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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 05-01-2017 , and ending 04-30-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
American University
 
% NICOLE BRESNAHAN
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
c/o Controllers Office Suite 357
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC200168020
D Employer identification number

53-0196549
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,176,974,316
F Name and address of principal officer:
DOUGLAS KUDRAVETZ
c/o Controllers Office
Washington,DC200168020
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.american.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1893
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, COEDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY LOCATED ON AN 85-ACRE CAMPUS IN WASHINGTON, DC.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 23
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 8,997
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,719
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 453,079
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b -338,891
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 53,501,637 40,877,132
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 638,439,604 684,624,244
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 43,645,575 89,532,454
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 735,586,816 815,033,830
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 132,911,344 158,779,645
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) 317,535,278 323,994,452
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,677,414    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 210,319,750 251,156,592
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 660,766,372 733,930,689
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 74,820,444 81,103,141
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,842,067,988 2,000,480,593
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 647,356,750 715,578,591
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,194,711,238 1,284,902,002
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 197,001,182 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 557,603,988 )
INSTRUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS CARRIED OUT BY ALMOST 901 FULL-TIME TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACULTY IN SIX ACADEMIC DIVISIONS OFFERING 70 BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS, 89 MASTER'S PROGRAMS, 19 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS, AND J.D., S.J.D., AND LL.M PROGRAMS. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM ARE OFFERED AS WELL. STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO= 11:1. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE = 22 STUDENTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 156,138,377 including grants of $ 156,138,377 ) (Revenue $   )
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AWARDS FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. ONCE A STUDENT IS ADMITTED, THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WILL DETERMINE NEED AND DEVELOP A FINANCIAL AID AWARD THAT INCLUDES FUNDS FROM THE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE STUDENT QUALIFIES. TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR FINANCIAL AID, A STUDENT MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN IN A DEGREE PROGRAM.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 75,357,486 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 79,593,213 )
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES, CONSISTING OF TEN RESIDENCE HALLS, PROVIDE LIVING QUARTERS FOR ALMOST 4,200 STUDENTS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, DINING SERVICES, PARKING, AND OTHER SELF-SUPPORTING FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT SERVICES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 62,041,858 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Academic Support
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 47,795,028 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Student Services
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 54,627,509 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Institutional Support
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 84,223,471 including grants of $ 2,641,268 ) (Revenue $ 46,337,664 )
Research & Public Service
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 248,687,866 including grants of $ 2,641,268 ) (Revenue $ 46,337,664 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet677,184,911
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
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
 
 
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
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
Yes
 
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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
20,661
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
8,997
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBE , SP
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
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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
23
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
23
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
 
No
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
DC
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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:
MediumBulletNICOLE BRESNAHAN4400 MASS AVENUE NW   Washington,DC20016 (202) 885-2822
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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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) JACK C CASSELL......................................................................
CHAIR
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(2) MARC N DUBER......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) JANICE M ABRAHAM......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) GARY M ABRAMSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) GINA F ADAMS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) GAURDIE BANISTER JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) STEPHANIE M BENNETT-SMITH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) PAMELA M DEESE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) HANI MS FARSI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) THOMAS A GOTTSCHALK......................................................................
Trustee
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) MARGERY KRAUS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) GERALD BRUCE LEE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) ROSS B LEVINSOHN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) FERNANDO LEWIS NAVARRO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) CHARLES H LYDECKER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) BETSY A MANGONE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) ALAN L MELTZER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ARTHUR J ROTHKOPF........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) PETER L SCHER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) JEFFREY A SINE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) DAVID TRONE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Gisela B Huberman........................................................................
Trustee - End 5/19/2017
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Kim Cape........................................................................
Ex-Officio Trustee
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) LaTrelle Easterling........................................................................
Ex-Officio Trustee
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Sylvia M Burwell........................................................................
President
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       421,650 0 48,392
(26) CORNELIUS M KERWIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT thru June 2017
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       993,593 0 49,250
(27) SCOTT A BASS........................................................................
PROVOST
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       621,230 0 45,694
(28) DOUGLAS KUDRAVETZ........................................................................
CFO/VP FINANCE/TREASURER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       554,905 0 47,967
(29) DAVID G SWARTZ........................................................................
VP & CIO
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       367,161 0 46,175
(30) COURTNEY SURLS........................................................................
VP DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI REL
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       365,638 0 36,287
(31) Teresa Flannery........................................................................
VP of Communication
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       286,324 0 80,588
(32) Fanta Aw........................................................................
VP Campus Life & IE
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       221,352 0 33,994
(33) Bethany Bridgham........................................................................
Interim VP & Univ Counsel
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       215,226 0 35,112
(34) Traevena Byrd........................................................................
VP & Univ Counsel as of 4/2018
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(35) Camille Nelson........................................................................
Dean & Professor
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     405,552 0 46,462
(36) Claudio Grossman........................................................................
Professor
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   504,403 0 38,381
(37) John Delaney........................................................................
Dean
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   412,069 0 61,015
(38) Andrew F Popper........................................................................
Professor
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   343,697 0 46,688
(39) Jeffrey H Harris........................................................................
Professor
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   338,354 0 27,571
(40) Robert D Dinerstein........................................................................
Professor
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   332,954 0 46,243
(41) MARY E KENNARD........................................................................
FORMER VP & UNIVERSITY COUNSEL
 50.0
.......................0.0 		          X 579,572 0 14,480
(42) GAIL SHORT HANSON........................................................................
FORMER VP CAMPUS LIFE
 50.0
.......................0.0 		          X 400,448 0 5,909
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 7,364,128 0 710,208
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 MediumBullet585
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
Aramark,
1101 Market Street
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		FOOD & CLEANING 22,674,716
2U Inc,
8201 Corporate Drive Suite 900
LANDOVER,MD20785 		ONLINE EDUCATION SER 13,119,945
Skanska USA Building Inc,
700 king Farm Blvd Suite 200
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		CONSTRUCTION 10,545,940
JAMES G DAVIS CONSTRUCTION,
12530 PARKLAW DRIVE
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		construction 6,617,802
Camson Construction,
1 BANK STREET SUITE 250
GAITHERSBURG,MD20878 		Construction 5,246,872
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 10,851,264
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 9,204,904
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 20,820,964
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 1,855,361
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 40,877,132
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a STUDENT TUITION & FEES 611710 557,603,988 557,603,988    
b AUXILIARY SERVICES 713940 79,593,213 79,593,213    
c RESEARCH/TRAINING CONTRACTS 611430 18,567,956 18,567,956    
d PUBLIC RADIO STATION 611710 23,627,589 23,627,589    
e OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611710 5,231,498 4,142,119 1,089,379  
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 684,624,244
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 27,845,490   -636,300 28,481,790
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   423,627,450 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   361,940,486 7b
c Gain or (loss)   61,686,964 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 61,686,964     61,686,964
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 815,033,830 683,534,865 453,079 90,168,754
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 1,946,773 1,946,773
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 156,138,377 156,138,377
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 694,495 694,495
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 7,874,581 7,146,182 572,482 155,917
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      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 250,789,511 227,603,161 18,224,627 4,961,723
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 17,401,284 15,792,470 1,264,538 344,276
9 Other employee benefits ....... 30,831,517 24,084,986 5,174,508 1,572,023
10 Payroll taxes ........... 17,097,559 15,516,808 1,242,478 338,273
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,271,207   1,271,207  
c Accounting ........... 1,186,418   1,186,418  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 858,448   858,448  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 95,556,309 90,824,471 3,013,804 1,718,034
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,133,717 2,883,535 87,878 162,304
13 Office expenses ....... 14,167,135 12,905,537 749,045 512,553
14 Information technology ...... 11,875,782 11,585,365 283,662 6,755
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 30,167,941 18,574,792 11,590,400 2,749
17 Travel ............ 9,618,353 9,288,187 72,670 257,496
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 22,993,078 22,993,078    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 40,074,621 40,074,621    
23 Insurance ... 7,652,016 7,652,016    
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 FOOD SERVICES 5,776,086 4,654,713 476,062 645,311
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 5,649,044 5,648,907 137  
c ALL OTHER EXPENSES 1,176,437 1,176,437    
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 733,930,689 677,184,911 46,068,364 10,677,414
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 36,370 1 29,229
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,697,045 2 130,185,543
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 11,469,603 3 15,613,342
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 31,916,285 4 23,794,608
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 46,408 8 34,156
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 5,027,194 9 4,730,344
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,304,842,845
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 530,037,176 763,340,270 10c 774,805,669
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 542,969,261 11 448,911,471
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 391,135,032 12 530,582,178
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 14,410,061 13 9,985,809
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 65,020,459 15 61,808,244
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,842,067,988 16 2,000,480,593
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 64,472,777 17 63,520,112
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 18,711,205 19 22,778,666
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 216,991,640 20 217,105,770
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 261,728,847 23 341,568,261
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 85,452,281 25 70,605,782
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 647,356,750 26 715,578,591
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,194,711,238 32 1,284,902,002
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,842,067,988 33 2,000,480,593
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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
815,033,830
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
733,930,689
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
81,103,141
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
1,194,711,238
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
9,087,623
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
1,284,902,002
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 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 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.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 failed 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 35,321,051 36,430,623 35,569,694 53,501,637 40,877,132 201,700,137
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 35,321,051 36,430,623 35,569,694 53,501,637 40,877,132 201,700,137
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).. 10,888,322
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 190,811,815
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 35,321,051 36,430,623 35,569,694 53,501,637 40,877,132 201,700,137
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 19,986,087 24,497,900 24,586,058 26,814,496 28,481,790 124,366,331
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..           0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 326,066,468
12
12
3,099,865,096
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
58.519 %
15
15
58.690 %
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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
 
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
American University
  		Employer identification number
53-0196549
Part I
Contributors
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
 
 
 
 

$  


(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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
American University
  		Employer identification number

53-0196549
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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
American University
  		Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (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)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
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h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
51
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
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1G THESE LOBBYING EXPENSES REPRESENT THE PORTION OF NACUBO DUES WHICH WERE ALLOCATED TOWARDS FUNDING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 7/25/06, 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 $ 55,653
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 8,210,816
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 FASB 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 .... 623,602,000 558,533,000 650,179,000 606,544,000 535,390,000
b Contributions ... 14,453,000 12,078,000 17,298,000 18,282,000 14,509,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 58,467,000 71,729,000 -91,654,000 41,640,000 71,343,000
d Grants or scholarships ... 2,539,947 2,580,477 2,474,685 2,549,806 2,037,357
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		15,851,041 14,540,780 13,211,733 12,005,461 11,030,165
f Administrative expenses .... 783,012 1,616,743 1,603,582 1,731,733 1,630,478
g End of year balance ...... 677,348,000 623,602,000 558,533,000 650,179,000 606,544,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet69.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet17.000 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet14.000 %
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 .....   35,910,625 35,910,625
b Buildings ....   983,779,898 325,637,505 658,142,393
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   262,244,944 194,474,821 67,770,123
e Other .....   22,907,378 9,924,850 12,982,528
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 774,805,669
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS		 181,830,786 F

(B) HEDGE FUNDS		 138,644,177 F

(C) INTERNATIONAL COMMINGLED FUNDS		 110,198,482 F

(D) PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS		 76,990,897 F

(E) ALTERNATIVE ASSETS		 22,380,473 F

(F) FIXED INCOME FUNDS		 457,363 F

(G) REAL ESTATE		 80,000 F
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 530,582,178
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 70,605,782
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTIONS SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 THE TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ART COLLECTION ARE THE WATKINS COLLECTION BEGUN IN 1945, AND THE KATZEN COLLECTION BEGUN IN 2005. THE COLLECTIONS SERVE AS A TEACHING RESOURCE FOR THE ART DEPARTMENT AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, AS WELL AS TELLING THE STORY OF MODERN ART AND ITS OFFSHOOTS IN WASHINGTON DC, WITH SIDE STORIES RELATED TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE LARGER CONTEMPORARY WORLD. THE MUSEUM FEATURES OVER 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION SPACE FOR THESE TWO COLLECTIONS. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO VISIT THE MUSEUM AND EXHIBITIONS FREE OF CHARGE. INDEED, THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER IS NOW A DESTINATION FOR CERTAIN TOUR GROUPS IN WASHINGTON DC.
INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 450 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. AS REQUIRED BY GAAP, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 The University has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, except for taxes on income from activities unrelated to its exempt purpose. Such activities resulted in no net taxable income in fiscal years 2018 and 2017. The Airlie Foundation, a subsidiary acquired by the University in September 2016, remains a taxable non-stock corporation and is taxed as a C-Corporation and uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The University's policy is to record interest and penalties as an increase in income taxes payable and corresponding increase to income tax expense. No penalties or interest have been recorded for the year ended April 30, 2018 or 2017.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools

Right pointing arrow large image Complete 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047 2019Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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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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
PUBLICATION OF RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, HANDICAP, OR SEX IS NOTED IN ALL ADMISSION PUBLICATIONS, APPLICATION FORMS, TRANSFER GUIDES, MEDIA SOLICITATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND ALL OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION THAT OPERATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, SUCH COMPLIANCE STEMS FROM THE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF THE UNIVERSITY THAT EMBRACES AND EXPRESSES THE DEEPEST VALUES OF THE HUMAN COMMUNITY-EQUALITY, OPENNESS, AND THE DIGNITY OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL. THE FACT THAT THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION, AGE, OR DISABILITY IS, IN FACT, CONSISTENT WITH AND A REFLECTION OF ITS SPECIAL TRADITION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. EXTENDING THAT TRADITION INTO THE PRESENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND NONDISCRIMINATION APPLY TO EVERY ASPECT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDENT AID FUNDS- USE OF SUCH FUNDS IS AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
South America     Grantmaking Research 260,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking Research & Training 207,669
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking Research 104,117
South Asia     Grantmaking Research & Training 122,709
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   168,986,142
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   11,076,189
Central America and the Caribbean   1 Program Services Teaching 7,995
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 2 Program Services Teaching 133,170
South America   2 Program Services Teaching 37,201
Sub-Saharan Africa   2 Program Services Teaching 19,020
East Asia and the Pacific   1 Program Services Teaching 10,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 1 8 180,964,212
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 8 180,964,212
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Sub-Saharan Africa Research 14,077        
South America Research 260,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Research 40,910        
South Asia Research 75,926        
South Asia Training 46,783        
Sub-Saharan Africa Research 49,130        
East Asia and the Pacific Research 10,500        
East Asia and the Pacific Research 82,281        
East Asia and the Pacific Training 114,888        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
1
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
8
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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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
Procedure for Monitoring Use of Grants Outside the US Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 ANNUALLY, MORE THAN 850 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ABROAD PROGRAM. UNDERGRADUATES SELECTED FROM MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS WHICH SPAN DIVERSE CULTURES AND LANGUAGES ON ALL CONTINENTS. THE UNIVERSITY IS THE RECIPIENT OF SEVERAL CONTRACTS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH FOR THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND OTHER AGENCIES AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. AU WORKS TO MONITOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EXPENDED USING ITS PROCESSES AND CONTROLS INHERENT IN AU'S SYSTEM. BEFORE SELECTING THE RECIPIENT AND PERIODICALLY AS REQUIRED DURING THE GRANT OR SCHOLARSHIP TERM, AU IMPOSES ITS INSTITUTIONAL CRITERIA AND THE DONOR'S (WHEN APPLICABLE) TO MAKE SURE THAT THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES. THIS MONITORING IS DONE THROUGH A COLLABORATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. PERIODIC SPENDING REPORTS ARE PULLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AS NECESSARY TO REPORT BACK TO DONORS ON THE STATUS OF THEIR GIFTS.
ACCOUNTING METHOD USED SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN F THE EXPENDITURES, PER REGION, ARE PRESENTED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number
53-0196549
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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Arizona State University
411 N Central Ave Ste 680
Phoenix,AZ85004 		86-0196696 115 19,795       Sub-Award
(2) Carnegie Institution of Washington
1530 P Street NW
Washington,DC20005 		53-0196523 501(c)(3) 160,668       Sub-Award
(3) Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington,DC20064 		53-0196583 501(c)(3) 42,007       Sub-Award
(4) Drexel University
1505 Race St 8th Fl
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352630 501(c)(3) 95,861       Sub-Award
(5) Duke University
2200 W Main ST Suite 710
Durham,NC27708 		04-4387793 501(c)(3) 10,496       Sub-Award
(6) Earthrights International
1612 K St NW Ste 401
Washington,DC20006 		04-3265555 501(c)(3) 61,035       Sub-Award
(7) Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington,DC20002 		53-0199507 501(c)(3) 34,057       Sub-Award
(8) George Washington University
2121 I St NW Ste 601
Washington,DC20052 		53-0196584 501(c)(3) 32,988       Sub-Award
(9) Howard University
2244 10th ST NW 3rd Fl
Washington,DC20001 		53-0204707 501(c)(3) 17,370       Sub-Award
(10) iEARN Inc
475 Riverside Dr Ste 450
New York,NY10115 		13-3782233 501(c)(3) 132,558       Sub-Award
(11) InSight Crime Inc
723 Gallatin St NW
Washington,DC20011 		82-3793490 501(c)(3) 31,656       Sub-Award
(12) La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc
2831 15th Street NW
Washington,DC20009 		52-1942551 501(c)(3) 18,040       Sub-Award
(13) Latin American Community Center
403 N Van Buren St
Wilmington,DE19805 		23-7047048 501(c)(3) 11,760       Sub-Award
(14) Michigan Advocacy Program in Ann Arbor
3030 S 9th St Ste 1B
Kalamazoo,MI49009 		38-1845444 501(c)(3) 6,000       Sub-Award
(15) National Aerospace Training & Research Ctr
125 James Way
Southampton,PA18966 		23-1714256   20,469       Sub-Award
(16) Nat'l Assoc of Drug Court Professionals
625 N Washington St
Alexandria,VA22314 		54-1791197 501(c)(3) 208,787       Sub-Award
(17) New Orleans Family Justice Alliance
701 Loyola Ave 201
New Orleans,LA70113 		26-2541029 501(c)(3) 10,516       Sub-Award
(18) Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway
Portland,OR97201 		36-4776757   9,023       Sub-Award
(19) Seashore Mission INC
856 Division Street
Biloxi,MS39530 		64-0853322 501(c)(3) 18,250       Sub-Award
(20) SRC Inc
7502 Round Pond Rd
North Syracuse,NY13212 		15-0589832 501(c)(3) 70,464       Sub-Award
(21) The Inspire Project Inc
107 S West St 425
Alexandria,VA22314 		95-4418628 501(c)(3) 41,407       Sub-Award
(22) Trinity University
125 Michigan Ave NW
Washington,DC20017 		53-0196640 501(c)(3) 45,353       Sub-Award
(23) University of California - Berkeley
2150 Shattuck Ave 300
Berkeley,CA94704 		94-6002123 501(c)(3) 13,926       Sub-Award
(24) University of District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,DC20008 		53-6001131 115 45,594       Sub-Award
(25) University of Miami
1400 NW 10th Avenue
Miami,FL331360000 		59-0624458 501(c)(3) 564,748       Sub-Award
(26) University of New Mexico
1700 Lomas Blvd NE Ste 2200
Albuquerque,NM87106 		85-6000642 115 6,113       Sub-Award
(27) University of Texas at Dallas
2601 N Floyd Rd
Richardson,TX750830688 		75-1305566 501(c)(3) 15,394       Sub-Award
(28) Yale University
47 College St Ste 203
New Haven,CT06520 		06-0646973 501(c)(3) 171,936       Sub-Award
2
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26
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
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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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Student Scholarships 9967 156,138,377      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE U.S. SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. AU PARTNERS WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES AS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE SCOPE OF THE WORK OUTLINED IN THE GRANTS AGREEMENTS. PRIOR TO ENGAGING WITH THESE SUB-AWARDEES, AU PERFORMS A RISK ASSESSMENT INCLUDING A REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS ENSURING THEY ARE NOT LISTED AS A DEBARRED ENTITY WITH ANY FEDERAL AGENCY.AU WORKS TO MONITOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EXPENDED USING ITS PROCESSES AND CONTROLS INHERENT IN AU'S SYSTEM. BEFORE SELECTING THE RECIPIENT AND PERIODICALLY AS REQUIRED DURING THE GRANT OR SCHOLARSHIP TERM, AU IMPOSES ITS INSTITUTIONAL CRITERIA AND THE DONOR'S (WHEN APPLICABLE) TO MAKE SURE THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES. THIS MONITORING IS DONE THROUGH A COLLABORATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. PERIODIC SPENDING REPORTS ARE PULLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AS NECESSARY TO REPORT BACK TO DONORS ON THE STATUS OF THEIR GIFTS.
GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE U.S. SCHEDULE I, PART III, LINE 1 ALL STUDENTS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS ARE JUDGED WORTHY BY THE UNIVERSITY'S ASSESSMENT ON THE BASIS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FINANCIAL NEED AND SIMILAR STANDARDS. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF FULL TIME FRESHMEN APPLIED FOR NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 on 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 on 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
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
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
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
Yes
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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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
1Sylvia M Burwell
President 		(i)

(ii)		 421,153
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0 		0
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0 		497
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0 		26,885
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0 		21,507
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0 		470,042
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0 		0
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0
2CORNELIUS M KERWIN
PRESIDENT thru June 2017 		(i)

(ii)		 633,702
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0 		170,200
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0 		189,691
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0 		27,000
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0 		22,250
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0 		1,042,843
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0 		0
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0
3SCOTT A BASS
PROVOST 		(i)

(ii)		 439,416
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0 		95,480
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0 		86,334
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0 		26,838
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0 		18,856
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0 		666,924
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0 		0
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0
4DOUGLAS KUDRAVETZ
CFO/VP FINANCE/TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		 401,511
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0 		79,680
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0 		73,714
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0 		26,893
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0 		21,074
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0 		602,872
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0 		0
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0
5DAVID G SWARTZ
VP & CIO 		(i)

(ii)		 330,650
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0 		29,655
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0 		6,856
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0 		27,377
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0 		18,798
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0 		413,336
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0 		0
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0
6COURTNEY SURLS
VP DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI REL 		(i)

(ii)		 337,188
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0 		28,045
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0 		405
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0 		33,870
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0 		2,417
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0 		401,925
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0 		0
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0
7Teresa Flannery
VP of Communication 		(i)

(ii)		 259,617
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0 		26,400
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0 		307
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0 		53,507
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0 		27,081
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0 		366,912
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0 		0
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0
8Fanta Aw
VP Campus Life & IE 		(i)

(ii)		 221,129
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0 		0
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0 		223
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0 		21,854
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0 		12,140
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0 		255,346
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0 		0
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0
9Bethany Bridgham
Interim VP & Univ Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 214,991
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0 		0
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0 		235
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0 		22,103
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0 		13,009
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0 		250,338
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0 		0
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0
10Camille Nelson
Dean & Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 401,552
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0 		0
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0 		4,000
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0 		35,647
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0 		10,815
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0 		452,014
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0 		0
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0
11Claudio Grossman
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 480,645
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0 		0
-------------
0 		23,758
-------------
0 		26,998
-------------
0 		11,383
-------------
0 		542,784
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12John Delaney
Dean 		(i)

(ii)		 410,337
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,732
-------------
0 		35,448
-------------
0 		25,567
-------------
0 		473,084
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Andrew F Popper
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 341,850
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,847
-------------
0 		26,727
-------------
0 		19,961
-------------
0 		390,385
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Jeffrey H Harris
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 337,825
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		529
-------------
0 		26,824
-------------
0 		747
-------------
0 		365,925
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Robert D Dinerstein
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 326,935
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,019
-------------
0 		24,869
-------------
0 		21,374
-------------
0 		379,197
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16MARY E KENNARD
FORMER VP & UNIVERSITY COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 201,255
-------------
0 		66,525
-------------
0 		311,792
-------------
0 		7,594
-------------
0 		6,886
-------------
0 		594,052
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17GAIL SHORT HANSON
FORMER VP CAMPUS LIFE 		(i)

(ii)		 78,225
-------------
0 		31,290
-------------
0 		290,933
-------------
0 		5,606
-------------
0 		303
-------------
0 		406,357
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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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
Housing Allowances or Residence for Personal Use Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a THE PRESIDENT RESIDES IN UNIVERSITY OWNED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AS A CONDITION OF her EMPLOYMENT AND FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE RESIDENCE IS USED FOR UNIVERSITY-RELATED BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ON A CONTINUAL BASIS.
Spousal Travel THE UNIVERSITY REIMBURSES REASONABLE AND NECESSARY BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE SPOUSE OF THE PRESIDENT WHEN ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT ON OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BUSINESS. SPOUSAL TRAVEL IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
Health Club AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PROVIDES MEMBERSHIPS TO VARIOUS BUSINESS CLUBS IN WASHINGTON DC FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS. THE USE OF THE CLUBS IS LIMITED TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PURPOSES AND THE EXPENSES ARE REVIEWED ACCORDING TO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY. Executive Compensation Payout The AMOUNTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) FOR MARY KENNARD AND GAIL HANSON INCLUDE VOLUNTARY DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNTS UNDER A BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 457(b) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DISTRIBUTED FROM A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN TRUSTEE ACCOUNT DUE TO RETIREMENT. AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED ARE COMPRISED OF VOLUNTARY PARTICIPANT DEFERRALS PLUS ANY EARNINGS THEREON. NO UNIVERSITY FUNDS WERE INCLUDED IN THESE PAYMENTS.
Non-Fixed Payments OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY PARTICPATE IN A BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. THE ANNUAL AMOUNT IS CAPPED AT A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR SALARY. THE PLAN IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROGRAMMATIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE OFFICERS' UNITS AND THE UNIVERSITY. THE GOALS ARE NON-REVENUE RELATED GOALS. THE PLAN IS APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE ANNUAL AWARDS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED ON THE AGREED-UPON GOALS.
Initial Contract Exception Schedule J, Part I, Lines 8 and 9 President Burwell has an employment agreement with the University. The terms of the employment agreement meet the initial contract exception of Treasury Regulations 53.4958-4(a)(3). The agreement was executed using standards establishing the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness.
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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 Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number
53-0196549
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 District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 2548394P5 02-02-2015 60,900,000 See Part VI   X   X   X
B District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JAH3 12-21-2017 99,975,000 See Part VI   X   X   X
C District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 25484JAG5 02-02-2015 37,000,000 See Part VI   X   X   X
D District of Columbia
  		53-6001131 000000000 02-02-2015 21,000,000 See Part VI   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 60,900,000 99,975,000 37,000,000 21,000,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 0 0 0 0
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 60,900,000 99,975,000 37,000,000 21,000,000
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion .............
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		               
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		               
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    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............       X X      
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............       X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............       X   X    
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 0.200 % 0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet   0.450 %    
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............   0.450 % 0.200 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...       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    
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............       X   X    
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      
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? .......                
b Exception to rebate? ........                
c No rebate due? .........     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 .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?                
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 IV, Question 2c: Bond Issue B: Arbitrage computation performed for the period ending 12-21-2017 Bond Issue C: Arbitrage computation performed for the period ending 2-2-2015 Bond Issue D: Arbitrage computation performed for the period ending 2-2-2015
Schedule K, Part I, Section (F) Description of Purpose Column A: Bonds were issued to refund on a current basis the 2008 series on 2/2/2015. Original bonds were issued for capital projects. Description of Purpose Column B: Bonds were issued to refund on a current basis the 2006 series on 12/21/2017. Original bonds were issued for capital projects. Description of Purpose Column C: Bonds were issued to refund on a current basis the 2003 series on 2/2/2015. Original bonds were issued for capital projects. Description of Purpose Column D: Bonds were issued to refund on a current basis the 1999 series on 2/2/2015. Original bonds were issued for capital projects.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) JP Morgan Chase Peter Scher Key Emp 3,142,500 PMNT on Bank Loan   No
(2) JP Morgan Chase Peter Scher Key Emp 178,500 Underwiting Fees 2017 Bond   No
(3) United Educators Janice Abraham President & CEO 238,205 Insurance   No
(4) NFP fka Melzer Group Alan Melzer CEO Melzer Group 286,781 insurance   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Business Transactions with Interested Persons SCHEDULE L, PART IV TRANSACTIONS WITH JP MORGAN CHASE - PETER SCHER IS A TRUSTEE OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AND A KEY EMPLOYEE OF JP MORGAN CHASE. THE UNIVERSITY HAS ENGAGED A BANK LOAN WITH JP MORGAN CHASE. THE LOAN WAS BASED ON A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS RESULTING IN THE MOST FAVORABLE RATE AND TERMS. THE TRUSTEE SCHER RECUSED HIMSELF FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' DECISION TO ACCEPT THE JP MORGAN CHASE LOAN. Schedule L, Part IV Transactions with United Educators - Board of Trustees member Janice Abraham is president and CEO of United Educators. American University utilizes United Educators for its educator's liability insurance. The insurance was recommended and procured through an independent insurance broker utilizing a competitive process, and Ms. Abraham was not involved in the approval of the transaction.
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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 imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
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 13 55,653 Opinion of Expert
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 2,324 Opinion of Expert
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 118 934,026 Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Meals & Gift Cards ) X 1 15,000 Market Value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Furniture and Equipment ) X 3 8,358 Market Value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Software & Licenses ) X 1 840,000 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
3
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 isn't 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 nonstandard 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 didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part IISupplemental 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
Use of Third Parties Schedule M, Part I, Line 32a All stocks that are donated to American University are sent to Morgan Stanley and they sell the stocks as soon as possible.
Number of Contributions Schedule M, Part I, Column (B) The organization is reporting the number of contributions in column (B).
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(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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 CHARTERED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1893, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPEDENT, COEDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY LOCATED ON AN 85-ACRE CAMPUS IN WASHINGTON, DC. A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, PRACTICAL IDEALISM, AND A PASSION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DEFINE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. OUR ACADEMIC STRENGTHS ARE GROUNDED IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND A COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D ACADEMIC SUPPORT - THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, ACADEMIC COMPUTER SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE SIX ACADEMIC DIVISIONS. STUDENT SERVICES - HEALTH AND COUNSELING, CAREER CENTER, UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, FINANCIAL AID AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES, SPORTS AND RECREATION. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SPACE MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, MAIL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. RESEARCH- RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS FUNDED BY FEDERAL AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. PUBLIC SERVICE - THE OPERATION OF WAMU 88.5 FM, A 24-HOUR, 50,000 WATT PUBLIC RADIO STATION LICENSED TO THE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1961. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: PARTNER IN OUR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SERVICE MANY OF AU'S PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS EXEMPLIFY THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE. AU VIEWS ITSELF AS A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY WITH A PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY. DURING THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR, MORE THAN 2,340 AU STUDENTS CONTRIBUTED approximately 80,050 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE UNIVERSITY WORKED WITH NUMEROUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATED IN MYRIAD COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING AND RESEARCH, DC READS, DC READS "KIDS TO CAMPUS DAY", DR. SEUSS DAY, FRESHMAN SERVICE EXPERIENCE ONE-DAY SERVICE EVENTS, EAGLE ENDOWMENT AND Community Learners Advancing in Spanish and English. WORKING WITH DC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS AU's School Of Education prepares education students to become early childhood, elementary, bilingual, special education, and secondary school teachers through instructional work in area schools. Up to 60 AU education majors each year are placed as students teachers for two full days each week, and then five days per week over two semesters in teaching all aspects of the school curriculum from the arts to the sciences and in the areas of early childhood and special education. These students each provide between 600 to 1000 hours of classroom support each year. DC Councilmember Mary Cheh, DC Public Schools former chancellor Kaya Henderson, and Dr. LaShawndra Scroggins, director of teaching and learning in the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE), have praised AUs partnerships and projects with public schools, which range from research on the implementation of DCs Healthy School Act, professional development of teachers, academic preparation for teachers across the disciplines, to providing volunteer tutors in DC early childhood centers, elementary, middle, and high schools. WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW Washington College of Law (WCL), located one block from the AU-Tenleytown Metro, consistently provides free legal services to low-income and otherwise underrepresented area residents through its highly-ranked clinical programs. Each year about 230 law students participate in the law schools in-house clinics, which serve a variety of clients. In addition, eight WCL students each year represent low-income clients facing eviction in DC Landlord and Tenant Court, as participants in the DC Law Students in Court program, an independent legal service provider in the District. AN OPEN DOOR POLICY AU MAINTAINS A GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY BY WORKING WITH NEIGHBORS, LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS IN THE CAMPUS AREA. LED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS, THE UNIVERSITY'S OUTREACH EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDE MAINTAINING ONGOING CONTACT WITH SEVERAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICES AND AGENCIES. ON A MORE INFORMAL LEVEL, REPRESENTATIVES OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ALSO MEET AND INTERACT WITH MEMBERS OF THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. AN INTEGRAL PART OF ITS GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY INCLUDES MAKING THE CAMPUS A VALUABLE ASSET AND RESOURCE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AS AU WELCOMES THE PUBLIC USE OF MANY OF ITS FACILITIES, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY-CENTRIC PROGRAMS. AU WELCOMES NEIGHBORS TO EXCITING CAMPUS SPORTS EVENTS. PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS, NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES, AND WINNING PROGRAMS IN BASKETBALL, SOCCER, WRESTLING, AND OTHER SPORTS GIVE AREA RESIDENTS A CHANCE TO SHARE IN AU'S SCHOOL SPIRIT. THE EAGLES STRIVE TO BE THE HOME TEAM FOR THE ENTIRE CITY. ADDITIONALLY, RESIDENTS MAY USE THE UNIVERSITY'S ATHLETIC FACILITIES BY BECOMING MEMBERS OF THE WILLIAM I JACOBS FITNESS CENTER IN OUR SPORTS CENTER. CONTINUED EDUCATION DC RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME AT AU'S BENDER LIBRARY TO STUDY AND ACCESS PRINT MATERIALS, LIBRARY CATALOG, AND DATABASES. THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) OFFERS CLASSES IN THE FALL AND SPRING FOR INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS "SEASONED LEARNERS" WITH A GENUINE INTEREST IN CONTINUING THEIR LEARNING WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE. THE COMMUNITY AUDIT PROGRAM IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 60 AND OLDER WHO LIVE IN THE 20016 ZIP CODE SURROUNDING THE UNIVERSITY. RESIDENTS MAY AUDIT ONE COURSE EACH FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTER FOR THE NOMINAL FEE OF $100 (PLUS COURSE FEES). THE COMMUNITY AUDIT PROGRAM, ALONGSIDE THE ALUMNI AUDIT PROGRAM, SUPPORTS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP. THE ARTS THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER AND AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM SERVES AS AN IMPORTANT VENUE FOR THE DC ARTS COMMUNITY. IT HOSTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS RANGING FROM STUDENT PERFORMANCES TO LECTURES ON ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES AND FILM SCREENINGS. DC RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OPEN REHEARSALS OR TAKE TOURS OF THE GALLERIES. MANY OF THE EXHIBITS SHOWN AT THE MUSEUM HAVE EARNED REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ACCOLADES. DISTRICT CHILDREN ARE THE FOCUS OF KIDS AT THE KATZEN, WHICH PRESENTS CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS. A GREEN LEADER IN DC AU is proud to also be the first urban campus, the first research university, and the largest higher education institution to achieve carbon neutrality. AU achieved carbon neutrality two years ahead of an ambitious target of 2020 by approaching the goal with innovative strategies to reduce our overall emissions, use renewable energy, and offset the small remainder. AU's path to neutrality has been achieved through commitment, leadership, and a culture of sustainability. It's been a community effort. Students have lead every step of this journey; they have always encouraged the university to broaden how we think about sustainability and strive for more. Those who build and manage the spaces on campus embraced the commitment to sustainability, while faculty and staff have integrated sustainability into classes and processes to reflect their sustainability commitment. INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AU has a multimillion-dollar plan to advance the cause of equity, inclusion, and diversity. More than $121 million is being invested to implement goals set out in the Plan for Inclusive Excellence through FY 2019. The Plan for Inclusive Excellence touches all parts of and all people at the university. It addresses the student experience inside and outside the classroom; faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention; the handling of incidents of bias and discrimination claims; communication around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and much more. WAMU WAMU 88.5 FM is a 24-hour, 50,000-watt public radio station, licensed to American University since 1961. 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BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS OF 23 MEMBERS, ALL OF THEM HAVE VOTING RIGHTS.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND SUBMIT SUCH STATEMENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD WHO IS ALSO THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE UNIVERSTY. THE SECRETARY REVIEWS THOSE STATEMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND REPORTS SUCH CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALSO REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS TO NOTIFY THE BOARD PROMPTLY OF AN ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS IT ARISES, SO THAT IT CAN BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY AND NOT JUST ONCE PER YEAR.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES THIRD PARTY EXPERTS TO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION FOR THESE POSITIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET BY THEIR SUPERVISING OFFICER WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPROVED UNIVERSITY OPERATING BUDGET. The individuals who determine compensation of the officers are independent persons serving on the Board. During the course of deliberations, these persons review third-party comparability data to help them decide what compensation is reasonable.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American University
 
Employer identification number

53-0196549
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) American Univ at Connecticut Ave LLC
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington,DC20016
45-5294959 		Real estate DC 0 0 AU
 










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)Washington Research Library Consortium
901 Commerce Drive

Upper Marlboro,MD20774
52-1559828 		Library Svcs MD 501(c)(3) 12 type II NA
 
 
No












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

6809 Airlie Road
Warrenton,VA20187
54-0715531 		Conf Facility VA American U
  		C Corp 8,231,368 24,215,979 100.000 % Yes  












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





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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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