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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The George Washington University
 
% SHARON HEINLE AVP COMPTLR
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
TAX DEPT 45155 RESEARCH PLACE Suit
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ASHBURN, VA201474198
D Employer identification number

53-0196584
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,988,122,385
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEVEN KNAPP
2121 EYE ST NW 801
WASHINGTON,DC20052
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GWU.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: 1821
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - SEE SCHEDULE O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 33
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 15,863
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 3,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 20,085,866
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 202,937,761 70,466,662
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,251,691,115 1,301,575,296
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 148,216,040 22,707,202
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 33,373,990 46,361,569
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,636,218,906 1,441,110,729
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 337,502,433 345,900,107
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) 667,797,888 665,228,586
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 1,064,396 645,812
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet25,117,942    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 460,853,765 490,490,405
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,467,218,482 1,502,264,910
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 169,000,424 -61,154,181
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 4,041,401,259 4,153,102,406
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,841,220,305 2,030,272,360
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,200,180,954 2,122,830,046
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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 $ 1,064,108,541 including grants of $ 281,724,008 ) (Revenue $ 1,041,003,836 )
EDUCATION: OUR NAMESAKE ENVISIONED A UNIVERSITY IN THE NATIONS CAPITAL THAT WOULD PREPARE CITIZEN LEADERS BROUGHT TOGETHER FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. TODAY, WE ARE THAT UNIVERSITY WITH STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS FROM EVERY STATE AND MORE THAN 130 COUNTRIES. TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF OUR SETTING IN A GLOBAL NERVE CENTER, A GW EDUCATION INTEGRATES INTELLECTUAL DISCOVERY, INTERACTIVE LEARNING, AND UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES IN EVERY SECTOR OF SOCIETY. IN A CITY SHAPING THE FUTURE, GEORGE WASHINGTON IS A UNIVERSITY WHERE FACULTY AND STUDENTS NOT ONLY STUDY THE WORLD BUT ALSO WORK TO CHANGE IT.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 187,529,448 including grants of $ 64,176,099 ) (Revenue $ 161,243,852 )
RESEARCH AND RESEARCH SUPPORT: GWS RESEARCH IS DISTINGUISHED BY OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORM POLICY THAT AFFECTS PEOPLE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. THIS UNIQUE APPROACH TO RESEARCH GIVES SPECIAL CHARACTER TO OUR TEACHING AND ENABLES US TO OFFER OUR STUDENTS LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FEW CAN MATCH. WITH OUR LOCATION, CONNECTIONS AND CLOSE PROXIMITY TO INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, AND LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, GWS RESEARCH HELPS SOLVE NATIONAL AND GLOBAL PROBLEMS WHILE GIVING OUR STUDENTS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. IN THE 21ST CENTURY, GWS FACULTY AND STUDENTS CONTINUE TO OPEN NEW DOORS OF DISCOVERY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 91,895,976 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 99,442,784 )
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY: GW PROVIDES A NUMBER OF SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LEARNING, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDE FACILITIES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, DINING, BOOKSTORE, PARKING, STUDENT HEALTH, MAIL, AND LAUNDRY SERVICES. GW'S MARVIN CENTER HOUSES DINING FACILITIES, STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICES AND MEETING ROOMS AND IS UTILIZED BY STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND VISITORS. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT GW'S PROGRAMS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SEE THE 2015-2016 FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE FINANCE DIVISION WEBSITE AT: HTTP://FINANCE.GWU.EDU/REPORTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,343,533,965
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 3
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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
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
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ 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
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... 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
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
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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
41,742
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
15,863
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBR , CH
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
34
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
33
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , IN , KS , MD , MA , MI , NH , NY , OR , SC
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:
MediumBulletSHARON HEINLE AVP COMPTLR45155 RESEARCH PL STE 260   ASHBURN,VA20147 (571) 553-1087
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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) NELSON A CARBONELL JR......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BD/COMM CHR
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(2) ELLEN ZANE......................................................................
VICE CHAIR OF THE BD/COMM CHR
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) I ALLAN FROM......................................................................
SECRETARY OF THE BD/COMM CHR
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) W SCOTT AMEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) RICHARD W BLACKBURN......................................................................
TRUSTEE/COMM CHR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) ROSLYN M BROCK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) WESTON D BURNETT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) MARK H CHICHESTER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) GEORGE A COELHO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) TERRY L COLLINS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) KYLE FARMBRY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) HEATHER S FOLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) TITILOLA HARLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) DIANA B HENRIQUES......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) A MICHAEL HOFFMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES F HUMPHREYS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) MADELEINE S JACOBS......................................................................
TRUSTEE/COMM CHR
 3.0
.................
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) DAVID C KARLGAARD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) STUART S KASSAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) JAY E KATZEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) J RICHARD KNOP........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) PETER B KOVLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) RANDY L LEVINE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) ANN WALKER MARCHANT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) SALLY NUAMAH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) STEVEN S ROSS........................................................................
TRUSTEE/COMM CHR
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) MARK R SHENKMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE/COMM CHR
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) GRACE E SPEIGHTS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) ROBERT K TANENBAUM........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) AVRAM TUCKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) CYNTHIA STEELE VANCE........................................................................
TRUSTEE/COMM CHR
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) GEORGE W WELLDE JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) ART WONG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) STEVEN KNAPP........................................................................
PRESIDENT - EX OFFICIO
 50.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       1,124,075 0 118,571
(35) LOUIS H KATZ........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP & TREASURER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       1,005,040 0 35,066
(36) STEVEN LERMAN - THRU 122015........................................................................
PROVOST & EVP ACADEMIC AFFRS
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       922,955 0 126,198
(37) FORREST MALTZMAN-AS OF 12016........................................................................
INTRM PROVOST & EVP ACAD AFFRS
 50.0
.......................0.25 		    X       333,519 0 48,169
(38) BETH NOLAN........................................................................
SR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       638,155 0 43,626
(39) JEFFREY S AKMAN........................................................................
VP FOR HLTH AFFRS/DEAN SMHS
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     889,540 0 35,455
(40) LEO M CHALUPA........................................................................
VP FOR RESEARCH
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     529,746 0 40,965
(41) ARISTIDE COLLINS........................................................................
VP FOR DEVELOPMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     550,552 0 38,372
(42) DAVID P STEINOUR........................................................................
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     391,044 0 33,428
(43) BEN VINSON III........................................................................
DEAN, CCAS
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     389,398 0 33,625
(44) BLAKE D MORANT........................................................................
DEAN, LAW SCHOOL
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     513,571 0 63,126
(45) SHAHRAM SARKANI........................................................................
DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR OF EMSE
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   941,024 0 50,001
(46) MICHAEL LONERGAN........................................................................
MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   719,774 0 91,001
(47) DINAH SHELTON - THRU 62015........................................................................
PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   670,750 0 19,385
(48) THOMAS A MAZZUCHI........................................................................
CHAIR, DEPT. OF ENGINEERING
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   594,507 0 46,071
(49) LYNN GOLDMAN........................................................................
DEAN, MILKEN INST. PUBLIC HLTH
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   553,364 0 28,000
(50) ROBERT CHERNAK........................................................................
FORMER SR VP SAAS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 104,460 0 26,565
(51) PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN........................................................................
FORMER DEAN, LAW SCHOOL
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 511,606 0 53,026
(52) JAMES L SCOTT........................................................................
FORMER DEAN, SCHOOL MED/HLTH
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 409,620 0 40,127
(53) GREGORY E MAGGS........................................................................
FORMER INTRM DEAN, LAW SCHOOL
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 261,353 0 38,109
(54) MARGUERITE BARRATT........................................................................
FORMER DEAN, CCAS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 164,897 0 33,134
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 12,218,950 0 1,042,020
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1,463
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
CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP,
7500 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
BETHESDA,MD20814 		CONSTRUCTION 94,038,810
GWU MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES,
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		TEACHING & RESEARCH 33,706,912
ARAMARK SERVICES INC,
PO BOX 7548
PHILADELPHIA,PA19101 		FACILITY SERVICES 14,943,298
WHITING TURNER CONTRACTING CO,
300 E JOPPA RD
BALTIMORE,MD21286 		CONSTRUCTION 7,288,788
SODEXO INC,
9801 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD
GAITHERSBURG,MD20878 		DINING SERVICES 5,185,472
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet342
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 229,759
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 9,531,295
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 60,705,608
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,056,334
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 70,466,662
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a STUDENT TUITION & FEES 900099 941,968,916 941,968,916    
b GRANTS & CONTRACTS 900099 171,138,473 171,138,473    
c AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES 611710 99,442,784 99,442,784    
d MEDICAL EDUCATION AGREEMENTS 900099 62,404,898 62,404,898    
e OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611710 26,620,225 26,620,225    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 1,301,575,296
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 8,893,009     8,893,009
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,868,166     1,868,166
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   45,723,754
b Less: rental expenses   21,380,850
c Rental income or (loss) 0 24,342,904
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 24,342,904     24,342,904
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 933,341 538,303,100
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,425,000 522,997,248
c Gain or (loss) -1,491,659 15,305,852
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 13,814,193     13,814,193
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 229,759of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 17,090
b Less: direct expenses ...b 73,631
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -56,541   -56,541
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 13,811
b Less: direct expenses ...b 7,813
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 5,998     5,998
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 249,125
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 127,114
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 122,011 115,176 6,835  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a UNRELATED PARTNERSHIP INCOME 525990 690,463   690,463  
b INDEPENDENT OPERATIONS 721110 19,388,568   19,388,568  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 20,079,031
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,441,110,729 1,301,690,472 20,085,866 48,867,729
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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 55,475,406 55,475,406
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 277,002,221 277,002,221
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 13,422,480 13,422,480
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 7,809,180 1,363,939 4,653,807 1,791,434
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 126,678 126,678    
7 Other salaries and wages 538,084,706 473,830,572 50,939,400 13,314,734
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 36,619,311 32,026,628 3,547,672 1,045,011
9 Other employee benefits ....... 46,894,733 41,014,959 4,541,900 1,337,874
10 Payroll taxes ........... 35,693,978 31,218,722 3,456,964 1,018,292
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 4,152,757 2,485,353 1,667,404  
c Accounting ........... 2,410,120 327,776 2,082,344  
d Lobbying ........... 19,241 19,241    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 645,812 645,812
f Investment management fees ...... 5,697,031   5,697,031  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 126,910,430 119,074,290 6,992,290 843,850
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,084,831 3,506,486 1,344,813 233,532
13 Office expenses ....... 32,207,719 26,660,171 4,585,443 962,105
14 Information technology ...... 24,825,531 19,522,898 5,169,369 133,264
15 Royalties .. 200,958 200,958    
16 Occupancy ........... 60,337,759 56,632,877 3,515,859 189,023
17 Travel ............ 21,510,132 19,692,942 625,856 1,191,334
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 18,563,598 13,031,346 3,574,106 1,958,146
20 Interest ........... 61,881,543 59,216,120 2,665,423  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 81,902,328 77,072,579 4,829,749  
23 Insurance ... 2,900,855 2,853,253 47,602  
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 SUBSCRIPTIONS/PERIODICALS 8,114,979 7,981,096 95,638 38,245
b MEMBERSHIPS 3,443,976 2,699,261 728,549 16,166
c UBI TAX 25,143   25,143  
d INTERDEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENTS   1,591,366 -1,836,016 244,650
e All other expenses 30,301,474 5,484,347 24,662,657 154,470
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,502,264,910 1,343,533,965 133,613,003 25,117,942
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 ........ 1,348,674 1 5,113,955
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 81,047,411 2 195,680,845
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 123,833,718 3 101,262,963
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 29,313,027 4 33,820,957
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
39,592 5 18,446
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 .... 292,033 7 5,307,496
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 407,787 8 92,099
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 16,355,576 9 16,007,965
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,516,149,498
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 806,264,748 2,641,463,080 10c 2,709,884,750
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 605,938,252 11 262,682,262
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 494,233,663 12 775,204,720
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 29,846,587 13 30,486,288
14 Intangible assets ............... 7,945,484 14 7,945,484
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,336,375 15 9,594,176
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 4,041,401,259 16 4,153,102,406
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 207,780,511 17 201,963,277
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 48,018,930 19 64,429,025
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 112,000,000 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,437,843,540 24 1,728,703,315
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 35,577,324 25 35,176,743
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,841,220,305 26 2,030,272,360
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 1,470,712,380 27 1,415,160,177
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 461,841,967 28 436,714,525
29 Permanently restricted net assets 267,626,607 29 270,955,344
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 ........... 2,200,180,954 33 2,122,830,046
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 4,041,401,259 34 4,153,102,406
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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
1,441,110,729
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,502,264,910
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-61,154,181
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,200,180,954
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,882,025
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
-11,314,702
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
2,122,830,046
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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 80,014,552 70,589,630 155,008,188 202,937,761 70,466,662 579,016,793
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 80,014,552 70,589,630 155,008,188 202,937,761 70,466,662 579,016,793
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).. 12,763,113
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 566,253,680
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.. 80,014,552 70,589,630 155,008,188 202,937,761 70,466,662 579,016,793
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 55,222,549 56,480,959 55,924,238 57,474,376 56,484,929 281,587,051
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..         803,770 803,770
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 4,927 85,068   79,418 267,329 436,742
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 861,844,356
12
12
6,053,463,427
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
65.702 %
15
15
65.240 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME INCLUDES GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING AND GAMING EVENTS AND SALES OF INVENTORY.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
The George Washington University
  		Employer identification number
53-0196584
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
The George Washington University
  		Employer identification number

53-0196584
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
The George Washington University
  		Employer identification number

53-0196584
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

53-0196584
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 19,241  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 19,241  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 1,482,963,573  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 1,482,982,814  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 4,488 28,004 11,946 19,241 63,679
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015


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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 13,368,057
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,616,356,940 1,576,508,282 1,375,201,717 1,305,891,938 1,331,100,652
b Contributions ... 27,381,387 71,295,134 33,566,251 25,699,853 14,868,147
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 17,123,779 48,623,597 247,950,478 121,600,017 35,025,621
d Grants or scholarships ... 10,527,263 9,885,842 8,986,348 8,429,072 8,196,187
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		74,359,971 63,783,359 62,467,435 59,890,790 58,511,818
f Administrative expenses .... 5,697,031 6,400,872 8,756,381 9,670,229 8,394,477
g End of year balance ...... 1,570,277,841 1,616,356,940 1,576,508,282 1,375,201,717 1,305,891,938
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet69.200 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet14.600 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet16.200 %
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 ... 0 190,660,377 190,660,377
b Buildings 961,166,939 2,099,225,008 636,265,527 2,424,126,420
c Leasehold improvements   10,192,953 7,695,721 2,497,232
d Equipment ...   254,904,221 162,303,500 92,600,721
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,709,884,750
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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) DEF COMP LIFE INS - CSV 		3,408,307 F

(B) INV FUND FOR 457 LIABILITIES 		38,117,230 F

(C) BENEFICIAL INT PERPETUAL TSTS 		35,851,127 F

(D) REC FROM CRUTS HELD BY 3RD PTY 		4,571,804 F

(E) LIFE INCOME FUNDS 		13,140,891 F

(F) LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 		63,543,517 F

(G) OTHER SECURITIES 		615,183,705 F

(H) BONDS AND NOTES 		1,000 F

(I) OTHER STOCKS 		1,387,139 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 775,204,720
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
REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 29,888,486
INSURANCE RESERVES 5,288,257
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 35,176,743
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,173,090,798
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -4,882,025
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -8,669,737
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -13,551,762
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,186,642,560
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 5,697,031
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 248,771,138
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 254,468,169
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,441,110,729
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 1,247,717,390
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 21,510,058
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 21,510,058
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,226,207,332
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 5,697,031
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 270,360,547
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 276,057,578
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,502,264,910

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 UNIVERSITY HOLDS A COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,368,057. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY HOLDS SEVERAL PERMANENT COLLECTIONS OF ARCHIVES, HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, AND ARTWORK. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM (THE "MUSEUM") HOUSES THE TEXTILE MUSEUM COLLECTION, WHICH INCLUDES TEXTILES, CERAMICS, HISTORIC FURNISHINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS THAT ARE ON PERMANENT LOAN TO GW. THE MUSEUM ALSO HOUSES THE ALBERT SMALL COLLECTION, WHICH FEATURES MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARTIFACTS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF WASHINGTON, D.C. THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC COURSES, THE MUSEUM COLLECTIONS ENRICH UNIVERSITY RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. A SEPARATE COLLECTION IS MANAGED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S LUTHER W. BRADY ART GALLERY, AN EDUCATIONAL GALLERY LOCATED ON CAMPUS, WHICH INCLUDES PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, GRAPHICS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. FINALLY, THE UNIVERSITY ALSO MAINTAINS THE DIMOCK GALLERY, WHICH SUPPORTS ITS FINE ARTS AND HISTORY STUDENTS AND PROVIDES A "HANDS-ON" EXPERIENCE FOR CURATING AND PRESENTING STUDENTS' CREATIVE ENDEAVORS.
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT PROVIDES STABLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN PERPETUITY, PLAYING A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENABLING THE UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS, CHAIRS AND PROFESSORSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, AND LIBRARIES.
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS ($2,004,879) SUBSIDIARY REVENUE $6,247 RECOVERIES (LOSSES) ON PLEDGE CONTRIBUTIONS - ($6,671,105) TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D ($8,669,737)
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS UNIVERSITY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST FS REVENUE - $270,360,546 RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - ($21,380,850) FUNDRAISING/GAMING EVENTS EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - ($81,444) COST OF GOODS SOLD NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - ($127,114) TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B - $248,771,138
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - $21,380,850 FUNDRAISING/GAMING EVENTS EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - $81,444 COST OF GOODS SOLD NETTED AGAINST TAX REVENUE - $127,114 SUBSIDIARY EXPENSE ($79,350) TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D - $21,510,058
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS UNIVERSITY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST FS REVENUE - $270,360,547
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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
Yes
 
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND IS PRINTED IN ALL MAJOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE APPLICATION MATERIALS, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BULLETINS AND COURSE CATALOGS, STUDENT HANDBOOKS, FINANCIAL AID SOURCEBOOKS, GUIDE TO STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MATERIALS. THE UNIVERSITY CONTINUES IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENSURE ALL SUPPLEMENTARY WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ALSO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE POLICY.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND WITHIN LOCAL JURISDICTIONS. THE GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SUPPORT CERTAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS AND STUDENT FINANCIAL AID.
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6B THE UNIVERSITY DETECTED AND SELF REPORTED A THEFT THAT HAD BEEN PERPETRATED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH CRIMINAL INTENT IN COLLUSION WITH OTHERS ON A FEDERAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. ACTIVITY ON THAT AGREEMENT WAS PARTIALLY SUSPENDED ON JUNE 29, 2004 DURING THE INVESTIGATION AND THE INDIVIDUAL WAS TERMINATED AND SUBSEQUENTLY IMPRISONED. ALL ACTIVITY ON THE AGREEMENT WAS FULLY REINSTATED ON OCTOBER 31, 2005.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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   4 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 714,000
East Asia and the Pacific   17 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 4,853,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 3 89 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 17,307,000
Middle East and North Africa   18 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2,152,000
North America   21 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 3,429,000
Russia and the Newly Independent States   61 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 574,000
South America 1 36 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 2,053,000
South Asia   16 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 661,000
Sub-Saharan Africa   21 Program Services EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 3,394,000
Central America and the Caribbean     Fundraising   6,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Fundraising   112,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Fundraising   119,000
Middle East and North Africa     Fundraising   33,000
North America     Fundraising   16,000
Sub-Saharan Africa     Fundraising   6,000
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   323,443,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   9,105,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   19,773,000
North America     Investments   5,563,000
3a Sub-total ..... 4 283 367,977,000
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     25,336,000
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 4 283 393,313,000
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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 SUBAWARD 385,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SUBAWARD 16,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific SUBAWARD 211,000 EFT      
South America SUBAWARD 164,000 EFT      
Middle East and North Africa SUBAWARD 60,000 EFT      
South America SUBAWARD 28,000 EFT      
North America SUBAWARD 46,000 EFT      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) SUBAWARD 279,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SUBAWARD 40,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SUBAWARD 40,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific SUBAWARD 98,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SUBAWARD 17,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific SUBAWARD 117,000 EFT      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) SUBAWARD 168,000 EFT      
North America SUBAWARD 30,000 EFT      
North America SUBAWARD 1,259,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific SUBAWARD 141,000 EFT      
Sub-Saharan Africa SUBAWARD 8,000 EFT      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) SUBAWARD 22,000 EFT      
Central America and the Caribbean SUBAWARD 42,000 EFT      
South America SUBAWARD 16,000 EFT      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) SUBAWARD 30,000 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific SUBAWARD 7,000 EFT      
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
2
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)
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Central America and the Caribbean 20 141,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS East Asia and the Pacific 150 1,451,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 620 6,620,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Middle East and North Africa 60 656,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS North America 1 3,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Russia and the Newly Independent States 10 140,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS South America 50 594,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS South Asia 20 110,000 EFT      
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Sub-Saharan Africa 60 484,000 EFT      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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).
ReturnReference Explanation
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS: GW MAINTAINS A FORMAL SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO ALL SUBAWARDS ISSUED UNDER ALL SPONSORED PROJECTS AWARDED. THE POLICY APPLIES TO SUBRECIPIENTS WHO ARE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING A PORTION OF GWS SPONSORED PROJECT WORK. GW IS RESPONSIBLE TO THE SPONSOR FOR MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS AND FOR MEETING PERFORMANCE GOALS. GW HAS INTERNAL PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSING THE SUBRECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL STATUS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBRECIPIENT. BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE LEVEL OF PERCEIVED RISK AND IDENTIFY SPECIFIC MONITORING ACTIVITIES. GW UNDERTAKES CERTAIN ACTIVITIES TO MONITOR SUBRECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCE THAT THEY ADMINISTER, PERFORM AND ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRIME AWARD AND GWS SUBAWARD AGREEMENTS. RISK ASSESSMENT AND AWARD MONITORING PROCEDURES ARE DEFINED BY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT GW AND INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS, CENTRAL RESEARCH, AND FINANCIAL OFFICES WITHIN GW. GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE KEEPS RECORDS ON ITS INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM THAT SUBSTANTIATES THE AMOUNT GRANTED TO EACH STUDENT, THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EACH STUDENT, AND THE SELECTION PROCESS USED IN AWARDING ASSISTANCE. THE UNIVERSITY'S GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE ARE INITIALLY CREDITED DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT IN ITS INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PAY FOR TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD, AND/OR TEXTBOOK CHARGES. A CHANGE IN ENROLLMENT STATUS RESULTS IN WEEKLY REPORTS THAT FINANCIAL AID STAFF REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS. THE BALANCE OF AID IN EXCESS OF THE ABOVE CHARGES CAN BE REFUNDED TO THE STUDENT FOR LIVING EXPENSES. THE SYSTEM CHECKS THAT THE STUDENT IS STILL ENROLLED BEFORE ISSUING THE REFUND. AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL, AWARDS ARE INITIATED, CHECKED TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY AND APPROVED BEFORE AWARDS ARE OFFERED TO A STUDENT AND A STUDENT MUST ACCEPT THE AWARD BEFORE PAYMENT PROCESSES BEGIN. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENDOWMENT AWARDS ARE CHECKED AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDS ARE CHECKED FOR EVERY ENDOWMENT AWARDEE. PAPERWORK IS KEPT IN THE OFFICE FOR THREE YEARS AND THE AWARD LETTERS ELECTRONICALLY FOR FIVE YEARS. OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, BANNER AND EAS, HAVE THE RECORDS OF PAYMENTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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
CHAD GOBEL ASSOCIATES
16 W MARKET STREET 2ND FLOOR
 
WEST CHESTER, PA19382 		STRATEGIC PLANNING   No   175,672 -175,672
RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ
65 KIRKWOOD NORTH RD SW
 
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA52404 		TELE FUNDRAISING   No 99,166 153,989 -54,823
GRENZEBACH GLIER AND ASSC
401 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2800
 
CHICAGO, IL60611 		OVERALL STRATEGY   No   103,635 -103,635
HEATON SMITH GROUP
1380 W PACES FERRY RD NW
 
ATLANTA, GA30327 		PLANNED GIVING   No 1,200,000 102,490 1,097,510
THE STELTER COMPANY
10435 NEW YORK AVE
 
DES MOINES, IA50322 		DESIGN CONSULTING   No   61,747 -61,747
SLOANE CORRIN HURST
7207 13TH AVE
 
TAKOMA PARK, MD20912 		STRATEGIC PLANNING   No   40,000 -40,000
HARRIS CONNECT LLC
1511 ROUTE 22 SUITE C-25
 
BREWSTER, NY10509 		STRATEGY DIRECT SOLI   No 20,752 8,279 12,473
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,319,918 645,812 674,106
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AR, CT, DC, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, VA, WA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GOLF FUNDRASIER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
191,926
54,923
 
246,849

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
185,526
44,233
 
229,759
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
6,400
10,690
 
17,090



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .   2,851   2,851
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 45,703 15,698   61,401
7 Food and beverages . . .   5,405   5,405
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 3,974     3,974
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 73,631
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -56,541
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 . . .
3,974
 
 
3,974


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:
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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:
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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).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) FUNDRAISER AGREEMENTS THAT PROVIDE BOTH PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES AND PAYMENTS FOR EXPENSES REQUIRE EXPENSES TO BE DOCUMENTED WITH RECEIPTS. THERE WERE NO AGREEMENTS WITH FUNDRAISERS EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPENSES.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number
53-0196584
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) ACKCO INC
1616 E INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85004 		46-0316645   651,000       SUBAWARD
(2) ALBERT EINSTEIN COLL OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIV
1300 MORRIS PARK AVE
BRONX,NY10461 		13-1624225 501(C)(3) 446,000       SUBAWARD
(3) ALTARUM INSTITUTE
3520 GREEN CT
ANN ARBOR,MI48105 		38-1983442   49,000       SUBAWARD
(4) AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH
1000 Thomas Jeff St NW
SUITE 300
Washington,DC20007 		25-0965219 501(C)(3) 51,000       SUBAWARD
(5) AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
4400 MASS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		53-0196546 501(C)(3) 78,000       SUBAWARD
(6) AMERICA'S PROMISE THE ALLIANCE OF YOUTH
1110 VERMONT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		54-1848713 501(C)(3) 96,000       SUBAWARD
(7) ATLANTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
4 Executive Park East NE
Atlanta,GA30329 		58-1857346 501(C)(3) 376,000       SUBAWARD
(8) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
P O BOX 201361
HOUSTON,TX77216 		74-1613878 501(C)(3) 887,000       SUBAWARD
(9) BAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
3310 LIVE OAK STREET
DALLAS,TX75204 		75-1921898 501(C)(3) 408,000       SUBAWARD
(10) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
ONE BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON,MA02118 		04-3314093 501(C)(3) 105,000       SUBAWARD
(11) BOSTON UNIVERSITY
881 COMMONWEALTH AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		04-2103547 501(C)(3) 125,000       SUBAWARD
(12) BREATHE DC INC
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington,DC20032 		27-3628781 501(C)(3) 30,000       SUBAWARD
(13) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(C)(3) 1,321,000       SUBAWARD
(14) CERNER CORPORATION
2800 ROCKCREEK PKWY
KANSAS CITY,MO64117 		43-1196944   482,000       SUBAWARD
(15) CHANDLER CHICCO AGENCY
450 W 15TH ST 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10011 		13-3837881   7,000       SUBAWARD
(16) CHILDRENS HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA
3615 CIVIC CTR BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501(C)(3) 531,000       SUBAWARD
(17) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
4650 SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-1690977 501(C)(3) 477,000       SUBAWARD
(18) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3333 BURNET AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		34-0714357 501(C)(3) 18,000       SUBAWARD
(19) CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
111 MICHIGAN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1654453 501(C)(3) 491,000       SUBAWARD
(20) CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
3333 BURNET AVE
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		31-0833936 501(C)(3) 24,000       SUBAWARD
(21) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 29789
NEW YORK,NY10087 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 2,265,000       SUBAWARD
(22) COMMUNITY CATALYST INC
30 WINTER ST
BOSTON,MA02108 		04-3355127 501(C)(3) 35,000       SUBAWARD
(23) COMMUNITY EDUCATION GROUP
3233 PENN AVE SE
1004
WASHINGTON,DC20020 		52-1853388 501(C)(3) 38,000       SUBAWARD
(24) CORNELL UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 22
ITHICA,NY14851 		15-0532082 501(C)(3) 57,000       SUBAWARD
(25) DC PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION
1411 K ST NW STE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1999196 501(C)(3) 1,148,000       SUBAWARD
(26) DUKE UNIVERSITY
2200 W MAIN STREET
DURHAM,NC27705 		56-0532129 501(C)(3) 768,000       SUBAWARD
(27) EMORY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 935084
STE 820
ATLANTA,GA31193 		58-0566256 501(C)(3) 142,000       SUBAWARD
(28) FAMILY AND MED COUNSELING SERV INC
2041 MLK JR AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20020 		52-1073362 501(C)(3) 303,000       SUBAWARD
(29) FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RSCH CTR
1100 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH
SEATTLE,WA98109 		23-7156071 501(C)(3) 8,000       SUBAWARD
(30) GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1 REASERCH CIRCLE
NISKAYUNA,NY12309 		14-0689340   350,000       SUBAWARD
(31) GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
4400 UNIVERSITY DR
FAIRFAX,VA22030 		54-0836354 VIRGINIA 56,000       SUBAWARD
(32) GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
BOX 571164
WASHINGTON,DC20057 		53-0196603 501(C)(3) 514,000       SUBAWARD
(33) HEALTHCARE QUALITY INSTITUTE
9483 RANCH PARK WAY
ELK GROVE,CA95624 		27-0655513   86,000       SUBAWARD
(34) HEALTHPARTNERS INSTITUTE
8170 33RD AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55440 		41-1670163 501(C)(3) 441,000       SUBAWARD
(35) HILLELL AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY INC
2300 H STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		52-6081729 501(C)(3) 797,000       JNT FUND CAMP
(36) HOME FOR THE HATCHET INC
4710 41ST ST NW STE D
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		45-1539404 501(C)(3) 18,000       JNT FUND CAMP
(37) HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
535 E 70TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1624135 501(C)(3) 16,000       SUBAWARD
(38) HOWARD UNIVERSITY
525 BRYANT ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20059 		53-0204707 501(C)(3) 599,000       SUBAWARD
(39) IDENTITY
414 EAST DIAMOND AVE
GAITHERSBURG,MD20877 		52-2120012 501(C)(3) 288,000       SUBAWARD
(40) INDIANA UNIVERSITY
400 E 7TH ST POPLARS
BLOOMINGTON,IN47405 		35-6001673 INDIANA 528,000       SUBAWARD
(41) INST FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION
1301 CONN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		46-3039129 501(C)(3) 91,000       SUBAWARD
(42) INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH
PO BOX 29545
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		52-1336656 501(C)(3) 422,000       SUBAWARD
(43) INTERNATIONAL DIABETES CENTER
PO BOX 16115
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-0961862   438,000       SUBAWARD
(44) J CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTION
9704 MEDICAL CTR DRIVE
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		52-1842938 501(C)(3) 98,000       SUBAWARD
(45) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
3910 KESWICK ROAD
BALTIMORE,MD21211 		52-0595110 501(C)(3) 1,323,000       SUBAWARD
(46) JOSLIN DIABETES CENTER INC
ONE JOSLIN PLACE
BOSTON,MA02215 		04-2203836 501(C)(3) 268,000       SUBAWARD
(47) KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
1800 HARRISON ST 16TH FL
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-1105628 501(C)(3) 1,270,000       SUBAWARD
(48) LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO INC
2831 15TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1942551 501(C)(3) 41,000       SUBAWARD
(49) LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER
1419 COLUMBIA RD NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1023074 501(C)(3) 495,000       SUBAWARD
(50) LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
6400 PERKINS ROAD
BATON ROUGE,LA70808 		72-6000848 LOUISIANA 312,000       SUBAWARD
(51) MARSHFIELD CLINIC RSCH FOUNDATION
1000 N OAK AVE
MARSHFIELD,WI54449 		39-0452970 501(C)(3) 20,000       SUBAWARD
(52) MARYS CTR MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE
2333 ONTARIO RD NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1594116 501(C)(3) 329,000       SUBAWARD
(53) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
PO BOX 3829
BOSTON,MA02241 		04-2697983 501(C)(3) 1,269,000       SUBAWARD
(54) MCLEAN HOSPITAL
115 MILL ST
BOSTON,MA02478 		04-2697981 501(C)(3) 55,000       SUBAWARD
(55) MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES INC
2021 K ST NW STE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20052 		52-2220700 501(C)(3) 1,056,000       JNT FUND CAMP
(56) MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES INC
2021 K ST NW STE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20052 		52-2220700 501(C)(3) 2,960,000       SUBAWARD
(57) MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
PO BOX 418223
BOSTON,MA02241 		52-6056274 501(C)(3) 1,397,000       SUBAWARD
(58) METRO HEALTH INC
1012 14TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1556535 501(C)(3) 392,000       SUBAWARD
(59) MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 409,000       SUBAWARD
(60) N TONIC INC
11636 RIVERSIDE DR
VALLEY VILLAGE,CA91602 		95-4862323   1,316,000       SUBAWARD
(61) NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER
BLDG 1111 C RD
STENNIS SPACE CTR,MS39529 		54-0515603 FEDERAL 53,000       SUBAWARD
(62) NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
1901 PENN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		36-2337880 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUBAWARD
(63) NATL CENTER FOR CREATIVE AGING
4125 ABLEMARLE ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		13-3135292 501(C)(3) 25,000       SUBAWARD
(64) NETWORK FOR REGIONAL HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT
217 COMMERCIAL STREET
PORTLAND,ME04104 		45-1754340 501(C)(3) 38,000       SUBAWARD
(65) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
105 E 17TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 69,000       SUBAWARD
(66) NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1401 PRESQUE ISLE AVE
MARQUETTE,MI49855 		38-6029206 MICHIGAN 39,000       SUBAWARD
(67) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK ST RM G547
EVANSTON,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(C)(3) 596,000       SUBAWARD
(68) NWRPCA
200 W Thomas St ste 330
Seattle,WA98119 		91-1252785 501(C)(3) 87,000       SUBAWARD
(69) OHIO STATE UNIV RSCH FOUNDATION
1960 KENNY RD
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6401599 501(C)(3) 298,000       SUBAWARD
(70) OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
0690 SW BANFROFT STREET
PORTLAND,OR97239 		93-1176109 OREGON 842,000       SUBAWARD
(71) PACIFIC HEALTH RESEARCH & EDU INSTITUTE
3375 KOAPAKA STREET
HONOLULU,HI96819 		99-0312283 501(C)(3) 627,000       SUBAWARD
(72) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
227 BEAVER AVE
STATE COLLEGE,PA16802 		24-6000376 PENNSYLVANIA 274,000       SUBAWARD
(73) POLICY STUDIES ASSOCIATES INC
1718 CONN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1265755   298,000       SUBAWARD
(74) PROTEA BIOSCIENCES INC
955 HARTMAN RUN ROAD
MORGANTOWN,WV26505 		52-2328803   147,000       SUBAWARD
(75) PROVIDENCE HEALTH FOUNDATION
1150 VARNUM STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		52-1275583 501(C)(3) 42,000       SUBAWARD
(76) PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
1150 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		38-1358212 501(C)(3) 151,000       SUBAWARD
(77) RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY
PO BOX 9
ALBANY,NY12201 		14-1368361 501(C)(3) 878,000       SUBAWARD
(78) RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE
DEPT 781653
DETROIT,MI48278 		31-6056230 501(C)(3) 33,000       SUBAWARD
(79) RESOURCES ONLINE LLC
3530 BAGLEY AVE N
PO BOX 78000
SEATTLE,WA98103 		93-1170591   350,000       SUBAWARD
(80) ROOT CAUSE INSTITUTE
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston,MA02111 		20-0703238 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUBAWARD
(81) SEATTLE INST FOR BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
1100 OLIVE WAY
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-1452438 501(C)(3) 416,000       SUBAWARD
(82) SOUTH FLORIDA VA FDN FOR RESEARCH AND EDUC INC
1201 NW 16TH STREET
SUITE 940
MIAMI,FL33125 		65-0207903 501(C)(3) 539,000       SUBAWARD
(83) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
AT CARBONDALE
2A103
CARBONDALE,IL62902 		37-6005961 ILLINOIS 200,000       SUBAWARD
(84) SRI INTERNATIONAL
333 RAVENSWOOD AVE
BOX 3697
MENLO PARK,CA94025 		94-1160950 501(C)(3) 870,000       SUBAWARD
(85) ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
3700 W PINE MALL
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-0654872 501(C)(3) 210,000       SUBAWARD
(86) ST LUKES ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER
150 E 42nd St 5th Fl
STE 357
New York,NY10017 		13-2997301 501(C)(3) 229,000       SUBAWARD
(87) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
1265 WELCH ROAD
STANFORD,CA94301 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 56,000       SUBAWARD
(88) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
102 ARCHBOLD NORTH
MSOB X359
SYRACUSE,NY13244 		15-0532081 501(C)(3) 65,000       SUBAWARD
(89) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 824242
PHILADELPHIA,PA19182 		23-1365971 501(C)(3) 531,000       SUBAWARD
(90) THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND INTL INC
800 CHEROKEE AVE SE
ATLANTA,GA30315 		52-1118866 501(C)(3) 17,000       SUBAWARD
(91) THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
1100 NY AVE NW 200 E
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		06-1540513 501(C)(3) 100,000       FELLOW AWD
(92) THE WOMENS COLLECTIVE
1331 RHODE ISLD AVE NE
WASHINGTON,DC20018 		52-1929922 501(C)(3) 173,000       SUBAWARD
(93) THIRD SECTOR CAPITAL PARTNERS INC
200 CLARENDON ST
BOSTON,MA02116 		46-1301032   10,000       SUBAWARD
(94) THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
170 S INDEPEN MALL W
9TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		23-1352651 501(C)(3) 212,000       SUBAWARD
(95) TUFTS NEW ENGLAND MED CENTER
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02111 		04-3400617 501(C)(3) 56,000       SUBAWARD
(96) UNITED MEDICAL CENTER
1310 SOUTHERN AVE SE
WASHINGTON,DC20032 		26-3390159   92,000       SUBAWARD
(97) UNITY HEALTH CARE INC
1220 12TH ST SE
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		52-1572431 501(C)(3) 216,000       SUBAWARD
(98) UNIV OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE CO
PO BOX 41428
STE 120
BALTIMORE,MD21203 		52-6002033 MARYLAND 18,000       SUBAWARD
(99) UNIV OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN
PO BOX 841765
DALLAS,TX75284 		75-6002868 TEXAS 726,000       SUBAWARD
(100) UNIV TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CTR
7703 FLOYD CURL DR
SAN ANTONIO,TX78229 		74-1586031 TEXAS 413,000       SUBAWARD
(101) UNIV TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH IMH
PO BOX 4786 LOCKBOX 750
HOUSTON,TX77210 		74-6000949 TEXAS 277,000       SUBAWARD
(102) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
701 20TH ST SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 ALABAMA 907,000       SUBAWARD
(103) UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
1303 E UNIVERSITY BLVD
TUCSON,AZ85719 		74-2652689 ARIZONA 17,000       SUBAWARD
(104) UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
PO BOX 1404
FAYETTEVILLE,AR72701 		71-6003252 ARKANSAS 21,000       SUBAWARD
(105) UNIVERSITY OF CA BERKELEY
2195 HEARST AVENUE
BERKELEY,CA94720 		94-6002123 CALIFORNIA 71,000       SUBAWARD
(106) UNIVERSITY OF CA IRVINE
3200 EDUCATION BUILDING
IRVINE,CA92697 		95-2226406 CALIFORNIA 307,000       SUBAWARD
(107) UNIVERSITY OF CA SAN DIEGO
9500 GILMAN DR MC-0954
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 CALIFORNIA 78,000       SUBAWARD
(108) UNIVERSITY OF CA SAN FRANCISCO
BOX 0897
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 CALIFORNIA 75,000       SUBAWARD
(109) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
6054 S DREXEL AVE
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501(C)(3) 50,000       SUBAWARD
(110) UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
PO BOX 932641
STE 300
CLEVELAND,OH44193 		31-6000989 OHIO 405,000       SUBAWARD
(111) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
PO BOX 910220
DENVER,CO80291 		84-6000555 COLORADO 1,253,000       SUBAWARD
(112) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
240A RIVERBEND RD
ATHENS,GA30602 		58-6001998 GEORGIA 23,000       SUBAWARD
(113) UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CBF
PO BOX 988
BOX 5333
HOUSTON,TX77001 		74-6001399 TEXAS 46,000       SUBAWARD
(114) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
P O BOX 4610
SPRINGFIELD,IL62708 		36-4102592 ILLINOIS 97,000       SUBAWARD
(115) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
B5 JESSUP HALL
IOWA CITY,IA52242 		42-6004813 IOWA 531,000       SUBAWARD
(116) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
PO BOX 41428
BALTIMORE,MD21203 		52-6002033 MARYLAND 94,000       SUBAWARD
(117) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
55 LAKE AVE NORTH
WORCESTER,MA01655 		04-3167352 MASSACHUSETTS 297,000       SUBAWARD
(118) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
P O BOX 405803
ATLANTA,GA30384 		59-0624458 501(C)(3) 25,000       SUBAWARD
(119) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
5082 WOLVERINE TOWER
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 MICHIGAN 377,000       SUBAWARD
(120) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
NW 5957 PO BOX 1450
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55485 		41-6007513 MINNESOTA 2,277,000       SUBAWARD
(121) UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
2200 VINE STREET
LINCOLN,NE68198 		47-0491233 NEBRASKA 532,000       SUBAWARD
(122) UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
MSC09 5225 1
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87131 		85-6000642 NEW MEXICO 704,000       SUBAWARD
(123) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
104 AIRPORT DR
CHAPEL HILL,NC27599 		56-6001393 NORTH CAROLINA 608,000       SUBAWARD
(124) UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
RM 228 BOX 26901
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73190 		73-6017987 OKLAHOMA 359,000       SUBAWARD
(125) UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
PO BOX 3237
EUGENE,OR97403 		93-6001786 OREGON 128,000       SUBAWARD
(126) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
PO BOX 371220
PITTSBURGH,PA15251 		25-0965591 501(C)(3) 415,000       SUBAWARD
(127) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
PO BOX 301418
DALLAS,TX75303 		74-1761309 TEXAS 569,000       SUBAWARD
(128) UNIV OF TX HEALTH SCI CTR AT HOUSTON
7000 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1761309 TEXAS 371,000       SUBAWARD
(129) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 S PRES CIR
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525 UTAH 889,000       SUBAWARD
(130) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
PO BOX 800863
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22908 		54-6001796 VIRGINIA 30,000       SUBAWARD
(131) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
1100 NE 45TH ST STE 300
SEATTLE,WA98105 		91-6001537 WASHINGTON 1,007,000       SUBAWARD
(132) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
21 N PARK STREET STE 6401
MADISON,WI53725 		39-6006492 WISCONSIN 215,000       SUBAWARD
(133) US HELPING US PEOPLE INTO LIVING INC
3636 GEORGIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1628279 501(C)(3) 276,000       SUBAWARD
(134) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
512 KIRKLAND HALL
NASHVILLE,TN37240 		62-0476822 501(C)(3) 582,000       SUBAWARD
(135) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE,TN37232 		35-2528741   105,000       SUBAWARD
(136) VETERANS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SD
3350 LA JOLLA VILL DR
SAN DIEGO,CA92161 		33-0189397 501(C)(3) 433,000       SUBAWARD
(137) VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
BOX 843035
RICHMOND,VA23284 		54-6001758 VIRGINIA 94,000       SUBAWARD
(138) VISONARY CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC
4031 UNIV DR
FAIRFAX INN CTR,VA22030 		26-2736634   9,000       SUBAWARD
(139) WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM,NC27157 		56-0532138 501(C)(3) 37,000       SUBAWARD
(140) WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH
525 AT VINE 5TH FL
WINSTONSALEM,NC27157 		22-3849199 501(C)(3) 229,000       SUBAWARD
(141) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
700 ROSEDALE AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		43-0653611 501(C)(3) 949,000       SUBAWARD
(142) WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE
575 LEXINGTON AVE
NEW YORK,NY10022 		13-1623978 501(C)(3) 19,000       SUBAWARD
(143) WHITMAN WALKER HEALTH
1701 14TH ST NW
9TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1122122 501(C)(3) 215,000       SUBAWARD
(144) WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RI
101 DUDLEY ST
PROVIDENCE,RI02905 		05-0258937 501(C)(3) 486,000       SUBAWARD
(145) WORKCRED INC
1899 L ST NW 11th Fl
Washington,DC20036 		47-1467778 501(C)(3) 239,000       SUBAWARD
(146) YALE UNIVERSITY
155 WHITNEY AVE
NEW HAVEN,CT06520 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 793,000       SUBAWARD
2
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131
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
15
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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) UNIV-AWARDED GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ALLOCATIONS 10000 260,162,000      
(2) STIPENDS, PRIZES, AND AWARDS 3000 16,841,000      
(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
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS: GW MAINTAINS A FORMAL SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING POLICY WHICH APPLIES TO ALL SUBAWARDS ISSUED UNDER ALL SPONSORED PROJECTS AWARDED. THE POLICY APPLIES TO SUBRECIPIENTS WHO ARE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING A PORTION OF GWS SPONSORED PROJECT WORK. GW IS RESPONSIBLE TO THE SPONSOR FOR MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS AND FOR MEETING PERFORMANCE GOALS. GW HAS INTERNAL PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSING THE SUBRECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL STATUS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBRECIPIENT. BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE LEVEL OF PERCEIVED RISK AND IDENTIFY SPECIFIC MONITORING ACTIVITIES. GW UNDERTAKES CERTAIN ACTIVITIES TO MONITOR SUBRECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCE THAT THEY ADMINISTER, PERFORM AND ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRIME AWARD AND GWS SUBAWARD AGREEMENTS. RISK ASSESSMENT AND AWARD MONITORING PROCEDURES ARE DEFINED BY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT GW AND INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORS, CENTRAL RESEARCH, AND FINANCIAL OFFICES WITHIN GW. GW HILLEL ONLY - THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED PLANS FOR THE RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE, FURNISHING, AND ENDOWMENT OF GW HILLEL'S FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE GW CAMPUS. DETAILS, SUCH AS BUDGETS, ARE PROVIDED TO GW ON REQUEST IN CONNECTION WITH ITS REVIEW. A REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED TO GW UPON COMPLETION OF THE RENOVATION. MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES, INC. JOINT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ONLY MFA AGREES TO SPEND PHILANTHROPICALLY RAISED FUNDS CONSISTENT WITH DONOR INTENT AND TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE USE OF EXPENSED FUNDS AND RELATED DETAIL TO GW. HOME FOR THE HATCHET JOINT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ONLY - GW AND HOME FOR THE HATCHET AGREE TO COLLABORATE ON THE JOINT FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. IN DOCUMENTATION OF ITS USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS, HOME FOR THE HATCHET AGREES TO SUBMIT ITS BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND MOST RECENT FORM 990 FILED WITH THE IRS TO GW ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE KEEPS RECORDS ON ITS INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM THAT SUBSTANTIATES THE AMOUNT GRANTED TO EACH STUDENT, THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EACH STUDENT, AND THE SELECTION PROCESS USED IN AWARDING ASSISTANCE. THE UNIVERSITY'S GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE ARE INITIALLY CREDITED DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT IN ITS INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PAY FOR TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD, AND/OR TEXTBOOK CHARGES. A CHANGE IN ENROLLMENT STATUS RESULTS IN WEEKLY REPORTS THAT FINANCIAL AID STAFF REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS. THE BALANCE OF AID IN EXCESS OF THE ABOVE CHARGES CAN BE REFUNDED TO THE STUDENT FOR LIVING EXPENSES. THE SYSTEM CHECKS THAT THE STUDENT IS STILL ENROLLED BEFORE ISSUING THE REFUND. AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL, AWARDS ARE INITIATED, CHECKED TO ENSURE ELIGIBILITY AND APPROVED BEFORE AWARDS ARE OFFERED TO A STUDENT AND A STUDENT MUST ACCEPT THE AWARD BEFORE PAYMENT PROCESSES BEGIN. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENDOWMENT AWARDS ARE CHECKED AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDS ARE CHECKED FOR EVERY ENDOWMENT AWARDEE. PAPERWORK IS KEPT IN THE OFFICE FOR THREE YEARS AND THE AWARD LETTERS ELECTRONICALLY FOR FIVE YEARS. OUR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, BANNER AND EAS, HAVE THE RECORDS OF PAYMENTS.
SCHEDULE I, PART II IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES THAT GW HILLEL PROVIDES TO STUDENTS AT GW, GW AND GW HILLEL CONDUCTED A JOINT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR THE RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE, FURNISHINGS, AND ENDOWMENT OF GW HILLEL'S FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE GW CAMPUS. ALL RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY GW UNDER THE CAMPAIGN ARE AWARDED AS GRANTS TO GW HILLEL UNDER THE TERMS OF THE JOINT FUNDRAISING AGREEMENT.
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
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
Yes
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
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

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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
1STEVEN KNAPPPRESIDENT - EX OFFICIO (i)

(ii)		 909,155
-------------
  		127,206
-------------
  		87,714
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		100,480
-------------
  		1,251,055
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
2LOUIS H KATZEXECUTIVE VP & TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 790,854
-------------
  		129,122
-------------
  		85,064
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		11,234
-------------
  		1,042,774
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
3STEVEN LERMAN - THRU 122015PROVOST & EVP ACADEMIC AFFRS (i)

(ii)		 618,262
-------------
  		76,918
-------------
  		227,775
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		100,956
-------------
  		1,050,411
-------------
  		159,732
-------------
 
4FORREST MALTZMAN-AS OF 12016INTRM PROVOST & EVP ACAD AFFRS (i)

(ii)		 307,692
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		25,827
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		22,778
-------------
  		382,797
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
5BETH NOLANSR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL (i)

(ii)		 503,828
-------------
  		86,276
-------------
  		48,051
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		18,436
-------------
  		683,091
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
6JEFFREY S AKMANVP FOR HLTH AFFRS/DEAN SMHS (i)

(ii)		 742,173
-------------
  		76,773
-------------
  		70,594
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		10,213
-------------
  		926,253
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
7LEO M CHALUPAVP FOR RESEARCH (i)

(ii)		 419,653
-------------
  		64,409
-------------
  		45,684
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		15,656
-------------
  		571,902
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
8ARISTIDE COLLINSVP FOR DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 480,320
-------------
  		51,450
-------------
  		18,782
-------------
  		30,417
-------------
  		9,231
-------------
  		590,200
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
9DAVID P STEINOURCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 319,090
-------------
  		44,997
-------------
  		26,957
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		8,042
-------------
  		425,586
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
10BEN VINSON IIIDEAN, CCAS (i)

(ii)		 377,300
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		12,098
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		8,237
-------------
  		424,135
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
11BLAKE D MORANTDEAN, LAW SCHOOL (i)

(ii)		 444,068
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		69,503
-------------
  		47,200
-------------
  		16,719
-------------
  		577,490
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
12SHAHRAM SARKANIDIRECTOR & PROFESSOR OF EMSE (i)

(ii)		 858,376
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		82,648
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		24,810
-------------
  		992,334
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
13MICHAEL LONERGANMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 669,618
-------------
  		20,000
-------------
  		30,156
-------------
  		70,000
-------------
  		22,259
-------------
  		812,033
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
14DINAH SHELTON - THRU 62015PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF LAW (i)

(ii)		 164,011
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		506,739
-------------
  		16,603
-------------
  		3,138
-------------
  		690,491
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
15THOMAS A MAZZUCHICHAIR, DEPT. OF ENGINEERING (i)

(ii)		 543,718
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		50,789
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		20,829
-------------
  		641,836
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
16LYNN GOLDMANDEAN, MILKEN INST. PUBLIC HLTH (i)

(ii)		 444,533
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		108,831
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		2,767
-------------
  		582,631
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
17ROBERT CHERNAKFORMER SR VP SAAS (i)

(ii)		 92,429
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		12,031
-------------
  		10,000
-------------
  		17,010
-------------
  		131,470
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
18PAUL SCHIFF BERMANFORMER DEAN, LAW SCHOOL (i)

(ii)		 487,857
-------------
  		5,000
-------------
  		18,749
-------------
  		28,589
-------------
  		25,654
-------------
  		565,849
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
19JAMES L SCOTTFORMER DEAN, SCHOOL MED/HLTH (i)

(ii)		 375,188
-------------
  		74
-------------
  		34,358
-------------
  		26,500
-------------
  		14,815
-------------
  		450,935
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
20GREGORY E MAGGSFORMER INTRM DEAN, LAW SCHOOL (i)

(ii)		 260,815
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		538
-------------
  		24,371
-------------
  		14,736
-------------
  		300,460
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
21MARGUERITE BARRATTFORMER DEAN, CCAS (i)

(ii)		 161,209
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		3,688
-------------
  		16,205
-------------
  		17,932
-------------
  		199,034
-------------
  		0
-------------
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: THE UNIVERSITY REIMBURSES REASONABLE AND NECESSARY BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE SPOUSE OF AN OFFICER. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO REIMBURSES 1 HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE FOR REASONABLE TRAVEL COSTS FOR THEIR SPOUSE TO ATTEND CERTAIN MEETINGS AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES RELATED TO UNIVERSITY BUSINESS. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED A GROSS-UP FOR A LIMITED TYPE OF PAYMENT TO 1 OFFICER. HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE: THE PRESIDENT AND THE PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS RESIDE IN ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AS A CONDITION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE RESIDENCES ARE USED FOR UNIVERSITY-RELATED BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ON A REASONABLE AND CONTINUAL BASIS. THE DEAN OF THE LAW SCHOOL, PER AGREEMENT, WAS PROVIDED A HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR A PORTION OF THE YEAR. CLUB DUES: CLUB DUES ARE PAID ON BEHALF OF 1 OFFICER AND 1 HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE. THE MEMBERSHIPS ARE USED PREDOMINANTLY FOR UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PURPOSES. THE ABOVE BENEFITS WERE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION WHEN APPROPRIATE.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A DINAH SHELTON RECEIVED A PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $505,522 FOR A BUY-OUT OF TENURE.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B IN RECOGNITION OF THE FACT THAT THE UNIVERSITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE TO ITS QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN ('401(a) PLAN') ARE LIMITED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODES CAP ON AN EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ($265,000 FOR 2015) AND THE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ALL EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE 401(a) PLAN AND WHO EARN COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF THE CAP WITH CONTRIBUTIONS TO A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ('457(f) RESTORATION PLAN') EQUAL TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BENEFIT THE INDIVIDUAL WOULD HAVE RECEIVED UNDER THE 401(a) PLAN IF NO COMPENSATION OR CONTRIBUTION LIMITS APPLIED AND THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY ACCRUED UNDER THE 401(a) PLAN; LESS ANY EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ELIGIBLE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THIS SECTION ARE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II. STEVEN KNAPP - $47,081 LOUIS H. KATZ - $34,959 STEVEN LERMAN - $198,004 ($38,272 CURRENT YEAR) FORREST MALTZMAN - $7,037 BETH NOLAN - $26,487 JEFFREY S. AKMAN - $50,272 LEO M. CHALUPA - $17,920 ARISTIDE COLLINS - $3,917 DAVID P. STEINOUR - $7,461 BLAKE D. MORANT - $20,700 SHAHRAM SARKANI - $62,326 MICHAEL LONERGAN - $43,500 THOMAS MAZZUCHI - $30,467 LYNN GOLDMAN - $87,544 ($19,948 CURRENT YEAR) PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN - $2,089 JAMES L. SCOTT - $13,582
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 5 TWO PERSONS LISTED ARE PAID ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BASED ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF PROGRAMS. THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT IS PAID FOR THE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 GW OFFERED AN ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN SENIOR OFFICIALS. THE ANNUAL AWARD OPPORTUNITY IS CAPPED AT A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR SALARY. THE PLAN INCLUDES PROGRAMMATIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THEIR DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION, AS WELL AS THE INSTITUTIONAL GOALS. THE INSTITUTIONAL GOALS INCLUDE OPTIMIZATION OF ENROLLMENT AND TUITION REVENUES, GROWTH IN RESEARCH EXPENDITURES, AND GROWTH IN OVERALL FUNDRAISING AND FUNDRAISING SPECIFIC TO STUDENT AID. THE PLAN IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE"). PRIOR TO THE PAYOUT, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR OFFICIALS ON THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND AWARDS THE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO ENGAGES ITS INTERNAL AUDITORS TO PERFORM SPECIFIC PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE WHETHER: (1) MANAGEMENT'S REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOLLOWED INTERNAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND (2) CALCULATIONS AND SOURCE DATA USED TO DETERMINE THE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS COMPLY WITH THE PLAN BEFORE THE DATA IS PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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) PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN FMR KEY EMPL SEE PART V   X 100,000 18,446   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 18,446
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
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) FAMILY MEMBER OF FORREST MALTZMAN SEE PART V 126,678 EMPLOYMENT OF SPOUSE   No
(2) FAMILY MEMBER OF PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN SEE PART V 320,599 EMPLOYMENT OF SPOUSE   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN C PURPOSE OF LOAN: UPON RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION, GW PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE.
SCHEDULE L, PART IV, LINES 1-2, COLUMN B 1) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: THE INDIVIDUAL IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF INTERIM OFFICER FORREST MALTZMAN. 2) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: THE INDIVIDUAL IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN.
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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 16 0  
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 247,713 FMV - APPR. OR EST.
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 86 1,603,219 AVG HI/LOW GIFT DATE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 13 33,870 FMV - APPR. OR EST.
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( OTHER ) X 124 92,790 APPRAISAL
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ADJ TO LIFE INS POLICIES ) X 1 78,742 NET CASH VALUE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
6
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B) GW IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
SCHEDULE M, LINE 32B MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY RECEIVES AND SELLS DONATED SECURITIES.
SCHEDULE M, LINE 33 THERE ARE NO REVENUES REPORTED ON PART I, LINE 1, COLUMN (C) BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RECORD THESE AS CONTRIBUTIONS EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN COLLECTIONS.
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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
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, AN INDEPENDENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION CHARTERED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES IN 1821, DEDICATES ITSELF TO FURTHERING HUMAN WELL-BEING. THE UNIVERSITY VALUES A DYNAMIC, STUDENT-FOCUSED COMMUNITY STIMULATED BY CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY AND BUILT UPON A FOUNDATION OF INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY AND OPENNESS TO THE EXPLORATION OF NEW IDEAS. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, CENTERED IN THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CROSSROADS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., COMMITS ITSELF TO EXCELLENCE IN THE CREATION, DISSEMINATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE. TO PROMOTE THE PROCESS OF LIFELONG LEARNING FROM BOTH GLOBAL AND INTEGRATIVE PERSPECTIVES, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A STIMULATING INTELLECTUAL ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS DIVERSE STUDENTS AND FACULTY. BY FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS OUTSTANDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STUDENTS IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., THE NATION, AND ABROAD. AS A CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND RESEARCH, THE UNIVERSITY EMPHASIZES THE LINKAGE BETWEEN BASIC AND APPLIED SCHOLARSHIP, INSISTING THAT THE PRACTICAL BE GROUNDED IN KNOWLEDGE AND THEORY. THE UNIVERSITY ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR CREATIVITY IN THE ARTS, THE SCIENCES AND THE PROFESSIONS BY ENCOURAGING INTERACTION AMONG ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI AND THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY DRAWS UPON THE RICH ARRAY OF RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA TO ENHANCE ITS EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS. IN RETURN, THE UNIVERSITY, THROUGH ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND ALUMNI, CONTRIBUTES TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, D.C.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SHALL, TO THE EXTENT NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD, POSSESS AND EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXCEPT THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO ELECT OR REMOVE TRUSTEES OR THE PRESIDENT, TO AMEND THE BYLAWS, OR TO APPROVE THE MERGER OF THE UNIVERSITY WITH ANY OTHER CORPORATION. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES, AS WELL AS APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS OF DESIGNATED OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT IS NOT A MEMBER FOR PURPOSES OF REVIEWING COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 W. SCOTT AMEY AND DAVID KARLGAARD - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP NELSON A. CARBONELL, JR. AND ROBERT K. TANENBAUM - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 BOARD SIZE: - CHANGED THE NUMBER OF ALUMNI TRUSTEES FROM 7 TO A RANGE OF BETWEEN 5 AND 7 ALUMNI TRUSTEES - CHANGED THE NUMBER OF CHARTER TRUSTEES TO NOT LESS THAN 15 NOR MORE THAN 35 CHARTER TRUSTEES FACULTY CODE: - INCREASED THE VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FACULTY CODE FROM MAJORITY TO 2/3 - REQUIRED BOARD AMENDMENTS TO THE FACULTY CODE TO FOLLOW A PROCESS OF CONSULTATION WITH THE FACULTY, INCLUDING THE FACULTY SENATE, AND THE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE UNIVERSITYS TAX DEPARTMENT AND THEN REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNALLY BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP. IT WAS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITYS BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE MONITORED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY, WHICH DISTRIBUTES AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE. THE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COLLECTED, AND THE DISCLOSURES ARE SUMMARIZED AND SHARED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AUDIT. ANY DISCLOSURE WHICH REVEALS FACTS THAT INDICATE AN ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT IS REVIEWED AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, A PLAN IS IMPLEMENTED TO REMEDY, MANAGE, OR MINIMIZE SUCH CONFLICT. THESE PLANS ARE MONITORED AND ENFORCED THROUGH ONGOING OVERSIGHT, COORDINATED BY THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY, INCLUDING A THOROUGH REVIEW OF UNIVERSITY PAYMENT REQUESTS THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXCLUDING THE PRESIDENT) WAS DELEGATED THE AUTHORITY BY THE BOARD TO SET EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE UNIVERSITY REVIEWS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONFIRMS THAT MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT OR PROPERTY TRANSFER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE COMMITTEE, SERVING AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, AND REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN MAKING ITS ASSESSMENTS, THE COMMITTEE OBTAINS COMPENSATION INFORMATION PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM THAT INCLUDES MARKET DATA FROM COMPARABLE UNIVERSITIES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS. IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT AND MARKET DATA IN ADDITION TO THE TERMS OF HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE COMMITTEE ALSO TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AS WELL AS GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR. WHEN REVIEWING THE REASONABLENESS OF THE SENIOR OFFICIALS' COMPENSATION, IN ADDITION TO CONSIDERING THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT AND MARKET DATA, THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS SENIOR OFFICIALS' PERFORMANCE, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE FROM TIME TO TIME, SUCH AS GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LENGTH OF SERVICE, AND PRIOR SALARY HISTORY. IF ANY SENIOR OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION IS ABOVE MARKET DATA, THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS ALL RELEVANT FACTORS AND, IF IT APPROVES THE COMPENSATION, EXPLAINS ITS RATIONALE AND INCLUDES ITS EXPLANATION IN THE MINUTES. THE COMMITTEE KEEPS MINUTES OF ALL FINAL ACTIONS AT EACH MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS, CHARTER AND MISSION STATEMENT) ARE AVAILABLE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S WEBSITE AT: HTTP://TRUSTEES.GWU.EDU/GOVERNING-DOCUMENTS. THE MISSION STATEMENT CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTP://TRUSTEES.GWU.EDU/GW-MISSION-STATEMENT. THE FACULTY AND NON-FACULTY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S POLICIES WEBSITE AT: WWW.POLICY.GWU.EDU. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH IS POSTED ON THE FINANCE DIVISION WEBSITE AT: HTTP://FINANCE.GWU.EDU/REPORTS.
FORM 990, PART VII, ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE INFORMATION ALL TRUSTEES SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION FOR THEIR ROLE AS TRUSTEE. NO TRUSTEE DEVOTES FULL TIME TO THIS POSITION. THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS EACH TRUSTEE DEVOTES TO HIS/HER POSITION ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEPENDS UPON THE TRUSTEE'S LEADERSHIP ON THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES. THREE BOARD MEETINGS AND ONE RETREAT WERE HELD DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. EACH TRUSTEE SERVES ON AT LEAST TWO COMMITTEES.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE INCLUDES HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND MAINTENANCE COSTS, AS WELL AS PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS FOR IT SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24D THE UNIVERSITY REPORTS INDIRECT EXPENSES RECORDED IN VARIOUS COST CENTERS AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM (LINE 24D). INDIRECT EXPENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FACILITIES OVERHEAD, POSTAGE, TELEPHONE, PRINT, AND ADVERTISING SERVICES PERFORMED BY INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS. THE RECLASSIFICATION OF INDIRECT EXPENSES TO A SEPARATE LINE PRESERVES THE OBJECT CLASSIFICATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL EXPENSE SO THAT ONLY COSTS PAID TO THIRD PARTIES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES ARE REPORTED.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS ($2,004,879) ADJUSTMENT FOR SUBSIDIARY ACTIVITY $78,282 POST RETIREMENT RELATED CHARGES FAS 158 ($2,717,000) RECOVERIES (LOSSES) ON PLEDGE CONTRIBUTIONS - ($6,671,105) TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 ($11,314,702)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The George Washington University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196584
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) DYNAMO BRASIL VII LLC
CORP TST CTR 1209 ORANGE ST
WILMINGTON,DE19801
 INVESTMENTS DE 5,322,398 8,044,039 GW
 
(2) GEORGE WASHINGTON WORLDWIDE LLC
2121 EYE STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20052
 INTL EDUC DC   360,883 GW
 








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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)THE COLUMBIAN WOMEN OF THE GWU
2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 270

WASHINGTON,DC20006
23-7045248 		SCHOLARSHIPS DC 501(C)(3) TYPE III NA
 
 
No
(2)THE GEORGE WASHINGTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
1918 F STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20052
52-1437464 		ALUM ACTIVITY DC 501(C)(3) TYPE III NA
 
 
No
(3)MOUNT VERNON COLLEGE
TAX DEPT 45155 RESEARCH PLACE STE

ASHBURN,VA20147
53-0196635 		EDUC/SUPP GW DC 501(C)(3) TYPE I GW
 
Yes
 
(4)WASHINGTON RESEARCH LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
901 COMMERCE DRIVE

UPPER MARLBORO,MD20774
52-1559828 		LIBRARY SVCS DC 501(C)(3) TYPE II NA
 
 
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 TRUSTS (34)

 
 
CHARITABLE GIVING   NA
  		TRUST       Yes  
(2) QIAOHUA MGMT CONSULTING (SUZHOU) CO LTD

KAI TAI BLDG NO 158 RENAI RD
SUZHOU,JIANGSU  
CH
CONSULTING SERV CH GWWW LLC
  		C CORP 172,281 352,983 100.000 % 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
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
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
(1) THE GEORGE WASHINGTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

 S 80,000 INVOICES
(2) QIAOHUA MGMT CONSULTING (SUZHOU) CO LTD

 M 173,350 INVOICES
(3) WASHINGTON RESEARCH LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

 M 2,164,929 INVOICES



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

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




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






























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