Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 561,898,121 | 520,210,501 | 509,678,140 | 468,200,197 | 484,450,201 | 2,544,437,160 |
| 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 | 561,898,121 | 520,210,501 | 509,678,140 | 468,200,197 | 484,450,201 | 2,544,437,160 |
| 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) .. | 90,992,471 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,453,444,689 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 561,898,121 | 520,210,501 | 509,678,140 | 468,200,197 | 484,450,201 | 2,544,437,160 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 9,633,566 | 14,061,282 | 14,369,673 | 12,045,162 | 11,542,167 | 61,651,850 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 156,214 | 0 | 101,467 | 29,819 | 100,290 | 387,790 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 2,608,244,102 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 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 | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - OTHER TENANT CHARGES, COLUMN A - 145726.0, COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - 101467.0, COLUMN D - 29819.0, COLUMN E - 86530.0, COLUMN F - 363542.0; DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 10488.0, COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - 13760.0, COLUMN F - 24248.0; |
| Software ID: | 21014044 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.2 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 44,322,884 including grants of $ 191,552)(Revenue $ 6,888,638) OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITY - WHEN ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERTAKEN BY THE INSTITUTION WITHOUT OUTSIDE SUPPORT, THEY MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES. OIA TYPICALLY INCLUDES AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE: STUDENT UNIONS, DINING HALLS, ATHLETICS, RESIDENCE HALLS, THEATRES, ETC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS | ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES FOR THE CHIEF OFFICERS ARE DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE BASIS OF AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PROCESS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee | The Executive Committee is fully empowered to act on behalf of the full Board of Directors between regular meetings of the Board on any and all matters requiring prompt resolution, except amendment of the bylaws and other activities proscribed by law. The Executive Committee reports to the Board at the next Board meeting all activities taken since the last Board meeting. The members of the Committee include the following: Felix V. Matos Rodriguez Robin Garrell Ayman El-Mohandes David Jeruzalmi Neil Stahl All of these members are members of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE RETURN IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | The organization has adopted a conflict of interest policy applicable to officers and directors that provides, in part, that a person with a conflict of interest shall not be present at or participate in any board or committee deliberation or vote on the matter giving rise to a conflict. The Board has not been active in the past year because of member departures resulting from retirements and expiration of terms, as well as isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the full Board has not been active, the Executive Committee has held meetings in the past year in lieu of full board meetings. Efforts are currently underway to fill vacancies and to resume Board activities, which will include full inquiries and compliance with the policy on conflicts of interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD USES COMPARABLE DATA OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION and the process was contemporaneously substantiated. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A PART VII, SECTION A | THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM CUNY/COLLEGE FUNDS ADMINISTERED AT RFCUNY: - JOHN MOGULESCU FOR HIS DUAL POSITIONS AS A PROJECT DIRECTOR OF CUNY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS GRANTS ADMINISTERED AT RFCUNY AND AS A SENIOR UNIVERSITY DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK. - MARC V. SHAW FOR HIS POSITION AS PROJECT DIRECTOR OF CUNY INSTITUTE OF STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE. - DOLISKI MOZELESKI FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AS ASSOCIATE GRANTS DIRECTOR AT CITY COLLEGE. - SHERRY M. CLEARY FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AS RF DEAN AT CUNY CENTRAL OFFICE. - KAREN GOLDSTEIN FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AS SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL AT CUNY INSTITUTE OF STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE. Roderick Hurley received compensation as a graduate research assistant. He did not receive compensation for services rendered as a board member of the Research Foundation of the City University of New York |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1 PART VII, SECTION B | AS FISCAL AGENT, RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK PAID THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANTS ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGES FOR SCOPE OF WORK DISCLOSED BELOW. CROWELL & MORING LLP HAS SERVED AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION TO GUIDE IT THROUGH VARIOUS MATTERS. BLACKFLY INVESTMENT INC DBA MOLECULAR TESTING LABS - FOR CUNY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH POLICY: MOLECULAR TESTING LABS (MTL) PROVIDED CERTAIN LABORATORY SERVICES FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH. IT ALSO PROVIDED TESTING KITS FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING AND ALL NECESSARY STAFF SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. CAVEO COLLABORATED WITH CUNY SPS DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED E-LEARNING MODULES THAT CREATE GREATER AWARENESS AND BUILD KNOWLEDGE FOR GAS SAFETY ISSUE IN BUILDINGS. IT ALSO PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE, SIMULATION-BASED PROGRAM AND ADVANCE COACHING PROGRAM. NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND HEALTH CENTER - FOR QUEENS COLLEGE: NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND HEALTH CENTER PROVIDED LABORATORY SERVICES. IT PERFORMED BERYLLIUM LYMPHOCYTE TESTS ON THE NUCLEAR PLANT WORKERS PARTICIPATED IN THE WHPP PROGRAM TO ASSESS WORKPLACE EXPOSURE TO BERYLLIUM. GRANT THORNTON, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PROVIDED RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S GENERAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDITS AS WELL AS A133 SINGLE AUDIT. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS - Total Expense: 20362995, Program Service Expense: 20335802, Management and General Expenses: 27193, Fundraising Expenses: ; SUBCONTRACTS - Total Expense: 39757834, Program Service Expense: 39757834, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: ; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | POSTRETIREMENT CREDIT - 14267991; PERIODIC POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT CHANGE - 7211936; |
| Software ID: | 21014044 |
| Software Version: | 2021v4.2 |