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
Fordham University
 
% NICHOLAS MILOWSKI
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
441 E FORDHAM RD Suite FMH 522
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BRONX, NY104585170
D Employer identification number

13-1740451
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,100,073,071
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOSEPH M MCSHANE SJ
441 EAST FORDHAM ROAD
BRONX,NY104585170
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FORDHAM.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)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1841
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS,IN THE JESUIT TRADITION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 38
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 7,258
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,410
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -528,382
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -1,019,098
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 58,119,927 66,871,154
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 662,681,679 691,391,724
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 51,254,369 13,496,798
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 575,289 124,942
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 772,631,264 771,884,618
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 165,160,938 185,924,154
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) 339,701,764 341,563,198
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 562,725 341,510
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,794,485    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 231,843,177 236,957,227
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 737,268,604 764,786,089
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 35,362,660 7,098,529
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,853,222,640 1,814,526,108
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 623,112,306 636,826,434
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,230,110,334 1,177,699,674
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 589,737,912 including grants of $ 185,924,154 ) (Revenue $ 607,717,231 )
HIGHER EDUCATION FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COEDUCATIONAL, NONSECTARIAN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, IN THE JESUIT TRADITION, WITHIN ITS PRINCIPAL CAMPUSES LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY. FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SERVES AND EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 8,900 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 6,400 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 89,535,690 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 82,352,349 )
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AND IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. THE MORE SIGNIFICANT SERVICES INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet679,273,602
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ 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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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
935
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
7,258
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletUK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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
40
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
38
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
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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:
MediumBulletNICHOLAS MILOWSKIFORDHAM UNIVERSITY 441 EAST FORDHA   BRONX,NY10458 (718) 817-1000
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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) JOSEPH M MCSHANE SJ......................................................................
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
 35.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 11,710
(2) ROBERT D DALEO......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DON ALMEIDA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) SALLY J BELLET......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) STEPHEN BEPLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) ROSEMARY T BERKERY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) VINCENT L BIAGI SJ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) DARRYL EMERSON BROWN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) JAMES S BROWN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) VINCENT R CAPPUCCI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) DONNA M CARROLL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) MICHAEL J COSGROVE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) GERALD C CROTTY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) CAROLYN DURSI CUNNIFFE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) CAROLYN N DOLAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES P FLAHERTY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) HONORA AHERN GROSE......................................................................
TRUSTEE AND SECRETARY
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
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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) PATRICIA HELLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) DEBORAH HIRSCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) JAMES J HOULIHAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) DARLENE LUCCIO JORDAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) JOHN M KEANE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) BRIAN W MACLEAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) J THOMAS MCCLAIN SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) SYLVESTER MCCLEARN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) STEPHEN J MCGUINNESS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) LUIS E SAN MIGUEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) JAMES J MIRACKY SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) PATRICIA M NAZEMETZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) ARMANDO NUNEZ JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) GEORGE QUICKLEY SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) THOMAS J REGAN SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) DENNIS G RUPPEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) THOMAS P SALICE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) THOMAS SCIRGHI SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) EDWARD M STROZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE AND VICE CHAIR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(37) EILEEN FITZGERALD SUDLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) WILLIAM J TOPPETA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) VINCENT VIOLA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) JOHN M ZIZZO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) BRIAN BYRNE........................................................................
VP FOR LINCOLN CENTER
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       314,078 0 60,791
(42) ERIC WOOD........................................................................
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       238,241 0 48,550
(43) FRANK SIMIO END ROLE 1115........................................................................
INT SR VP, CFO, TREAS & VP FIN
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       426,686 0 58,576
(44) FRANK SIRIANNI........................................................................
VP FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIO
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       324,457 0 59,331
(45) JEFFREY GRAY........................................................................
SVP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       337,488 0 58,537
(46) MARCO VALERA........................................................................
VP FOR FACILITIES MGMT
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       315,298 0 60,470
(47) MARGARET BALL........................................................................
SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       175,888 0 20,251
(48) MICHAEL MCCARTHY SJEFF 0116........................................................................
VP MISSION INTEGRA & PLANNING
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(49) MSGR JOSEPH QUINN END 1215........................................................................
VP FOR MISSION & MINISTRY
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       158,262 0 29,210
(50) PETER STACE........................................................................
VP FOR ENROLLMENT
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       363,009 0 60,324
(51) ROGER MILICI........................................................................
VP FOR DEV AND UNIV RELATIONS
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       378,319 0 32,055
(52) STEPHEN FREEDMAN........................................................................
PROVOST
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       505,004 0 59,032
(53) THOMAS A DUNNE........................................................................
VP FOR ADMINISTRATION
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       405,541 0 60,801
(54) MARTHA K HIRST EFF 0715........................................................................
SR VP, CFO & TREASURER
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       255,478 0 18,481
(55) NICHOLAS MILOWSKI........................................................................
VP FOR FINANCE (EFF. 12/15)
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       18,545 0 62
(56) JEFFREY M NEUBAUER........................................................................
HEAD BASKETBALL COACH
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   412,062 0 37,975
(57) DONNA RAPACCIOLI........................................................................
GABELLI BUSINESS DEAN
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   646,113 0 59,376
(58) IFTEKHAR HASAN........................................................................
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   437,368 0 57,664
(59) MICHAEL M MARTIN........................................................................
LAW SCH DEAN(END DEAN 06/15)
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   449,469 0 60,011
(60) THOMAS PECORA........................................................................
FORMER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   815,900 0 15,550
(61) JOHN LORDAN........................................................................
FORMER SR VP, CFO & TREASURER
 35.0
.......................0.0 		          X 279,242 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 7,256,448 0 868,757
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 MediumBullet709
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
SCIAME CONSTRUCTION LLC,
14 WALL STREET
NEW YORK,NY10005 		CONSTRUCTION 28,553,863
SODEXO INC AFFILIATES,
9801 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD
GAITHERSBURG,MD20878 		FOOD SERVICE 20,359,918
SUMMIT SECURITY SERVICES,
390 REXCORP PLAZA/LOBBY LEVEL
UNIONDALE,NY11553 		SECURITY SERVICE 6,527,235
STRUCTURE TONE INC,
770 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10003 		CONSTRUCTION 4,714,546
GOTHAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC,
1010 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 4TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10018 		CONSTRUCTION 2,906,505
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet267
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 2,421,779
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 15,979,616
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 48,469,759
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,515,938
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 66,871,154
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITIONS AND FEES 611600 597,416,259 597,416,259    
b AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES 611710 83,674,493 82,352,349   1,322,144
c FEES FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 611600 3,911,407 3,911,407    
d ATHLETIC AND SUMMER PROGRAMS 611710 3,306,538 3,306,538    
e FACILITIES RENTAL 611710 804,408 804,408    
f All other program service revenue. 2,278,619 2,278,619    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 691,391,724
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 11,069,883   -687,792 11,757,675
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 77,366     77,366
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 331,154     331,154
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   500,000
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 500,000
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 500,000     500,000
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   329,441,780
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   327,092,231
c Gain or (loss)   2,349,549
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 2,349,549     2,349,549
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 2,421,779of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 230,600
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,096,222
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -865,622   -865,622
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a PARKING INCOME - OPEN TO PUBLIC 812930 126,249   126,249  
b TRAVEL TOURS 561500 33,161   33,161  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 159,410
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 771,884,618 690,069,580 -528,382 15,472,266
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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 3,201,837 3,201,837
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 182,685,092 182,685,092
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 37,225 37,225
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,291,899 2,308,409 2,516,907 466,583
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 136,606 136,606    
7 Other salaries and wages 246,876,869 214,730,394 27,272,358 4,874,117
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 18,421,819 16,865,911 1,319,307 236,601
9 Other employee benefits ....... 54,612,000 43,507,031 9,171,050 1,933,919
10 Payroll taxes ........... 16,224,005 14,853,724 1,161,907 208,374
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 796,418   796,418  
c Accounting ........... 310,400   310,400  
d Lobbying ........... 10,365   10,365  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 341,510 341,510
f Investment management fees ...... 4,283,185   4,283,185  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 7,588,436 6,689,610 835,526 63,300
12 Advertising and promotion .... 7,112,752 6,363,466 302,842 446,444
13 Office expenses ....... 18,104,996 14,892,105 2,802,421 410,470
14 Information technology ...... 8,231,540 5,286,345 2,904,070 41,125
15 Royalties .. 75,398 62,107 13,291  
16 Occupancy ........... 66,191,046 53,134,416 12,550,458 506,172
17 Travel ............ 8,968,044 8,123,132 504,894 340,018
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 10,519,982 8,559,741 1,320,738 639,503
20 Interest ........... 19,981,029 19,915,548 65,481  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 51,899,072 48,058,540 2,646,853 1,193,679
23 Insurance ... 2,784,366 1,018,627 1,764,727 1,012
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 STUDENT MEAL PLAN COSTS 14,545,730 14,545,730    
b STUDENT EXCHANGE COSTS 5,608,340 5,608,340    
c LIBRARY MATERIALS 2,709,179 2,709,179    
d DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,965,436 1,780,343 167,396 17,697
e All other expenses 5,271,513 4,200,144 997,408 73,961
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 764,786,089 679,273,602 73,718,002 11,794,485
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 ........ 394,533 1 701,076
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 32,679,059 2 18,396,184
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 59,790,700 3 56,102,020
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,126,618 4 7,561,019
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
837,500 5 837,500
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 .... 12,619,026 7 12,286,983
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 1,302,518 8 1,343,663
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,774,740 9 3,504,744
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,545,497,657
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 476,782,100 1,037,876,519 10c 1,068,715,557
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 209,826,404 11 104,618,494
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 480,660,197 12 538,413,279
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 8,334,826 15 2,045,589
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,853,222,640 16 1,814,526,108
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 81,160,569 17 84,646,173
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 33,940,614 19 30,656,878
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 435,794,384 20 442,659,969
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 .. 15,306,515 23 12,688,638
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 56,910,224 25 66,174,776
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 623,112,306 26 636,826,434
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 672,072,925 27 630,167,396
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 272,300,615 28 245,865,554
29 Permanently restricted net assets 285,736,794 29 301,666,724
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,230,110,334 33 1,177,699,674
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,853,222,640 34 1,814,526,108
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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
771,884,618
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
764,786,089
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
7,098,529
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,230,110,334
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-39,727,596
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
-19,781,593
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,177,699,674
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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      

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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.) .... 66,134,536 63,887,862 82,790,803 58,119,927 66,871,154 337,804,282
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 66,134,536 63,887,862 82,790,803 58,119,927 66,871,154 337,804,282
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).. 9,791,977
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 328,012,305
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.. 66,134,536 63,887,862 82,790,803 58,119,927 66,871,154 337,804,282
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 6,128,985 9,397,733 12,888,322 11,045,770 11,978,398 51,439,208
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 1,884,664 1,782,199 1,215,453 1,211,641 1,322,144 7,416,101
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 396,659,591
12
12
3,154,976,016
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
82.694 %
15
15
81.680 %
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, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME: LINE 10 INCLUDES OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE EXCLUDED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME.
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Schedule of Contributors
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
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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,
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Name of organization
Fordham University
  		Employer identification number
13-1740451
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
Fordham University
  		Employer identification number

13-1740451
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)
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Name of organization
Fordham University
  		Employer identification number

13-1740451
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
Yes
 
6,550
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
4,933
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
23,633
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
20,487
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
55,603
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: AN INSUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ACTIVITIES WERE EXPENDED ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION, REGULATION AND POLICY BENEFICIAL TO THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS STUDENTS. LINE 1I: THE UNIVERSITY PAID MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: THE COMMISSION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES $85,000 ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES $83,000 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES $15,000 AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION $10,000 THESE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS MAY ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THEREFORE, A PORTION OF THE DUES MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. TO DATE, FORDHAM HAS NOT RECEIVED INFORMATION NEEDED TO CALCULATE THE PORTION OF DUES ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING; HOWEVER, TOTAL AMOUNTS WOULD NOT CONSTITUTE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF FORDHAM'S ACTIVITY.
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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 $ 70,095
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 4,736,410
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 $  
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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 .... 665,532,326 675,054,225 592,538,492 491,584,850 457,980,142
b Contributions ... 18,161,977 20,830,715 34,025,623 59,944,223 53,351,775
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -27,474,815 4,277,830 73,098,615 59,971,427 -1,175,082
d Grants or scholarships ... 11,423,562 8,509,736 7,645,979 6,005,495 7,508,732
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		25,642,155 20,954,173 12,674,108 9,806,028 8,780,275
f Administrative expenses .... 4,283,185 5,166,535 4,288,418 3,150,485 2,282,978
g End of year balance ...... 614,870,586 665,532,326 675,054,225 592,538,492 491,584,850
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet38.400 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet43.900 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet17.700 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   11,907,246 11,907,246
b Buildings   1,144,713,519 297,582,674 847,130,845
c Leasehold improvements   3,063,706 2,181,800 881,906
d Equipment ...   278,230,412 165,809,585 112,420,827
e Other ...   107,582,774 11,208,041 96,374,733
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,068,715,557
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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) NONPUBLIC EQUITY FUNDS 		165,915,842 F

(B) HEDGE FUNDS 		180,195,107 F

(C) PRIVATE CAPITAL FUNDS 		98,866,691 F

(D) PRIVATE REAL ASSETS 		91,601,767 F

(E) OTHER 		1,833,872 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 538,413,279
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
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIG 57,178,000
U.S. GOVT REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 4,719,828
AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHERS 3,047,046
CAPITALIZED LEASE OBLIGATION 1,229,902
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 66,174,776
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 ....... 1 527,735,496
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -39,727,596
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -201,234,563
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -240,962,159
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 768,697,655
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 4,283,185
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,096,222
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 3,186,963
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 771,884,618
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 ........... 1 580,116,410
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 2,303,572
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 2,303,572
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 577,812,838
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 4,283,185
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 182,690,066
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 186,973,251
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 764,786,089

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 COLLECTIONS: THE UNIVERSITY'S MOST SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION IS EXHIBITED AT ITS MUSEUM OF GREEK, ETRUSCAN AND ROMAN ART. THE MUSEUM OCCUPIES 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AND FEATURES MORE THAN 260 ANTIQUITIES DATING FROM THE 10TH CENTURY B.C. THROUGH THE 3RD CENTURY A.D.
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS: THE PURPOSE OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT IS TO GENERATE INVESTMENT EARNINGS AS A SOURCE OF REVENUE TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS, TO FUND NEW AND CUTTING EDGE PROGRAMS WHILE MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EXISTING ONES, AND TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE CAMPUS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, AS RESTRICTED BY DONORS OR INTERNALLY DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS: THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS USING A THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. INCOME GENERATED FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAX. THE UNIVERSITY DID NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY AT JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015.
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE & EXPENSE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & FORM 990 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN FV OF PERPETUAL TRUST (730,241) CHANGE IN FV OF INTEREST RATE SWAP (3,720,200) FINANCIAL AID AWARDS (182,685,092) GAIN/(LOSS) NOT YET RECOG - PERIODIC BEN COST (5,716,000) TRAVEL TOUR EXPENSE (4,974) LOSS ON DEFEASANCE & REFUNDING OF DEBT (8,378,056) ------------- TOTAL (201,234,563)
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES (1,096,222)
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 1,096,222 LONDON PGM EXP & CURRENCY ADJ 1,207,350 ------------- TOTAL 2,303,572
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FINANCIAL AID AWARDS 182,685,092 TRAVEL TOUR EXPENSE 4,974 ------------- TOTAL 182,690,066
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047 2015Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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, PART I, LINE 3 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES A STATEMENT OF ITS NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE, AS WELL AS IN STUDENT REGISTRATION MATERIALS, STUDENT COURSE CATALOGS, AND EMPLOYEE JOB POSTINGS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AID: THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL AID FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND VARIOUS OTHER NEW YORK STATE AND NEW YORK CITY AGENCIES.
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 15 Program Services GLOBAL STUDIES 4,364,595
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 2 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 285,221
Sub-Saharan Africa   2 Program Services LAW SCH. PROGRAM 112,808
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   3 Program Services LAW SCH. PROGRAM 116,199
Sub-Saharan Africa   1 Program Services GLOBAL STUDIES 729,474
East Asia and the Pacific   10 Program Services GLOBAL STUDIES 322,059
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services INVESTMENTS 211,329,866
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   37,225
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 2 33 217,297,447
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 2 33 217,297,447
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) RESEARCH 21,752 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) RESEARCH 15,473 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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 GRANT MONITORING: ANY ORGANIZATION OR ENTITY THAT RECEIVES SUBCONTRACT GRANTS FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BOTH FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS EITHER ON A MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY BASIS AS TO THE USE OF FUNDS. THE REQUIRED FREQUENCY OF REPORTING, AS WELL AS OTHER MONITORING CONTROLS, ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PRIMARY GRANTING AGENCY AND UPON THE RESULTS OF A PREAWARD RISK ASSESSMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED ON ALL SUBRECIPIENTS PRIOR TO ISSUING AWARDS. THE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS ARE MONITORED AND REVIEWED BY THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS, THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND THE GRANTS ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE BEING USED APPROPRIATELY. THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS MEET REGULARLY WITH SUBGRANTEES, WHICH INCLUDES VISITING THEM TO OBSERVE ACTIVITIES ON A FIRST-HAND BASIS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (F) METHOD OF ACCOUNTING: EXPENSES ARE REPORTED BASED ON THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING, FOLLOWING FORDHAM UNIVERSITY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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
RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ LLC PROF. FUNDRAISING   No 1,130,455 371,010 759,445
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,130,455 371,010 759,445
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.
NY
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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

FOUNDERS DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
2,652,379
 
 
2,652,379

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
2,421,779
 
 
2,421,779
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
230,600
 
 
230,600



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . . 0     0
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 70,219     70,219
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 188,600     188,600
7 Food and beverages . . . 610,103     610,103
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 227,300     227,300
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,096,222
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -865,622
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 . . .
227,300
 
 
227,300


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B (III) RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ, LLC PROVIDES CONSULTING SERVICES TO FORDHAM FOR ITS TELEMARKETING FUNDRAISING STRATEGY. THE FIRM ALSO PERFORMS SEGMENTATION AND PLEDGE FULFILLMENT VIA DIRECT MAIL. RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ, LLC'S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED AT 1025 KIRKWOOD PARKWAY SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404.
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number
13-1740451
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) Boston University
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103547 501 (c) (3) 9,401       RESEARCH
(2) Harvard University
1033 Massachusetts
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501 (c) (3) 76,262       RESEARCH
(3) Clark University
950 Main St
Worcester,MA016101477 		04-2111203 501 (c) (3) 9,537       RESEARCH
(4) Brown University
235 Hope Street
Box 1932
Providence,RI02912 		05-0258809 501 (c) (3) 193,632       RESEARCH
(5) Providence College
1 Cunningham Square
Providence,RI02918 		05-0258932 501 (c) (3) 19,470       RESEARCH
(6) Teachers College Columbia University
525 W 120th Street
Box 30
New York,NY10027 		13-1624202 501 (c) (3) 224,229       RESEARCH
(7) Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx,NY10461 		47-2209056 501 (c) (3) 22,998       RESEARCH
(8) Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York,NY10065 		13-1924236 501 (c) (3) 20,104       RESEARCH
(9) Research Foundation of CUNY
230 West 41st Street
New York,NY10036 		13-1988190 501 (c) (3) 337,096       RESEARCH
(10) Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibil
475 Riverside Drive
New York,NY10115 		13-3185340 501 (c) (3) 798,800       RESEARCH
(11) New York University
105 E 17th Street
New York,NY10003 		13-5562308 501 (c) (3) 269,973       RESEARCH
(12) Columbia University
615 W 131 St MC8741
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5598093 501 (c) (3) 31,530       RESEARCH
(13) Princeton Theological Seminary
64 Mercer Street
Princeton,NJ85420 		21-0635010 501 (c) (3) 21,327       RESEARCH
(14) University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut St
Philadelphia,PA191046284 		23-1352685 501 (c) (3) 6,221       RESEARCH
(15) Bucknell University
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg,PA17837 		24-0772407 501 (c) (3) 100,000       RESEARCH
(16) University of Illinois
PO Box 19448
Springfield,IL627949448 		37-6000511 501 (c) (3) 13,108       RESEARCH
(17) University of Michigan
500 S State Street
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501 (c) (3) 152,738       RESEARCH
(18) University of Wisconsin
1852 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison,WI53706 		39-6006492 501 (c) (3) 35,852       RESEARCH
(19) American University
4400 Massachusetts NW
Washington,DC20016 		53-0196549 501 (c) (3) 17,267       RESEARCH
(20) University of Virginia
PO Box 400195
Charlottesville,VA22904 		54-6001796 501 (c) (3) 154,257       RESEARCH
(21) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Po box 8890
Chapel Hill,NC275148890 		56-6001393 501 (c) (3) 140,377       RESEARCH
(22) University of Memphis
PO BOX 1000
Memphis,TN381480313 		62-0648618 115 38,711       RESEARCH
(23) William Marsh Rice University
6100 Main Street - MS70
HOUSTON,TX77005 		74-1109620 501 (c) (3) 18,123       RESEARCH
(24) University of Arizona
1401 East University Blvd
Tucson,AZ85721 		74-2652689 501 (c) (3) 7,855       RESEARCH
(25) University of Texas at Austin
PO BOX 7159
Austin,TX787137159 		74-6000203 115 45,853       RESEARCH
(26) University of Colorado
Regents Drive at Broadway
Boulder,CO80309 		84-6000555 501 (c) (3) 113,226       RESEARCH
(27) Stanford University
3145 Porter Drive
Palo Alto,CA94304 		94-1158365 501 (c) (3) 80,747       RESEARCH
(28) Regents of the University of California
UC Fund 64355A
La Jolla,CA92093 		94-6002123 501 (c) (3) 243,143       RESEARCH
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
28
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 11848 182,685,092   N/A N/A
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 GRANT MONITORING: ANY ORGANIZATION OR ENTITY THAT RECEIVES SUBCONTRACT GRANTS FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BOTH FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS EITHER ON A MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY BASIS AS TO THE USE OF FUNDS. THE REQUIRED FREQUENCY OF REPORTING, AS WELL AS OTHER MONITORING CONTROLS, ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PRIMARY GRANTING AGENCY AND UPON THE RESULTS OF A PREAWARD RISK ASSESSMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED ON ALL SUBRECIPIENTS PRIOR TO ISSUING AWARDS. THE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS ARE MONITORED AND REVIEWED BY THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS, THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND THE GRANTS ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE BEING USED APPROPRIATELY. THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS MEET REGULARLY WITH SUBGRANTEES, WHICH INCLUDES VISITING THEM TO OBSERVE ACTIVITIES ON A FIRST-HAND BASIS. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS MONITORING: FORDHAM PROVIDES VARIOUS TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY TO STUDENTS. FORDHAMS STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO HELP THEM DEVISE A PLAN TO FUND THEIR EDUCATION. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE A COMBINATION OF GRANTS, LOANS AND PAYMENT PLANS DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND RESOURCES. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE AWARDED ON THE BASIS OF FINANCIAL NEED AND/OR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ON NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE CERTAIN QUESTIONNAIRES AND APPLICATIONS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR QUALIFICATION FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE VARIOUS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HAVE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION CRITERIA AND MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, SUCH AS THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE A MINIMUM COURSE LOAD, DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC PROGRESS, AND OTHER SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS.
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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
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1BRIAN BYRNEVP FOR LINCOLN CENTER (i)

(ii)		 311,189
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,889
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		31,641
-------------
0 		374,869
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ERIC WOODCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 236,390
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,851
-------------
0 		18,264
-------------
0 		30,286
-------------
0 		286,791
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3FRANK SIMIO END ROLE 1115INT SR VP, CFO, TREAS & VP FIN (i)

(ii)		 425,219
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,467
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		29,426
-------------
0 		485,262
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4FRANK SIRIANNIVP FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIO (i)

(ii)		 309,650
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,807
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		30,181
-------------
0 		383,788
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5JEFFREY GRAYSVP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS (i)

(ii)		 334,941
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,547
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		29,387
-------------
0 		396,025
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6JOHN LORDANFORMER SR VP, CFO & TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		279,242
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		279,242
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7MARCO VALERAVP FOR FACILITIES MGMT (i)

(ii)		 308,769
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,529
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		31,320
-------------
0 		375,768
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MARGARET BALLSECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY (i)

(ii)		 174,662
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,226
-------------
0 		19,275
-------------
0 		976
-------------
0 		196,139
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9MSGR JOSEPH QUINN END 1215VP FOR MISSION & MINISTRY (i)

(ii)		 156,728
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,534
-------------
0 		17,501
-------------
0 		11,709
-------------
0 		187,472
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10PETER STACEVP FOR ENROLLMENT (i)

(ii)		 357,681
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,328
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		31,174
-------------
0 		423,333
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11ROGER MILICIVP FOR DEV AND UNIV RELATIONS (i)

(ii)		 377,284
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,035
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		2,905
-------------
0 		410,374
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12STEPHEN FREEDMANPROVOST (i)

(ii)		 498,736
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,268
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		29,882
-------------
0 		564,036
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13THOMAS A DUNNEVP FOR ADMINISTRATION (i)

(ii)		 378,048
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		27,493
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		31,651
-------------
0 		466,342
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14MARTHA K HIRST EFF 0715SR VP, CFO & TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 253,696
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,782
-------------
0 		17,892
-------------
0 		589
-------------
0 		273,959
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15JEFFREY M NEUBAUERHEAD BASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 408,282
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,780
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		8,825
-------------
0 		450,037
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16DONNA RAPACCIOLIGABELLI BUSINESS DEAN (i)

(ii)		 591,986
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		54,127
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		30,226
-------------
0 		705,489
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17IFTEKHAR HASANPROFESSOR AND CHAIR (i)

(ii)		 434,821
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,547
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		28,514
-------------
0 		495,032
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18MICHAEL M MARTINLAW SCH DEAN(END DEAN 06/15) (i)

(ii)		 441,220
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,249
-------------
0 		29,150
-------------
0 		30,861
-------------
0 		509,480
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19THOMAS PECORAFORMER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH (i)

(ii)		 156,373
-------------
0 		93,165
-------------
0 		566,362
-------------
0 		8,698
-------------
0 		6,852
-------------
0 		831,450
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I FORDHAM UNIVERSITYS PRESIDENT, JOSEPH M. MCSHANE S.J. AND VP FOR MISSION INTEGRATION & PLANNING, MICHAEL MCCARTHY S.J., ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS AND PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO THE SOCIETY OF JESUS FOR THESE OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE JESUIT COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SERVICES TO FORDHAM UNIVERSITY. TOTAL PAYMENTS TO THE JESUIT COMMUNITY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR DECEMBER 31, 2015 TOTALED $3,310,106. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY DOES NOT GENERALLY PERMIT FIRST CLASS TRAVEL. HOWEVER, FOR BUSINESS TRIPS IN EXCESS OF 6 HOURS, EMPLOYEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO UPGRADE FROM THE LOWEST COACH FARE OFFERED BY THE AIRLINE TO THE NEXT HIGHER CLASS AVAILABLE. IN CONNECTION WITH ITS ATHLETICS PROGRAM, CERTAIN TEAMS UTILIZE CHARTER TRAVEL. TWO HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII FLY WITH THE ATHLETIC TEAMS AS PART OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS EMPLOYEES OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY. THE VALUE OF TRAVEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE: HOUSING WAS PROVIDED TO MICHAEL MCCARTHY S.J., VP FOR MISSION INTEGRATION & PLANNING. HE IS A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS AND LIVES AS A RESIDENT MINISTER IN A UNIVERSITY DORMITORY ON CAMPUS WHILE PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. ACCORDINGLY, THE HOUSING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO HIM ARE NOT INCLUDABLE AS GROSS INCOME UNDER SECTION 119 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A SEVERANCE PAYMENTS: JOHN LORDAN, FORMER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER, SEPARATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND IS ENTITLED TO PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT. FROM JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE UNIVERSITY MADE PAYMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT TOTALING $279,242, LESS APPLICABLE WITHHOLDING TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS, AND WHICH ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B) (III). THOMAS PECORA, FORMER HEAD MENS BASKETBALL COACH, SEPARATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN MARCH 2015 AND IS ENTITLED TO PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT. FROM JUNE 26, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE UNIVERSITY MADE PAYMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT TOTALING $562,500, LESS APPLICABLE WITHHOLDING TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS, AND WHICH ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B) (III).
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number
13-1740451
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DASNY SERIES 2008A
  		14-6000293 649903C33 05-21-2008 96,895,000 REFUNDING 2005 DEBT ISSUE   X   X   X
B DASNY SERIES 2011B
  		14-6000293 649905CX0 04-28-2011 152,929,720 2011 ISSUE -NEW CONSTRUCTION X     X   X
C DASNY SERIES 2012
  		14-6000293 649906Z23 10-25-2012 46,206,812 REFUNDING 2002 & 1998 DEBT ISSUE   X   X   X
D DASNY SERIES 2014
  		14-6000293 649907YZ9 04-03-2014 66,182,433 REFUND 2014 ISSUE AND CO-OP ACQ   X   X   X
DASNY SERIES 2016A
  		14-6000293 64990BD75 05-05-2016 169,720,220 REF PRIOR ISSUES & REN ACAD BLG   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 8,665,000 10,994,720 15,446,812 9,237,433
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 50,000,000 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 96,895,000 152,929,720 46,206,812 66,182,432
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 45,346,922 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 602,276 1,416,066 784,889 867,654
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 59,047 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 151,513,654 0 52,363,173
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 96,233,677 0 75,000 11,252,040
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 1,699,566
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2008 2014 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X     X X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X     X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X       X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X       X
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X       X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X       X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X       X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X       X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X       X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X       X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X X   X   X  
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X     X   X   X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X     X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... MERRILL LYNCH
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of hedge ......... 324.8 %      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X              
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X            
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: 2011 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: LAW SCHOOL BUILDING AND RESIDENCE HALL CONSTRUCTION 2014 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ACQUISITION OF BUILDING AND REFUND 2004 DEBT ISSUE 2016 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND TRANCHES OF THE 2011 DEBT ISSUE AND DEFEASE AND ADVANCE REFUND ALL OF THE 2008B DEBT ISSUE AND REFURBISH ACADEMIC BUILDING SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINES 13, 16 & 17 FOR THE 2014 BOND ISSUE THE FINAL ALLOCATION OF PROCEEDS HAS NOT BEEN MADE.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMNS A AND B THE DATE OF THE REBATE COMPUTATION FOR BOTH SERIES OF BONDS IS 7/9/2015.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 4C, COLUMN (A) ARBITRAGE THE UNIVERSITY PAYS A FIXED RATE OF 3.2475% AND RECEIVES 67% OF ONE MONTH LIBOR ON THE NOTIONAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE 2008A BONDS.
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Schedule K
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number
13-1740451
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DASNY SERIES 2008A
  		14-6000293 649903C33 05-21-2008 96,895,000 REFUNDING 2005 DEBT ISSUE   X   X   X
B DASNY SERIES 2011B
  		14-6000293 649905CX0 04-28-2011 152,929,720 2011 ISSUE -NEW CONSTRUCTION X     X   X
C DASNY SERIES 2012
  		14-6000293 649906Z23 10-25-2012 46,206,812 REFUNDING 2002 & 1998 DEBT ISSUE   X   X   X
D DASNY SERIES 2014
  		14-6000293 649907YZ9 04-03-2014 66,182,433 REFUND 2014 ISSUE AND CO-OP ACQ   X   X   X
DASNY SERIES 2016A
  		14-6000293 64990BD75 05-05-2016 169,720,220 REF PRIOR ISSUES & REN ACAD BLG   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 8,665,000 10,994,720 15,446,812 9,237,433
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 50,000,000 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 96,895,000 152,929,720 46,206,812 66,182,432
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 45,346,922 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 602,276 1,416,066 784,889 867,654
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 59,047 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 151,513,654 0 52,363,173
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 96,233,677 0 75,000 11,252,040
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 1,699,566
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2008 2014 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X     X X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X     X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X       X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X       X
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X       X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X       X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X       X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X       X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X   X       X
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X       X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X X   X   X  
b Exception to rebate? ........   X   X   X   X
c No rebate due? ......... X     X   X   X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X     X   X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X     X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... MERRILL LYNCH
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of hedge ......... 324.8 %      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X              
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X            
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Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES: 2011 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: LAW SCHOOL BUILDING AND RESIDENCE HALL CONSTRUCTION 2014 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: ACQUISITION OF BUILDING AND REFUND 2004 DEBT ISSUE 2016 BOND ISSUE (A) ISSUER NAME: DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (F) DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE: REFUND TRANCHES OF THE 2011 DEBT ISSUE AND DEFEASE AND ADVANCE REFUND ALL OF THE 2008B DEBT ISSUE AND REFURBISH ACADEMIC BUILDING SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINES 13, 16 & 17 FOR THE 2014 BOND ISSUE THE FINAL ALLOCATION OF PROCEEDS HAS NOT BEEN MADE.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMNS A AND B THE DATE OF THE REBATE COMPUTATION FOR BOTH SERIES OF BONDS IS 7/9/2015.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 4C, COLUMN (A) ARBITRAGE THE UNIVERSITY PAYS A FIXED RATE OF 3.2475% AND RECEIVES 67% OF ONE MONTH LIBOR ON THE NOTIONAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE 2008A BONDS.
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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
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Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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) STEPHEN FREEDMAN SEE PART V SEE PART V   X 837,500 837,500   No   No Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 837,500
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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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) JILL LOGAN SEE PART V 136,606 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART II (A) NAME OF PERSON: STEPHEN FREEDMAN (B) RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION: PROVOST OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (C) PURPOSE OF LOAN: This transaction represents the Universitys equity interest in his residence and is not a loan. Repayment is triggered under certain circumstances.
SCHEDULE L, PART IV JILL LOGAN IS A FAMILY MEMBER OF PATRICIA NAZEMETZ, CURRENT TRUSTEE
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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
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Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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 3 70,095 APPRAISAL
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 40 2,377,976 MARKET QUOTATION
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 ( GOLF OUTING ) X 1 9,979 COST
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( RECEPTION ) X 10 46,888 COST
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PIANO ) X 1 11,000 APPRAISAL
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
2
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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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) NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS: THE AMOUNT LISTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS.
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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
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 MISSION STATEMENT: THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, THE JESUIT UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, IS COMMITTED TO THE DISCOVERY OF WISDOM AND THE TRANSMISSION OF LEARNING, THROUGH RESEARCH AND THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. GUIDED BY ITS CATHOLIC AND JESUIT TRADITIONS, FORDHAM FOSTERS THE INTELLECTUAL, MORAL AND RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STUDENTS AND PREPARES THEM FOR LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIVERSITY AS A UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING, AND GUARANTEES THE FREEDOM OF INQUIRY REQUIRED BY RIGOROUS THINKING AND THE QUEST FOR TRUTH. FORDHAM AFFIRMS THE VALUE OF A CORE CURRICULUM ROOTED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO FOSTER IN ALL ITS STUDENTS LIFE-LONG HABITS OF CAREFUL OBSERVATION, CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, MORAL REFLECTION AND ARTICULATE EXPRESSION. IN ORDER TO PREPARE CITIZENS FOR AN INCREASINGLY MULTICULTURAL AND MULTINATIONAL SOCIETY, FORDHAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP IN ITS STUDENTS AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND REVERENCE FOR CULTURES AND WAYS OF LIFE OTHER THAN THEIR OWN. AS A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM AFFIRMS THE COMPLEMENTARY ROLES OF FAITH AND REASON IN THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM AND LEARNING. THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES THE GROWTH OF A LIFE OF FAITH CONSONANT WITH MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. FORDHAM ENCOURAGES FACULTY TO DISCUSS AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ETHICAL DIMENSION OF WHAT IS BEING STUDIED AND WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT. FORDHAM GIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE STUDY OF THE LIVING TRADITION OF CATHOLICISM, AND IT PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS MAY INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH CONTEMPORARY CULTURES. FORDHAM WELCOMES STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF ALL RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS AND OF NO RELIGIOUS TRADITION AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THIS COMMUNITY OF STUDY AND DIALOGUE. AS A JESUIT UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM DRAWS ITS INSPIRATION FROM THE DUAL HERITAGE OF CHRISTIAN HUMANISM AND IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY, AND CONSEQUENTLY SEES ALL DISCIPLINES AS POTENTIAL PATHS TO GOD. FORDHAM RECOGNIZES THE DIGNITY AND UNIQUENESS OF EACH PERSON. A FORDHAM EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS IS STUDENT-CENTERED, AND ATTENTIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE PERSON. SUCH AN EDUCATION IS BASED ON CLOSE COLLABORATION AMONG STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. FORDHAM IS COMMITTED TO RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THAT ASSIST IN THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, THE PROMOTION OF JUSTICE, THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. JESUIT EDUCATION IS COSMOPOLITAN EDUCATION. THEREFORE, EDUCATION AT FORDHAM IS INTERNATIONAL IN ITS SCOPE AND IN ITS ASPIRATIONS. THE WORLD-WIDE NETWORK OF JESUIT UNIVERSITIES OFFERS FORDHAM FACULTY AND STUDENTS DISTINCTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION. AS A UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK CITY - AS HOME TO PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE, AS A CENTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, COMMUNICATION, DIPLOMACY, THE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES, NEW YORK CITY PROVIDES FORDHAM WITH A SPECIAL KIND OF CLASSROOM. ITS UNPARALLELED RESOURCES SHAPE AND ENHANCE FORDHAMS PROFESSIONAL AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. FORDHAM IS PRIVILEGED TO SHARE A HISTORY AND A DESTINY WITH NEW YORK CITY. THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES ITS DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO THE CITY AND ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY TO SHARE ITS GIFTS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF OUR CITY, OUR NATION AND OUR WORLD.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COEDUCATIONAL, NONSECTARIAN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, IN THE JESUIT TRADITION, WITHIN ITS PRINCIPLE CAMPUSES LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY. FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SERVES AND EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 8,900 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 6,400 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY AWARDS BACCALAUREATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES TO STUDENTS FROM FORDHAM COLLEGE AT ROSE HILL, FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER, THE GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE), THE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES, THE GRADUATE SCHOOLS OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, EDUCATION, RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICE, AND THE SCHOOL OF LAW. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STUDENTS TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 RELATIONSHIPS: FAMILY RELATIONSHIP - PETER STACE, OFFICER/VP FOR ENROLLMENT, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH MARGARET BALL, OFFICER/SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 REVIEW: THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WORKS CLOSELY WITH KPMG LLP, AS PAID PREPARER OF FORDHAMS TAX-RELATED FILINGS, TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. ONCE PREPARED, THE FORM UNDERGOES A SERIES OF REVIEWS BY SENIOR FINANCIAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIP BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING THE RETURN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FOLLOWING A FORMAL PRESENTATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD, THE RETURN IS APPROVED AND A COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW: THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OR DECISION ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SIGNING AUTHORITY ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND TO INDICATE WHETHER THE UNIVERSITY DOES BUSINESS WITH AN ENTITY IN WHICH THEY HAVE MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, INCLUDING REQUIRING THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, BASED ON TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT STATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS AND THE UNIVERSITY'S STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B COMPENSATION REVIEW: COMPENSATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT IS INITIALLY DETERMINED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES USING SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS. THE REVIEW WAS MOST RECENTLY CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2015 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016, 2017, AND 2018. ONCE DETERMINED, THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED COMPENSATION IS SUBMITTED FIRST TO THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THEN TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICERS IS ESTABLISHED USING SALARY BENCHMARKING DATA, AS WELL AS REVIEWS OF COMPENSATION DATA INCLUDED IN PUBLIC FILINGS OF COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS. COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED ON A REVIEW OF KEY DOCUMENTS, FILINGS, AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE DISCUSSIONS. THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION IS CONDUCTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE CONFIDENTIALITY. COMPENSATION LEVELS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROCESS ARE DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE, AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII CALENDAR YEAR COMPENSATION: MICHAEL MCCARTHY S.J. BEGAN SERVING AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION INTEGRATION & PLANNING IN JANUARY 2016; THEREFORE, HE IS LISTED AS A CURRENT OFFICER ON FORM 990, PART VII. BECAUSE PART VII COMPENSATION IS REPORTED ON A 2015 CALENDAR YEAR BASIS, AND FR. MCCARTHY JOINED FORDHAM IN 2016, COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII IS ZERO.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 23 SECURED MORTGAGES AND NOTES PAYABLE TO UNRELATED THIRD PARTIES: IN JULY 2012, THE UNIVERSITY ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JESUITS OF FORDHAM, INC., A NOT FOR PROFIT PROVINCIAL ORDER, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOYOLA HALL, A BUILDING LOCATED ON THE ROSE HILL CAMPUS OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, FOR $30 MILLION. THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF $8 MILLION WAS PAID ON THE CLOSING DATE. THE BALANCE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE PAID PURSUANT TO AN INTEREST FREE PROMISSORY NOTE CALLING FOR EIGHT INSTALLMENTS OF $2,750,000 EACH YEAR THROUGH JULY 2020. THE UNIVERSITY RECORDED AN UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT TOTALING $1,956,452 AND $2,263,147 AT JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015, RESPECTIVELY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP (3,720,200) LOSS NOT YET RECOGNIZED AS A COMPONENT OF NET PERIODIC COST (5,716,000) UNREALIZED CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST (730,241) LONDON PGM EXP & CURRENCY ADJ (1,207,350) LOSS ON DEFEASANCE & REFUNDING OF DEBT (8,378,057) LONDON UNSPENT CASH ON HAND (29,745) ------------ TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 (19,781,593)
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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Fordham University
 
Employer identification number

13-1740451
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) FORDHAM AIRVANA HOLDINGS LLC
888 SEVENTH AVE 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10019
13-1740451 		HOLDING CO. NY 1,501,410   FORDHAM U
 










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)FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (USA) UK PROGRAM LTD
15 ST BOTOLPH STREET EC3A 7NJ
LONDON   EC3A 7NJ
UK
EDUCATION UK     FORDHAM U
 
Yes
 
(2)FORDHAM UNIVERSITY UK CHARITABLE TRUST
15 ST BOTOLPH STREET EC3A 7NJ
LONDON   EC3A 7NJ
UK
EDUCATION UK     FORDHAM U
 
Yes
 










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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

 
 
INVESTMENT OH NA
  		Trust         No
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (NY)

 
 
INVESTMENT NY NA
  		Trust         No










Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
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
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (USA) UK PROGRAM LTD

 p 1,207,350 COST





Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























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