Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2015 , and ending 05-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
% JOYCE KING
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
140 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Suite Room
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHESTNUT HILL, MA02467
D Employer identification number

04-2103545
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,911,288,421
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM P LEAHY SJ
140 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL,MA02467
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.bc.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: 1863
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 51
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 51
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 12,034
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,648,792
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -774,951
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 183,567,050 210,570,096
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 746,011,892 766,855,638
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 132,576,928 113,619,534
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -2,594,074 -914,408
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,059,561,796 1,090,130,860
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 173,948,922 184,041,181
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) 465,748,143 490,303,896
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet19,134,663    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 278,555,217 288,539,261
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 918,252,282 962,884,338
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 141,309,514 127,246,522
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 4,270,257,311 4,203,640,745
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,192,262,457 1,192,200,450
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 3,077,994,854 3,011,440,295
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y 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: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 475,847,732 including grants of $ 182,877,817 ) (Revenue $ 586,118,344 )
INSTRUCTION - INCLUDES EXPENDITURES TO PROVIDE COURSEWORK FOR STUDENTS AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. ENROLLMENTS WERE 14,170 AND THE NUMBER OF DEGREES CONFERRED WAS 4,077.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 163,626,039 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 157,749,564 )
AUXILIARY SERVICES - INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR THE SELF-SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY SUCH AS THE OPERATIONS OF 30 RESIDENCE HALLS, 14 DINING FACILITIES, 31 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS, BOOKSTORE AND HEALTH SERVICES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 132,345,698 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
STUDENT SERVICES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT - INCLUDES ACTIVITIES OF WHICH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND TO HIS/HER INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. OPERATED 8 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FACILITIES CONTAINING OVER 3.2 MILLION VOLUMES SERVING THE UNIVERSITY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 58,188,711 including grants of $ 1,163,364 ) (Revenue $ 22,987,730 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet830,008,180
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
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
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
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............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
1,912
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
12,034
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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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
51
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
51
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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:
MediumBulletJOYCE KINGCONTROLLERS OFFICE 140 COMM AVE   CHESTNUT HILL,MA024673800 (617) 552-3361
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOHN F FISH......................................................................
TRUSTEE - CHAIR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(2) PETER K MARKELL......................................................................
TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) STEVEN M BARRY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) DRAKE G BEHRAKIS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) PATRICIA LYNOTT BONAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) MATTHEW J BOTICA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) CATHY M BRIENZA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) KAREN IZZI BRISTING......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) JOHN E BUEHLER JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) PATRICK CARNEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) CHARLES I CLOUGH JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) MARGOT C CONNELL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) ROBERT J COONEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) LEO J CORCORAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) PAUL R COULSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) CLAUDIA HENAO DE LA CRUZ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) MICHAEL H DEVLIN II......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOHN R EGAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) MICHAEL E ENGH SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) MARIO J GABELLI........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) WILLIAM J GEARY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) SUSAN MCMANAMA GIANINNO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) JANICE GIPSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID T GRIFFITH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) KATHLEEN POWERS HALEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) CHRISTIAN WE HAUB........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) DANIEL S HENDRICKSON SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) JOSEPH L HOOLEY III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) KATHLEEN FLATLEY IX........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) ROBERT L KEANE SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) WILLIAM P LEAHY SJ........................................................................
PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(32) PETER S LYNCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) MATTHEW F MALONE SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) TJ MALONEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) CARMINE MARTIGNETTI........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) DAVID M MCAULIFFE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) WILLIAM S MCKIERNAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) JOHN C MORRISSEY III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) JOHN V MURPHY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) BRIEN M O'BRIEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) FRANK E PREVITE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) NAVYN DATOO SALEM........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(43) REV NICHOLAS A SANNELLA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(44) PHILIP W SCHILLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(45) SUSAN MARTINELLI SHEA........................................................................
TRUSTEE - SECRETARY
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(46) MARIANNE D SHORT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(47) RALPH C STAYER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(48) PATRICK T STOKES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(49) ELIZABETH W VANDERSLICE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(50) DAVID C WEINSTEIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(51) MICHAEL D WHITE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(52) KELLI J ARMSTRONG........................................................................
VP PLANNING & ASSESSMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       214,770 0 97,182
(53) DANIEL F BOURQUE........................................................................
VP FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       261,033 0 93,958
(54) MICHAEL J BOURQUE........................................................................
VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       332,967 0 100,854
(55) JOHN D BURKE........................................................................
FIN.VP&TREASURER (EFF DEC '15)
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       263,156 0 121,525
(56) JOHN T BUTLER SJ........................................................................
VP UNIV. MISSION & MINISTRY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(57) TERRENCE P DEVINO SJ........................................................................
VP & UNIV. SECRETARY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(58) JAMES J HUSSON........................................................................
SENIOR VP UNIV. ADVANCEMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       454,003 0 55,637
(59) BARBARA JONES........................................................................
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       281,915 0 34,772
(60) THOMAS J KEADY........................................................................
VP GVMT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       275,770 0 55,672
(61) MICHAEL J LOCHHEAD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP (EFF. FEB. 2015)
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       399,669 0 45,827
(62) JAMES P MCINTYRE........................................................................
SENIOR VP (UNTIL SEP. 2015)
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       189,174 0 38,790
(63) PETER C MCKENZIE........................................................................
FIN.VP&TREASURER(UNTIL DEC'15)
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       525,859 0 53,541
(64) J DONALD MONAN SJ........................................................................
UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(65) DAVID QUIGLEY........................................................................
PROVOST & DEAN OF FACULTIES
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       503,340 0 53,515
(66) DAVID P TRAINOR........................................................................
VP - HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       336,031 0 31,182
(67) JOHN J ZONA........................................................................
CHIEF INV. OFF&ASSOC. TREASUR.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     834,569 0 296,626
(68) STEPHEN R ADDAZIO........................................................................
FOOTBALL COACH
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   2,397,526 0 51,423
(69) JAMES P CHRISTIAN........................................................................
MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   1,412,703 0 50,532
(70) EUGENE B DEFILIPPO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   1,227,300 0 43,425
(71) ANDREW C BOYNTON........................................................................
DEAN - CSOM
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   668,956 0 55,934
(72) BRADLEY J BATES........................................................................
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   589,063 0 50,685
(73) CUTBERTO GARZA........................................................................
PROFESSOR & FORMER PROVOST
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 200,228 0 47,734
(74) PATRICK J KEATING........................................................................
FORMER EXECUTIVE VP
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 476,785 0 53,495
(75) JOSEPH F QUINN........................................................................
FORMER INTERIM PROVOST
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 320,863 0 55,487
(76) LEO V SULLIVAN........................................................................
FORMER VP - HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 288,461 0 52,787
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 12,454,141 0 1,540,583
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 MediumBullet866
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
BOND BROTHERS INC,
145 SPRING STREET
EVERETT,MA02149 		CONSTRUCTION 53,758,257
CONSIGLI CONSTRUCTION CO INC,
72 SUMMER STREET
MILFORD,MA01757 		CONSTRUCTION 16,774,999
SHAWMUT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION,
500 HARRISON AVENUE SUITE 200
BOSTON,MA02118 		CONSTRUCTION 13,199,895
GRANDE MASONRY,
780 ALLENS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE,RI02905 		CONSTRUCTION 2,839,847
HARRISON GLOBAL LLC - BOSTON COACH,
69 NORMAN STREET
EVERETT,MA02149 		TRANSPORTATION 2,762,194
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet250
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 9,610,682
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 29,212,825
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 171,746,589
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 23,535,082
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 210,570,096
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION AND FEES 900099 586,118,344 586,118,344    
b SALES/SERVICES OF AUXILLARY ENTERPRISES 900099 157,749,564 156,781,613 967,951  
c NON-GOVT GRANTS/F&A RECOVERY 900099 6,587,034 6,587,034    
d OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 16,400,696 16,400,696    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 766,855,638
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 24,273,686   654,210 23,619,476
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 52,516     52,516
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 496,023   26,631 469,392
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,360,251
b Less: rental expenses   2,341,915
c Rental income or (loss) 0 -981,664
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet -981,664     -981,664
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   905,714,967
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   816,421,635
c Gain or (loss)   89,293,332
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 89,293,332     89,293,332
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 9,610,682of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 850,175
b Less: direct expenses ...b 2,394,011
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -1,543,836   -1,543,836
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CHILDREN'S CENTER 624410 651,925     651,925
b VENDING 900099 463,144     463,144
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,115,069
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,090,130,860 765,887,687 1,648,792 112,024,285
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 849,254 849,254
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 182,877,817 182,877,817
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 314,110 314,110
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,534,572 905,209 4,343,570 285,793
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 1,466,062 1,128,653 337,409  
7 Other salaries and wages 368,558,186 282,334,254 74,718,413 11,505,519
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 24,381,198 18,507,666 5,107,927 765,605
9 Other employee benefits ....... 67,535,047 51,265,573 14,148,776 2,120,698
10 Payroll taxes ........... 22,828,831 17,329,271 4,782,702 716,858
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,556,584 188,870 1,367,714  
c Accounting ........... 646,848   646,848  
d Lobbying ........... 75,000   75,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 15,611,820   15,611,820  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 35,355,217 29,488,643 5,349,610 516,964
12 Advertising and promotion .... 465,264 424,671 40,204 389
13 Office expenses ....... 10,865,094 7,022,882 2,676,650 1,165,562
14 Information technology ...... 2,669,747 232,921 2,326,167 110,659
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 27,348,613 9,923,783 17,424,830  
17 Travel ............ 19,236,045 17,634,236 789,551 812,258
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,960,721 2,139,667 2,075,251 745,803
20 Interest ........... 36,270,312 32,451,794 3,818,518  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 62,386,382 54,461,467 7,924,915  
23 Insurance ... 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 COST OF GOODS SOLD 17,580,851 17,580,851    
b OPERATIONS & MAINT. ALLOC.   55,288,458 -55,288,458  
c DISPOSALS/WRITE-OFFS 10,218,522 10,218,522    
d UBI TAXES 12,500   12,500  
e All other expenses 43,279,741 37,439,608 5,451,578 388,555
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 962,884,338 830,008,180 113,741,495 19,134,663
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 9,962,744 1 7,923,289
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,788,059 2 6,328,254
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 163,563,422 3 212,046,570
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 32,661,679 4 34,109,697
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
3,742,372 5 4,524,807
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 82,124,995 7 79,326,667
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 382,640 8 417,529
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 6,125,125 9 7,223,197
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,315,210,745
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 861,731,165 1,322,882,406 10c 1,453,479,580
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,488,071,024 11 1,184,557,907
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,145,840,045 12 1,202,590,448
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 11,112,800 13 11,112,800
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 4,270,257,311 16 4,203,640,745
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 180,093,942 17 205,652,308
18 Grants payable ... 6,090,033 18 10,111,414
19 Deferred revenue ......... 16,231,809 19 15,087,626
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 744,983,076 20 723,194,969
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 8,165,591 21 7,422,171
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 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 5,738,834 23 5,002,778
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 180,158,780 24 175,379,610
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 50,800,392 25 50,349,574
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,192,262,457 26 1,192,200,450
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 1,524,455,656 27 1,466,111,908
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 642,477,296 28 574,300,033
29 Permanently restricted net assets 911,061,902 29 971,028,354
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 3,077,994,854 33 3,011,440,295
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 4,270,257,311 34 4,203,640,745
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,090,130,860
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
962,884,338
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
127,246,522
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
3,077,994,854
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-190,318,634
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-3,482,447
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
3,011,440,295
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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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 138,347,773 117,173,398 139,307,553 183,567,050 210,570,096 788,965,870
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 138,347,773 117,173,398 139,307,553 183,567,050 210,570,096 788,965,870
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).. 36,159,414
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 752,806,456
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.. 138,347,773 117,173,398 139,307,553 183,567,050 210,570,096 788,965,870
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 26,418,085 20,818,244 26,825,182 29,971,669 26,182,476 130,215,656
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 3,526,717 0 0   3,526,717
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 1,955,409 1,844,225 2,365,653 1,752,615 1,965,244 9,883,146
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 932,591,389
12
12
3,583,351,821
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
80.722 %
15
15
81.776 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10 THE TOTAL REPORTED ON LINE 10 IS COMPRISED OF EVENT INCOME, CHILDREN'S CENTER, VENDING, AND GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT (2013).
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
  		Employer identification number
04-2103545
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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
  		Employer identification number

04-2103545
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
  		Employer identification number

04-2103545
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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
75,000
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
75,000
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1-G LOBBYING ACTIVITY EXPLANATION PAYMENTS FOR LOBBYING EXPENDITURES ARE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING: CASSIDY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. - ASSIST MANAGEMENT IN THE IDENTIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRESENTATION OF INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES FOR CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS, FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND OTHERS; ACT AS LIAISON TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES BY MONITORING AND REPORTING ON GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MAY ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THEREFORE, A PORTION OF THE DUES MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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 $ 1,302,550
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 24,775,989
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 .... 2,345,990,000 2,198,282,000 1,981,349,000 1,757,446,000 1,889,079,000
b Contributions ... 53,622,000 88,693,000 61,865,000 38,088,000 49,701,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -99,775,000 155,877,000 244,280,000 272,617,000 -100,032,000
d Grants or scholarships ... 28,831,000 26,467,000 21,871,000 20,724,000 17,683,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		72,651,000 68,357,000 65,563,000 64,465,000 62,244,000
f Administrative expenses .... 2,688,000 2,038,000 1,778,000 1,613,000 1,375,000
g End of year balance ...... 2,195,667,000 2,345,990,000 2,198,282,000 1,981,349,000 1,757,446,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet37.930 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet44.220 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet17.850 %
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 ...   209,053,877 209,053,877
b Buildings   1,419,730,464 568,721,071 851,009,393
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   236,963,048 193,001,829 43,961,219
e Other ...   449,463,356 100,008,265 349,455,091
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,453,479,580
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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) EQUITIES 		905,051,910 F

(B) REAL ESTATE 		76,054,906 F

(C) FIXED INCOME 		127,547,500 F

(D) CASH 		93,936,132 F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 1,202,590,448
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 0
DEPOSITS PAYABLE 14,095,974
US GOVERNMENT LOAN ADVANCES 36,253,600
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 50,349,574
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 THE COLLECTIONS HELD BY BOSTON COLLEGE EDUCATE AND INSPIRE ITS STUDENTS AND FACULTY. SCHEDULE D, PART IV, LINE 2B STATE STREET HOLDS THE MAJORITY OF OUR TRUSTS. SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE INTENT OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO GENERATE INVESTMENT EARNINGS AS A SOURCE OF REVENUE TO SUPPORT STUDENT AID, INSTRUCTION, STUDENT FORMATION AND OTHER OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY RESTRICTED BY DONORS OR INTERNALLY DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 BOSTON COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DID NOT INCLUDE A FIN 48 FOOTNOTE.
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY PART I, LINE 3 A DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN THE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION BULLETIN, THE STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE REGISTRATION MATERIALS, THE UNIVERSITY COURSE CATALOG AND JOB POSTINGS ON THE HUMAN RESOURCES WEBSITE. PART I, LINE 6A THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN SEOG, PERKINS, WORK-STUDY, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL TITLE IV AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AID PROGRAMS.
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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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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   32 Program Services RESEARCH, PUB SERVICES 159,941
East Asia and the Pacific   81 Program Services RSRCH, STUDY ABRD, INS 809,358
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 3 470 Program Services STUD ABRD INST ACA SUP 6,381,710
Middle East and North Africa   28 Program Services PUB SRV, INST, RSRCH 132,890
North America   187 Program Services RSRCH, ATHL, INF TECH 1,260,970
Russia and the Newly Independent States   6 Program Services INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH 21,943
South America   54 Program Services STUDY AB, RSRCH, INSTR 730,119
South Asia   14 Program Services INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH 37,090
Sub-Saharan Africa   19 Program Services STUDY ABRD, RESEARCH 213,062
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   314,110
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   521,244,413
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   36,725,304
Sub-Saharan Africa     Investments   8,933,846
East Asia and the Pacific     Fundraising   87,494
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Fundraising   18,475
Middle East and North Africa     Fundraising   8,801
North America     Fundraising   8,495
3a Sub-total ..... 3 891 577,088,021
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 3 891 577,088,021
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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)
Sub-Saharan Africa GENERAL SUPPORT 71,000 WIRE TRANSFR      
Sub-Saharan Africa GENERAL SUPPORT 23,070 WIRE TRANSFR      
Sub-Saharan Africa GENERAL SUPPORT 100,040 WIRE TRANSFR      
Sub-Saharan Africa GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000 WIRE TRANSFR      
Sub-Saharan Africa GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000 WIRE TRANSFR      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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PART I, LINE 2 BOSTON COLLEGE ISSUES GRANT FUNDS BASED UPON BUDGETED PROPOSALS AND RECEIVES REPORTS FROM THE GRANT RECIPIENTS TO MONITOR THE USE OF THESE AWARD FUNDS DURING AND AT THE END OF THE FUNDING PERIOD. PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN F THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ALL FOREIGN WIRE INFORMATION AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR OVERSEAS PAYMENTS AND DISCUSSES WITH THE DEPARTMENTS ORIGINATING THE PAYMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THE PAYMENTS WERE FOR FOREIGN ACTIVITIES. THE FOREIGN EXPENDITURES ARE CAPTURED SEPARATELY IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE F ARE PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. PART II, LINE 1 FOREIGN GRANTS ARE TRACKED SEPARATELY IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL LEDGER.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

NIGHT AT POPS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

WALL ST. DINNER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
8,678,409
1,782,448
 
10,460,857

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
8,064,984
1,545,698
 
9,610,682
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
613,425
236,750
 
850,175



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 399,816 75,729   475,545
7 Food and beverages . . . 423,661 403,857   827,518
8 Entertainment . . . . 338,347 8,000   346,347
9 Other direct expenses . . . 551,919 192,682   744,601
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 2,394,011
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -1,543,836
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
551,919
192,682
 
744,601


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number
04-2103545
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) GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE CORPORATION
674 CLAPBOARDTREE STREET
WESTWOOD,MA02090 		80-0553024 501(C)(3) 75,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) BRIGHTON MARINE HEALTH CENTER INC
77 WARREN STREET
7TH FLOOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE
BRIGHTON,MA02135 		04-2742727 501(C)(3) 90,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) BRIGHTON MAIN STREETS
358 WASHINGTON STREET
BRIGHTON,MA02135 		04-3407004 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - DISTRICT 14
301 WASHINGTON STREET
BRIGHTON,MA02135 		04-6001380 GOVT 40,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) CITY OF BOSTON TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
BOSTON CITY HALL
ROOM 721
BOSTON,MA02201 		04-6001380 GOVT 95,600       GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) THE FUND FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
3RD FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02118 		04-2784811 GOVT 95,538       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) MASS DEPT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
251 CAUSEWAY STREET
SUITE 900
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-6002284 GOVT 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) ALLSTON BRIGHTON COMMUNITY FUND
116 College Road
Chestnut Hill,MA02467 		04-2304133 501(C)(3) 75,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) CITY OF NEWTON
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton,MA02459 		04-6001404 Govt 100,000       General support
(10) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING TRUST
Boston City Hall One City Hall Pla
Boston,MA02201 		04-6001380 Govt 26,465       GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
100 Walnut Street
Newtonville,MA02460 		23-7065010 GOVT 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
11
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS 7685 182,877,817      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2 - GRANT PROCEDURES BOSTON COLLEGE AWARDS NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID, INCLUDING GRANTS AND LOANS TO STUDENTS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS. AID IS ADMINISTERED BY THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE. STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS COMPLETE EXTENSIVE APPLICATION MATERIALS, SUBMIT TAX RETURNS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CLAIM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE MAKES A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE BASED ON ACADEMIC OR ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT. ON OCCASION BOSTON COLLEGE MAY PROVIDE GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. THESE GRANTS ARE PROVIDED AT THE COLLEGES DISCRETION. PART III, COLUMN (C) THE CASH GRANT IS REFLECTED ON STUDENTS ACCOUNTS. SOME OF THE GRANTS LISTED MAY HOWEVER, BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT VIA ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AS A MONTHLY 'NON SERVICE STIPEND'. THE GRANTS ALSO INCLUDE BOOK VOUCHERS, LOAN FORGIVENESS AND CHILDREN'S CENTER AID.
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
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
1KELLI J ARMSTRONGVP PLANNING & ASSESSMENT (i)

(ii)		 198,968
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,802
-------------
0 		20,608
-------------
0 		76,574
-------------
0 		311,952
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2DANIEL F BOURQUEVP FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (i)

(ii)		 243,246
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,787
-------------
0 		19,893
-------------
0 		74,065
-------------
0 		354,991
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3MICHAEL J BOURQUEVP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (i)

(ii)		 297,737
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		35,230
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		74,354
-------------
0 		433,821
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JOHN D BURKEFIN.VP&TREASURER (EFF DEC '15) (i)

(ii)		 261,789
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,367
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		100,325
-------------
0 		384,681
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5JAMES J HUSSONSENIOR VP UNIV. ADVANCEMENT (i)

(ii)		 400,676
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		53,327
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		29,137
-------------
0 		509,640
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6BARBARA JONESVP STUDENT AFFAIRS (i)

(ii)		 249,693
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		32,222
-------------
0 		20,298
-------------
0 		14,474
-------------
0 		316,687
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7THOMAS J KEADYVP GVMT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (i)

(ii)		 256,993
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,777
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		29,172
-------------
0 		331,442
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MICHAEL J LOCHHEADEXECUTIVE VP (EFF. FEB. 2015) (i)

(ii)		 373,691
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		25,978
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		24,627
-------------
0 		445,496
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9JAMES P MCINTYRESENIOR VP (UNTIL SEP. 2015) (i)

(ii)		 173,390
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,784
-------------
0 		19,328
-------------
0 		19,462
-------------
0 		227,964
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10PETER C MCKENZIEFIN.VP&TREASURER(UNTIL DEC'15) (i)

(ii)		 478,144
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		47,715
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		27,041
-------------
0 		579,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11DAVID QUIGLEYPROVOST & DEAN OF FACULTIES (i)

(ii)		 438,065
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		65,275
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		27,015
-------------
0 		556,855
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12DAVID P TRAINORVP - HUMAN RESOURCES (i)

(ii)		 281,601
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		54,430
-------------
0 		5,459
-------------
0 		25,723
-------------
0 		367,213
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13JOHN J ZONACHIEF INV. OFF&ASSOC. TREASUR. (i)

(ii)		 549,559
-------------
0 		266,200
-------------
0 		18,810
-------------
0 		242,700
-------------
0 		53,926
-------------
0 		1,131,195
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14STEPHEN R ADDAZIOFOOTBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 2,288,112
-------------
0 		75,000
-------------
0 		34,414
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		30,223
-------------
0 		2,448,949
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15JAMES P CHRISTIANMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 1,230,767
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		181,936
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		29,332
-------------
0 		1,463,235
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16EUGENE B DEFILIPPODIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 275,148
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		952,152
-------------
0 		23,442
-------------
0 		19,983
-------------
0 		1,270,725
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17ANDREW C BOYNTONDEAN - CSOM (i)

(ii)		 467,745
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		201,211
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		29,434
-------------
0 		724,890
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18BRADLEY J BATESATHLETICS DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 529,476
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		34,587
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		29,485
-------------
0 		639,748
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19CUTBERTO GARZAPROFESSOR & FORMER PROVOST (i)

(ii)		 179,422
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,806
-------------
0 		20,461
-------------
0 		27,273
-------------
0 		247,962
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20PATRICK J KEATINGFORMER EXECUTIVE VP (i)

(ii)		 453,387
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		23,398
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		26,995
-------------
0 		530,280
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21JOSEPH F QUINNFORMER INTERIM PROVOST (i)

(ii)		 298,677
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,186
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		28,987
-------------
0 		376,350
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22LEO V SULLIVANFORMER VP - HUMAN RESOURCES (i)

(ii)		 256,943
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		31,518
-------------
0 		26,406
-------------
0 		26,381
-------------
0 		341,248
-------------
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 I THE UNIVERSITY PAID COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF $6,352,309 TO THE JESUIT COMMUNITY, THE FOUNDERS OF BOSTON COLLEGE, FOR INSTRUCTIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE THE SERVICES RENDERED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S JESUIT OFFICERS. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS TRAVEL OR CHARTER TRAVEL: BOSTON COLLEGE DOES NOT GENERALLY PERMIT FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS TRIPS. HOWEVER, ON OCCASSION FOR UNUSUALLY LONG FLIGHTS IT MAY BE PERMITTED PROVIDED THERE IS APPROVAL IN ADVANCE. IN CONNECTION WITH ITS ATHLETICS PROGRAM, CERTAIN TEAMS UTILIZE CHARTER TRAVEL. AS PART OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, THREE HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS FLEW CHARTER WITH THE ATHLETIC TEAMS AND ONE HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE TRAVELLED FIRST CLASS. IN CONNECTION WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, TWO OFFICERS TRAVELLED FIRST CLASS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2015. HOUSING: ONE OFFICER RECEIVED HOUSING ALLOWANCE, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(III). TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: UNIVERSITY POLICY IS NOT TO REIMBURSE FOR COMPANION TRAVEL. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2015, THREE HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII HAVE HAD COMPANION TRAVEL AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE COLLEGE. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES: THREE HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS AND A FORMER OFFICER RECEIVE AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO A LOCAL COUNTRY CLUB. THE FULL VALUE WAS INCLUDED IN THEIR TAXABLE COMPENSATION. SCHEDULE J PART I, LINE 1B BOSTON COLLEGE HAS POLICIES THAT COVER FIRST CLASS TRAVEL AND TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS. SUCH TRAVEL IS GENERALLY NOT PERMITTED BUT IS APPROVED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AT THE VP LEVEL. SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACTS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE THE BENEFIT AND ARE APPROVED. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B IN PRIOR YEARS PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO A 457(F) PLAN ON BEHALF OF EUGENE B. DEFILIPPO. AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED UNDER THE PLAN WERE DISTRIBUTED TO HIM UPON HIM ATTAINING THE AGE OF 65 AND REMAINING EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION PER THE TERMS OF THE PLAN. THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED IN COLUMN B(III), "OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION". TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DEFERRED PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS: IN 2015 BOSTON COLLEGE ESTABLISHED A PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION PLAN ("PLAN") TO ASSIST WITH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF ITS INVESTMENT OFFICE PROFESSIONALS. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PLAN, PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN AWARDS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BOSTON COLLEGE'S INVESTMENTS EACH CALENDAR YEAR, AS MEASURED BY CERTAIN QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FACTORS. A PORTION OF THE AWARD UNDER THE PLAN IS SUBJECT TO A TWO YEAR DEFERRAL PERIOD. FOR 2015, THE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICERS COMPENSATION INCLUDED A BONUS PAYMENT UNDER THE PLAN INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II) AND A DEFERRAL AMOUNT INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II COLUMN (C). SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS BASED UPON THE UNIVERSITY'S INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. SEE RESPONSE TO QUESTION 4B ABOVE.
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number
04-2103545
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 MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY - SERIES P
  		04-3431814 57583RPC3 07-26-2007 180,931,618 SEE PART VI   X   X   X
B MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY - SERIES Q1 Q2
  		04-3431814 57583RL45 05-21-2009 104,818,300 SEE PART VI   X   X   X
C MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY - SERIES R1 R2
  		04-3431814 57583R4M4 11-16-2010 215,755,525 SEE PART VI   X   X   X
D MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY - SERIES S
  		04-3431814 57583UZQ4 08-20-2013 156,252,258 SEE PART VI   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 23,560,000 28,805,500 10,875,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 183,728,858 104,968,137 215,832,146 156,256,951
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 3,421,377 198,197 7,322,415 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 958,893 583,495 1,163,025 676,551
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 99,668,378 76,951,640 101,849,143 60,005,158
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 79,680,210 27,234,805 105,487,563 95,575,242
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2010 2012 2014 2016
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X   X   X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? ..... X     X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X X     X   X
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X   X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X   X  
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? 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 1.400 % 0.200 % 0.100 % 1.100 %
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 0.100 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 1.500 % 0.200 % 0.100 % 1.100 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X   X   X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......             X  
b Exception to rebate? ........ X              
c No rebate due? .........     X   X      
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X   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 .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... RABOBANK INTERNTL
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC ......... 250 %      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........ X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, COLUMN F a. PARTIAL REFUNDING MHEFA SERIES K (11/16/93), REFUNDING MHEFA POOL E (4/25/91), PROPERTY ACQUISITION - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS BUILDINGS ON MULTIPLE CAMPUSES. B. REFUNDING BANK OF AMERICA, LINE OF CREDIT (12/10/08), PROPERTY ACQUISTION - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS BUILDINGS ON MULTIPLE CAMPUSES. C. REFUNDING MHEFA SERIES L (9/25/98) - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS BUILDINGS ON MULTIPLE CAMPUSES. D. REFUNDING MHEFA SERIES N (9/04/03) - CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS BUILDINGS ON MULTIPLE CAMPUSES. PART II, LINE 3 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL PROCEEDS AND THE ISSUE PRICE IN PART I IS THE RESULT OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS. PART IV, LINE 2(C), COLUMN(B) THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON 5/31/2012. PART IV, LINE 2(C), COLUMN(C) THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON 5/31/2014.
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) JAMES HUSSON SR VP ADV MORTGAGE   X 500,000 500,000   No Yes   Yes  
(2) MICHAEL LOCHHEAD EXECUTIVE VP MORTGAGE   X 600,000 600,000   No Yes   Yes  
(3) DAVID QUIGLEY PROVOST MORTGAGE   X 250,000 225,307   No Yes   Yes  
(4) DAVID QUIGLEY PROVOST MORTGAGE   X 200,000 80,000   No Yes   Yes  
(5) BARBARA JONES VP STUDENT MORTGAGE   X 369,500 369,500   No Yes   Yes  
(6) DAVID TRAINOR VP HUMAN RES MORTGAGE   X 400,000 400,000   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 2,174,807
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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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
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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 21 1,287,600 OPINION OF EXPERTS
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 97,066 OPINION OF EXPERTS
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 288 18,808,034 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ) X 3 3,248,230 ACTUAL INVOICE PRICE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EVENTS/RECEPTIONS ) X 9 34,310 ACTUAL INVOICE PRICE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GAME TICKETS ) X 2 17,520 ACTUAL INVOICE PRICE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( FLOWERS, PICTURE FRAMES, ADVERTISING ) X 3 42,322 ACTUAL INVOICE PRICE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1 MISSION STRENGTHENED BY MORE THAN A CENTURY AND A HALF OF DEDICATION TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, BOSTON COLLEGE COMMITS ITSELF TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AND TO THE PURSUIT OF A JUST SOCIETY THROUGH ITS OWN ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THE WORK OF ITS FACULTY AND STAFF, AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ITS GRADUATES. IT SEEKS BOTH TO ADVANCE ITS PLACE AMONG THE NATION'S FINEST UNIVERSITIES AND TO BRING TO THE COMPANY OF ITS DISTINGUISHED PEERS AND TO CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY THE RICHNESS OF THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL IDEAL OF A MUTUALLY ILLUMINATING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS FAITH AND FREE INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY. BOSTON COLLEGE DRAWS INSPIRATION FOR ITS ACADEMIC AND SOCIETAL MISSION FROM ITS DISTINCTIVE RELIGIOUS TRADITION. AS A CATHOLIC AND JESUIT UNIVERSITY, IT IS ROOTED IN A WORLD VIEW THAT ENCOUNTERS GOD IN ALL CREATION AND THROUGH ALL HUMAN ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY IN THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH IN EVERY DISCIPLINE, IN THE DESIRE TO LEARN, AND IN THE CALL TO LIVE JUSTLY TOGETHER. IN THIS SPIRIT, THE UNIVERSITY REGARDS THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS AND VALUE SYSTEMS AS ESSENTIAL TO THE FULLNESS OF ITS INTELLECTUAL LIFE AND TO THE CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF ITS DISTINCTIVE INTELLECTUAL HERITAGE. BOSTON COLLEGE PURSUES THIS DISTINCTIVE MISSION BY SERVING SOCIETY IN THREE WAYS: - BY FOSTERING THE RIGOROUS INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE RELIGIOUS, ETHICAL AND PERSONAL FORMATION OF ITS UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR CITIZENSHIP, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY; - BY PRODUCING NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING, THEREBY BOTH ENRICHING CULTURE AND ADDRESSING IMPORTANT SOCIETAL NEEDS; AND - BY COMMITTING ITSELF TO ADVANCE THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND OTHER FORMATIVE ELEMENTS OF CULTURE THROUGH THE INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY, TEACHING AND LEARNING, AND THE COMMUNITY LIFE THAT FORM THE UNIVERSITY. BOSTON COLLEGE FULFILLS THIS MISSION WITH A DEEP CONCERN FOR ALL MEMBERS OF ITS COMMUNITY, WITH A RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY, FACULTY AND STAFF CAN OFFER, WITH A FIRM COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM, AND WITH A DETERMINATION TO EXERCISE CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP OF ITS RESOURCES IN PURSUIT OF ITS ACADEMIC GOALS. VOLUNTEERS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 ALTHOUGH BOSTON COLLEGE HAS MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO DEDICATE THEIR TIME AND EFFORTS TO THE COLLEGE, THEIR NUMBER IS NOT FORMALLY TRACKED. ALL TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO BOSTON COLLEGE. BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI KEEP UP THE JESUIT, CATHOLIC TRADITION AFTER GRADUATION AS ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS. WHETHER IT'S SIMPLY KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FELLOW EAGLES OR MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY, BOSTON COLLEGE HAS ACTIVE ALUMNI WHO CONTINUE TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BOSTON COLLEGE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D EXPENDITURES FOR RESEARCH, PUBLIC SERVICE AND STUDENT AGENCIES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM REVENUES AND EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE SECTION A - QUESTION 2 WILLIAM J. GEARY HAS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHARLES I. CLOUGH, JR., JOHN V. MURPHY AND BRIEN M. O'BRIEN. PETER K. MARKELL HAS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH JOHN F. FISH AND JOSEPH L. HOOLEY, III. JOSEPH L. HOOLEY, III AND JOHN F. FISH HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. DANIEL F. BOURQUE AND MICHAEL J. BOURQUE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE SECTION B - QUESTION 11 WORKING WITH PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP (PWC), THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY BOSTON COLLEGE. UPON COMPLETION, THE FULL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE PRESIDENT OF BOSTON COLLEGE, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE FULL 990, EXCLUDING THE INFORMATION OF DONORS WHO (AS A CONDITION OF THE GIFT AGREEMENTS) WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS, IS REVIEWED AT A FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. UPON FINALIZATION AND PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990, EXCLUDING THE INFORMATION OF THE ANONYMOUS DONORS, IS THEN FORWARDED TO ALL TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW. PWC SIGNS THE RETURN AS PAID PREPARER AND ELECTRONICALLY FILES THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. THE RETURN IS THEN POSTED ON THE BOSTON COLLEGE WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE SECTION B - QUESTION 12C EACH OFFICER, TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY, IN WRITING, ANY FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT HE OR SHE, OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER, HAS WITH BOSTON COLLEGE. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER AND HIS STAFF. THE FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER PREPARES A REPORT OF ALL CONFLICTS FOR REVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AND GENERAL COUNSEL. FOLLOWING THEIR REVIEW, THE REPORT IS REVIEWED WITH THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALL CONFLICT SITUATIONS ARE RESOLVED AT THIS FINAL REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE SECTION B - POLICIES, QUESTIONS 15A & B BOSTON COLLEGE'S PRESIDENT IS A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF WILLIAM P. LEAHY S.J., ALONG WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE JESUIT COMMUNITY WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO BOSTON COLLEGE, ARE PAID TO THE JESUIT COMMUNITY. TOTAL PAYMENTS TO THE JESUIT COMMUNITY IN FY'16 WERE $6,352,309. FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, BOSTON COLLEGE HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MARKET DATA AND ANALYSES. THE COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS ARE REFLECTED IN ITS MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE SECTION C - DISCLOSURE, LINE 19 BOSTON COLLEGE MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ITS WEBSITE. ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 POST-RETIREMENT LOSS ($3,555,997) GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE $ 73,550 .............. ($3,482,447)
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
 
Employer identification number

04-2103545
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) BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LLC
140 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
CHESTNUT HILL,MA02467
04-2103545 		ALUM. REL MA   0 BC
 










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

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












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (15)

 
 
SUPPORT MA NA
  		T       Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (1)

 
 
SUPPORT PA NA
  		T       Yes  
(3) OTHER TRUSTS (4)

 
 
SUPPORT MA NA
  		T       Yes  
(4) POOLED LIFE INCOME FUND (1)

 
 
SUPPORT MA NA
  		T       Yes  






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





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

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART IV, LINE 1 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS ARE DOMICILED IN MASSACHUSETTS AND PENNSYLVANIA.
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