Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
| Total | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 252,639,060 | 323,314,461 | 487,128,943 | 559,195,459 | 571,970,426 | 2,194,248,349 |
| 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 | 252,639,060 | 323,314,461 | 487,128,943 | 559,195,459 | 571,970,426 | 2,194,248,349 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 7,042,606 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,187,205,743 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 252,639,060 | 323,314,461 | 487,128,943 | 559,195,459 | 571,970,426 | 2,194,248,349 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 110,477,284 | 123,503,535 | 171,385,126 | 158,770,511 | 131,216,819 | 695,353,275 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 5,754,367 | 5,426,820 | 6,210,565 | 6,785,572 | 8,584,469 | 32,761,793 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 2,922,363,417 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 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 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 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 | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a | ||||
| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - MISC FEES & COMMISSIONS, COLUMN A - 5754367.0, COLUMN B - 5426820.0, COLUMN C - 6210565.0, COLUMN D - 6785572.0, COLUMN E - 8584469.0, COLUMN F - 32761793.0; |
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| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY | The University nondiscrimination policy is disclosed in the Admission Policies and Procedures Handbook given to each student. The University draws students nationally and internationally and enrolls meaningful numbers of minority students. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT | The University receives financial assistance from various governmental agencies within the Federal Government and local jurisdictions. The governmental grants and contracts support certain research projects and student financial aid. |
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| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 106,202,383 including grants of $ 712,622)(Revenue $ 14,831,333) Academic support - The University operates library facilities containing approximately 3,300,000 volumes, serving the University and the local community. The University publishes numerous academic periodicals and volumes and operates a museum of art housing over 27,000 works. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 29,030,644 including grants of $ 6,964,603)(Revenue $ 6,611,511) Public service - The University's Institute for Educational Initiatives strives to improve the K-12 education of all young people, particularly the disadvantaged through a variety of programs. The largest such program is the ACE program, a two-year service program offering college graduates the opportunity to serve as full-time teachers in under-resourced schools across the United States and several foreign countries. Additionally, the University provides volunteers and financial support for other organizations, both directly and through its Donor Advised Fund Program. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 Description of Officers/Identifying of Officers | The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees develops, in conjunction with the President, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Human Resources, an overall Total Reward Philosophy for Key Employees, which supports the University's overall mission, and shall recommend such Total Reward Philosophy to the Board for approval. The Committee acts on behalf of the Board to implement the executive compensation policy, approve executive compensation levels, adopt a benefit and perquisite policy, and justify reasonable compensation paid to the President, Executive Vice President, and Provost of the University, and other persons who are "disqualified persons" under Internal Revenue Code Section 4958 (intermediate sanctions). The Committee researches competitive and reasonable annual base salary levels, annual incentive plans, executive benefit plans, welfare benefits and supplemental benefits of the named executives and other key individuals. Upon completion of the research, the Committee approves the specific levels and amounts of total rewards that will be paid to, or provided for the benefit of, the named executives and other key individuals. The Committee examines the reasonableness of compensation levels. In so doing, the Committee assesses the nature and scope of the position by reviewing the basis on which compensation was paid. This includes a review of compensation for, but not limited to, exceptional performance, additional duties, and/or the unique background, experiences, personal skills and the abilities of the executive, as well as special challenges facing the University that require the use of such attributes or skills. The Committee's evaluation includes valid market data provided by an independent third party consultant that details each compensation component and the total package in light of the University's executive compensation philosophy. The Committee conducts such examination to be able to establish a presumption under Section 4958 that the total reward package offered to "disqualified persons" is reasonable. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | John J. Brennan, Trustee and Scott C. Malpass, Trustee - Business relationship, Thomas J. Crotty, Jr, Trustee and Thomas Maheras, Trustee - Business relationship, Scott C. Malpass, Trustee and J. Christopher Reyes, Trustee - Business relationship, Richard C. Notebaert, Trustee and Sara Martinez Tucker, Trustee - Business relationship, Andrew McKenna, Jr., Trustee, J. Christopher Reyes, Trustee and Richard Notebaert, Trustee - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | After internal review of the completed Form 990 and external review by the University's outside tax accountants (PricewaterhouseCoopers), the return is presented to the University's Tax Strategy Committee, which includes University officers (Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance and General Counsel), the Chief Audit Executive, the Controller and members of his tax and compliance staff, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Following this internal process, the return is presented for review to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, who review the return and discuss it at a meeting prior to filing the return. Upon completion of their review, it is provided to the full Board of Trustees, also prior to the filing of the return. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | All faculty, staff and students who are in a position to influence or commit resources of the University of Notre Dame are considered "members" who must complete and submit on no less than an annual basis a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Survey. Such surveys are evaluated by the appropriate "Reviewer". Each member's Reviewer depends on whether they are faculty, staff, department chair, or dean but ultimately all actual, potential, and perceived conflicts of interest are reviewed by the University Conflicts Committee. The Reviewer determines whether an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest exists and makes a recommendation to the University Conflicts Committee as to what conditions or restrictions, if any, should be imposed by the University to manage, reduce, or eliminate such conflicts. The Reviewer, with input from the member if needed develops a Management Plan for submission to the University Conflicts Committee. The University Conflicts Committee then makes a decision regarding disposition of a disclosure based on the Reviewer's recommendation, the details regarding the Member's actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest, and the proposed Management Plan. Members of the University's Board of Trustees are governed by a separate conflict of interest policy and must disclose all financial interests and material facts pertinent to any potential conflict on their annual Conflict of Interest statement (or whenever potential conflicts arise) to the Audit Committee of the Board. This policy is coordinated, administered, reviewed, and monitored by the University's internal Audit & Advisory Services department. After any discussion or presentation of the financial interests and material facts to the Audit Committee, the individual must recuse himself/herself during the discussion of, and voting on, the potential conflict. The Audit Committee shall assess whether the potential conflict is reasonable and the result of arms-length negotiation conforming to the University's written policies, as well as if the action furthers the University's charitable purposes and is in the best interests of the University. The Chairman of the Audit Committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or Committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. Should the Audit Committee have reason to believe a Trustee-member has failed to disclose all financial interests and material facts pertinent to a potential conflict of interest, it shall inform the individual of such, and afford the individual the opportunity to further explain all interests and facts pertinent to the potential conflict. If it is determined that an individual has not disclosed all financial interests and material facts pertinent to an actual or potential conflict of interest, corrective action shall be taken as deemed appropriate. The minutes of any meeting of the University's Board of Trustees or other governing board of the University considering a conflict of interest including committees and sub-committees of such boards, shall include the names of those present for discussion and voting, as well as those recused from the discussion and voting, on any transaction, arrangement, relationship, or other action involving a potential conflict of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | The University makes its governing documents (https://www.nd.edu/assets/docs/bylaws.pdf, https://www.nd.edu/assets/docs/statutes.pdf) and financial statements (http://controller.nd.edu/annual - reports/) available to the public on the University's website. Notre Dame makes its conflict of interest policy that applies to all employees available to the public by posting it on the University's website (http://generalcounsel.nd.edu/conflict-of-interest-policy). This information, as well as copies of Form 990 and Form 990 - T, is also available upon request. Form 990 is also available on the charity websites Guidestar (http://www2.guidestar.org/) and Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org/) . Notre Dame does not make its trustees' conflict of interest policy available to the public . |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 5 Compensation from an Unrelated Organization | a) The current head football coach is permitted to receive compensation from external sources with prior written approval from the University. The University is not a party to any agreements between the coach and any third party for the payment of compensation to the coach, and the coach does not provide services to the University as a result of any such agreements. Therefore, any external income that the coach may receive is not reported for purposes of the University's response to the question raised on Form 990 Part VII Line 5. b) Other reportable compensation: Name: Michael P. Brey Unrelated Organization: Play by Play Sports Type: Cash Compensation: $1,150,000 Name: Muffet McGraw Unrelated Organization: Play by Play Sports Type: Cash Compensation: $300,000 |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue | All other program service revenue - Total Revenue: 7919477, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 7919477, Unrelated Business Revenue: 0, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 0; |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue | - Total Revenue: 8185986, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 8185986, Unrelated Business Revenue: 0, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 0; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Net gain/(loss) on debt-related derivative instruments - -45302963; Change in value of split-interest agreements - -6755875; Net pension and postretirement benefits-related changes - -19276437; Other non-operating changes in net assets - -41645715; |
| Form 990, Part I and Part III, Line 1 Organization's Mission | The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic academic community of higher learning, animated from its origins by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The University is dedicated to the pursuit and sharing of truth for its own sake. As a Catholic university, one of its distinctive goals is to provide a forum where, through free inquiry and open discussion, the various lines of Catholic thought may intersect with all the forms of knowledge found in the arts, sciences, professions, and every other area of human scholarship and creativity. The intellectual interchange essential to a university requires, and is enriched by, the presence and voices of diverse scholars and students. The Catholic identity of the University depends upon, and is nurtured by, the continuing presence of a predominant number of Catholic intellectuals. This ideal has been consistently maintained by the University leadership throughout its history. What the University asks of all its scholars and students, however, is not a particular creedal affiliation, but a respect for the objectives of Notre Dame and a willingness to enter into the conversation that gives it life and character. Therefore, the University insists upon academic freedom that makes open discussion and inquiry possible. The University prides itself on being an environment of teaching and learning that fosters the development in its students of those disciplined habits of mind, body, and spirit that characterize educated, skilled, and free human beings. In addition, the University seeks to cultivate in its students not only an appreciation for the great achievements of human beings but also a disciplined sensibility to the poverty, injustice and oppression that burden the lives of so many. The aim is to create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes service to justice. Notre Dame also has a responsibility to advance knowledge in a search for truth through original inquiry and publication. This responsibility engages the faculty and students in all areas of the University, but particularly in graduate and professional education and research. The University is committed to constructive and critical engagement with the whole of human culture. The University encourages a way of living consonant with a Christian community and manifest in prayer, liturgy and service. Residential life endeavors to develop that sense of community and of responsibility that prepares students for subsequent leadership in building a society that is at once more human and more divine. Notre Dame's character as a Catholic academic community presupposes that no genuine search for the truth in the human or the cosmic order is alien to the life of faith. The University welcomes all areas of scholarly activity as consonant with its mission, subject to appropriate critical refinement. There is, however, a special obligation and opportunity, specifically as a Catholic university, to pursue the religious dimensions of all human learning. Only thus can Catholic intellectual life in all disciplines be animated and fostered and a proper community of scholarly religious discourse be established. In all dimensions of the University, Notre Dame pursues its objectives through the formation of an authentic human community graced by the Spirit of Christ. |
| Software ID: | 15000238 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
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Affiliated Group Business Name:
University of Notre Dame du Lac
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
Controllers Office 724 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN46556 EIN:
35-0868188
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
358,461
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
358,461
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,156,792,645
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
1,157,151,106
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
|
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Affiliated Group Business Name:
University of Notre Dame Gillen Foundation
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
Controllers Office 724 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN46556 EIN:
23-7125378
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
760,105
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
760,105
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
139,016
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
34,754
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
|
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Affiliated Group Business Name:
Voice of the Fighting Irish Inc
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
Controllers Office 724 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN46556 EIN:
31-1135580
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
88,064
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
88,064
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
17,613
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
4,403
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
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