Form990
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 06-01-2017 , and ending 05-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Elon University
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2900 Campus Box
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Elon, NC27244
D Employer identification number

56-0532303
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 339,124,576
F Name and address of principal officer:
Dr Constance L Book
2900 Campus Box
Elon,NC27244
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.ELON.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1889
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ELON UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AND ENCOURAGE FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A LIBERAL ARTS UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 37
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 4,553
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,571
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 188,877
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 29,577,348 23,867,298
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 276,420,029 283,702,415
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,430,199 1,810,253
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,062,035 2,013,502
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 309,489,611 311,393,468
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 43,699,970 49,379,701
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 128,710,231 136,858,752
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 19,587 13,854
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet6,342,383    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 96,555,742 99,904,385
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 268,985,530 286,156,692
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 40,504,081 25,236,776
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 817,920,992 886,158,883
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 253,702,302 274,749,758
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 564,218,690 611,409,125
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: ELON UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AND ENCOURAGE FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A LIBERAL ARTS UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS.
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 $ 163,064,106 including grants of $ 49,379,701 ) (Revenue $ 234,896,280 )
INSTRUCTION - EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,583,830 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 4,192,688 )
STUDENT SERVICES - EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. ATHLETICS IS INCLUDED WITHIN THIS DIVISION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,010,062 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 44,613,447 )
AUXILIARY SERVICES - EXPENSES RELATED TO THE FUNCTION OF FURNISHING GOODS OR SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF. EXAMPLES ARE RESIDENCE HALLS AND FOOD SERVICES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,885,013 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,689,410 )
ACADEMIC SUPPORT - EXPENSES INCURRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE INSTITUTION'S PRIMARY MISSION OF INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE LIBRARY, MEDIA SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 7,885,013 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,689,410 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet249,543,011
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 I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part 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 IV..............
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 VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
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...
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
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.....
21
 
No
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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 list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 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 II...........
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 III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
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
Yes
 
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.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
795
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
4,553
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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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
Yes
 
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
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
37
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-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:
MediumBulletJane DeatonPO Box 398   Elon,NC27244 (336) 278-5260
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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) Kerrii Brown Anderson
 
Chair
 1.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Edward W Doherty
 
Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Kebbler McGhee Williams
 
Secretary
 1.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Noel L Allen
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) Howard F Arner
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) A Christine Baker
 
Trustee
 40.0
.................
  		X           37,848 0 9,605
(7) Allen E Gant Jr
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Michele Skeens Hazel
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) James A Hendrickson
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) John R Hill
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Victoria Silek Hunt
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) William J Inman
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Maurice N Jennings Jr
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) David King
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) A Michelle Larose
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Thomas E Chandler
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Cynthia Citrone
 
Trustee
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Louis DeJoy
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Dr W Bryan Latham
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Wesley R Elinburg
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Chris P Martin
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) David C Porter
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Anne Ellington Powell
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Jeanne Swanner Robertson
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) William H Smith
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Richard L Thompson
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) W Cecil Worsley
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Katherine Stern Weaver
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Deborah A Yow-Bowden
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Edmond N Moriarty
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Jack R Lindley Sr
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Robert E Long Jr
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Mark T Mahaffey
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Eric Sklut
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Dalton L McMichael Jr
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Dr William N P Herbert
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) The Rev Dr Marvin L Morgan
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Charles R Clohan
 
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Douglas Spencer
 
Youth Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) Lauren Brown
 
Youth Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) Dr Constance L Book
 
President - March 1, 2018
 40.0
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(42) Dr Leo Lambert
 
President Emeritus - March 1, 2018 ***See Sch O for Comments
 40.0
.......................   		    X       1,139,759 0 47,501
(43) Gerald Whittington
 
Sr. VP -Bus, Fin & Tech.
 40.0
.......................   		    X       416,647 0 47,150
(44) Dr Steven House
 
Provost & Exec. Vice President
 40.0
.......................   		    X       343,367 0 34,374
(45) James Piatt
 
Vice Pres - Uni. Advancement
 40.0
.......................   		      X     296,788 0 53,279
(46) David L (Dave) Blank
 
Director of Athletics
 40.0
.......................   		      X     285,230 0 54,550
(47) Robert J Shea
 
Assoc VP -Bus, Fin & Tech.
 40.0
.......................   		      X     227,018 0 19,162
(48) Jonathan C Dooley
 
Vice Pres of Student Life
 40.0
.......................   		      X     151,450 0 25,138
(49) Dr Smith Jackson
 
Former - VP & Dean of Students 5/31/17 Asst to Pres. 6/1/17
 40.0
.......................   		      X     226,101 0 36,468
(50) Curtis J Cignetti
 
Football Coach
 40.0
.......................   		        X   317,332 0 55,454
(51) Matthew M Matheny
 
Basketball Coach
 40.0
.......................   		        X   313,007 0 41,647
(52) Raghuram Tadepalli
 
Dean-School of Bus.
 40.0
.......................   		        X   300,315 0 56,452
(53) Luke Bierman
 
Dean-School of Law
 40.0
.......................   		        X   283,403 0 56,452
(54) Paul Parsons
 
Dean-Sch of Communications
 40.0
.......................   		        X   279,866 0 33,152
(55) Dr Gerry Francis
 
Former Secretary
 40.0
.......................   		          X 127,579 0 6,520
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,745,710 0 576,904
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 MediumBullet180
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
RENTENBACH CONSTRUCTORS

1102 GRECADE ST
GREENSBORO,NC27408 		CONSTRUCTION 26,370,202
ARAMARK CORPORATION

PO BOX 7548
PHILADELPHIA,PA191017548 		DINING SERVICES 19,292,552
NEW ATLANTIC CONTRACTING INC

2635 REYNOLDA ROAD
WINSTONSALEM,NC27106 		CONSTRUCTION 9,896,978
DAVIE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

152 E KINDERTON WAY
ADVANCE,NC27006 		CONSTRUCTION 6,082,084
HUB INTERNATIONAL SOUTHEAST

PO BOX 939
BURLINGTON,NC272160939 		INSURANCE 2,136,394
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet132
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 31,650
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,019,714
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 20,815,934
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 9,794,927
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 23,867,298
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION 900099 234,896,280 234,896,280    
b AUXILLIARY SERVICES 900099 44,613,447 44,613,447    
c ATHLETICS 900099 4,192,688 4,192,688    
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 283,702,415
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,122,920     2,122,920
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(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        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 10,732 27,339,819 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 330,721 27,332,497 7b
c Gain or (loss) -319,989 7,322 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -312,667   -23,336 -289,331
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 31,650of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 179,769
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 67,890
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 111,879   111,879
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        
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ATHLETIC ADVERTISING 900099 175,224   175,224  
b ATHLETIC FUNDRAISING ADVERTISING 900099 750   750  
c            
d All other revenue .... 1,725,649 1,689,410 36,239 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,901,623
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 311,393,468 285,391,825 188,877 1,945,468
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 49,379,701 49,379,701
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 3,522,193 842,595 2,048,364 631,234
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 103,245,284 87,958,239 12,151,978 3,135,067
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,850,142 5,683,495 923,986 242,661
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,926,897 12,997,463 2,349,372 580,062
10 Payroll taxes ........... 7,314,236 6,068,550 986,583 259,103
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 13,600 13,600    
b Legal ......... 743,909   743,909  
c Accounting ........... 146,361   146,361  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 13,854 13,854
f Investment management fees ...... 2,047,325 1,889,617 157,708  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 18,579,683 17,807,721 744,666 27,296
12 Advertising and promotion .... 896,417 579,308 315,255 1,854
13 Office expenses ....... 7,428,333 5,656,019 1,444,074 328,240
14 Information technology ...... 4,976,313 2,187,948 2,786,157 2,208
15 Royalties .. 10,385 3,041 7,344  
16 Occupancy ........... 13,431,399 12,416,317 1,013,758 1,324
17 Travel ............ 23,255,939 22,543,110 438,265 274,564
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,786,823 1,441,997 267,679 77,147
20 Interest ........... 921,510 921,510    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 12,987,568 12,765,300 222,268  
23 Insurance ... 1,849,680 431,535 1,416,432 1,713
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 DEBT SERVICE 4,099,935 4,031,065 68,870  
b SPECIAL PROJECTS 3,641,730 3,381,836 235,120 24,774
c INTEREST RATE SWAP -2,965,941 -2,965,941    
d OTHER EXPENSES 6,053,416 3,508,985 1,803,149 741,282
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 286,156,692 249,543,011 30,271,298 6,342,383
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 ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 79,119,280 2 88,637,503
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 14,750,539 3 10,170,364
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 4,786,310 4 4,240,250
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 ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 4,224,316 9 4,748,104
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 584,575,079
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 133,496,619 397,725,207 10c 451,078,460
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 94,974,807 11 82,289,371
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 219,335,251 12 241,907,377
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 3,005,282 13 3,087,454
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 817,920,992 16 886,158,883
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 27,160,704 17 29,432,981
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 3,166,726 19 3,406,142
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 192,600,419 20 198,567,985
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 .. 0 23 0
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 30,774,453 25 43,342,650
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 253,702,302 26 274,749,758
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 ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 31 0
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 564,218,690 32 611,409,125
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 817,920,992 33 886,158,883
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 12
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
311,393,468
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
286,156,692
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
25,236,776
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
564,218,690
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
19,639,048
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
2,047,325
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
267,286
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
611,409,125
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: 17005876
Software Version: 2017v2.2
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow 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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
 
   
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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.") ..            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
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)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
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..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
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
 
15
15
 
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
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
Elon University
  		Employer identification number
56-0532303
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
Elon University
  		Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
Elon University
  		Employer identification number

56-0532303
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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 $ 45,000
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 2,187,537
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 .... 231,924,359 202,089,599 214,224,572 188,687,623 158,819,152
b Contributions ... 16,435,374 15,553,919 3,238,430 14,601,394 13,744,425
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 22,069,831 25,698,193 -5,122,866 19,757,493 24,217,271
d Grants or scholarships ... 7,528,510 6,882,318 6,294,114 5,007,667 4,166,407
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,948,123 2,831,339 2,669,778 2,252,104 1,969,460
f Administrative expenses .... 2,047,325 1,703,695 1,286,645 1,562,167 1,957,358
g End of year balance ...... 257,905,606 231,924,359 202,089,599 214,224,572 188,687,623
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet37.8 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet51.2 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet11 %
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 .....   23,178,599 23,178,599
b Buildings ....   381,415,175 88,645,670 292,769,505
c Leasehold improvements   13,777,937 2,423,703 11,354,234
d Equipment ....   35,640,760 23,554,007 12,086,753
e Other .....   130,562,608 18,873,239 111,689,369
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 451,078,460
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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) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS		 238,396,545 F

(B) OTHER		 1,521,508 F

(C) REAL ESTATE		 1,989,324 F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 241,907,377
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  
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 43,342,650
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 ....... 1 281,720,703
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 21,953,668
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 67,890
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 22,021,558
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 259,699,145
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 2,314,614
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 49,379,709
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 51,694,323
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 311,393,468
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 ........... 1 237,496,209
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 67,890
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 67,890
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 237,428,319
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 2,314,614
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 46,413,759
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 48,728,373
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 286,156,692
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections THE COLLECTIONS OF ART AND SIMILAR ASSETS ARE USED FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY AND STUDENTS. SOME PIECES ARE ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WHICH INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSORSHIPS AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STUDY ABROAD, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES, LECTURE SERIES, SUPPORT OF SPIRITUAL LIFE, ETC. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED INCLUDE ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH ARE AWARDED BY THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FUNDS PROVIDED FOR PROFESSORSHIPS ARE USED TO FUND SALARY AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE INTENDED AREA OF STUDY. EXTERNAL INVESTMENT MANAGERS ARE EMPLOYED TO OVERSEE THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE APPROVED AN ENDOWMENT SPENDING POLICY WHEREBY DISTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO FUND THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE UNIVERSITY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO ITS BUSINESS PURPOSE. THE UNIVERSITY BELIEVES IT HAS SUFFICIENT JUSTIFICATION FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, INCLUDING ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES TO ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. AS OF THE REPORT DATE (SEPTEMBER 13, 2018), THE UNIVERSITY'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS (FORM 990-T) FOR 2016, 2015, AND 2014 REMAIN SUBJECT TO SAID EXAMINATION.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising Expenses Offsetting Revenues Schedule VIII line 8(b) - 67890
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements TUITION DISCOUNT - 49379701 ROUNDING - 8
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES OFFSETTING REVENUES PART VIII LINE 8 (b) - 67890
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements TUITION DISCOUNT - 49379701 INVESTMENT RATE SWAP - -2965941 ROUNDING - -1
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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ELON UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY APPEARS ON ITS APPLICATION, IN THE VIEWBOOK, PRE-REGISTRATION GUIDE, ACADEMIC CATALOG AND ON MONITORS ACROSS CAMPUS. THE POLICY STATES "THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR VETERAN'S STATUS (COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS "PROTECTED CATEGORIES") IN THE RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION OF STUDENTS, THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF FACULTY AND STAFF OR THE OPERATION OF ANY OF ITS PROGRAMS."
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ON BEHALF OF ITS STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. A LIST OF ANY FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IS ON FILE AT THE INSTITUTION AND IS PUBLISHED IN THE A-133 AUDIT EACH YEAR.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 222,040
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 600,509
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 6,875,292
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 84,816
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 42,948
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 734
South America 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 48,777
South Asia 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 101,313
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services STUDY ABROAD 244,489
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 8,220,918
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 8,220,918
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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)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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
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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
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

NIGHT OF THE PHOENIX
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
194,919
16,500
 
211,419

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
31,650
 
 
31,650
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
163,269
16,500
0
179,769



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 8,905     8,905
7 Food and beverages . . . 18,200 744   18,944
8 Entertainment . . . . 13,659 17,207   30,866
9 Other direct expenses . . . 6,887 2,288   9,175
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 67,890
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 111,879
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part II, Line 9(a) Night of the Phoenix -Other Direct Expenses PRINT SERVICES $2,968 , PROMOTIONAL ITEMS $3,737 AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $182
Schedule G, Part II, Line 9(b) Golf Tournament CHAIR RENTALS - $2,288
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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
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Inspection
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number
56-0532303
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
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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) FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS 4604 49,379,701      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE MONITORED COLLABORATIVELY BY THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF THE BURSAR, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND THE ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY, APPROPRIATE SELECTION CRITERIA AND APPLICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. FUNDS ARE CREDITED DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENTS' ACCOUNTS.
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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Dr Constance L Book
 
President - March 1, 2018 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Dr Leo Lambert
 
President Emeritus - March 1, 2018 ***See Sch O for Comments 		(i)

(ii)		 436,727
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		703,032
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		25,901
-------------
0 		1,187,260
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Gerald Whittington
 
Sr. VP -Bus, Fin & Tech. 		(i)

(ii)		 305,166
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		111,481
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		25,550
-------------
0 		463,797
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Dr Steven House
 
Provost & Exec. Vice President 		(i)

(ii)		 279,786
-------------
0 		17,107
-------------
0 		46,474
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		12,774
-------------
0 		377,741
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5James Piatt
 
Vice Pres - Uni. Advancement 		(i)

(ii)		 269,920
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		26,868
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		31,679
-------------
0 		350,067
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6David L (Dave) Blank
 
Director of Athletics 		(i)

(ii)		 254,532
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		30,698
-------------
0 		21,315
-------------
0 		33,235
-------------
0 		339,780
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Robert J Shea
 
Assoc VP -Bus, Fin & Tech. 		(i)

(ii)		 192,474
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		34,544
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		4,162
-------------
0 		246,180
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Jonathan C Dooley
 
Vice Pres of Student Life 		(i)

(ii)		 145,534
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,916
-------------
0 		11,587
-------------
0 		13,551
-------------
0 		176,588
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Dr Smith Jackson
 
Former - VP & Dean of Students 5/31/17 Asst to Pres. 6/1/17 		(i)

(ii)		 201,156
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,945
-------------
0 		16,459
-------------
0 		20,009
-------------
0 		262,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Curtis J Cignetti
 
Football Coach 		(i)

(ii)		 280,860
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		36,472
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		33,854
-------------
0 		372,786
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Matthew M Matheny
 
Basketball Coach 		(i)

(ii)		 285,366
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		27,641
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		20,047
-------------
0 		354,654
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Raghuram Tadepalli
 
Dean-School of Bus. 		(i)

(ii)		 286,239
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,076
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		34,852
-------------
0 		356,767
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Luke Bierman
 
Dean-School of Law 		(i)

(ii)		 276,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,874
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		34,852
-------------
0 		339,855
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Paul Parsons
 
Dean-Sch of Communications 		(i)

(ii)		 271,802
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,064
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		11,552
-------------
0 		313,018
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Dr Gerry Francis
 
Former Secretary 		(i)

(ii)		 81,658
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		45,921
-------------
0 		6,520
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		134,099
-------------
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
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS INCLUDING SOCIAL CLUB DUES: THE UNIVERSITY GROSSES UP TWO BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN SENIOR STAFF: SOCIAL CLUB DUES AND CAR ALLOWANCES. SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPS ARE USED FOR ENTERTAINMENT/FUNDRAISING PURPOSES FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. PERSONAL USE OF THE SOCIAL CLUB AND CARS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TAXABLE INCOME OF THE EMPLOYEES.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE: THE ONLY PERSON WHO RECEIVES HOUSING IS THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT STATES THAT AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, AND AS A BENEFIT TO THE UNIVERSITY, THE PRESIDENT IS TO RESIDE IN UNIVERSITY PROVIDED HOUSING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTRACT STATES THE UNIVERSITY SHALL PAY ALL UTILITIES, REAL ESTATE TAXES, INSURANCE AND EXPENSE FOR MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPS ARE USED FOR ENTERTAINMENT/FUNDRAISING PURPOSES FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services PERSONAL SERVICES: THE PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT STATES THAT AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT THE PRESIDENT WILL RESIDE IN UNIVERSITY PROVIDED HOUSING. IN ADDITION, EXPENSES FOR MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE UNIVERSITY.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Dr. LAMBERT RECEIVED DEFERRED COMPENSATION FROM A 457 (f) PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 457 (f) PLANS ARE REPORTED AS INCOME IN THE YEAR FUNDS ARE RECEIVED. THE BEFORE TAX AMOUNT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCREASED THE W-2 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION BY $498,290 FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR. Dr. LAMBERT MADE A CONTRIBUTION OF THE NET DISTRIBUTION FROM THE 457 (f) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 IN THE FORM OF A GIFT ANNUITY TO ELON UNIVERSITY IN 2017. THE NET PRESENT VALUE OF THE GIFT WAS $87,318 AND IS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE B.
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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number
56-0532303
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 NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   07-18-2012 54,595,000 FINANCE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS   X   X   X
B NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   09-30-2014 39,985,000 REFUNDED ISSUES 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001C AND 2006.   X   X   X
C NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   09-30-2014 60,325,000 REFUNDED ISSUES 2010 AND 2011.   X   X   X
D NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   08-24-2016 32,000,000 CONVOCATION CENTER   X   X   X
NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   04-26-2017 24,320,000 FINANCE RESIDENCE HALLS, TENNIS BUILDING, AND PHOENIX ATHLETIC RECREATIONAL CENTER-SOUTH   X   X   X
NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   03-27-2018 20,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 54,830,317 39,985,000 60,325,000 32,120,830
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 2,703,449      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 235,373 143,055    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 50,766,495 39,985,000 60,325,000 32,120,543
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 1,125,000      
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 8,519,523 18,806,756   287
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2014 2008 2013 2018
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   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   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        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? ....... X   X       X  
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 ..........  
  		WELLS FARGO
  		WELLS FARGO
  		BANK OF AMERICA
 
c Term of hedge .........   2500 % 2500 % 600 %
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......       X   X   X
e Was the hedge terminated? ........       X   X   X
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN A NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $235,317 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 13 COLUMN C NC Facilities Finance Agency Series-In September 2014 the university extinguished the outstanding debt related to revenue bond series 2010 and 2011 and arranged for debt refinancing through a direct purchase. Projects funded by the original bond issues were completed in 2013.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 13 Column B NC Facilities Finance Agency Series-In September 2014 the university extinguished the outstanding debt related to revenue bond series 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001C, and 2006 and arranged for debt refinancing through a direct purchase. Projects funded by the original bond issues were completed in 2008.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN D NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $120,830 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN E NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $ 140,382 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN F NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $ 46,866 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN A Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 12/31/2016
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 09/30/2016
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 09/30/1916
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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number
56-0532303
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 NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   07-18-2012 54,595,000 FINANCE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS   X   X   X
B NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   09-30-2014 39,985,000 REFUNDED ISSUES 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001C AND 2006.   X   X   X
C NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   09-30-2014 60,325,000 REFUNDED ISSUES 2010 AND 2011.   X   X   X
D NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   08-24-2016 32,000,000 CONVOCATION CENTER   X   X   X
NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   04-26-2017 24,320,000 FINANCE RESIDENCE HALLS, TENNIS BUILDING, AND PHOENIX ATHLETIC RECREATIONAL CENTER-SOUTH   X   X   X
NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY
  		56-1592154   03-27-2018 20,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 54,830,317 39,985,000 60,325,000 32,120,830
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 2,703,449      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 235,373 143,055    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 50,766,495 39,985,000 60,325,000 32,120,543
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 1,125,000      
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 8,519,523 18,806,756   287
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2014 2008 2013 2018
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   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X   X
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X   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        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X   X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? ....... X   X       X  
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 ..........  
  		WELLS FARGO
  		WELLS FARGO
  		BANK OF AMERICA
 
c Term of hedge .........   2500 % 2500 % 600 %
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......       X   X   X
e Was the hedge terminated? ........       X   X   X
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN A NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $235,317 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 13 COLUMN C NC Facilities Finance Agency Series-In September 2014 the university extinguished the outstanding debt related to revenue bond series 2010 and 2011 and arranged for debt refinancing through a direct purchase. Projects funded by the original bond issues were completed in 2013.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 13 Column B NC Facilities Finance Agency Series-In September 2014 the university extinguished the outstanding debt related to revenue bond series 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001C, and 2006 and arranged for debt refinancing through a direct purchase. Projects funded by the original bond issues were completed in 2008.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN D NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $120,830 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN E NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $ 140,382 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3 COLUMN F NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY - $ 46,866 INTEREST EARNED HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE ISSUE PRICE.
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN A Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 12/31/2016
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN B Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 09/30/2016
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c COLUMN C Issuer name: NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL FACILITIES FINANCE AGENCY The calculation for computing no rebate due was performed on 09/30/1916
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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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) LAURIE LAMBERT
  		FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER 33,320 IND. CONTRACTOR   No
(2) SUSAN LINDLEY
  		FAMILY MEMBER OF TRUSTEE 62,785 EMPLOYEE   No
(3) RENE JACKSON
  		FAMILY MEMBER OF FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE 61,164 EMPLOYEE   No
(4) STACEY DOOLEY
  		FAMILY MEMBER OF KEY EMPLOYEE 61,763 EMPLOYEE   No
(5) HUNT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
  		FAMILY MEMBER OF TRUSTEE 150,590 IND. CONTRACTOR   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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 ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures . X 1 45,000 Market value
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 180 8,455,732 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 .. X 2 1,225,080 Market value
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 ( LEASED VECHICLES ) X 1 3,692 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Gifts in Kind ) X 13 65,423 Market value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which 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
 
No
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
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
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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
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - Combination method of items received and number of contributions made. Other - LEASED VECHICLES NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED. Other - Gifts in Kind NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Real estate - Commercial - Reporting number of items received. Art - Historical treasures - Gifts in Kind NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 7,885,013 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,689,410) ACADEMIC SUPPORT - EXPENSES INCURRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE INSTITUTION'S PRIMARY MISSION OF INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE LIBRARY, MEDIA SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons KERRII ANDERSON AND DAVID KING - Business relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE FILING. ALSO, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD THROUGH A PASSWORD PROTECTED WEBSITE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE UNIVERSITY SENDS OUT AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM TO ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. EACH YEAR THESE PERSONS ARE TO RE-READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FILL OUT THE ATTACHED FORM WITH VARIOUS QUESTIONS. THE FORMS ARE MONITORED BY THE ASSISTANT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR. IF AN ITEM COMES TO VOTE THAT PRESENTS A CONFLICT, THE BOARD MEMBER WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTING PERTAINING TO THE ITEM OF CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE INDEPENDENT PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HIRES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE CONSULTANT GATHERS COMPENSATION DATA FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES, PUBLISHED SURVEYS, AND THE FORMS 990. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DATA AND FORMULATES A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES, THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS SALARY RANGES AND COMPARES THEM TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LINE 15A.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public CERTAIN DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. SOME POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a, Column (E) Dr. Leo Lambert - Pres. Emeritus - March 1, 2018 Dr. LAMBERT RECEIVED DEFERRED COMPENSATION FROM A 457 (f) PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 457 (f) PLANS ARE REPORTED AS INCOME IN THE YEAR FUNDS ARE RECEIVED. THE BEFORE TAX AMOUNT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCREASED THE W-2 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION BY $498,290 FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR. Dr. LAMBERT MADE A CONTRIBUTION OF THE NET DISTRIBUTION FROM THE 457 (f) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 IN THE FORM OF A GIFT ANNUITY TO ELON UNIVERSITY IN 2017. THE NET PRESENT VALUE OF THE GIFT WAS $87,318 AND IS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE B.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a, Column (A) Connie L. Book - President - March 1, 2018 DR. BOOK BECAME PRESIDENT OF ELON UNIVERSITY ON MARCH 1, 2018 AND THEREFORE, DID NOT DRAW A SALARY DURING THE CALENDAR . BOTH PART VII AND SCHEDULE J REQUIRE SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE CALENDAR YEAR AND AS SUCH, DR. BOOK'S INCOME IS REPORTED AS -0- .
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue PROJECTS - Total Revenue: 89838, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 89838, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; MISCELLANEOUS - Total Revenue: 1635811, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 1599572, Unrelated Business Revenue: 36239, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE - SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - 267289; ROUNDING - -3;
Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(iii) LINE 4. DR. LEO LAMBERT - PRES. EMERITUS MARCH 1, 2018 Dr. LAMBERT RECEIVED DEFERRED COMPENSATION FROM A 457 (f) PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 457 (f) PLANS ARE REPORTED AS INCOME IN THE YEAR FUNDS ARE RECEIVED. THE BEFORE TAX AMOUNT OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCREASED THE W-2 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION BY $498,290 FOR THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR. Dr. LAMBERT MADE A CONTRIBUTION OF THE NET DISTRIBUTION FROM THE 457 (f) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 IN THE FORM OF A GIFT ANNUITY TO ELON UNIVERSITY IN 2017. THE NET PRESENT VALUE OF THE GIFT WAS $87,318 AND IS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE B.
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Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet 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
Elon University
 
Employer identification number

56-0532303
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) TRI-STATE REAL PROPERTIES LLC
615 S DUPONT HIGHWAY
DOVER,DE19901
26-0353244 		REAL ESTATE DE 78,495 37,632 ELON UNIVERSITY
 
(2) THE INN AT ELON
100 CAMPUS DR
ELON,NC27244
82-5422878 		HOTEL AND RESTAURANT NC 0 0 ELON UNIVERSITY
 








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












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
 
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





Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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