER......................................................................
PRESIDENT/TR
 37.50
.................
  		X   X       949,993 0 164,753
(2) DOUGLAS REINELT......................................................................
PROFESSOR/TR
 37.50
.................
  		X           172,086 0 37,633
(3) RUTH S ALTSHULER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) WILLIAM ARMSTRONG......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) MICHAEL M BOONE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) BRADLEY BROOKSHIRE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) LAURA WELCH BUSH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) RICHIE L BUTLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) JEANNE TOWER COX......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) KELLY H COMPTON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) MARK CRAIG......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) GARY T CRUM......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) KATHERINE CROW......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) ROBERT H DEDMAN JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) ANTOINE LV DIJKSTRA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES E DORFF......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) LARRY FAULKNER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) GERALD J FORD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ANTONIO O GARZA JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JAMES R GIBBS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) FREDERICK B HEGI JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) CLARK K HUNT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) RAY L HUNT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MRS GENE C JONES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) SCOTT JONES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) FREDRICK LEACH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) PETER A LODWICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) PAUL B LOYD JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) BOBBY B LYLE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) MICHAEL MCKEE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) SCOTT MCLEAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) DAVID B MILLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) CONNIE O'NEILL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) SHERON PATTERSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) SARAH PEROT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) JEANNE L PHILLIPS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) CAREN H PROTHRO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) CARL SEWELL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) RICHARD K TEMPLETON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) RICHARD WARE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) ROYCE E WILSON SR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JACOB CONWAY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
  
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) MICHAEL A CONDON........................................................................
UNIVERSITY T
 37.50
.......................   		    X       834,522 0 48,795
(44) BRAD E CHEVES........................................................................
VP DEVELOPME
 37.50
.......................   		    X       509,042 0 92,375
(45) CHRISTINE REGIS........................................................................
VP BUSINESS
 37.50
.......................   		    X       470,051 0 46,913
(46) PAUL WARD........................................................................
VP LEGAL AFF
 37.50
.......................   		    X       391,935 0 78,727
(47) HAROLD STANLEY........................................................................
VP / INTERIM
 37.50
.......................   		    X       325,361 0 47,331
(48) THOMAS E BARRY........................................................................
VP EXECUTIVE
 37.50
.......................   		    X       305,423 0 43,777
(49) JOANNE VOGEL........................................................................
INTERIM VP S
 37.50
.......................   		    X       218,633 0 35,343
(50) LORI S WHITE........................................................................
VP STUDENT A
 37.50
.......................   		    X       171,200 0 24,189
(51) MARY ANNE ROGERS........................................................................
ASSOC UNIV S
 37.50
.......................   		    X       98,769 0 23,876
(52) ALBERT NIEMI JR........................................................................
DEAN
 37.50
.......................   		      X     623,884 0 47,749
(53) THOMAS DIPIERO........................................................................
DEAN
 37.50
.......................   		      X     323,621 0 36,697
(54) LARRY BROWN........................................................................
BASKETBALL C
 37.50
.......................   		        X   3,749,123 0 154,912
(55) CHAD MORRIS........................................................................
FOOTBALL COA
 37.50
.......................   		        X   2,040,894 0 54,899
(56) JOHN ATTANASIO........................................................................
PROFESSOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   682,142 0 31,287
(57) TIMOTHY JANKOVICH........................................................................
BASKETBALL C
 37.50
.......................   		        X   610,763 0 52,309
(58) WILLIAM DILLON........................................................................
SR ASSOC DEA
 37.50
.......................   		        X   586,253 0 52,032
(59) PAUL W LUDDEN........................................................................
FORMER PROVO
 37.50
.......................   		          X 461,554 0 43,937
(60) PETER MOORE........................................................................
FORMER INTER
 37.50
.......................   		          X 222,720 0 41,804
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 13,747,969   1,159,338
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 MediumBullet558
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
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
ARAMARK CORPORATION

24818 NETWORK PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60673 		FACILITY&DINING 47,916,113
JT VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION LLC

9160 STERLING ST STE 100
IRVING,TX75063 		CONSTRUCTION 14,773,558
ROGERS O'BRIEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

1901 REGAL ROW
DALLAS,TX75235 		CONSTRUCTION 13,268,283
BAIN & COMPANY INC

3280 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 2400
ATLANTA,GA30305 		CONSULTING 7,144,546
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC

8600 NORTH ROYAL LANE STE 100
IRVING,TX75063 		CONSTRUCTION 5,926,056
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet160
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 2,378,429
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 24,527
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 108,607,645
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 10,231,996
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 111,010,601
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION AND FEES 611710 453,064,017 453,064,017    
b AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES 611710 62,088,161 48,644,944   13,443,217
c SPONSORED RESEARCH 611710 33,037,662 33,037,662    
d OTHER STUDENT FEES 611710 12,161,175 12,161,175    
e ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES 611710 7,432,915 7,432,915    
f All other program service revenue. 9,086,655 9,081,040 5,615  
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 576,870,585
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 20,997,605   -2,951,363 23,948,968
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 342,645     342,645
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 3,981,169     3,981,169
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   72,692
b Less: rental expenses   43,065
c Rental income or (loss)   29,627
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 29,627     29,627
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 6,024,774 315,192,324
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,482,145 226,475,454
c Gain or (loss) -457,371 88,716,870
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 88,259,499   1,078,289 87,181,210
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 2,378,429of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,831,514
b Less: direct expenses ...b 2,612,070
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -780,556    
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            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 800,711,175 563,421,753 -1,867,459 128,926,836
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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 21 236,566 236,566
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 165,467,041 165,467,041
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 .... 6,409,476 1,310,816 4,519,435 579,225
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 795,067 280,249 514,818  
7 Other salaries and wages 229,654,357 206,725,591 14,475,498 8,453,268
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 16,743,420 14,820,241 1,269,823 653,356
9 Other employee benefits ....... 29,502,670 26,113,941 2,237,486 1,151,243
10 Payroll taxes ........... 14,681,718 12,995,350 1,113,463 572,905
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,916,624 338,033 1,578,591  
c Accounting ........... 383,380 15,815 367,565  
d Lobbying ........... 91,703   91,703  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 728,752 728,752
f Investment management fees ...... 11,915,114   11,915,114  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 37,164,180 30,644,582 3,384,995 3,134,603
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,694,924 3,059,441 434,227 201,256
13 Office expenses ....... 15,604,521 13,605,737 763,352 1,235,432
14 Information technology ...... 11,935,740 11,452,031 436,299 47,410
15 Royalties .. 27,373 27,373    
16 Occupancy ........... 24,903,729 22,940,008 1,877,148 86,573
17 Travel ............ 13,203,770 12,756,686 147,298 299,786
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 4,680 4,680    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,521,563 1,397,862 78,322 45,379
20 Interest ........... 18,112,744 18,112,744    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 35,302,322 30,208,334 5,019,988 74,000
23 Insurance ... 3,588,687 3,582,956 5,220 511
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 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 23,035,916 20,336,834 1,465,379 1,233,703
b BOOKS AND PERIODICALS 7,272,672 7,147,616 29,243 95,813
c PUBLIC RELATIONS 2,612,587 1,861,113 342,281 409,193
d PROPERTY COSTS 2,480,421 2,327,951 113,721 38,749
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 678,991,717 607,769,591 52,180,969 19,041,157
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 ........ 74,239,132 1 100,877,881
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 248,427,446 2 192,610,528
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 134,102,131 3 151,160,534
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 119,316,835 4 116,042,087
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 .... 7,317,585 7 6,313,928
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 336,213 8 530,577
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 14,809,714 9 18,689,415
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,376,668,731
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 427,336,384 909,316,000 10c 949,332,347
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 321,953,165 11 399,496,481
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 797,671,024 12 929,645,764
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,616,973 15 2,662,908
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 2,632,106,218 16 2,867,362,450
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 142,473,984 17 143,076,028
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 37,827,745 19 36,443,282
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 471,157,000 20 577,006,407
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 .. 429,000 23 1,606,000
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 89,502,170 25 111,066,158
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 741,389,899 26 869,197,875
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 619,108,319 27 669,756,575
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 615,993,000 28 645,759,000
29 Permanently restricted net assets 655,615,000 29 682,649,000
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 ........... 1,890,716,319 33 1,998,164,575
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 2,632,106,218 34 2,867,362,450
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
800,711,175
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
678,991,717
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
121,719,458
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,890,716,319
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-14,271,202
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
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,998,164,575
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 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.) .... 97,650,318 109,488,300 111,212,720 118,282,772 111,010,601 547,644,711
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 97,650,318 109,488,300 111,212,720 118,282,772 111,010,601 547,644,711
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).. 7,742,341
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 539,902,370
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.. 97,650,318 109,488,300 111,212,720 118,282,772 111,010,601 547,644,711
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 29,796,753 34,707,951 41,799,854 29,361,761 28,302,409 163,968,728
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 4,319,245     7,864,219   12,183,464
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. 723,796,903
12
12
578,696,484
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
74.590 %
15
15
72.460 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 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 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (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
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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
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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
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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 $  
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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).
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Name of organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number
75-0800689
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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

75-0800689
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)
Page 4
Name of organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
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Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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
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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) ........................................... 91,703  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 91,703  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 678,900,014  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 678,991,717  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
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) .......................................................................... 250,000  
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 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 212,587 205,595 99,761 91,703 609,646
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
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? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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
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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)   1,575,660
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....   31,033,455
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 $ 719,717
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 57,254,725
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
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
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 .... 1,505,296,161 1,425,146,075 1,268,078,648 1,162,415,320 1,190,709,490
b Contributions ... 44,077,815 40,917,231 37,395,171 39,537,725 15,898,059
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -82,621,385 122,860,599 195,910,548 139,862,273 29,097,056
d Grants or scholarships ... 15,102,284 14,574,120 14,091,245 13,434,524 12,806,476
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		44,572,939 47,271,838 42,461,880 41,913,259 42,410,350
f Administrative expenses .... 23,096,653 21,781,786 19,685,167 18,388,887 18,072,459
g End of year balance ...... 1,383,980,715 1,505,296,161 1,425,146,075 1,268,078,648 1,162,415,320
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet6.290 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet52.380 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet41.330 %
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)
Yes
 
(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 ...   112,444,635 112,444,635
b Buildings   1,000,074,103 317,316,321 682,757,782
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   159,067,687 74,272,252 84,795,435
e Other ...   105,082,306 35,747,811 69,334,495
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 949,332,347
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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) EQUITY FUNDS WITHOUT DAILY LIQUIDITY 		381,920,394 C

(B) DIVERSIFYING STRATEGIES FUNDS 		282,316,410 C

(C) PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS 		164,132,197 C

(D) VENTURE CAPITAL 		35,947,848 C

(E) EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS 		19,690,907 F

(F) FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY OTHERS 		18,516,065 F

(G) FIXED INCOME FUNDS WITHOUT DAILY LIQ 		12,982,957 C

(H) PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS - TIMBER 		9,053,348 C

(I) PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS - REAL EST 		5,085,443 C

(J) MINERAL RIGHTS 		187 C

(K) OTHER INVESTMENTS 		8 C
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 929,645,764
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  
TAXABLE BONDS PAYABLE 104,780,593
DEPOSITS 3,244,565
US GOVERNMENT STUDENT LOAN ADVANCES 3,041,000
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 111,066,158
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4 THE MEADOWS MUSEUM AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOUSES ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTIONS OF SPANISH ART OUTSIDE OF SPAIN. WITH WORKS DATING FROM THE 10TH TO THE 21ST CENTURY, THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED COLLECTION PRESENTS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ART COVERING A THOUSAND YEARS OF SPANISH HERITAGE. THE MUSEUM IS A RESOURCE OF SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY THAT SERVES A BROAD AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE AS WELL AS THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ENCOURAGES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH A BROAD-BASED MEMBERSHIP.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS, ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER STUDENT AID; FACULTY AND ACADEMIC PROGRAM SUPPORT; TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY RESOURCES AS WELL AS FACILITY MAINTENANCE.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE UNIVERSITY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IN ADDITION, ASC 740 PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS. THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS DO NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AND, THEREFORE HAVE RECORDED NO LIABILITY OR BENEFIT FOR SUCH POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2016 AND 2015.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII PART V: THE ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUES REPORTED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT INCLUDE PLEDGES RECEIVABLE WHICH ARE INCLUDED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SFAS NO. 116. PLEDGES DO NOT GENERATE INCOME FOR SPENDING AND NORMALLY ARE NOT INCLUDED WHEN THE UNIVERSITY REPORTS ENDOWMENT FUND MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED HERE. THE UNIVERSITY HAS ELECTED TO REPORT MARKETABLE SECURITIES, EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS, AND FUNDS HELD IN TRUST AT FAIR VALUE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES. THE UNIVERSITY HAS NOT ELECTED TO REPORT OTHER ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, AND ACCORDINGLY, NEITHER THE UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES IN PRIOR YEARS, NOR THE GAINS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 ARE REPORTED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, EXCEPT IF THOSE WITH LOSSES ARE DETERMINED TO BE PERMANENT IMPAIRMENTS. AS OF MAY 31, 2016, THE UNIVERSITY HAS APPROXIMATELY 182.58 MILLION OF UNREALIZED GAINS THAT ARE REFLECTED HERE BUT HAD NOT BEEN RECOGNIZED IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART I, LINE 4 THE AMOUNT SHOWN REPRESENTS THE FAIR VALUE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. THIS VALUE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE AMOUNT REPORTED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES AND BALANCE SHEET REPOTING ON FORM 990 BECAUSE THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT RECORD ALL POOL INVESTMENTS AT FAIR VALUE.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2015Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT APPEARS ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND IN ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED MATERIALS, SUCH AS THE STUDENT HANDBOOK, ADMISSION BROCHURES, ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, FEDERAL PELL GRANT, WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM, TEXAS TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANT, TEXAS B-ON-TIME PROGRAM, AND TEXAS COLLEGE ACCESS LOAN PROGRAM AND RECEIVED FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 106,336
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     INVESTMENTS   398,533,685
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 2,212
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 626
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 1,104
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 5,053
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1,183
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 32,149
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 22,135
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 19,333
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 829,396
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 9,153
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM SERVICES LECTURES 11,748
EUROPE     FUNDRAISING ALUMNI REL/FUNDRAIS 6,629
EUROPE   4 PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 489,231
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES ART AQUISITION 228,718
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES ART SCOUTING 5,151
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES CURATORIAL FEE 20,654
EUROPE   5 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 2,966,131
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 25,389
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES EXHIBIT PREPARATION 510,439
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 68,839
EUROPE     INVESTMENTS   62,509,541
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES MEMBER TOUR 3,357
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 34,550
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 5,572
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES LECTURES/MEETINGS 5,528
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES FACULTY DEVELOPMENT 425
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES TEACHING 7,979
EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES TEACHING/RECRUITING 4,398
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 440
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 28,775
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 141,206
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 3,222
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES LECTURE 1,293
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     FUNDRAISING ALUMNI REL/FUNDRAIS 8,064
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 47,694
NORTH AMERICA     FUNDRAISING ALUMNI REL/FUNDRAIS 2,399
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 15,143
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 1,469
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES LECTURES 3,127
NORTH AMERICA     INVESTMENTS   30,665,304
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 10,810
RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 6,448
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 18,296
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 3,692
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 361,946
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH 13,049
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 10,345
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 28,564
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 8,646
SOUTH ASIA     FUNDRAISING ALUMNI REL/FUNDRAIS 4,366
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 1,223
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCE 7,525
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RESEARCH/CONFERENCE 2,536
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES STUDY ABROAD 20,113
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM SERVICES RECRUITING 2,167
3a Sub-total .....   4 400,303,842
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   5 97,580,664
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   9 497,884,506
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 106,336 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 398,533,685 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 2,212 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 626 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1,104 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 5,053 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1,183 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 32,149 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 22,135 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 19,333 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 829,396 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 9,153 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 11,748 0 EUROPE 6,629 0 EUROPE 489,231 0 EUROPE 228,718 0 EUROPE 5,151 0 EUROPE 20,654 0 EUROPE 2,966,131 0 EUROPE 25,389 0 EUROPE 510,439 0 EUROPE 68,839 0 EUROPE 0 62,509,541 EUROPE 3,357 0 EUROPE 34,550 0 EUROPE 5,572 0 EUROPE 5,528 0 EUROPE 425 0 EUROPE 7,979 0 EUROPE 4,398 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 440 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 28,775 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 141,206 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 3,222 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1,293 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 8,064 0 NORTH AMERICA 47,694 0 NORTH AMERICA 2,399 0 NORTH AMERICA 15,143 0 NORTH AMERICA 1,469 0 NORTH AMERICA 3,127 0 NORTH AMERICA 0 30,665,304 NORTH AMERICA 10,810 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES 6,448 0 SOUTH AMERICA 18,296 0 SOUTH AMERICA 3,692 0 SOUTH AMERICA 361,946 0 SOUTH AMERICA 13,049 0 SOUTH AMERICA 10,345 0 SOUTH ASIA 28,564 0 SOUTH ASIA 8,646 0 SOUTH ASIA 4,366 0 SOUTH ASIA 1,223 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 7,525 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2,536 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 20,113 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2,167 0
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V PART I, LINE 3: THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTS FOR ALL EXPENDITURES ON AN ACCRUAL BASIS AND MAKES ALL REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER AN ACCOUNTABLE PLAN.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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
RUFFALOCODY LLC
65 KIRKWOOD NORTH RD SW
 
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA524063018 		TELEMARKET   No 501,712 375,442 126,270
BURSON-MARSTELLER US
230 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
 
NEW YORK, NY100031528 		CONSULTING   No   203,113 -203,113
MARTS LUNDY INC
1200 WALL STREET WEST
 
LYNDHURST, NJ07071 		CONSULTING   No   126,320 -126,320
PARADIGM FOUR INC
4780 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD STE A415
 
ATLANTA, GA30338 		CONSULTING   No   23,877 -23,877
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 501,712 728,752 -227,040
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.
AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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

TATE LECTURE SE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

ATHLETIC FORUM
(event type) 		(c) Other events

8
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,896,451
792,728
1,520,764
4,209,943

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
738,277
345,562
1,294,590
2,378,429
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
1,158,174
447,166
226,174
1,831,514



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .     600 600
5 Noncash prizes . . . .     166 166
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 142,635 2,826 69,588 215,049
7 Food and beverages . . . 119,676 365,565 166,444 651,685
8 Entertainment . . . . 631,240 393,723 85,866 1,110,829
9 Other direct expenses . . . 483,368 22,674 127,699 633,741
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 2,612,070
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -780,556
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 . . .
483,368
22,674
127,699
633,741


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 G, PART IV DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016, MARTS & LUNDY INC. AND BURSON-MARSTELLER US PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE WITH CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STRATEGY, IN RELATION TO THE SMU UNBRIDLED: THE SECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGN. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016, PARADIGM FOUR INCORPORATED PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES WITH COMMUNICATION, MESSAGING, AND MEDIA RELATIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016, RUFFALOCODY LLC PROVIDED TELEMARKETING SERVICES. THE TOTAL 375,442 FUNDRAISING FEES REPORTED ON PART I FOR RUFFALOCODY LLC INCLUDES 367,043 OF SERVICE FEES CHARGES AND 8,399 OF MAILING/POSTAGE CHARGES THAT WERE SEPARATELY IDENTIFIED AS SUCH IN THE INVOICES.
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(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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
75-0800689
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) DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
1717 N HARWOOD ST
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-0808774 501C3 26,367       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(2) THE DALLAS INSTITUTE
2719 ROUTH ST
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-1721049 501C3 20,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(3) THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
3963 MAPLE AVE STE 390
DALLAS,TX75219 		75-2890371 501C3 11,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(4) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF DALLAS INC
3020 N WESTMORELAND RD
DALLAS,TX75212 		75-0800649 501C3 10,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(5) DALLAS CITIZENS COUNCIL
901 MAIN ST STE 6212
DALLAS,TX75202 		75-6035901 501C6 9,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(6) THE BLACK TIE DINNER INC
3824 CEDAR SPRINGS STE 335
DALLAS,TX75219 		75-2335996 501C3 7,500       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(7) SALESMANSHIP CLUB YOUTH AND FAMILY
DBA MOMENTOUS INSTITUTE
106 E 10TH ST
DALLAS,TX75203 		75-1855620 501C3 7,500       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(8) FORTE FOUNDATION
9600 ESCARPMENT STE 745 PMB 72
AUSTIN,TX78749 		61-1457145 501C3 6,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(9) ALL STARS PROJECT INC
543 WEST 42ND ST
NEW YORK,NY10036 		13-3148295 501C3 5,645       PROGRAM SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
8
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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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) STUDENT TUITION GRANTS 7363 6,503,731 158,963,310 BOOK TUITION, FEES,
(2) AND SCHOLARSHIPS         ROOM AND BOARD
(3)           ALLOWANCES
(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
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS TO ENABLE THEM TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY. ALL FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED ON AN EQUAL OBJECTIVELY DETERMINABLE BASIS WITH OTHER RECIPIENTS. THAT IS, ALL STUDENTS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS ARE JUDGED WORTHY BASED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FINANCIAL NEED AND OTHER SIMILAR STANDARDS. A LIST OF RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS IS MAINTAINED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
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
Yes
 
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.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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
1R GERALD TURNERPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE (i)

(ii)		 686,708
-------------
  		175,000
-------------
  		88,285
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		138,253
-------------
  		1,114,746
-------------
  		 
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2DOUGLAS REINELTPROFESSOR/TRUSTEE (i)

(ii)		 171,243
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		843
-------------
  		15,217
-------------
  		22,416
-------------
  		209,719
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
3MICHAEL A CONDONUNIVERSITY TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 416,181
-------------
  		399,940
-------------
  		18,401
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		22,295
-------------
  		883,317
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4BRAD E CHEVESVP DEVELOPMENT AND E (i)

(ii)		 423,639
-------------
  		50,000
-------------
  		35,403
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		65,875
-------------
  		601,417
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
5CHRISTINE REGISVP BUSINESS AND FINA (i)

(ii)		 427,429
-------------
  		25,000
-------------
  		17,622
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		20,413
-------------
  		516,964
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6PAUL WARDVP LEGAL AFFAIRS AND (i)

(ii)		 347,013
-------------
  		25,000
-------------
  		19,922
-------------
  		61,500
-------------
  		17,227
-------------
  		470,662
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
7HAROLD STANLEYVP / INTERIM PROVOST (i)

(ii)		 319,550
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		5,811
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		20,831
-------------
  		372,692
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8THOMAS E BARRYVP EXECUTIVE AFFAIRS (i)

(ii)		 285,797
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		19,626
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		17,277
-------------
  		349,200
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9JOANNE VOGELINTERIM VP STUD AFFA (i)

(ii)		 217,717
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		916
-------------
  		17,073
-------------
  		18,270
-------------
  		253,976
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
10LORI S WHITEVP STUDENT AFFAIRS (i)

(ii)		 160,016
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		11,184
-------------
  		15,450
-------------
  		8,739
-------------
  		195,389
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
11ALBERT NIEMI JRDEAN (i)

(ii)		 603,562
-------------
  		10,323
-------------
  		9,999
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		21,249
-------------
  		671,633
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
12THOMAS DIPIERODEAN (i)

(ii)		 313,031
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		10,590
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		10,197
-------------
  		360,318
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
13LARRY BROWNBASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 2,188,742
-------------
  		50,000
-------------
  		1,510,381
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		128,412
-------------
  		3,904,035
-------------
  		1,300,791
-------------
 
14CHAD MORRISFOOTBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 1,991,512
-------------
  		40,000
-------------
  		9,382
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		28,399
-------------
  		2,095,793
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
15JOHN ATTANASIOPROFESSOR (i)

(ii)		 680,359
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,783
-------------
  		18,338
-------------
  		12,949
-------------
  		713,429
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
16TIMOTHY JANKOVICHBASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 570,449
-------------
  		30,000
-------------
  		10,314
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		25,809
-------------
  		663,072
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
17WILLIAM DILLONSR ASSOC DEAN BUSINE (i)

(ii)		 582,580
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		3,673
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		25,532
-------------
  		638,285
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
18PAUL W LUDDENFORMER PROVOST (i)

(ii)		 437,179
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		24,375
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		17,437
-------------
  		505,491
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
19PETER MOOREFORMER INTERIM DEAN (i)

(ii)		 221,501
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		1,219
-------------
  		19,067
-------------
  		22,737
-------------
  		264,524
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1A CHARTER FLIGHT AND FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL COSTS WERE INCURRED BY COACH TIM JANKOVICH AND COACH LARRY BROWN FOR RECRUITING PURPOSES. THE UNIVERSITY'S TRAVEL POLICY PROVIDES THAT EXPENSES INCURRED BY SPOUSES ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE UNLESS THE SPOUSE IS TRAVELING FOR A BONA FIDE BUSINESS PURPOSE AND THE TRAVEL HAS BEEN APPROVED. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICY REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY OFFICER. ALL SPOUSAL TRAVEL IS PROCESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE TAX DEPARTMENT'S SPOUSAL TRAVEL POLICY WHICH PROVIDES FOR EVALUATING THE TAXABLE COMPONENT, IF ANY OF THE TRAVEL AND THE APPROPRIATE TAX TREATMENT AND REPORTING. APPROPRIATE APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO REIMBURSEMENT. SPOUSAL TRAVEL EXPENSES WERE PAID AND WERE REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR R. GERALD TURNER AND BRAD CHEVES. ALL GROSS-UP PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATELY APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY PRIOR TO PAYMENT. ONE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A GROSS-UP PAYMENT FOR PAYROLL TAXES WHICH WERE REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION: ALBERT NIEMI. THE PRESIDENT IS REQUIRED UNDER HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TO RESIDE IN THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED RESIDENCE. THERE IS A POLICY REGARDING REVIEW/APPROVAL OF SOCIAL CLUB DUES. THE UNIVERSITY HAS ESTABLISHED A REPORTING PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 FOR REPORTING PERSONAL USE OF A CLUB AND CALCULATING THE PERSONAL PORTION OF DUES THAT SHOULD BE REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME. ANY PERSONAL CHARGES AT SOCIAL CLUBS ARE REIMBURSED TO THE UNIVERSITY WHEN THE BILLING IS RECEIVED, PRIOR TO PAYMENT. THE EMPLOYEES WHO HAD PERSONAL AMOUNTS REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION RELATED TO SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE R. GERALD TURNER, BRAD CHEVES, ALBERT NIEMI, AND LARRY BROWN. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS LANDSCAPING AND RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE, CONSIDERING THEM NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE FOR HIS USE OF THE FACILITY FOR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS AS THE RESIDENCE IS A UNIVERSITY OWNED ASSET. THE PERCENTAGE OF THE MAID'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS RELATED TO PERSONAL SERVICES WAS REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO R. GERALD TURNER.
SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 4 JOHN ATTANASIO 500,000 0 0
SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 5A THERE IS ONE PERSON LISTED IN FORM 990, PART VII, WHO RECEIVED AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION BONUS. THE ELIGIBILITY FOR AND THE AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT IS DETERMINED BY TWO COMPONENTS: A QUANTITATIVE MEASURE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S INVESTMENT POOL AGAINST AN APPROPRIATE BENCHMARK AND A QUALITATIVE MEASURE BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS RISK MITIGATION, QUALITY OF DECISION MAKING AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
75-0800689
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A 2007 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION
  		52-1442059 845040GD0 02-14-2007 100,890,740 ADVANCE REFUND & DEFEASE A PORTION   X   X   X
B 2009 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION
  		52-1442059 845040HG2 10-01-2009 162,035,907 FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS AND CURRENTLY REFUND   X   X   X
C 2010 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION
  		52-1442059 845040JB1 10-28-2010 124,998,461 FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS.   X   X   X
D 2013 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION
  		52-1442059 845040JZ8 04-16-2013 107,014,349 FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS.   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 19,950,000 17,790,000 4,315,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............   102,600,000    
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 114,937,923 162,036,208 125,317,215 107,542,968
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 2,214,301      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 922,858 1,236,365 1,091,820 820,533
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 384,931      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............     18  
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............   66,161,260 124,225,377 58,379,671
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 113,630,132 94,638,583    
12 Other unspent proceeds .............       48,342,764
13 Year of substantial completion .............
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X X     X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? ..... X     X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X     X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X     X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X      
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X     X   X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X   X          
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 1.700 % 0.700 % 0.200 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 1.700 % 0.700 % 0.200 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X X   X  
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X   X     X   X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X X  
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		DEUTSCHE BANK
 
c Term of GIC .........       280.0000000000 %
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........             X  
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K - PURPOSE OF ISSUE DESCRIPTION 2007 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCE REFUND & DEFEASE A PORTION OF PRINCIPAL ON THE 1999A (1/20/99) AND 2002 (7/3/2002) BONDS. 2009 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS AND CURRENTLY REFUND THE 1999D (1/20/1999) AND THE 2006 (3/1/2006) BONDS. 2010 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS. 2013 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE NEW MONEY PROJECTS. 2016 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCE REFUND & DEFEASE A PORTION OF PRINCIPAL ON THE 2009 (10/1/09) BONDS.
SCHEDULE K - DATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMED 2007 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION 02/14/12 2009 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION 12/21/15
SCHEDULE K - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2007 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN A TOTAL PROCEEDS INCLUDES INTEREST ON ADVANCE REFUNDING ESCROW BEFORE ALL BONDS WERE CALLED 10/01/2012. PART II, LINE 3, COLUMNS B, C, D & E TOTAL PROCEEDS INCLUDE INVESTMENT PROCEEDS. PART II, LINE 11, COLUMNS A & B INCLUDED THE REFUNDING AMOUNTS AS OTHER UNSPENT PROCEEDS. PART II, LINE 13, COLUMN A THE SERIES 2007 BONDS WERE REFUNDING BONDS. THERE WERE NO NEW PROJECTS FOR WHICH A YEAR OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION WOULD NEED TO BE REPORTED. PART II, LINE 17, COLUMNS A, B, C, D & E THE UNIVERSITY HAS MAINTAINED ADEQUATE BOOK AND RECORDS FOR THE ALLOCATIONS MADE TO DATE. SMU ALWAYS MAINTAINS ADEQUATE BOOKS AND RECORDS WHEN THE FINAL ALLOCATIONS ARE MADE. PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMNS A & B DATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMED 2007 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION 2/14/2012 2009 SOUTHWEST HIGHER EDUCATION 12/21/2015 PART IV, LINE 5, COLUMNS A, B, C, & E THE UNIVERSITY DID NOT INVEST IN A GIC, HOWEVER, ANSWERS ARE PROVIDED AS THEY ARE REQUIRED BY THE IRS FOR FILING PURPOSES. PART IV, LINE 6, COLUMNS D & E THE UNIVERSITY REASONABLY EXPECTS TO MEET THE SPENDING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIMEFRAME.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1)  
  		  46,580 TUITION WAIVER EDUCATION
(2)  
  		  63,187 MERIT SCHOLAR EDUCATION
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART V SCHEDULE L, PART III THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III, LINE 1(C) REPORTS TUITION WAIVERS GRANTED ON THE SAME BASIS AS TO ANY OTHER BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART III, LINE 2(C) REPORTS THE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS BASED ON PRE-ESTABLISHED CRITERIA AND REVIEWED BY A SELECTION COMMITTEE.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 6 240,283 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 479,434 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 156 7,453,913 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		X 1 6,000 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 9 166,227 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EVENT TICKETS ) X 948 135,934 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EVENT EXPENSE ) X 30 50,861 MARKET OR APPRAISAL
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OTHER ) X 19 1,699,344 SEE PART II
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
26
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY HIRES EXTERNAL BROKERS AND APPRAISERS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER - DETAIL COL (B) COL (C) PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: LIVESTOCK 5 1,040,000 PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: FURNISHINGS 1 300 PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: PAVERS 7 338,131 PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: CAMPAIGN MEMORABILIA 3 25,000 PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: TRAVEL EXPENSE 2 291,913 PART 1, LINE 28, OTHER: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1 4,000 ====== == ======== TOTAL PART 1 LINE 28 19 1,699,344 PART 1, LINE 28, COL (D), OTHER: MARKET OR APPRAISAL PART 1, COLUMN B: THE NUMBERS SHOWN IN COLUMN B REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 PART IV, LINE 12: THE UNIVERSITY DID NOT RECEIVE A SEPARATE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. HOWEVER, THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDING THE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CASH FLOWS WERE AUDITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP AND WERE REPORTED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS. PART IV, LINE 24B: THE UNIVERSITY PLANS TO SPEND PROCEEDS WITHIN THE TEMPORARY PERIOD EXCEPTION, BUT IN CASES WHEN IT DOES NOT, IT PREPARES THE APPROPRIATE ARBITRAGE REPORTING AND REMITS ANY EXCESS EARNINGS OVER THE ARBITRAGE YIELD TO THE GOVERNMENT. PART IV, LINE 24C: THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED IN A PRIOR YEAR A DONATION RESTRICTED FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY BONDS WHICH IT PUT INTO ESCROW UNTIL THE EARLIEST OPTIONAL REDEMPTION DATE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES: ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VARIOUS RESOURCES THAT EXIST WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SUCH AS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND CAMPS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE
FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, LINE 14: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE A UNIVERSITY-WIDE RETENTION POLICY, BUT DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY HAVE RETENTION AND DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION POLICIES THAT REFLECT LEGISLATIVE OR OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 R. GERALD TURNER RAY HUNT PRESIDENT TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP JEANNE PHILLIPS RAY HUNT TRUSTEE TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B PURSUANT TO THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SMU, CAMPUS PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD OR LEASED ONLY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING DEADLINE TO ENABLE A DETAILED AND CONSCIENTIOUS REVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE. ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE ADDRESSED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS REQUIRED. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTS ON THIS REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE INSTRUCTS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ON HOW TO ACCESS THE FORM 990 ON A SECURE WEBSITE AND ENCOURAGES ANY TRUSTEE WITH QUESTIONS TO CONTACT THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE IRS FILING DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C PURSUANT TO THE SMU CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY RELATING TO TRUSTEES, MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND DEANS, EACH COVERED PERSON COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFLICTS COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MATERIAL FACTS AND DECIDES WHETHER SUCH FACTS GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, IF SO, WHETHER SUCH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED. WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER SMU EMPLOYEES WITH AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTS OR WHO OTHERWISE PLAY A SUBSTANTIVE ROLE IN THE CONTRACT APPROVAL PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, EACH SUCH PERSON MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL. UPON REVIEW OF ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE GENERAL COUNSEL MUST DECIDE WHETHER SUCH FACTS GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, IF SO, WHETHER SUCH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED. THE GENERAL COUNSEL PROVIDES A WRITTEN REPORT OF ALL SUCH DETERMINATIONS TO THE BOARD CONFLICTS COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER ADOPTED BY THE SMU BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SMU BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF OUTSIDE AND INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MAKES COMPENSATION DECISIONS BASED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA AND INCLUDES THE ADVICE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE FULL BOARD IN MATTERS OF COMPENSATION OF CORPORATE OFFICERS; THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST REPORT ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE BOARD'S NEXT MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE ANSWER IN PART VI, LINE 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 18 - ALL REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF FORM 990 AND 990-T ARE REVIEWED AND PROCESSED BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY. UPON RECEIVING A WRITTEN REQUEST, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A COPY OF THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. IF THE REQUEST IS MADE IN PERSON, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES THE COPIES ON THE DAY OF THE REQUEST, UNLESS UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENT THIS IN WHICH CASE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOMPANYING FOOTNOTES. DURING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT FIRM. SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE.
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Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

75-0800689
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)PERUNA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
20-4039621 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(2)MUSTANG MOCKINGBIRD CORPORATION
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
20-4216744 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(3)MUSTANG AIRLINE CORPORATION
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
20-4217087 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(4)MUSTANG MOCKINGBIRD PROPERTIES
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
20-4216534 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(5)PERUNA PROPERTIES INC
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
75-2806008 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(6)SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY FOUND
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
20-0588905 		SUPPORTING TX 509A3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(7)SMU CORP
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
26-4739435 		SUPPORTING TX 501C3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(8)PERUNA EAST CORPORATION
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
45-4611768 		SUPPORTING TX 501C3 11A SMU
 
 
No
(9)SMU GOLF FOUNDATION
PO BOX 750261

DALLAS,TX752750261
46-5131991 		SUPPORTING TX 501C3 11A SMU
 
 
No
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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












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) CHARITABLE REMAINDER

TRUST 9
DALLAS,TX75275
 TRUST TX SMU
  		TRUST         No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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
 
No
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
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
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) ALL TRANSACTIONS MARKED YES

      
(2) ABOVE ARE WITH 501(C)(3)

      
(3) ORGANIZATIONS

      



Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Supplemental Information
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