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)
MediumBullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
110 EIGHTH STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TROY, NY12180
D Employer identification number

14-1340095
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 928,305,376
F Name and address of principal officer:
Martin Schmidt
110 EIGHTH STREET
TROY,NY12180
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.rpi.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1824
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 23
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 4,218
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,318
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 937,629
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 35,985,632 37,621,516
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 542,736,314 556,267,389
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 36,450,684 108,344,860
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,422,191 953,488
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 616,594,821 703,187,253
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 235,972,109 239,099,757
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) 195,793,399 197,903,936
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 42,000 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,721,380    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 130,842,390 145,164,772
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 562,649,898 582,168,465
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 53,944,923 121,018,788
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,913,143,793 1,667,282,381
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 980,718,847 915,608,458
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 932,424,946 751,673,923
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
JumboBullet
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
PTIN
Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet
Firm's address MediumBullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 2
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: Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.
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 $ 187,605,849 including grants of $ 28,799,430 ) (Revenue $ 458,069,966 )
Instruction Number of students enrolled: Undergraduate 5579 Graduate 1264 Special 33
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 184,784,212 including grants of $ 183,720,175 ) (Revenue $   )
Scholarships and Fellowships. Number of undergraduate students on scholarship: 4224 Number of graduate students on scholarships/fellowships: 1,361
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 99,634,570 including grants of $ 26,550,362 ) (Revenue $ 89,089,365 )
Research Number of active research projects: 605
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 47,409,151 including grants of $ 29,790 ) (Revenue $ 9,108,058 )
Other Program Services include activities that further Rensselaer's exempt purpose. Auxiliary Number of housing units available: Dorm rooms - 2,919 Single Apartments - 1,095 Number of students on meal plans: 2,889
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 47,409,151 including grants of $ 29,790 ) (Revenue $ 9,108,058 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet519,433,782
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 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 III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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 VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
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 the 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 line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
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 on 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
450
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 5
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
4,218
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
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
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
23
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
23
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on 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 on 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 on 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 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
MediumBulletRensselaer's Controller Office110 Eighth Street   Troy,NY12180 (518) 276-6426
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 7
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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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 the 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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) Arthur F Golden
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) Curtis R Priem
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) Daniel Pickett III
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) David Ho
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) David M Hirsch
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) Edward J Zander
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Gary T DiCamillo
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Jackson P Tai
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Janet Rutledge
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Jeffrey L Kodosky
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) John Bennett
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) John Capek
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) John E Kelly III
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Kate Murtagh
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Linda Jojo
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Mark M Little
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Mary Humiston
 
Trustee
 2.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 8
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) Patrick Madden
 
Ex-Officio Member
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Paula L Simon
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Roderic Pettigrew
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Roy N Davis
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Srinivasan Sivaram
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Theodore J Wojnar Jr
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Wanda Denson-Low
 
Trustee
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Barbara Hough
 
Vice President for Finance and CFO
 40.0
.......................2.0 		    X       418,036 0 14,944
(26) Claude Rounds
 
Vice President for Administration
 40.0
.......................   		    X       378,412 0 35,731
(27) Craig Cook
 
Secretary and General Counsel
 40.0
.......................2.0 		    X       448,146 0 37,205
(28) Curtis Powell
 
Vice President for Human Resources
 50.0
.......................2.0 		    X       560,268 0 37,956
(29) Eileen McLoughlin
 
Vice President for Finance and CFO
 40.0
.......................2.0 		    X       82,988 0 7,701
(30) Graig Eastin
 
Vice President for Institute Advancement
 45.0
.......................   		    X       500,511 0 46,260
(31) John Kolb
 
Vice President for Information Services & CTO
 40.0
.......................   		    X       488,401 0 38,033
(32) Jonathan Wexler
 
Vice President for Enrollment
 40.0
.......................   		    X       373,998 0 28,548
(33) Peter Konwerski
 
Vice President for Student Life
 45.0
.......................   		    X       305,304 0 35,405
(34) Prabhat Hajela
 
Provost
 45.0
.......................2.0 		    X       552,288 0 37,679
(35) Richie Hunter
 
Vice President for strategic Communications and External Relations
 45.0
.......................   		    X       278,468 0 29,439
(36) Shirley Ann Jackson
 
President
 55.0
.......................2.0 		    X       2,407,222 0 59,705
(37) Shekhar Garde
 
Dean, School of Engineering
 40.0
.......................   		      X     389,957 0 42,660
(38) Boleslaw Szymanski
 
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   358,635 0 36,211
(39) Curtis Breneman
 
Dean, School of Science
 40.0
.......................   		        X   374,328 0 35,848
(40) Nalin Chanaka Edirisinghe
 
Acting Dean, Lally School of Management
 40.0
.......................   		        X   381,494 0 33,575
(41) Robert Hull
 
Acting Vice President for Research
 40.0
.......................   		        X   355,491 0 42,463
(42) Robert Linhardt
 
Professor
 40.0
.......................   		        X   370,200 0 35,524
(43) Jonathan Dordick
 
Professor and Special Assistant to the President for Research
 45.0
.......................   		          X 464,910 0 37,875
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 9,489,057 0 672,762
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 MediumBullet360
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
Sodexo Management Inc

9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg,MD20878 		Food and facilities management 15,713,631
E & B Global Inc

2445 M St NW
Washington,DC20037 		Consulting 1,760,016
RC Housing 1 LLC

18 Aiken
Hudson,NY12534 		Rent 1,443,000
Murtha Cullina LLP

280 Trumbull St
Hartford,CT06103 		Legal 1,291,006
HV Housing LLC

300 Jordan Road
Troy,NY12180 		Rent 1,261,528
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet58
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 11,635
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 37,609,881
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,736,542
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 37,621,516
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Tuition and Fees 611600 458,069,966 458,069,966    
b Research Contracts 900099 89,089,365 89,089,365    
c Auxiliaries 611710 6,551,857 6,551,857    
d Other Revenue 900099 2,556,201 2,206,156 350,045  
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 556,267,389
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 13,312,981     13,312,981
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 231,774     231,774
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   3,061,716 6a
b Less: rental expenses   2,483,070 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 578,646 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 578,646   121,239 457,407
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 31,024 316,310,816 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 641,054 220,668,907 7b
c Gain or (loss) -610,030 95,641,909 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 95,031,879 -610,030 466,345 95,175,564
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 11,635of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 26,460
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 33,664
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -7,204   -7,204
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 1,441,700
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 1,291,428
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 150,272 150,272    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 703,187,253 555,457,586 937,629 109,170,522
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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 .... 6,995,775 6,995,775
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 231,974,223 231,974,223
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 129,759 129,759
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 9,489,057 3,595,418 5,393,128 500,511
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........ 150,645,126 133,661,722 14,975,236 2,008,168
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 7,977,156 7,525,672 451,484  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 20,369,905 16,567,216 3,040,427 762,262
10 Payroll taxes ........... 9,422,692 7,647,422 1,775,270  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 2,373,744   2,373,744  
c Accounting ........... 405,958   405,958  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 1,583,145   1,583,145  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 29,706,420 22,590,235 6,530,886 585,299
12 Advertising and promotion .... 241,248 74,331 166,038 879
13 Office expenses ....... 8,545,129 7,072,710 1,323,940 148,479
14 Information technology ...... 4,957,020 3,668,622 1,215,747 72,651
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 22,543,761 17,158,267 5,305,380 80,114
17 Travel ............ 3,234,032 2,396,070 644,570 193,392
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 366,682 336,168 30,514  
20 Interest ........... 24,686,550 21,406,807 3,279,743  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 30,359,700 26,094,175 4,265,525  
23 Insurance ... 7,083,638 3,804,993 3,273,946 4,699
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 Publication 3,470,474 2,839,918 454,392 176,164
b Miscellaneous 5,014,470 3,894,279 931,429 188,762
c Bad Debt 592,801   592,801  
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 582,168,465 519,433,782 58,013,303 4,721,380
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).        
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 50,939,284 2 62,722,536
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 53,027,436 3 46,947,132
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 10,183,622 4 6,942,476
5 Loans and other receivables from 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 .......
  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) ...
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 672,250 8 648,210
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,898,484 9 4,759,068
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,220,412,031
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 589,723,265 655,743,527 10c 630,688,766
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 565,395,088 11 541,759,373
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 515,478,131 12 329,236,340
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13,006,594 13 9,196,667
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 44,799,377 15 34,381,813
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,913,143,793 16 1,667,282,381
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 108,369,926 17 104,671,192
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 52,570,224 19 47,124,041
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 400,413,534 20 386,829,634
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
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 .........
  22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 16,671,739 23 16,080,400
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 308,692,250 24 283,780,567
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 94,001,174 25 77,122,624
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 980,718,847 26 915,608,458
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 .......... 60,070,152 27 10,654,622
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 872,354,794 28 741,019,301
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 932,424,946 32 751,673,923
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,913,143,793 33 1,667,282,381
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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
703,187,253
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
582,168,465
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
121,018,788
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
932,424,946
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-275,495,590
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-26,274,221
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
751,673,923
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 on
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 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 42,488,905 48,962,238 30,104,177 35,985,632 37,621,516 195,162,468
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 42,488,905 48,962,238 30,104,177 35,985,632 37,621,516 195,162,468
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) .. 76,407,040
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 118,755,428
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 42,488,905 48,962,238 30,104,177 35,985,632 37,621,516 195,162,468
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 17,721,255 16,942,657 17,565,250 20,393,106 16,393,251 89,015,519
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..         0 0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 1,722,762 1,758,634 1,795,791 2,241,227 1,441,700 8,960,114
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 293,138,101
12
12
2,793,501,176
13
First 5 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
40.51 %
15
15
40.4 %
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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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 on 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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
Page 5
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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
Page 6
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 0.015 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 0.035 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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - LAPTOP SALES, COLUMN A - 1722762.0, COLUMN B - 1758634.0, COLUMN C - 1795791.0, COLUMN D - 2241227.0, COLUMN E - 1441700.0, COLUMN F - 8960114.0;
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021


Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
Schedule B
(Form 990)
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
2021
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
Name of organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  		Employer identification number
14-1340095
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
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Page 3
Name of organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  		Employer identification number

14-1340095
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) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Page 4
Name of organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  		Employer identification number

14-1340095
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) (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

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

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).Click to see attachment
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................   0
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 6,881 6,881
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 6,881 6,881
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 582,061,441 586,086,059
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 582,068,322 586,092,940
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 1,000,000
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000 250,000
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0 0
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0 0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 16,627 33,695 10,318 6,881 67,521
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures       0 0
Schedule C (Form 990) 2021


Schedule C (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part I-A Rensselaer has no direct or indirect political campaign activities.
Schedule C (Form 990) 2021


Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2

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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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 $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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 .... 1,067,591,567 744,843,053 746,817,524 727,004,726 693,597,712
b Contributions ... 17,526,992 18,891,992 12,432,992 27,154,000 13,830,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -182,689,350 337,450,522 17,889,537 24,569,803 59,737,014
d Grants or scholarships ... 30,148,280 19,448,640 27,927,250 27,330,978 27,340,363
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,072,720 12,867,360 2,909,750 3,529,022 11,182,637
f Administrative expenses .... 1,569,000 1,278,000 1,460,000 1,051,005 1,637,000
g End of year balance ...... 868,639,209 1,067,591,567 744,843,053 746,817,524 727,004,726
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet15 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet67 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet18 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 1,066,330 3,827,283 4,893,613
b Buildings .... 21,260,976 916,804,526 383,257,019 554,808,483
c Leasehold improvements 2,653,439 23,793,310 8,880,532 17,566,217
d Equipment ....   208,016,099 172,756,562 35,259,537
e Other ..... 9,895,316 33,094,752 24,829,152 18,160,916
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 630,688,766
Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
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) CASH EQUIVALENTS		 463,188 F

(B) FIXED INCOME		 33,463,042 F

(C) DOMESTIC EQUITY		 39,913 F

(D) FOREIGN EQUITY		 51,756,743 F

(E) REAL ASSETS		 20,598,846 F

(F) MARKETABLE ALTERNATIVES		 136,967,244 F

(G) PRIVATE EQUITY		 85,947,364 F
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 329,236,340
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 77,122,624
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Income earned on Rensselaer's endowment provides support to students through scholarships, fellowships and prizes. In addition, income is used to provide support to the Institute in the form of professorships, lectures, departmental programs and institutional initiatives.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Effective July 1, 2008 Rensselaer adopted ASU 2009-06, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The adoption did not have a material effect on the financial statements.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2021


Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2




SCHEDULE E(Form 990)

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 2021Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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 on its primary publicly accessible Internet homepage at
all times during its taxable year in a manner reasonably expected to be noticed by visitors to the homepage, or through
newspaper or broadcast media during the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no
solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please
describe. If "No," please explain. If you need more space use Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . .
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule E (Form 990) (2021)
Page 2
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 The Institute shall be open to all students who are qualified according to its admission standards, barring no one on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, sex or sexual orientation. Efforts shall be made to seek out and admit students of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds whose potential could be reached through a Rensselaer education. This can be found in the Employee handbook on the Human resources website of RPI and also in the student handbook which is available under "Student Rights and Responsibilities" on the RPI info page on the website.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT University participates in the federal student financial aid program and other governmental aid from various state agencies. It also receives federal funding for sponsored research projects.
Schedule E (Form 990) (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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     Investments   112,169,945
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   110,363
Sub-Saharan Africa     Investments   15,415,637
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Subcontract 129,759
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 127,825,704
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 127,825,704
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Subcontract 86,079 Wire Transfer      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Subcontract 43,680 Wire Transfer      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
2
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
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) 2021
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Research subcontracts to foreign entities are entered into through a formal subcontract agreement. The agreements contain contractual provisions including compliance to the prime agreement with the external sponsor. All sub-recipients are subject to the sub-recipient monitoring process and compliance review which assesses the engagement risk. Additionally, all agreements with foreign entities are reviewed for export control compliance.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual
Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2



SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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 0 0 0
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.
CT, DE, IN, IA, MT, NE, NY, AZ, SD, VT, VA, WY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) 2021
Schedule G (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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

June Golf Tournament
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

May Golf Tournament
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
14,622
14,150
9,323
38,095

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
5,170
6,465
 
11,635
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
9,452
7,685
9,323
26,460



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 3,103 2,359 8,842 14,304
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 9,686 2,914 6,760 19,360
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 33,664
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -7,204
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:
 
Schedule G (Form 990) 2021
Schedule G (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
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 (Form 990) 2021
Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2

Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number
14-1340095
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) Rensselaer Newman Foundation
110 8th Street
Troy,NY12180 		14-1470137 501(c)(3) 34,000       General Support
(2) ABB Inc
940 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh,NC27606 		36-3100018   18,365       Research Subcontract
(3) Advent Technologies Inc
One Mifflin Place
Suite 400
Cambridge,MA02116 		46-1313565   105,863        
(4) Albany Medical College
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany,NY12208 		14-1338310 501(c)(3) 342,417       Research Subcontract
(5) AWS Truepower LLC
463 New Karner Rd
Albany,NY12205 		14-1813081   46,990       Research Subcontract
(6) The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval
119
Norman,OK73019 		73-1377584 State of Oklahoma 26,408       Research Subcontract
(7) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston,MA02115 		04-2103547 501(c)(3) 198,939       Research Subcontract
(8) Chapman University
1 University Dr
Orange,CA92866 		95-1643992 501(c)(3) 44,099       Research Subcontract
(9) Columbia University
615 W 131st
MC 8725
New York,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(c)(3) 367,163       Research Subcontract
(10) Cornell University
373 Pine Tree Rd
Ithaca,NY14850 		15-0532082 501(C)(3) 11,965       Research Subcontract
(11) CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation
1211 N State College Blvd
Fullerton,CA92831 		95-2081258 501(c)(3) 6,254       Research Subcontract
(12) Electrochemical Energy Science LLC
14 Meredith Lane
New Milford,CT06776 		82-0725093   13,249       Research Subcontract
(13) Florida International University Foundation Inc
11200 SW 8th Street
Marc 5th Floor
Miami,FL33199 		23-7047106 State of FL 20,707       Research Subcontract
(14) General Electric
1 River Rd
Bldg 59
Schenectady,NY123456000 		14-0689340   30,714       Research Subcontract
(15) Geocomp Consulting Inc
125 Nagog Park
Acton,MA01720 		26-3460666   50,000       Research Subcontract
(16) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 501(C)(3) 10,866       Research Subcontract
(17) Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc
PO Box 3999
Atlanta,GA303023999 		58-1845423 501(C)(3) 21,300       Research Subcontract
(18) Harvard
25 Shattuck Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 90,454       Research Subcontract
(19) Hickey Freeman Co Inc
1155 North Clinton Ave
Rochester,NY14621 		46-3621423   42,559       Research Subcontract
(20) HKS Inc
350 N St Paul St
Suite 100
Dallas,TX75201 		75-1082838   67,797       Research Subcontract
(21) Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 102,959       Research Subcontract
(22) Institute of Gas Technology
1700 S Mount Prospect Rd
Des Plaines,IL60018 		36-2170137 501(C)(3) 19,564       Research Subcontract
(23) Interface Technologies
16 Mall Way
Simsbury,CT06070 		56-2389829   209,428       Research Subcontract
(24) Lumileds LLC
370 W Trimble Rd
San Jose,CA95131 		33-0876012   339,271       Research Subcontract
(25) Medical University of South Carolina
1 South Park Circle
Bldg 1
Charleston,SC29407 		57-6000722 501(C)(3) 16,711       Research Subcontract
(26) North Carolina State University
PO Box 7214
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 State of NC 62,243       Research Subcontract
(27) Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave
Mail Stop 540-177 Hu
Boston,MA02115 		04-1679980 501(C)(3) 67,669       Research Subcontract
(28) Ohio State University
201 West 19th Ave
Columbus,OH432101016 		31-6401599 State of OH 42,104       Research Subcontract
(29) Pennsylvania State University
201 Old Main
University Park,PA168021503 		24-6000376 State of PA 25,000       Research Subcontract
(30) Proton Energy Systems
10 Technology Drive
Wallingford,CT06492 		06-1461988   43,932       Research Subcontract
(31) Purdue University
701 West Stadium Ave
West Lafayette,IN47907 		35-6002041 501(C)(3) 17,731       Research Subcontract
(32) Pvilion Technologies Inc
640 John Street
Brooklyn,NY11201 		81-3306804   62,100       Research Subcontract
(33) Regents of the University of California
10889 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 700
Los Angeles,CA90095 		95-6006143 501(C)(3) 218,271       Research Subcontract
(34) Regents of the University of Colorado
PO Box 90220
Denver,CO80291 		84-6000555 501(C)(3) 180,068       Research Subcontract
(35) Regents of the University of New Mexico
1313 Goddard SE
Albuquerque,NM87106 		85-6000642 501(C)(3) 371,185       Research Subcontract
(36) Research Foundation of CUNY
230 West 41st Street
7th Floor
New York,NY10036 		13-1988190 501(C)(3) 45,827       Research Subcontract
(37) Research Foundation of SUNY
PO Box 9
Albany,NY122010009 		14-1368361 501(c)(3) 925,581       Research Subcontract
(38) Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane
Suite 101
Dallas,TX75205 		75-0800689 501(C)(3) 5,918       Research Subcontract
(39) Southwest Research Institute
8 College Road
Durham,NH03824 		74-1070544 501(c)(3) 36,379       Research Subcontract
(40) University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa City,IA522421320 		42-6004813 State of Iowa 15,738       Research Subcontract
(41) Texas A&M Health Science Center
400 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy Sout
College Station,TX77843 		74-2907553 State of Texas 41,398       Research Subcontract
(42) Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
1111 Rellis Pkwy
Bryan,TX77807 		74-1974733 State of Texas 20,221       Research Subcontract
(43) The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
28392 Network Place
Chicago,IL60673 		37-6000511 501(C)(3) 460,590       Research Subcontract
(44) The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc
75 Francis Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 59,063       Research Subcontract
(45) The General Hospital Corporation
55 Fruit Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-2697983 501(C)(3) 116,345       Research Subcontract
(46) The University of South Florida Board of Trustees
4202 E Fowler Avenue
Tampa,FL33620 		59-3102112 501(c)(3) 60,444       Research Subcontract
(47) Thomas Jefferson University
901 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,PA19107 		23-1352651 501(C)(3) 17,129       Research Subcontract
(48) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
PO Box 785541
Philadelphia,PA19178 		23-1352685 501(C)(3) 392,556       Research Subcontract
(49) Tufts University
419 Boston Avenue
Medford,MA02155 		04-2103634 501(C)(3) 98,699       Research Subcontract
(50) University of Arizona
PO Box 3520
Tucson,AZ85722 		74-2652689 State of AZ 44,988       Research Subcontract
(51) University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave
Conway,AK72035 		71-6001828 State of AK 85,214       Research Subcontract
(52) University of North Carolina
312 South Building
Chapel Hill,NC27599 		56-6001393 State of NC 152,467       Research Subcontract
(53) University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte,NC282230001 		56-0791228 State of NC 40,000       Research Subcontract
(54) University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester,NY14626 		16-0743209 State of NY 42,704       Research Subcontract
(55) University of South Carolina
1600 Hampton Street
Columbia,SC29208 		57-6001153 501(C)(3) 90,276       Research Subcontract
(56) University of Southern California
300 Doheny Memorial Library
Los Angeles,CA90089 		95-1642394 501(c)(3) 38,685       Research Subcontract
(57) University of Texas at Austin
110 Inner Campus Dr
Main Rm 3
Austin,TX78712 		74-6000203 501(c)(3) 52,454       Research Subcontract
(58) University of Utah
15 N Medical Drive East
RM 4100
Salt Lake City,UT841125650 		87-6000525 State of UT 88,751       Research Subcontract
(59) University of Vermont
85 S Prospect Street
Burlington,VT05405 		03-0179440 State of VT 179,440       Research Subcontract
(60) University of Wisconsin
333 Bascom Hall
Madison,WI53706 		39-6006492 State of WI 34,148       Research Subcontract
(61) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
300 Turner Street
Blackburg,VA24061 		54-6001805 State of Virginia 168,227       Research Subcontract
(62) Washington University
1 Brookings Drive
StLouis,MO63130 		43-0653611 501(c)(3) 35,019       Research Subcontract
(63) Wason Technology LLC
PO Box 669
Tuxedo,NY10987 		45-3023083   50,063       Research Subcontract
(64) Yale University
PO Box 1873
New Haven,CT06508 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 248,612       Research Subcontract
(65) American Heart Association
4 Atrium Dr
100
Albany,NY12205 		13-5613797 501(C)(3) 10,000       General Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
52
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
13
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2021

Schedule I (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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) Scholarships-Undergraduate 5345 30,000 177,830,486   Tuition Discount
(2) Pell Awards Undergraduate 1121   5,675,147   Pass-through
(3) Housing/Laptop Grants- Undergrad 201   807,670   Discounts
(4) Scholarship- Graduate 307   7,891,484   Tuition Discount
(5) Fellowship- Graduate 158 1,682,052 3,185,921   Tuition Assistance
(6) Teaching & Research Asst- Graduate 896   39,983,229   Tuition Assistance
(7) Awards and Prizes   375,545      
(8) Research Grants   176,540      
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. Administration, monitoring and oversight of grants is conducted to oversee the progress and completion of the grants, ensuring compliance with all relevant terms and conditions.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2021



Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2


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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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
 
No
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1Shirley Ann Jackson
 
President 		(i)

(ii)		 2,107,787
-------------
0 		250,000
-------------
0 		49,435
-------------
0 		23,200
-------------
0 		36,505
-------------
0 		2,466,927
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Curtis Powell
 
Vice President for Human Resources 		(i)

(ii)		 527,365
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		12,903
-------------
0 		22,951
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		598,224
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Prabhat Hajela
 
Provost 		(i)

(ii)		 538,678
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,610
-------------
0 		22,674
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		589,967
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Graig Eastin
 
Vice President for Institute Advancement 		(i)

(ii)		 488,528
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,983
-------------
0 		22,641
-------------
0 		23,619
-------------
0 		546,771
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5John Kolb
 
Vice President for Information Services & CTO 		(i)

(ii)		 459,901
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		13,500
-------------
0 		23,028
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		526,434
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Craig Cook
 
Secretary and General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 440,004
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,142
-------------
0 		22,200
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		485,351
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Barbara Hough
 
Vice President for Finance and CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 373,674
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		29,362
-------------
0 		14,944
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		432,980
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Claude Rounds
 
Vice President for Administration 		(i)

(ii)		 362,597
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,815
-------------
0 		20,726
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		414,143
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Jonathan Wexler
 
Vice President for Enrollment 		(i)

(ii)		 349,868
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,130
-------------
0 		21,045
-------------
0 		7,503
-------------
0 		402,546
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Richie Hunter
 
Vice President for strategic Communications and External Relations 		(i)

(ii)		 236,346
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		27,122
-------------
0 		13,225
-------------
0 		16,214
-------------
0 		307,907
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Peter Konwerski
 
Vice President for Student Life 		(i)

(ii)		 300,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,304
-------------
0 		20,400
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		340,709
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Shekhar Garde
 
Dean, School of Engineering 		(i)

(ii)		 380,848
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,109
-------------
0 		21,041
-------------
0 		21,619
-------------
0 		432,617
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Nalin Chanaka Edirisinghe
 
Acting Dean, Lally School of Management 		(i)

(ii)		 377,138
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		21,869
-------------
0 		11,706
-------------
0 		415,069
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Curtis Breneman
 
Dean, School of Science 		(i)

(ii)		 361,800
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,528
-------------
0 		20,844
-------------
0 		15,004
-------------
0 		410,176
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Robert Linhardt
 
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 369,719
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		481
-------------
0 		20,520
-------------
0 		15,004
-------------
0 		405,724
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Boleslaw Szymanski
 
Professor 		(i)

(ii)		 353,048
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,587
-------------
0 		21,207
-------------
0 		15,004
-------------
0 		394,846
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Robert Hull
 
Acting Vice President for Research 		(i)

(ii)		 351,135
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		20,844
-------------
0 		21,619
-------------
0 		397,954
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Jonathan Dordick
 
Professor and Special Assistant to the President for Research 		(i)

(ii)		 460,554
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		22,870
-------------
0 		15,005
-------------
0 		502,785
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
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 First-class or charter travel The president is the only employee who is eligible for first class travel. Other executives may be approved based on demonstrated medical need only. Rensselaer's president is allowed to use first class travel on Rensselaer business in accordance with the terms of her employment agreement, which was approved by independent members of the Compensation and Personnel Development committee. The president's expenses are subject to review by the Board of Trustees. The expense was not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions The president is the only employee who is eligible for spousal/companion travel. Rensselaer's president is allowed to use companion travel on Rensselaer business in accordance with the terms of her employment agreement, which was approved by independent members of the Compensation and Personnel Development committee. The president's expenses are subject to review by the Board of Trustees, including any amounts for spousal travel. The expense was not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides housing to the president as a requirement for employment. The Board has oversight of strategic issues for facilities management, which include, but are not limited to capital improvements or other costs for Rensselaer's president's residence. The Board of Rensselaer also oversees the review and audit of expenses relating to the presidential residence. Such review occurs under the Board's oversight at least annually. The expense was not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pays for personal services for the President associated with the upkeep of the President's Residence. The Board has oversight of strategic issues for facilities management, which include, but are not limited to capital improvements or other costs for Rensselaer's president's residence. The Board of Rensselaer also oversees the review and audit of expenses relating to the presidential residence. Such review occurs under the Board's oversight at least annually. The expense was not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of expenses The President's expenses are subject to review by the Board of Trustees, including any amounts for spousal/companion travel. The Board has oversight of strategic issues for facilities management, which include, but are not limited to capital improvements or other costs of the president's residence. They also oversee the review and audit expenses at least annually.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments Rensselaer maintains a performance incentive program in connection with the annual evaluation process for the President and Executive Officers. Eligibility for receipt of such incentive payments is limited to certain Executive Officers and held within the scope of reasonable compensation for like positions at peer institutions. Performance awards are made following the evaluation process and are subject to review by the Compensation and Personnel Development Committee of the Board. Awards given by the Committee are provided at the discretion of the board and are based upon annual evaluations, with the amount of such awards, if any, being subject to applicable maximum limits by employment contract. Consistent with applicable federal guidance, executive positions with primary responsibility for endowment management and enrollment are not eligible for incentive compensation.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2

Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number
14-1340095
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 City of Troy Capital Resource Corporation
  		27-2027427 897579BF4 06-03-2020 261,165,000 Refi Series 2002 B, C & D. Issue date was May 1, 2002. Refunding of Series 2010A. Issue Date- 6/4/20   X   X   X
B City of Troy Capital Resource Corporation
  		27-2027427 897579AN8 12-02-2015 74,045,000 Refi Series 1999 and 2006. Issue Dates - 6/29/1999 & 6/15/2006   X   X   X
C City of Troy Capital Resource Corporation
  		27-2027427 897579BZ0 06-15-2021 19,990,000 Refi Series 2002E. Issue Date 5/1/2002   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 3,190,000 11,430,000    
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 261,165,000 81,447,156 19,990,000  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............   989,100    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 261,165,000 80,458,056 19,990,000  
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2020 2015 2021
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 2020, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		X   X   X      
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2020, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		  X   X   X    
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2021

Schedule K (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X   X   X    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X   X   X    
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X   X   X      
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X   X   X      
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X     X   X    
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? X              
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0.8 % 1.5 % 1.6 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.8 % 1.5 % 1.6 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X    
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X      
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X    
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......                
b Exception to rebate? ........ X   X   X      
c No rebate due? .........                
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    
Schedule K (Form 990) 2021

Schedule K (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   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    
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... 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      
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2

Schedule L
(Form 990)
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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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) 2021
Schedule L (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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) Washington Morris
  		Spouse of Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson - President 213,380 Employment   No
(2) Bruce Hunter
  		Spouse of Richie Hunter - Vice President for Strategic Communications and External Relations 176,851 Employment   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990) 2021


Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2




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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
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 .        
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 ... X 1 360,000 Market value
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 77 2,300,662 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Equipment ) X 2 75,880 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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) (2021)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2021)
Page 2
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 - It is being reported based on the number of contributions received. Other - Equipment It is being reported based on the number of contributions. Intellectual property - It is being reported based on number of contributions
Schedule M (Form 990) (2021)

Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 47,409,151 including grants of $ 29,790)(Revenue $ 9,108,058) Other Program Services include activities that further Rensselaer's exempt purpose. Auxiliary Number of housing units available: Dorm rooms - 2,919 Single Apartments - 1,095 Number of students on meal plans: 2,889
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is provided to the Board of Trustees prior to filing via a secure website.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Rensselaer's Trustees, Institute leaders, faculty, and selected staff involved in purchasing, finance and budgeting functions are required annually to review Rensselaer's Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy and affirmatively verify they are free of any conflict of interest or commitment which would interfere with the ability to perform their duties. Potential conflicts of interest and/or commitments are reviewed by an Institute-wide committee. Also, a report is made to the Board of Trustees Audit Committee annually.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Consistent with Rensselaer's bylaws, the Rensselaer Board of Trustees have delegated the compensation of the President and other officers to the Compensation and Personnel Development Committee of the Board. The Compensation Committee retains separate independent compensation consultants to provide a Compensation and Benefits report to determine the compensation of the President of Rensselaer and its officers. The President of Rensselaer holds a non-voting seat on the Board of Trustees and does not participate or attend any discussions and is not a party to any communications of the Board or its designated committee which are held in consideration of her compensation, employment terms or performance evaluation. This process is done annually and was last done in 2022.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees Consistent with Rensselaer's bylaws, the Rensselaer Board of Trustees have delegated the compensation of the President and other officers to the Compensation and Personnel Development Committee of the Board. The Compensation Committee retains separate independent compensation consultants to provide a Compensation and Benefits report to determine the compensation of the President of Rensselaer and its officers. The President of Rensselaer holds a non-voting seat on the Board of Trustees and does not participate or attend any discussions and is not a party to any communications of the Board or its designated committee which are held in consideration of her compensation, employment terms or performance evaluation. This process is done annually and was last done in 2022.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The Conflict of Interest policy is available via Rensselaer's website. The disclosure of governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF LIFE INCOME CONTRACTS - -21045477; CHANGE IN PENSION OBLIGATION - 5799792; OTHER COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS - -11028373; MISC ADJ - -163;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021


Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2
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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Employer identification number

14-1340095
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center
275 Windsor Street

Hartford,CT06120
06-0766747 		Graduate Instruction CT 501(c)(3) 2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 
Yes
 












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CRAT (2)

203 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood Shores,CA94065
 Trust NY NA
  		Trust         No
(2) CRUT (8)

203 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood Shores,CA94065
 Trust NY NA
  		Trust         No
(3) Pooled Income Fund (2)

203 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood Shores,CA94065
 Trust NY NA
  		Trust         No
(4) External Trusts (10)

110 8th Street
Troy,NY12180
 Trust NY NA
  		Trust         No






Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CRUT(1)

 C 485,250 FMV
(2) Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc

 D 55,392 fmv




Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Page 4
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) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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) 2021

Additional Data


Software ID: 21014044
Software Version: 2021v4.2






TY 2021 AffiliatedGroupSchedule
Name:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
EIN:
14-1340095
Software ID:
21014044
Software Version:
2021v4.2
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
110 EIGHTH STREET
TROY, NY12180    
EIN:
14-1340095
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
6,881
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
6,881
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
582,061,441
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
582,068,322
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
275 Windsor Street
Hartford, CT06120    
EIN:
06-0766747
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
4,024,618
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
4,024,618
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
351,231
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
87,808
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0