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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8 Clarkson Avenue Box 5546
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Potsdam, NY136995546
D Employer identification number

15-0543659
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 254,320,637
F Name and address of principal officer:
Anthony G Collins
8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5500
Potsdam,NY13699
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.clarkson.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: 1896
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Provide education for undergraduate, graduate and professional continuing education programs, and to engage in high quality research and scholarship.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 35
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,555
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,224
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 132,833
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 46,687
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 32,800,814 29,779,714
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 175,217,653 188,490,096
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 20,652,188 9,646,574
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,934,064 3,486,985
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 231,604,719 231,403,369
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 87,507,381 92,167,156
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) 76,368,616 82,015,300
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,527,637    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 49,690,207 51,225,389
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 213,566,204 225,407,845
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 18,038,515 5,995,524
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 389,843,067 391,499,344
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 112,591,745 120,281,195
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 277,251,322 271,218,149
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Clarkson University is an independent, nationally recognized technological university whose faculty of teacher-scholars aspires to offer superior instruction and engage in high-quality research and scholarship in engineering, business, science, health, and liberal arts. Please see schedule O for continuation of our Mission.
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 $ 195,694,227 including grants of $ 91,675,635 ) (Revenue $ 161,384,639 )
Higher Education: Provide instruction, research, public service, campus support, etc. for undergraduate and graduate students. (4,082 FTE students) U.S. News & World Report's 2016 rankings of "Best Colleges" again placed Clarkson University in tier one, the top tier of national universities, with a ranking of 115. Clarkson is also on the "Great Schools at Great Prices" list (Best Value Schools), which takes into account a school's academic quality, as indicated by its 2016 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking, and the 2014-2015 net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of need-based financial aid. Clarkson University was again named one of the country's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review of 2016. Clarkson was also named one of the Best Northeastern Colleges by Princeton Review, which identified some of the colleges and universities that they consider "academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search". Clarkson was again featured in the latest edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News Media Group. Highlights of the rankings were published in the U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2017 Guidebook. Money magazine named Clarkson to the top 10 percent of its list of "736 schools that provide the best value for your tuition dollar".
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,245,224 including grants of $ 491,521 ) (Revenue $ 29,543,911 )
Extracurricular programs, general/other auxiliary enterprises such as housing, dining, and recreational services for its students. (3,726 FTE students)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 440,626 )
Conferences & Workshops
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet206,939,451
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III .............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
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 ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
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 ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
325
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
2,555
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
35
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
35
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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:
MediumBulletChristopher Alger8 Clarkson Ave Box 5546   Potsdam,NY136665546 (315) 268-7258
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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) CAROLYN A BRANDSEMA......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(2) ROBERT A CAMPBELL......................................................................
Trustee
 2
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(3) AMY E CASTRONOVA......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(4) BAYARD D CLARKSON JR......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(5) BAYARD D CLARKSON SR......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
1 		X           0 0 0
(6) CHARLES R CRAIG......................................................................
Trustee
 2
.................
1 		X           0 0 0
(7) JASON R CURRIE......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(8) KAREL K CZANDERNA......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(9) LAWRENCE J DELANEY......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(10) MARK DZWONCZYK......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(11) JUDITH J FOSTER......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(12) ROBERT K GOLDMAN......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(13) RICHARD R GRIFFITH......................................................................
Trustee
 2
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(14) WILLIAM F HELMER......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(15) DIANNA JONES HERRMANN......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(16) MICHAEL E JESANIS......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(17) THOMAS L KASSOUF......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) EARL R LEWIS........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(19) CARL B MACK........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(20) JODY A MARKOPOULOS........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) TIMOTHY P PETTEE........................................................................
Trustee
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) JAMES W RANSOM........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(23) NANCY D REYDA........................................................................
Trustee
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) STEPHEN D RYAN........................................................................
Trustee
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(25) RAYMOND L SKOWYRA JR........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(26) JEAN E SPENCE........................................................................
Trustee
 2
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(27) JAMES F WOOD........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(28) MARY KAY WOODS........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(29) ROBERT R ZIEK JR........................................................................
Trustee
 2
.......................2 		X           0 0 0
(30) KAITLIN P MONTE........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(31) THOMAS L BURNS........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(32) DANIEL HEINTZELMAN........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(33) LISA NAPOLIONE........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(34) WALT L ROBB........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(35) FRANK R SCHMELER........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(36) ANTHONY G COLLINS........................................................................
President
 50
.......................1 		    X       1,686,597 0 309,746
(37) JAMES D FISH........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 50
.......................2 		    X       190,313 0 29,243
(38) KELLY O CHEZUM........................................................................
Vice President for External Relations
 50
.......................1 		    X       165,659 0 38,866
(39) TIMOTHY SUGRUE........................................................................
CEO of Beacon Institute
 0
.......................40 		      X     297,357 0 31,293
(40) IAN HAZEN........................................................................
Director of Facilities and Services
 40
.......................0 		      X     142,377 0 20,924
(41) DAYLE SMITH........................................................................
Dean of the School of Business
 40
.......................0 		      X     304,092 0 19,673
(42) CHARLES THORPE........................................................................
Sr Vice President and Provost
 40
.......................0 		      X     327,915 0 39,655
(43) PETER TURNER........................................................................
Dean of Arts and Sciences
 40
.......................0 		      X     185,851 0 34,612
(44) BRIAN GRANT........................................................................
Vice President for Enrollment & Student Advancement
 40
.......................0 		      X     143,325 0 18,313
(45) WILLIAM JEMISON........................................................................
Dean of the School of Engineering
 40
.......................0 		      X     215,406 0 42,466
(46) PATRICK ROCHE........................................................................
Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations
 40
.......................0 		      X     322,132 0 22,278
(47) BABU SURYADEVARA........................................................................
Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
 40
.......................0 		        X   277,895 0 37,018
(48) JAMES S BONNER........................................................................
Chief Research Officer
 40
.......................0 		        X   251,777 0 28,106
(49) MICHAEL WALSH JR........................................................................
Associate VP of Graduate Business Development
 0
.......................40 		        X   206,523 0 28,338
(50) FARZAD MAHMOODI........................................................................
Prof./Director of Supply Chain Mgmt
 40
.......................0 		        X   267,288 0 46,767
(51) CASEY JONES........................................................................
Head Hockey Coach
 40
.......................0 		        X   248,193 0 47,558
(52) GOODARZ AHMADI........................................................................
Dean of Engineering
 40
.......................0 		          X 196,114 0 25,674
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,428,814 0 820,530
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 MediumBullet130
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
Trane Company

15 Technology Place
East Syracuse,NY13057 		Construction 4,733,781
Con Tech Building Systems Inc

4524 State Highway 58
Gouverneur,NY13642 		Construction 1,762,920
Royall & Company

1920 East Parham Road
Richmond,VA23228 		Consulting 887,159
Hyde Stone Mechanical Contractors Inc

29 Hatch Road
Potsdam,NY13676 		Construction 841,512
Perras Construction Services Inc

1909 State Highway 420
Massena,NY13662 		Construction 734,367
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet34
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 12,319,058
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 17,460,656
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,395,649
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 29,779,714
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Tuition & Fees 611310 158,456,966 158,456,966 0 0
b Auxiliary Enterprises - Room 721000 18,391,015 18,391,015 0 0
c Auxiliary Enterprises - Board 722320 10,991,124 10,991,124 0 0
d Auxiliary Enterprises - Other 900099 161,772 161,772 0 0
e Conference & Workshops 611310 440,626 440,626 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 48,593 0 0 48,593
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 188,490,096
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,458,691 0 63,509 1,395,182
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 18,332 0 0 18,332
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 0
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,501,724 29,603,427
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,840,227 21,077,041
c Gain or (loss) -338,503 8,526,386
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 8,187,883 0 0 8,187,883
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0 0 0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Program Registration Fees 611310 146,980 146,980 0 0
b Athletic Revenue 711210 444,630 0 0 444,630
c Space Rental 532000 201,796 201,796 0 0
d All other revenue .... 2,675,247 2,530,304 69,324 75,619
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 3,468,653
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 231,403,369 191,320,583 132,833 10,170,239
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 96,700 96,700
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 90,636,481 90,636,481
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 1,433,975 1,433,975
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,732,353 1,900,980 2,831,373 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 57,317,345 52,175,850 3,240,344 1,901,151
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,948,067 3,333,636 470,633 143,798
9 Other employee benefits ....... 12,111,187 10,237,877 1,431,696 441,614
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,906,348 3,298,410 465,660 142,278
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 393,154 47,133 346,021 0
c Accounting ........... 213,533 11,972 201,561 0
d Lobbying ........... 20,053 20,053 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 587,639 587,639 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,385,261 1,543,911 805,007 36,343
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,189,964 1,121,127 64,219 4,618
13 Office expenses ....... 0 0 0 0
14 Information technology ...... 0 0 0 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 3,939,990 3,573,936 366,054 0
17 Travel ............ 3,259,176 2,707,073 371,451 180,652
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0 0 0 0
20 Interest ........... 3,131,426 2,979,761 151,665 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 9,050,213 8,267,076 503,063 280,074
23 Insurance ... 750,232 83,738 666,494 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Supplies 8,066,471 7,388,434 651,837 26,200
b Food Service 6,352,810 6,164,538 174,861 13,411
c Research Sub-Contracts 1,102,915 1,102,915 0 0
d Equipment Rentals/External Maintenance 3,007,746 2,413,830 593,636 280
e All other expenses 7,774,806 5,812,406 1,605,182 357,218
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 225,407,845 206,939,451 14,940,757 3,527,637
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,404,548 2 12,418,026
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 4,004,875 3 2,475,782
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 9,850,712 4 6,308,661
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 258,529 8 240,105
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,841,322 9 1,828,365
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 322,990,910
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 130,082,736 185,747,115 10c 192,908,174
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 57,007,981 11 46,605,057
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 114,213,143 12 118,181,728
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 9,862,165 13 9,900,008
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 652,677 15 633,438
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 389,843,067 16 391,499,344
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,618,228 17 6,186,666
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 8,435,331 19 8,021,226
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 60,686,555 20 64,668,696
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 1,339,256 21 1,494,365
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 .. 1,999,840 23 1,980,504
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 35,512,535 25 37,929,738
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 112,591,745 26 120,281,195
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 121,413,445 27 116,120,110
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 36,924,515 28 31,832,795
29 Permanently restricted net assets 118,913,362 29 123,265,244
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 ........... 277,251,322 33 271,218,149
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 389,843,067 34 391,499,344
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
231,403,369
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
225,407,845
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,995,524
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
277,251,322
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-15,943,254
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
3,914,557
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
271,218,149
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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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
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 29,792,131 27,294,453 35,639,508 32,800,814 29,779,714 155,306,620
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 29,792,131 27,294,453 35,639,508 32,800,814 29,779,714 155,306,620
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).. 4,311,705
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 150,994,915
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.. 29,792,131 27,294,453 35,639,508 32,800,814 29,779,714 155,306,620
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,554,642 3,476,785 2,815,882 2,788,590 1,477,023 14,112,922
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 3,986 7,323 0 0 11,309
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 2,872,642 2,834,732 3,225,036 2,852,135 3,399,329 15,183,874
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 184,614,725
12
12
827,036,390
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
81.789 %
15
15
83.327 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other income includes Program Registration Fees, Athletic Revenue, Space Rental, Global Business Program Revenue and all other Miscellaneous Revenue.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number
15-0543659
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

15-0543659
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
  		Employer identification number

15-0543659
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
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
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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? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
12,653
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
7,400
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
20,053
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, Line 1 The University, through the Association of Governing Boards, contacts the Board of Trustees periodically to urge them to contact their legislators regarding funding support issues such as New York State (NYS) Bundy Aid and the NYS Tuition Assistance Program. Alumni are also periodically encouraged to contact their state and federal representatives. The President, Chief Financial Officer and Government Relations Officer sign official communications including lobbying appeals. The University's governmental relations office has a part time Director and a part time secretary. The office is principally responsible for monitoring government action at the local, state and federal levels, reporting significant actions which impact the University to appropriate offices, and where appropriate, to lobbying legislative and executive bodies. The vast majority of lobbying communications and direct contact with legislators or legislative staff members emanates from this office. The University conveyed their position on various state and federal issues, as well as miscellaneous economic development, energy and environmental issues.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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 .... 186,140,355 192,917,861 169,437,868 158,340,916 165,144,074
b Contributions ... 6,272,274 4,944,745 5,157,143 4,317,373 3,759,893
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -6,962,416 -3,839,510 26,173,566 14,346,087 -3,019,421
d Grants or scholarships ... 7,634,292 7,337,438 7,249,957 6,952,797 6,904,183
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		716,640 545,303 600,759 613,711 639,447
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 177,099,281 186,140,355 192,917,861 169,437,868 158,340,916
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet23.76 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet67.42 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet8.82 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ... 16,000 9,065,537 9,081,537
b Buildings 0 245,987,005 99,555,779 146,431,226
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ... 0 39,398,923 30,526,957 8,871,966
e Other ... 0 28,523,445 0 28,523,445
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 192,908,174
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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 0  
(2)Closely-held equity interests 2,486,695 F
(3)Other
(A) Hedge Funds 		48,619,141 F

(B) Private Equity 		7,356,682 F

(C) Venture Capital 		4,876,144 F

(D) Real Assets 		16,265,011 F

(E) International Equity 		38,578,055 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 118,181,728
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
Federal & Other Loan Programs 7,949,026
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligation 4,930,685
Post Retirement Benefit 18,732,630
Present Value of Annuity Payments 4,068,267
Loan Pledge Liability 149,578
Miscellaneous 2,099,552
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 37,929,738
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 ....... 1 220,515,630
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -15,943,254
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 5,910,386
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -10,032,868
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 230,548,498
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 587,639
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 267,232
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 854,871
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 231,403,369
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 ........... 1 226,548,804
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,584,728
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,584,728
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 224,964,076
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 587,639
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -143,870
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 443,769
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 225,407,845

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 IV, Line 2b The University assists the Student Association by providing custodian support for their receipts and disbursements. Also, the University is the fiduciary of a perpetuity trust.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The intended uses of the University's endowment fund is to support the University's students directly through financial aid as well as indirectly through support of operation costs and research endeavors.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The consolidated financial statements include the University and Beacon, which are generally exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Through the acquisition of Union Graduate College in Schenectady, New York, the University established the Clarkson University Capital Region Campus (CRC) on February 1, 2016. Weston is a taxable subsidiary of the University. The income tax attributable to Weston is reflected in these consolidated financial statements but is not material. The University recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained by a taxing authority and believes it has taken no significant uncertain tax positions.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Related Entity revenue $1,393,325. Change to post-retirement benefits ($3,897,724). Inherent contribution received through acquisition $8,414,785.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Interest on student loans $44,007. Change in Annuity and Life Income Funds $212,965. Change in value of split-interest agreements ($33,010). Related Entity revenue $43,270.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Related Entity expense $1,584,728.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Interest on student loans $44,007. Change in Annuity and Life Income Funds $212,965. Change in value of split-interest agreements ($400,842).
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2015Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
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Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 The University publicizes its racially nondiscrimination policy within all job announcements and publications, as well as all other public announcements and publications. This policy can also be found on the University's website.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 The University receives federal, state and local funds for student financial assistance and for research and development awards.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
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) 0 0 Grantmaking   745,660
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking   381,271
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Global Business Program 100,617
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Global Business Program 69,265
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Global Business Program 39,539
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Research 86,997
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Research 66,431
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Research 51,025
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,540,805
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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)
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Research 39,076 Check 0    
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Research 37,400 Wire Transfer 0    
Central America and the Caribbean Research 23,873 Check 0    
Central America and the Caribbean Research 15,000 Wire Transfer 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
0
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
3
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)
Scholarship Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 48 745,660 Credit on Students Account 0    
Scholarship East Asia and the Pacific 28 381,271 Credit on Students Account 0    
Provide housing and travel for Global Business Program Students Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 35 86,727 Wire Transfer 0    
Provide housing and travel for Global Business Program Students Sub-Saharan Africa 13 31,319 Wire Transfer 0    
Provide housing and travel for Global Business Program Students East Asia and the Pacific 50 17,360 Wire Transfer 0    
Provide housing and travel for Global Business Program Students East Asia and the Pacific 50 17,360 Check 0    
Provide housing and travel for Global Business Program Students East Asia and the Pacific 50 11,529 Credit Card 0    
Participant Support North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 1 15,000 Wire Transfer 0    
Participant Support Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 2 12,400 Wire Transfer 0    
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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 The University monitors the use of grant funds for research sub-awards outside the United States by requiring technical reports which are reviewed and approved by the University before submitting payment. We also have a comprehensive monitoring process by which all sub-recipients are evaluated prior to obtaining an award. Research expenditures for this program are for undergraduates, these are pre-approved by the funding agency and technical reports are submitted upon completion of trip for review and approval. All University expenditure guidelines are followed before payments are disbursed for program expenditures. Grant funds are verified in the student financial aid process according to the University procedures and distributed as credits to student receivable accounts at the University.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 The University utilizes the accrual method of accounting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
15-0543659
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) R&B Engineered Products LLC
327 Stowe Road
Ogdensburg,NY13669 		81-2531920   5,700 0     Start up funding
(2) Agbotic Inc
PO Box 706
Potsdam,NY13676 		46-4991502   25,000 0     Start up funding
(3) Parker Maple Farm LLC
2591 County Route 21
Canton,NY13617 		46-2831287   26,000 0     Start up funding
(4) Village of Potsdam
PO Box 5168
Potsdam,NY13676 		15-6001369 Local Government 34,000 0     Donation
(5) Town of Potsdam
35 Market Street
Potsdam,NY13676 		15-6001107 Local Government 6,000 0     Donation
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
3
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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) Summer Awards 6 32,215 0    
(2) Clarkson Honararies 61 1,647,319 0    
(3) Clarkson Veteran Scholarship 4 15,111 0    
(4) Endowed/Sponsored/Government 1138 1,839,288 0    
(5) Fellowship - Tuition 18 333,146 0    
(6) Graduate Assistant 2 728 0    
(7) Grant in Aid 49 2,040,952 0    
(8) Graduate Scholarships 468 3,228,931 0    
(9) Partial Tuition 190 570,664 0    
(10) Research Assistant - Tuition Remission 188 1,835,684 0    
(11) Resident Advisors - Allowance 65 558,392 0    
(12) Room, Board and Maintenance 64 221,571 0    
(13) Supplemental Financial Aid Summer 17 123,285 0    
(14) Supplemental Trustee Scholarship 63 2,237,571 0    
(15) Teaching Assistant Scholarship 125 3,201,619 0    
(16) Trustee Scholarship 3000 72,750,005 0    
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 The University provides funding to faculty and students for research and other projects. Expenses must be substantiated under the Accountability Plan to ensure proper use of funds. Students must meet the requirements specified in the respective award program in order to receive the award. The requirements include criteria such as financial need, obtaining/maintaining the required grade point average and studying in a certain academic discipline, etc. If the scholarship is ongoing, the student must continue to meet the scholarship requirements in order to be awarded a scholarship in subsequent years. Financial need, grade point averages and other scholarship criteria are continually monitored to determine whether the student meets the criteria.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number

15-0543659
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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1ANTHONY G COLLINSPresident (i)

(ii)		 496,770
-------------
0 		250,000
-------------
0 		939,827
-------------
0 		275,361
-------------
0 		34,385
-------------
0 		1,996,343
-------------
0 		695,000
-------------
0
2JAMES D FISHChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 189,010
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,303
-------------
0 		18,421
-------------
0 		10,822
-------------
0 		219,556
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3KELLY O CHEZUMVice President for External Relations (i)

(ii)		 165,623
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		36
-------------
0 		16,362
-------------
0 		22,504
-------------
0 		204,525
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4TIMOTHY SUGRUECEO of Beacon Institute (i)

(ii)		 296,399
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		958
-------------
0 		24,108
-------------
0 		7,185
-------------
0 		328,650
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5IAN HAZENDirector of Facilities and Services (i)

(ii)		 142,353
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24
-------------
0 		13,752
-------------
0 		7,172
-------------
0 		163,301
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6DAYLE SMITHDean of the School of Business (i)

(ii)		 304,037
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		55
-------------
0 		2,758
-------------
0 		16,915
-------------
0 		323,765
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7CHARLES THORPESr Vice President and Provost (i)

(ii)		 327,385
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		529
-------------
0 		25,440
-------------
0 		14,215
-------------
0 		367,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8PETER TURNERDean of Arts and Sciences (i)

(ii)		 185,546
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		305
-------------
0 		18,141
-------------
0 		16,471
-------------
0 		220,463
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9BRIAN GRANTVice President for Enrollment & Student Advancement (i)

(ii)		 143,289
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		36
-------------
0 		13,846
-------------
0 		4,467
-------------
0 		161,638
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10WILLIAM JEMISONDean of the School of Engineering (i)

(ii)		 214,751
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		656
-------------
0 		20,262
-------------
0 		22,203
-------------
0 		257,872
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11PATRICK ROCHEVice President for Development & Alumni Relations (i)

(ii)		 322,120
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,278
-------------
0 		344,410
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12BABU SURYADEVARAProfessor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (i)

(ii)		 277,401
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		494
-------------
0 		20,803
-------------
0 		16,215
-------------
0 		314,913
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13JAMES S BONNERChief Research Officer (i)

(ii)		 251,619
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		158
-------------
0 		18,500
-------------
0 		9,606
-------------
0 		279,883
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14MICHAEL WALSH JRAssociate VP of Graduate Business Development (i)

(ii)		 164,059
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		42,464
-------------
0 		14,123
-------------
0 		14,215
-------------
0 		234,861
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15FARZAD MAHMOODIProf./Director of Supply Chain Mgmt (i)

(ii)		 267,233
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		55
-------------
0 		22,364
-------------
0 		24,404
-------------
0 		314,056
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16CASEY JONESHead Hockey Coach (i)

(ii)		 242,915
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,278
-------------
0 		23,155
-------------
0 		24,403
-------------
0 		295,751
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17GOODARZ AHMADIDean of Engineering (i)

(ii)		 195,619
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		495
-------------
0 		18,128
-------------
0 		7,546
-------------
0 		221,788
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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, Line 1a Travel for companions and gross up payments were provided to an officer of the University. These benefits were provided as taxable compensation. The non-taxable benefit is included in Part II, Column D. A personal residence was provided to the President as a mandatory condition of employment and was not taxable based on section 119 of IRC.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 The President participates in a non qualified deferred compensation retirement plan. The plan was created during 2010 with the approval of the Executive Committee, an independent and disinterested party, in order to align the President's total compensation with comparable universities and to ensure the President's long-term employment with Clarkson University. The current year distribution from the plan was $862,500, plus accrued interest, for a total of $938,665. This distribution included $695,000 of prior year contributions, which have been previously reported on Form 990 over the past four years. The current year contribution to the plan amounted to $250,000.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 The Executive Committee may, at its discretion, award the President a performance award each year in connection with an evaluation of his performance. The evaluation is based upon his accomplishments against goals and objectives during the year.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
15-0543659
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 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2003
  		16-0991238 791097DU9 04-01-2003 6,137,145 Dormatory renovation, refund prior issue 11/6/1990 and Construction   X   X   X
B St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2007
  		16-0991238 791097EKO 03-14-2007 26,216,868 Refund prior issue 6/15/1999 & 8/1/2001, purchase equipment   X   X   X
C St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2011
  		27-2614310 791078AG3 07-28-2011 14,754,334 Dormatory & Lab Renovations   X   X   X
D St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2012A
  		27-2614310 791078AK4 05-21-2012 19,060,719 Refund 2009 issue and renovate Dormitory   X   X   X
St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2012B
  		27-2614310 791078AL2 05-21-2012 3,070,770 Dormatory Renovations   X   X   X
City of Schenectady Industrial Development Agency Series 2008A
  		14-1699509 806476BY2 01-30-2008 5,660,000 Graduate Center Construction   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 3,162,145 4,464,234 167,150 122,132
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 6,137,145 26,216,868 14,754,334 19,060,719
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 410,118 1,252,484 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 122,742 359,740 282,080 266,336
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 3,604,285 673,308 14,472,254 7,761,115
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 2,000,000 23,931,336 0 11,033,268
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2003 2007 2011 2012
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X   X     X X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X X     X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?             X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X X   X     X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?     X   X      
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 2.44 % 2.14 % 2.47 % 2.5 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 2.44 % 2.14 % 2.47 % 2.5 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   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 ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
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 II, Line 11-04/01/2003 6,137,145 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 $2,000,000 was used to refund 1990 bond issue.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-03/14/2007 26,216,868 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 $429,209 was spent on state and local taxes, $23,502,127 was used to refund 1999 and 2001 bond issues.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-05/21/2012 19,060,719 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 $181,600 was spent on Issuer Administrative Fee, $10,851,657 was used to refund 2009 mortgage.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-04/01/2003 6,137,145 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 Rebate computation performed on October 31, 2004.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-03/14/2007 26,216,868 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on November 30, 2008.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-07/28/2011 14,754,334 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on July 31, 2012.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-05/21/2012 19,060,719 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on May 21, 2013.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-05/21/2012 3,070,770 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 $30,000 was spent on Issuer Administrative Fee.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-05/21/2012 3,070,770 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 Rebate computation performed on May 21, 2013.
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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
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
 
Employer identification number
15-0543659
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 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2003
  		16-0991238 791097DU9 04-01-2003 6,137,145 Dormatory renovation, refund prior issue 11/6/1990 and Construction   X   X   X
B St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2007
  		16-0991238 791097EKO 03-14-2007 26,216,868 Refund prior issue 6/15/1999 & 8/1/2001, purchase equipment   X   X   X
C St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2011
  		27-2614310 791078AG3 07-28-2011 14,754,334 Dormatory & Lab Renovations   X   X   X
D St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2012A
  		27-2614310 791078AK4 05-21-2012 19,060,719 Refund 2009 issue and renovate Dormitory   X   X   X
St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2012B
  		27-2614310 791078AL2 05-21-2012 3,070,770 Dormatory Renovations   X   X   X
City of Schenectady Industrial Development Agency Series 2008A
  		14-1699509 806476BY2 01-30-2008 5,660,000 Graduate Center Construction   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 3,162,145 4,464,234 167,150 122,132
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 6,137,145 26,216,868 14,754,334 19,060,719
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 410,118 1,252,484 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 122,742 359,740 282,080 266,336
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 3,604,285 673,308 14,472,254 7,761,115
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 2,000,000 23,931,336 0 11,033,268
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2003 2007 2011 2012
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X   X     X X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X X     X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X X  
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?             X  
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X X   X     X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?     X   X      
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 2.44 % 2.14 % 2.47 % 2.5 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 2.44 % 2.14 % 2.47 % 2.5 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   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 ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
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 II, Line 11-04/01/2003 6,137,145 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 $2,000,000 was used to refund 1990 bond issue.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-03/14/2007 26,216,868 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 $429,209 was spent on state and local taxes, $23,502,127 was used to refund 1999 and 2001 bond issues.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-05/21/2012 19,060,719 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 $181,600 was spent on Issuer Administrative Fee, $10,851,657 was used to refund 2009 mortgage.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-04/01/2003 6,137,145 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 Rebate computation performed on October 31, 2004.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-03/14/2007 26,216,868 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on November 30, 2008.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-07/28/2011 14,754,334 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on July 31, 2012.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-05/21/2012 19,060,719 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 2 Rebate computation performed on May 21, 2013.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 11-05/21/2012 3,070,770 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 $30,000 was spent on Issuer Administrative Fee.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c-05/21/2012 3,070,770 St Lawrence County Industrial Dev Agency Series 20 Rebate computation performed on May 21, 2013.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

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

15-0543659
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 1 3,000 Fair Market Value
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 575 Fair Market Value
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 2 7,000 Fair Market Value
7 Boats and planes .... X 1 2,000 Fair Market Value
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 56 843,331 Avg Date of Contribution
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 2 531,697 Avg Date of Contribution
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 ( Scientific Equipment ) X 2 5,993 Fair Market Value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Signs ) X 1 1,139 Fair Market Value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Miscellaneous ) X 13 914 Fair Market Value
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b The University uses a broker to convert gifts of securities to cash.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

15-0543659
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Our primary mission is to educate talented and motivated men and women to become successful professionals through quality pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate and professional continuing educational programs, with particular emphasis on the undergraduate experience. Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community, and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion and application of knowledge.
Form 990, Part III, Line 2 On May 11, 2015, the University and Union Graduate College (UGC) entered into an agreement, effective February 1, 2016, pursuant to which UGC was merged with and into the University in accordance with the provisions of the New York Educational Law, whereupon the separate corporate existence of UGC has ceased and Clarkson University is the surviving entity. The University acquired UGC to form the Clarkson University Capital Region Campus (CRC) and expand its graduate offerings by continuing the distinguished bio-ethics, healthcare management, and educational programs offered by UGC.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Bayard D Clarkson Sr. and Bayard D Clarkson Jr. are both current trustees and have a family relationship.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The following process was observed by the University regarding the IRS Form 990: The return was prepared by management with a review performed by a qualifying tax consultant; a draft was presented to the audit committee of the board of trustees for review and approval; a copy of the final return was distributed to all board members before electronically filing the return with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All trustees, officers and key employees are required to annually complete a conflict of interest statement. The statements are reviewed by the chair of the audit committee and addressed in governance meetings as needed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The University's top management official is the President, the Chief Financial Officer is the Treasurer of the corporation, the Vice President for External Relations is the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees and the key employees are as follows: Senior Vice President and Provost, Dean of the School of Business, Dean of the School of Engineering, Dean of Arts and Sciences, CEO of Beacon Institute, Director of Facilities and Services, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement, and the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. The above positions' compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the board of trustees. The committee conducts a comprehensive review by using data from multiple sources (most notably, data from an independent compensation consultant, the Association of Independent Technological Universities and the College & University Professional Association of Human Resources) for comparable Universities. Performance input was solicited from the full board into the executive committee deliberations. This was documented in the minutes of the executive committee. This process is performed annually. The University believes its procedures regarding executive compensation meets the rebuttable presumption requirements described in regulation section 53.4958-6(c).
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The University posts its conflict of interest policy on its website in the Operations Manual found under the Human Resources link. The consolidated financial statements are available on the University website, while the IRS Form 990, Form 990T, and governance documents are made available upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Related entity revenue ($234,674). Change to post-retirement benefits ($3,897,723). Inherent contribution received through acquisition $8,414,785. Change in value of split-interest agreements ($367,831).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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

15-0543659
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










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)Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries
199 Main Street

Beacon,NY12508
14-1883215 		Environmental Education NY 501(c)(3) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) N/A
Yes
 












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

PO Box 333
Potsdam,NY13676
15-0490300 		Hotel NY N/A
 C 1,624,529 2,686,745 100 % Yes  
(2) Charitable Remainder Trusts (3)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust NY N/A
 T       Yes  
(3) Charitable Remainder Trusts (2)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust FL N/A
 T       Yes  
(4) Charitable Remainder Trusts (2)

8 Clarkson Ave
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust SC N/A
 T       Yes  
(5) Charitable Remainder Trusts (1)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust AZ N/A
 T       Yes  
(6) Charitable Remainder Trusts (1)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust NJ N/A
 T       Yes  
(7) Charitable Remainder Trusts (1)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust MA N/A
 T       Yes  
(8) Charitable Remainder Trusts (1)

8 Clarkson Avenue
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust OH N/A
 T       Yes  
(9) Charitable Remainder Trusts (1)

8 Clarkson Ave
Box 5546
Potsdam,NY13699
 Charitable Trust ME N/A
 T       Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) JR Weston Inc

 p 237,285 Cost Allocation
(2) JR Weston Inc

 q 61,869 Cost Allocation
(3) Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries

 c 948,108 Actual amount of grant funding received.
(4) Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries

 s 121,448 Net book value of assets and liabilities transferred from Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries.


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






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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