Form990
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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
37TH AND O STREETS NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20057
D Employer identification number

53-0196603
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,865,881,044
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID R RUBENSTEIN
37TH AND O STREETS NW
WASHINGTON,DC20057
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GEORGETOWN.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: 1789
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. ESTABLISHED IN 1789, GEORGETOWN IS THE NATION'S OLDEST CATHOLIC AND JESUIT UNIVERSITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 38
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 36
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 14,465
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 17,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,353,286
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 412,699,426 340,968,886
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 924,950,939 980,515,790
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 129,377,869 127,092,554
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 26,859,162 23,820,314
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,493,887,396 1,472,397,544
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 165,404,226 177,356,394
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 635,719,077 661,982,611
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 126,151 158,510
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet23,708,342    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 513,436,790 522,385,040
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,314,686,244 1,361,882,555
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 179,201,152 110,514,989
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,053,376,801 2,991,235,580
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,452,794,616 1,506,337,695
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,600,582,185 1,484,897,885
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: GEORGETOWN IS A CATHOLIC AND JESUIT, STUDENT-CENTERED RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. ESTABLISHED IN 1789 IN THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW REPUBLIC, THE UNIVERSITY WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT SERIOUS AND SUSTAINED DISCOURSE AMONG PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS, CULTURES AND BELIEFS PROMOTES INTELLECTUAL, ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING. WE EMBODY THIS PRINCIPLE IN THE DIVERSITY OF OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, OUR COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE AND THE COMMON GOOD, OUR INTELLECTUAL OPENNESS AND OUR INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER. AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO CREATING AND COMMUNICATING KNOWLEDGE, GEORGETOWN PROVIDES EXCELLENT UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN THE JESUIT TRADITION FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANKIND. GEORGETOWN EDUCATES WOMEN AND MEN TO BE REFLECTIVE LIFELONG LEARNERS, TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN CIVIC LIFE AND TO LIVE GENEROUSLY IN SERVICE TO OTHERS.
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 $ 481,278,356 including grants of $ 174,456,739 ) (Revenue $ 753,642,619 )
Instruction: THE UNIVERSITY CONSISTS OF GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, Robert E. McDonough School of Business, THE EDMUND A. WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE, Georgetown Law, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Continuing Studies and the McCourt School of Public Policy. THESE SCHOOLS OFFER undergraduate AND GRADUATE DEGREES, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION, ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, CUSTOM EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 18,500 STUDENTS AND AWARDED 6,432 DEGREES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 293,517,418 including grants of $ 2,430,876 ) (Revenue $ 65,191,364 )
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH MISSIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION, LIBRARIES, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES, ACADEMIC COMPUTING SUPPORT, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION, ACADEMIC PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT, AND COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 185,277,637 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,563,003 )
RESEARCH: ONE OF THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE University IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BASIC SCIENCE, CLINICAL RESEARCH and other RESEARCH. FACULTY AND STUDENTS Participated IN OVER 1,700 RESEARCH PROJECTS IN SCIENCE AND OTHER AREAS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 102,384,877 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 35,664,239 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Including student services expenditures for activities whose primary purpose is to contribute to the student's emotional and physical well-being and to his or her intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 49,062,534 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 124,130,910 )
AUXILIARY SERVICES: VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE PRIMARY CATEGORIES INCLUDED ARE FOOD AND VENDING SERVICES, BANKING SERVICES, MAIL SERVICES, PRINTING AND GRAPHICS SERVICES, BOOKSTORES, PARKING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND A CONFERENCE CENTER AND GUEST FACILITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,744,500 including grants of $ 468,779 ) (Revenue $ 15,426,493 )
PUBLIC SERVICE: PRIMARILY THROUGH THE RECEIPT OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BENEFICIAL TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 167,191,911 including grants of $ 468,779 ) (Revenue $ 175,221,642 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,127,265,322
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 I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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 VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... 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 ........................
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
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
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
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
26,392
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
1
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
14,465
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: MediumBulletCJ , DR , ES , FR , GM , GT , HA , HO , IN , IT , MX , NU , QA , SP , UK , TU
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
38
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
36
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
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , MD , MI , NH , OR , SC , WA , WI , MA
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:
MediumBulletDAVID R RUBENSTEIN2121 WISCONSIN AVE NW STE 400   WASHINGTON,DC20007 (202) 687-0100
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) John J DeGioia PhD (C79 G95)
 
President & Director
 40.0
.................
  		X   X       760,704 0 206,655
(2) Alberto L Beeck
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) David G Booth
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) Susan L Bostrom
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) George W Casey Jr (F70)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) Rev Ernesto Cavassa SJ
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Michael L Chasen (MBA95)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Peter J Clare (B87)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Susan O Donohoe (C92)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) William J Doyle (C72)
 
Board Chair
 6.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Rev Franois-Xavier Dumortier SJ
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Henry A Fernandez (C79)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Antoine M Garibaldi PhD
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Kaya K Henderson (F92 EML 07 H12)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Kathleen M Hugin (C82)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) John D Idol
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Susan B Karches (C74)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Sr Carol Keehan DC
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Laurie H Lapeyre (B83)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Rev James McCann SJ
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Frank H McCourt Jr (C75)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Alonzo H Mourning (C92)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Rev Bienvenido Nebres SJ
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Aline OConnor (C77)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Timothy J ONeill (L77)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Rev Joseph P Parkes SJ
 
Board Vice Chair
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Claire Perry PhD (F83)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) George J Peacock (C84)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Antony P Ressler (F82)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Thomas A Reynolds III (B74)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Kenneth A Samet
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Sheherazade Semsar-de Boisseson (F90 G90)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Justin B Smith (F91)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Rev Stephen V Sundborg SJ
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Paul Tagliabue (C62)
 
Board Vice Chair
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Laurence A Tosi (C90 MBA94 L94)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) Rev Daniel Villanueva SJ (GEMBA15)
 
Board Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Kevin M Warren (C84)
 
Board Member
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Edward M Quinn
 
Secretary
 40.0
.......................   		    X       242,531 0 34,109
(40) David R Rubenstein
 
VP for Finance & Treasurer
 40.0
.......................   		    X       391,586 0 38,831
(41) Robert M Groves
 
Provost
 40.0
.......................   		    X       536,433 0 116,754
(42) Christopher L Augostini
 
Chief Operating Officer
 40.0
.......................   		      X     643,154 0 59,428
(43) Edward B Healton
 
Exec.VP Health Sciences
 40.0
.......................   		      X     324,369 0 21,164
(44) Spiros Dimolitsas
 
Sr. VP for Research & CTO
 40.0
.......................   		      X     567,889 0 41,945
(45) William M Treanor
 
Exec. VP for Law Center
 40.0
.......................   		      X     495,726 0 61,318
(46) R Bartley Moore
 
VP of Advancement
 40.0
.......................   		      X     324,709 0 29,821
(47) Erik M Smulson
 
VP for Public Affairs
 40.0
.......................   		      X     255,684 0 44,539
(48) Rosemary E Kilkenny
 
VP Diversity & Equity
 40.0
.......................   		      X     210,567 0 71,368
(49) Lisa Brown
 
VP & General Counsel
 40.0
.......................   		      X     367,684 0 38,565
(50) John R Thompson III
 
Men's Basketball Coach
 40.0
.......................   		        X   3,762,479 0 50,200
(51) Michael K Barry
 
Chief Investment Officer
 40.0
.......................   		        X   839,641 0 38,739
(52) Mehran Kamrava
 
Director of the Center for International and Regional Studies, Georgetown University in Qatar
 40.0
.......................   		        X   644,422 0 41,858
(53) Louis M Weiner
 
Director Cancer Center
 40.0
.......................   		        X   613,720 0 44,855
(54) Brooks C Holtom
 
MSB Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   610,730 0 46,477
(55) Lisa Krim
 
Former Interim General Counsel
 40.0
.......................   		          X 189,987 0 30,100
(56) James J O'Donnell
 
Former Provost
 40.0
.......................   		          X 435,455 0 1,859
(57) Howard J Federoff
 
Former Exec.VP Health Sciences
 40.0
.......................   		          X 413,818 0 31,351
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 12,631,288 0 1,049,936
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 MediumBullet1,263
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
Yes
 
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING CO

300 EAST JOPPA ROAD
BALTIMORE,MD21286 		CONSTRUCTION 31,703,205
ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC

1101 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		MANAGEMENT SERVICES 20,597,212
MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		PROF. TEACHING SERVC 20,427,692
Gilbane Building Company

7901 Sandy Spring Road
Suite 500
Laurel,MD20707 		CONSTRUCTION 18,914,063
2U

60 CHELSEA PIERS
NEW YORK,NY10011 		PROGRAM SERVICES 13,593,042
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet252
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 1,385,060
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 126,529,474
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 213,054,352
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 15,112,874
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 340,968,886
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Instruction 611310 753,642,619 753,642,619 0 0
b Auxiliary Services 721310 124,130,910 106,340,661 3,989,685 13,800,564
c Academic Support 611710 65,191,364 65,191,364 0 0
d Research 541700 2,563,003 2,563,003 0 0
e Other 611310 34,987,894 34,987,894 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 980,515,790
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 80,717,791 0 -160,209 80,878,000
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 3,293,734 0 0 3,293,734
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 5,138,488
b Less: rental expenses 0 1,686,570
c Rental income or (loss) 0 3,451,918
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 3,451,918 0 0 3,451,918
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 435,656,531
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 389,281,768
c Gain or (loss) 0 46,374,763
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 46,374,763 0 0 46,374,763
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,385,060of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,630,708
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,391,454
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 239,254 0 239,254
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 374,964
b Less: direct expenses ...b 166,204
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 208,760 0 0 208,760
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 1,279,508
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 957,504
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 322,004 0 322,004 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Sponsorship Revenue 611310 142,000 0 142,000 0
b Service Contract Revenue 541700 49,528 0 49,528 0
c Medical Illustrations 611310 10,278 0 10,278 0
d All other revenue .... 16,102,838 16,102,838 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 16,304,644
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,472,397,544 978,828,379 4,353,286 148,246,993
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 322,619 322,619
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 170,645,158 170,645,158
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 6,388,617 6,388,617
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 6,130,352 335,026 4,925,485 869,841
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 602,886 41,500 541,386 20,000
7 Other salaries and wages 524,167,533 435,059,052 78,625,130 10,483,351
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 41,835,690 33,050,195 7,948,781 836,714
9 Other employee benefits ....... 57,299,074 45,266,269 10,886,824 1,145,981
10 Payroll taxes ........... 31,947,076 25,238,190 6,069,944 638,942
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 6,670,527 6,670,527 0 0
b Legal ......... 6,421,442 4,227,466 2,183,290 10,686
c Accounting ........... 3,621,951 1,350,987 2,245,610 25,354
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 158,510 158,510
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 183,694,789 158,344,908 22,043,375 3,306,506
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,801,949 4,595,144 1,102,370 104,435
13 Office expenses ....... 29,944,302 21,027,554 8,317,862 598,886
14 Information technology ...... 11,194,825 6,604,947 4,477,930 111,948
15 Royalties .. 1,085,939 1,085,939 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 75,058,361 70,458,630 3,849,147 750,584
17 Travel ............ 32,403,276 28,369,627 1,117,354 2,916,295
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 22,405,302 14,488,762 7,468,434 448,106
20 Interest ........... 39,649,384 7,501,235 32,148,149 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 53,733,847 49,918,426 3,815,421 0
23 Insurance ... 19,604,079 6,461,680 13,142,399 0
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 Book and Periodicals 12,924,623 12,924,623 0 0
b
c
d
e All other expenses 18,170,444 16,888,241 0 1,282,203
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,361,882,555 1,127,265,322 210,908,891 23,708,342
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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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
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 ........ 82,665 1 83,448
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 61,054,670 2 74,455,162
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 181,829,292 3 153,523,638
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 91,756,782 4 113,205,741
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 45,757,772 7 43,933,526
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 1,594,584 8 1,447,568
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 57,997,301 9 46,526,529
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,851,398,266
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 831,243,311 988,908,525 10c 1,020,154,955
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 548,462,123 11 565,038,665
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,043,985,753 12 972,866,348
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 31,947,334 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,053,376,801 16 2,991,235,580
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 149,848,448 17 151,703,906
18 Grants payable ... 27,229,083 18 39,554,770
19 Deferred revenue ......... 42,941,604 19 49,317,599
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 743,429,520 20 746,503,947
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 7,692,831 23 6,585,571
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 283,958,671 24 289,122,829
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 197,694,459 25 223,549,073
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,452,794,616 26 1,506,337,695
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 -44,748,497 27 -164,353,423
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 522,363,457 28 466,558,749
29 Permanently restricted net assets 1,122,967,225 29 1,182,692,559
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 ..... 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 32 0
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,600,582,185 33 1,484,897,885
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,053,376,801 34 2,991,235,580
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,472,397,544
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,361,882,555
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
110,514,989
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,600,582,185
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-123,765,071
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-102,434,218
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,484,897,885
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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
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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.) .... 380,234,871 353,097,370 420,702,357 412,699,426 340,968,886 1,907,702,910
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 380,234,871 353,097,370 420,702,357 412,699,426 340,968,886 1,907,702,910
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).. 31,011,874
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,876,691,036
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.. 380,234,871 353,097,370 420,702,357 412,699,426 340,968,886 1,907,702,910
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 95,570,916 93,974,479 97,743,577 84,331,870 89,310,222 460,931,064
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 2,368,633,974
12
12
4,507,633,078
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
79.23 %
15
15
80.48 %
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
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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).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number
53-0196603
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)
Page 3
Name of organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

53-0196603
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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

53-0196603
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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) ............................................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 72,522  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 72,522  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 1,359,786,174  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 1,359,858,696  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 0
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-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 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 69,965 66,601 80,873 72,522 289,961
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 0 0 0 0 0
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,528,868,601 1,461,276,352 1,286,321,977 1,140,486,026 1,162,238,838
b Contributions ... 88,817,292 86,243,156 60,563,873 82,828,430 44,873,840
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -55,373,872 54,226,881 185,489,687 133,821,567 4,214,291
d Grants or scholarships ... 17,268,099 15,429,949 16,321,197 15,442,365 15,494,448
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		58,848,971 54,547,547 52,212,391 53,521,273 52,798,828
f Administrative expenses .... 2,692,951 2,900,292 2,565,597 1,850,408 2,547,667
g End of year balance ...... 1,483,502,000 1,528,868,601 1,461,276,352 1,286,321,977 1,140,486,026
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet16 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet75 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet9 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   51,183,932 51,183,932
b Buildings   1,604,424,117 705,085,835 899,338,282
c Leasehold improvements   20,156,518 13,093,135 7,063,383
d Equipment ...   154,866,285 113,064,341 41,801,944
e Other ...   20,767,414 0 20,767,414
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,020,154,955
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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) Private Fund Investments 		972,866,348 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 972,866,348
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  
POSTRETIREMENT LIABILITY 60,958,000
PENSION LIABILITY 71,687,000
OTHER LIABILITIES 29,611,201
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 18,876,022
Refundable Advances 42,416,850
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 223,549,073
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 1,189,384,737
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 0
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -171,131,401
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -171,131,401
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,360,516,138
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 111,881,406
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 111,881,406
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,472,397,544
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 1,180,281,623
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,180,281,623
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 181,600,932
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 181,600,932
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,361,882,555

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a Collections of art - financial statement footnote The University has elected not to capitalize the cost or value of its collection of works of art, historical treasures, and similar assets on the statements of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired or as decreases in temporarily or permanently net assets if the assets used to purchase the items are restricted by the donors. Contributed collection items are not reflected on the financial statements. The University's collections comprise of artifacts of historical significance and art objects that are held for education, research, scientific, and curatorial purposes. Each of the items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their conditions are performed regularly. There was no deaccession in the periods ended June 30, 2016 or 2015.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF BOOKS, JOURNALS, ART, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, MANUSCRIPTS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES. THIS COLLECTION IS HOUSED AND MADE AVAILABLE PRIMARILY THROUGH LAUINGER, BLOMMER, DAHLGREN, RIGGS, woodstock AND THE E.B. WILLIAMS LIBRARIES. These materials are ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR THE EDUCATIONAL and research Experiences OF OUR STUDENTS AND RESEARCH NEEDS OF OUR FACULTY AND SCHOLARS.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH MISSION.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable income tax regulations of the District of Columbia, the University is exempt from taxes on income, other than unrelated business income, under code Section 501(c)(3). The University had no material net unrelated business income during the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and therefore no provision for income taxes has been made.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Tuition Discount (University-Sponsored) Netted with Revenue on AFS - -XXX-XX-XXXX Tuition Discount (Donor-Sponsored) Netted with Revenue on AFS - -30531637
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Hotel Conference Center Expense Revenue Gross up - 6796427 Bookstore Expense Revenue Gross up - 7485915 Law Center Fitness Center Expense Revenue Gross up - 388921 Non Operating Capital Contributions - 55037112 Non Operating Net Realized Gains - 46374763 Rental Expenses - -1686570 Fundraising Expenses - -1391454 Gaming Expenses - -166204 Sales of Inventory Cost of Goods Sold Expense - -957504
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Tuition Discount (University-Sponsored) Netted with Revenue on Audited Financial Statements - XXX-XX-XXXX Tuition Discount (Donor-Sponsored) Netted with Revenue on Audited Financial Statements - 30531637 Hotel Conference Center Expense Revenue Gross up - 6796427 Bookstore Expense Revenue Gross up - 7485915 Law Center Fitness Center Expense Revenue Gross up - 388921 Rental Expenses - -1686570 Fundraising Expenses - -1391454 Gaming Expenses - -166204 Sales of Inventory Cost of Goods Sold Expense - -957504
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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
 
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY UNIVERSITY ADVERTISEMENTS, BROCHURES, CATALOGUES AND OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS STATE THAT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION WITHOUT REGARD TO, AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF, AGE, COLOR, DISABILITY, FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, FAMILIAL STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PERSONAL APPEARANCE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SOURCE OF INCOME OR ANY OTHER FACTOR PROHIBITED BY LAW. THESE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES ALSO ARE POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT The University received financial assistance from the Federal Government and various local jurisdictions. The government grants and contracts support certain research projects and student financial aid.
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 282,870
East Asia and the Pacific 1 2 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 2,092,999
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 54 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 8,227,073
Middle East and North Africa 1 197 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 59,931,075
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 486,925
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3,561
South America 0 3 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1,105,097
South Asia 0 1 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 582,138
Sub-Saharan Africa 1 6 Program Services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1,987,425
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   465,328,795
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   27,268,132
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking   90,000
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   20,000
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 8 263 567,406,090
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 8 263 567,406,090
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) General Support 35,000 Wire 0 N/A N/A
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) General Support 40,000 Wire 0 N/A N/A
Sub-Saharan Africa General Support 20,000 Wire 0 N/A N/A
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) General Support 15,000 Wire 0 N/A N/A
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
4
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Central America and the Caribbean 1 3,804 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS East Asia and the Pacific 58 1,101,633 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 218 3,961,392 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Middle East and North Africa 24 392,929 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS South America 24 408,298 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS South Asia 3 69,158 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Sub-Saharan Africa 20 325,504 Other 0 N/A N/A
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS North America (Canada & Mexico only) 1 15,899 Other 0 N/A N/A
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS NOT A "GRANTMAKER" PER SE IN THAT ITS FUNDAMENTAL MISSION, AND PURPOSE FOR TAX-EXEMPTION, RELATES TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOWEVER, IN THE COURSE OF THESE MISSION-related ACTIVITIES, THE UNIVERSITY DOES MAKE PAYMENTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR "GRANTMAKING" AS DEFINED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE F OF THE FORM 990. THESE PAYMENTS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES: (1) STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED BASED EITHER ON FINANCIAL NEED OR ACADEMIC MERIT; THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE) DETERMINES STUDENTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR NEED-BASED AID. VARIOUS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR MERIT-BASED AID; and (2) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS NOT A "GRANTMAKER" PER SE IN THAT ITS FUNDAMENTAL MISSION, AND PURPOSE FOR TAX-EXEMPTION, RELATES TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOWEVER, IN THE COURSE OF THESE MISSION-related ACTIVITIES, THE UNIVERSITY DOES MAKE PAYMENTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR "GRANTMAKING" AS DEFINED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE F OF THE FORM 990. THESE PAYMENTS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES: (1) STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED BASED EITHER ON FINANCIAL NEED OR ACADEMIC MERIT; THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE) DETERMINES STUDENTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR NEED-BASED AID. VARIOUS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR MERIT-BASED AID; and (2) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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
 
NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC
33 RAILROAD AVENUE
 
DUXBURY, MA02332 		DIRECT MAIL & FUNDRAISING   No 0 138,510 -138,510
 
American Philanthropic Inc
18 N Church St No 2
 
West Chester, PA19380 		Strategic Analysis   No 0 20,000 -20,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 0 158,510 -158,510
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NJ, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
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
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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

Lombardi Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

John Carroll Awards Weekend
(event type) 		(c) Other events

9
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
959,657
753,566
1,302,545
3,015,768

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
582,810
272,000
530,250
1,385,060
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
376,847
481,566
772,295
1,630,708



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . . 0 0 2,010 2,010
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 0 0 3,675 3,675
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 0 132,535 17,639 150,174
7 Food and beverages . . . 145,702 288,293 248,425 682,420
8 Entertainment . . . . 7,500 0 180,587 188,087
9 Other direct expenses . . . 128,369 118,844 117,875 365,088
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,391,454
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 239,254
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 . . . . .
0
0
374,964
374,964
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
0
0
200
200

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
0
0
65,674
65,674

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
0
0
21,280
21,280

5
Other direct expenses . . .
128,369
118,844
117,875
365,088


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
85 %


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
166,204

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
208,760

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: DC
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
0 %
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
100 %
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Relevant University Staff
Address right arrow
37th and O Streets NW
Washington,DC20057
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 $ 0
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$ 0
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).
Return Reference Explanation
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Additional Data


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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
53-0196603
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) American Bar Association
321 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60654 		36-0723150 501(C)(6) 10,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(2) Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Provo,UT84602 		87-0217280 501(C)(3) 7,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(3) Camp Pals
12 Dow Drive
Hillsborough,NJ08844 		35-2334489 501(C)(3) 30,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(4) Community Of Sant'Egidio Usa
380 Lenox Avenue 6H
New York,NY10027 		39-1658350 501(C)(3) 15,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(5) Harvey Mudd College
301 East 12th Street
Claremont,CA91711 		95-1911219 501(C)(3) 80,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(6) International Justice Mission
PO Box 58147
Washington,DC20037 		54-1722887 501(C)(3) 5,300 0 N/A N/A General Support
(7) John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW
Washington,DC20566 		53-0245017 501(C)(3) 10,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(8) Labor and Working Class History Association
Duke University
226 Carr Bldg
Durham,NC27708 		38-3445812 501(C)(3) 6,728 0 N/A N/A General Support
(9) Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
1300 19th Street NW Suite 750
Washington,DC20036 		13-2522784 501(C)(3) 60,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(10) The Pregnancy Foundation
409 12th St SW
Washington,DC20024 		41-2103331 501(C)(3) 38,000 0 N/A N/A General Support
(11) USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus
2050 N Clark Street
Chicago,IL60614 		45-2552789 501(C)(3) 14,464 0 N/A N/A General Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
10
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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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) UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS 7001 135,441,318 0 N/A N/A
(2) DONOR-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS 1676 29,411,466 0 N/A N/A
(3) FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND GRANTS 50 36,160 0 N/A N/A
(4) NON-SERVICE STIPENDS 574 3,325,338 0 N/A N/A
(5) ACADEMIC PRIZES & AWARDS 899 2,430,876 0 N/A N/A
(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, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS NOT A "GRANTMAKER" PER SE IN THAT ITS FUNDAMENTAL MISSION, AND PURPOSE FOR TAX-EXEMPTION, RELATES TO EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOWEVER, IN THE COURSE OF THESE MISSION-related ACTIVITIES, THE UNIVERSITY DOES MAKE PAYMENTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR "GRANTMAKING" AS DEFINED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHEDULE I OF THE FORM 990. THESE PAYMENTS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES: (1) STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED BASED EITHER ON FINANCIAL NEED OR ACADEMIC MERIT; THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE) DETERMINES STUDENTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR NEED-BASED AID. VARIOUS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR MERIT-BASED AID; and (2) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY.
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
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
 
 
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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
1John J DeGioia PhD (C79 G95)
  President & Director 		(i)

(ii)		 560,704
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		200,000
-------------
0 		24,000
-------------
0 		182,655
-------------
0 		967,359
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Edward M Quinn
  Secretary 		(i)

(ii)		 242,531
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,000
-------------
0 		10,109
-------------
0 		276,640
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3David R Rubenstein
  VP for Finance & Treasurer 		(i)

(ii)		 391,586
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		18,791
-------------
0 		430,417
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Robert M Groves
  Provost 		(i)

(ii)		 536,433
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		96,714
-------------
0 		653,187
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Christopher L Augostini
  Chief Operating Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 459,123
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		184,031
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		39,388
-------------
0 		702,582
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Edward B Healton
  Exec.VP Health Sciences 		(i)

(ii)		 324,369
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		1,124
-------------
0 		345,533
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Spiros Dimolitsas
  Sr. VP for Research & CTO 		(i)

(ii)		 567,889
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		21,905
-------------
0 		609,834
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8William M Treanor
  Exec. VP for Law Center 		(i)

(ii)		 495,726
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		41,278
-------------
0 		557,044
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9R Bartley Moore
  VP of Advancement 		(i)

(ii)		 324,709
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		9,781
-------------
0 		354,530
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Erik M Smulson
  VP for Public Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 255,684
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		24,499
-------------
0 		300,223
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Rosemary E Kilkenny
  VP Diversity & Equity 		(i)

(ii)		 210,567
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,000
-------------
0 		47,368
-------------
0 		281,935
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Lisa Brown
  VP & General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 367,684
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		18,525
-------------
0 		406,249
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13John R Thompson III
  Men's Basketball Coach 		(i)

(ii)		 1,484,228
-------------
0 		40,000
-------------
0 		2,238,251
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		30,160
-------------
0 		3,812,679
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Michael K Barry
  Chief Investment Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 397,841
-------------
0 		441,800
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		18,699
-------------
0 		878,380
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Mehran Kamrava
  Director of the Center for International and Regional Studies, Georgetown University in Qatar 		(i)

(ii)		 225,557
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		418,865
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		21,818
-------------
0 		686,280
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Louis M Weiner
  Director Cancer Center 		(i)

(ii)		 613,720
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		24,815
-------------
0 		658,575
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Brooks C Holtom
  MSB Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 238,369
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		372,361
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		26,437
-------------
0 		657,207
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Lisa Krim
  Former Interim General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 189,987
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,981
-------------
0 		10,119
-------------
0 		220,087
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19James J O'Donnell
  Former Provost 		(i)

(ii)		 35,455
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		400,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,859
-------------
0 		437,314
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20Howard J Federoff
  Former Exec.VP Health Sciences 		(i)

(ii)		 413,818
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,040
-------------
0 		11,311
-------------
0 		445,169
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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, Part II, Column (B) JOHN J. DEGIOIA $200,000, NET OF TAXES, WAS DEPOSITED INTO A RETIREMENT ANNUITY ACCOUNT.
Schedule J, Part II, Column (D) JOHN J. DEGIOIA THE AMOUNT REPORTED FOR THE PRESIDENT INCLUDES UNIVERSITY-PROVIDED HOUSING.
Schedule J, Part II, Column (D) ROBERT M. GROVES THE AMOUNT REPORTED FOR THE PROVOST INCLUDES UNIVERSITY-PROVIDED HOUSING.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel The University paid for first-class travel for four listed persons (two officers and two of the most highly compensated employees). In all cases, the first-class travel was for business purposes, and, accordingly, the cost of the first-class travel was not treated as taxable compensation. The University paid for charter travel for one officer and one of the most highly compensated employees. In all cases, the charter travel was for business purposes, and, accordingly, the cost of the charter travel was not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions THE UNIVERSITY'S BUSINESS TRAVEL POLICY REQUIRES ANY SPOUSE ACCOMPANYING A UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE ON BUSINESS TRAVEL TO PAY FOR HIS OR HER OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES UNLESS UNIVERSITY PAYMENTS FOR SPOUSAL TRAVEL ARE PERMITTED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, WHICH HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD'S SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. The University paid for spousal travel for two listed persons (one officer and one of the most highly compensated employees). In both cases, the first-class travel was permitted under the listed person's employment contract. The travel expense for the officer's spouse was not treated as taxable compensation because the travel was for business purposes. The travel expense for the spouse of the other listed person was treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments THE UNIVERSITY HAS A TAX PROTECTION POLICY THAT IT FOLLOWS AND APPLIES TO SUBSTANTIALLY ALL EMPLOYEES ON ASSIGNMENT FOR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IN CERTAIN OVERSEAS OPERATIONS. One highest paid listed person was provided this benefit.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICY REGARDING UNIVERSITY-PROVIDED HOUSING complies with THE RULES UNDER SECTION 119 OF THE Internal Revenue CODE AND SECTION 1.119-1 OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE A POLICY REGARDING HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES. AS A GENERAL RULE THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT PAY THESE TYPES OF EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES UNLESS USUAL AND CUSTOMARY IN A PARTICULAR REGION. One highest paid listed person was provided this benefit. The value of the membership was included in the gross income of the listed individual. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNIVERSITY'S NAME THAT IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expenses The University does not follow a written policy regarding payment, reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above. The manner in which the payments are handled is described in line 1a.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment James J. O'Donnell received a payment of $400,000 in connection with his participation in a voluntary early retirement program for tenured faculty.
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
53-0196603
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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 254839N25 04-11-2007 185,814,145 2007A Series: ADV REF 2001A/CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP   X   X   X
B DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JAP5 04-11-2007 57,875,000 2007B Series: ADV REF 1998A/CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP   X   X   X
C DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JAR1 07-10-2007 57,450,000 2007C Series: CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP CNSTRTN & RNVT   X   X   X
D District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JAX8 08-06-2009 75,749,235 2009AB Series: CUR REF TE Bond Issue funds used prior to 12/31/02   X   X   X
District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JBA7 08-06-2009 45,650,000 2009C Series: CUR REF TE Bond Issue funds used prior to 12/31/02   X   X   X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JBH2 12-29-2010 45,000,000 2010 Series: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION   X   X   X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JBJ8 04-07-2011 47,722,050 2011 Series: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 4,410,000 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 188,293,838 58,465,155 58,087,893 75,749,235
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 1,996,792 168,239 197,822 0
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 2,631,355 704,234 694,192 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 59,666,647 19,358,341 12,918,929 0
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 123,999,044 38,234,251 44,276,950 75,749,235
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2010 2010 2010 1999
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    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... 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      
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      
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   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 2.29 % 2.29 % 2.29 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0.43 % 0.43 % 0.43 %  
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 2.72 % 2.72 % 2.72 % 0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ... 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    
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      
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? .......                
b Exception to rebate? ........ X           X  
c No rebate due? ......... 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 ..........  
  		goldman sachs
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........   3300 %    
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......       X        
e Was the hedge terminated? ........       X        
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part I, Column (e) Total Proceeds of Issue Supplemental Information The difference between Part I (e) and Part II, Line 3 is due to interest earnings on bond proceeds.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN A Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/11/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/01/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 07/10/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 12/28/2015
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/06/2016
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
53-0196603
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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 254839N25 04-11-2007 185,814,145 2007A Series: ADV REF 2001A/CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP   X   X   X
B DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JAP5 04-11-2007 57,875,000 2007B Series: ADV REF 1998A/CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP   X   X   X
C DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JAR1 07-10-2007 57,450,000 2007C Series: CUR REF 1988C-E/CAP CNSTRTN & RNVT   X   X   X
D District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JAX8 08-06-2009 75,749,235 2009AB Series: CUR REF TE Bond Issue funds used prior to 12/31/02   X   X   X
District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JBA7 08-06-2009 45,650,000 2009C Series: CUR REF TE Bond Issue funds used prior to 12/31/02   X   X   X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JBH2 12-29-2010 45,000,000 2010 Series: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION   X   X   X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25484JBJ8 04-07-2011 47,722,050 2011 Series: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 4,410,000 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 188,293,838 58,465,155 58,087,893 75,749,235
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 1,996,792 168,239 197,822 0
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 2,631,355 704,234 694,192 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 59,666,647 19,358,341 12,918,929 0
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 123,999,044 38,234,251 44,276,950 75,749,235
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2010 2010 2010 1999
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    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... 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      
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      
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   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 2.29 % 2.29 % 2.29 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0.43 % 0.43 % 0.43 %  
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 2.72 % 2.72 % 2.72 % 0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ... 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    
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      
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? .......                
b Exception to rebate? ........ X           X  
c No rebate due? ......... 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 ..........  
  		goldman sachs
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........   3300 %    
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......       X        
e Was the hedge terminated? ........       X        
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part I, Column (e) Total Proceeds of Issue Supplemental Information The difference between Part I (e) and Part II, Line 3 is due to interest earnings on bond proceeds.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN A Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/11/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/01/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 07/10/2012
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 12/28/2015
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 04/06/2016
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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)  
  		  79,580 Scholarship Scholarship
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Rachael Augostini
  		Family member of Christopher L. Augostini, a key employee 43,561 Compensation   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
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 64 856,978 Other - Appraisal (FMV)
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 613 13,783,849 Other - Mean Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Auction Items ) X 443 294,377 Cost
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Other Gifts in Kind ) X 329 177,670 Cost
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
20
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I Column B The amounts shown in Part I, Column B "Number of Contributions" represent the total number of items contributed and not the total number of donors.
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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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

53-0196603
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 102,384,877 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 35,664,239) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Including student services expenditures for activities whose primary purpose is to contribute to the student's emotional and physical well-being and to his or her intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 49,062,534 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 124,130,910) AUXILIARY SERVICES: VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE PRIMARY CATEGORIES INCLUDED ARE FOOD AND VENDING SERVICES, BANKING SERVICES, MAIL SERVICES, PRINTING AND GRAPHICS SERVICES, BOOKSTORES, PARKING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND A CONFERENCE CENTER AND GUEST FACILITY.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 15,744,500 including grants of $ 468,779)(Revenue $ 15,426,493) PUBLIC SERVICE: PRIMARILY THROUGH THE RECEIPT OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BENEFICIAL TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS EXPLANATION THE UNIVERSITY'S BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS THAT THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE, EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT REMOVE OR ELECT THE PRESIDENT. IN ADDITION, THE CONCURRENCE OF THE FULL BOARD IS NECESSARY IN THE EVENT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKES ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A MATTER THAT, UNDER THE BYLAWS, IS EXPRESSLY PLACED UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE BOARD. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE NOMINATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD FOR ONE-YEAR TERMS. ONLY DIRECTORS MAY SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Business Relationships Susan L. Bostrom and George W. Casey, both members of the Board of Directors, have a business relationship with each other.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE UNIVERSITY IS ORGANIZED AS A NON-STOCK CORPORATION (THE "CORPORATION") UNDER a CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER. THE CORPORATION CONSISTS OF FIVE MEMBERS, WHO MEET ANNUALLY. JOHN J. DEGIOIA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY, IS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION ARE ELECTED FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS; THEIR TERMS ARE STAGGERED, SO THAT EACH YEAR ONE OR MORE MEMBERS IS ELECTED. AT ANY TIME THAT A VACANCY EXISTS, THE REMAINING MEMBERS, BY A MAJORITY VOTE AT A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING, MAY ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO FILL THE VACANCY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FORM 990 IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX SERVICE FIRM, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AFTER WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT for FINANCE AND UNIVERSITY TREASURER TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE UNIVERSITY HAS WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES THAT APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE POLICIES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS AND ARE INTENDED TO AVOID ACTUAL CONFLICTS AND THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES, REQUIRES EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IN ROLES WHERE CONFLICTS COULD REASONABLY ARISE TO MAKE INITIAL, AS WELL AS ANNUAL AND UPDATED, DISCLOSURES OF "SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS" AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REQUIRES "INVESTIGATORS" WHO ARE INVOLVED IN SPONSORED RESEARCH TO MAKE SPECIAL DISCLOSURES. CONFLICT OF INTEREST OFFICERS ON EACH CAMPUS (AND A SPECIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OFFICER FOR SENIOR OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATORS) REVIEW DISCLOSURES, OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHERE NECESSARY, AND MAKE DETERMINATIONS ABOUT THE APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WHEN THEY ARISE. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES MAY INCLUDE RECUSAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING, DIVESTMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS, MONITORING, OR OTHER MEASURES. A UNIVERSITY-WIDE FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWS CAMPUS OFFICER DETERMINATIONS. THIS POLICY REQUIRES ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MIGHT GIVE RISE TO AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND PROHIBITS INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING BY ANY OFFICER OR SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR WHO HAS A CONFLICT. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS RELATING TO RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGH A REQUIRED STUDY-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURE AND REVIEW PROCESS. VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICTS POLICIES MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT EACH DIRECTOR AVOID ANY ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE DIRECTOR'S PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM AND DISCLOSE ON A CONTINUING BASIS ANY UPDATES TO THE ANNUAL FORM. THE SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY, ALONG WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE UNIVERSITY, REVIEW THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS AND CONSIDER AND DETERMINE APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL ACTIONS OR PROCEDURES as necessary.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The Subcommittee on Compensation of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Subcommittee") reviews the philosophy behind, and strategies to implement, the University's compensation structure. The Compensation Subcommittee is also responsible for evaluating the President and determining his compensation. Compensation information for similarly qualified individuals in functionally comparable positions at similar higher education institutions is obtained from several sources, including independent third-party consultants, and is taken into consideration as part of the compensation assessment process. The University maintains contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping relating to deliberations and decisions regarding the President's compensation arrangement. All members of the Compensation Subcommittee are independent board members. The last review of the President's compensation was in 2016.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The Compensation Subcommittee reviews the philosophy behind, and strategies to implement, the University's compensation structure, including the compensation of officers and key employees. Compensation information for similarly qualified individuals in functionally comparable positions at similar higher education institutions is obtained from several sources, including independent third-party consultants, and is taken into consideration as part of the compensation assessment process. The University maintains contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping relating to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements of officers and key employees. All members of the Compensation Subcommittee are independent board members. The last compensation review for officers and key employees was in 2016.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.GEORGETOWN.EDU.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other - Total Revenue: 16102838, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 16102838, Unrelated Business Revenue: 0, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 0;
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Other Services - Total Expense: XXX-XX-XXXX, Program Service Expense: XXX-XX-XXXX, Management and General Expenses: 21420321, Fundraising Expenses: 3202663; Laboratory - Total Expense: 2843383, Program Service Expense: 2843383, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 0; Subaward Services - Total Expense: 28688058, Program Service Expense: 28688058, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 0; Teaching Services - Total Expense: 15491555, Program Service Expense: 15491555, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 0; Printing - Total Expense: 5192118, Program Service Expense: 4465221, Management and General Expenses: 623054, Fundraising Expenses: 103843;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Spending Rate Allocated to Operations - -64730837; Pension and Postretirement Credit - -37001251; Other Non Operating Activity - 1334277; Change in Value of Split Interest Agreements - -2036407;
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan The Chief Investment Officer participates in a supplemental nonqualified plan based on endowment performance. The 2015 payment is reflected in Part II, Column B (ii) for bonus & incentive compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments The Chief Investment Officer's bonus historically has been based on endowment performance. However, the bonus is not calculated as a percentage of revenue.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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

53-0196603
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) HOYA LLC
37TH AND O STREETS NW
202 Healy Hall
WASHINGTON,DC20057
26-1564991 		EDUCATION DC 0 4,452 GU
 
(2) GEORGETOWN DRUG DISCOVERY ACCELERATOR
160 GREENTREE DRIVE SUITE 101
DOVER,DE19904
 DRUG DSCVRY DE 0 0 GU
 
(3) Georgetown Dogu Akdeniz Egitim Hizmetleri Ticaret Limited Sirketi
12 Kale Yolu 7411
Alanya/Antalya
TU
EDUCATION TU 0 106,306 GU
 
(4) THE UK FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN LIMITED
16 OLD BAILEY
  LONDONEC4M7EG
UK
98-1028410 		FUNDRAISING UK 1,031,932 173,599 GU
 
(5) Georgetown East Africa LLC
2711 Centerville Road Suite 400
Wilmington,DE19808
 Research DE 131,637 43,367 GU
 


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)GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
3604 O STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20057
52-1170825 		ALUMNI RLTNS DE 501(c)(3 Type II NA
 
 
No
(2)WASHINGTON RESEARCH LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
901 COMMERCE DRIVE

UPPER MARLBORO,MD20774
52-1559828 		LIBRARY SVCS DC 501(c)(3 Type II NA
 
 
No
(3)Georgetown University (USA) UK Initiatives Organisation
16 Old Bailey
  LONDONEC4M7EG
UK
EDUCATION UK     GU
 
Yes
 
(4)HOYA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
3700 RESERVOIR ROAD NW RM B7

WASHINGTON,DC20007
52-0854334 		BANKING DC 501(c)(1   GU
 
Yes
 






For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) CROSSROADS 1997 LP

325 N PAUL ST
DALLAS,TX75201
06-1506073 		INVESTING DE GU
  		Excluded 106,643 381,065   No     No 54.45 %
(2) HHS Glenview LLC

1033 Skokie Boulevard Suite 660
Northbrook,IL60062
75-3047052 		Investing DE GU
  		Excluded 409,243 0   No     No 50 %










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) HOYA RISK INDEMNITY

PO BOX 10
GRAND CAYMAN,Cayman IslandsKY11102
CJ
INSURANCE CJ GU
  		C Corporation 60,465 771,179 100 % Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (23)

 
 
CRT   GU
  		          No
(3) Flour Mill Fund Ltd

89 Nexus Way
Camana Bay,Grand CaymanKY19007
CJ
Investment CJ N/A
 C Corporation 1,523,162 32,178,402 100 % Yes  








Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
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
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Georgetown University (USA) UK Initatives Limited

 O 250,339 Cost
(2) Georgetown University Alumni Association

 O 3,080,799 Cost
(3) Georgetown University Alumni Association

 J 51,059 Cost
(4) Georgetown University Alumni Association

 N 2,220,195 Cost
(5) Georgetown University Alumni Association

 D 799,000 FMV

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
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
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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