TY 2022 Form 990

- TIN:

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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 07-01-2022 , and ending 06-30-2023

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1073 NORTH BENSON ROAD

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FAIRFIELD, CT06824

D Employer identification number

06-0646623

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 512,100,674

F Name and address of principal officer:
MARK R NEMEC PHD
1073 NORTH BENSON ROAD
FAIRFIELD,CT06824

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.FAIRFIELD.EDU

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1942

M State of legal domicile: CT

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO DEVELOP THE CREATIVE INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL OF ITS STUDENTS, SEE SCHEDULE O.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	32
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	31
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	3,725
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	600
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	344,977
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	453,170

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	52,721,702	30,180,533
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	340,521,028	370,160,726
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	22,131,718	23,329,624
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	519,533	857,153
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	415,893,981	424,528,036
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	105,436,777	112,544,567
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	144,130,534	156,882,611
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	167,437	147,139
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 9,995,378
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	104,681,833	115,172,259
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	354,416,581	384,746,576
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	61,477,400	39,781,460
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,095,002,497	1,146,008,194
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	371,263,577	368,291,521
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	723,738,920	777,716,673

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

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

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) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)

Form 990 (2021)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: A FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY EDUCATION HAS BECOME MORE INTEGRATED IN FOCUS, MORE GLOBAL IN OUTLOOK, AND MORE INTERNATIONAL IN ITS STRUCTURE THAN EVER BEFORE IN THE JESUIT TRADITION. SEE SCHEDULE O.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 268,694,535 including grants of $ 112,544,567 ) (Revenue $ 303,278,859 )
	HIGHER LEARNING: FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTE OF HIGHERLEARNING WITH UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, DOCTORATE AND CONTINUINGEDUCATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING STUDENTS RESIDING ON CAMPUS ANDINCLUDES A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL. SEE SCHEDULE O.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 48,215,897 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 60,445,217 )
	AUXILIARY SERVICES: AUXILIARY SERVICES INCLUDE THE COSTS OF ROOM ANDBOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,584 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS LIVINGON CAMPUS IN RESIDENCE HALLS, TOWNHOUSES, AND APARTMENT COMPLEXESRESIDING ON A 200 ACRE CAMPUS. GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING IS ALSO OFFERED IN INDEPENDENT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES, AND IN APARTMENT STYLE RESIDENCE HALLS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,115,540 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 6,191,050 )
	OTHER ACTIVITIES: A VARIETY OF STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE QUICK CENTER, STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR CLUB SPORTS, AND OTHER ITEMS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses320,025,972

Form 990 (2021)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

Yes

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.

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

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11a

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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11c

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 Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

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 X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

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

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12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E Click to see attachment

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Yes

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

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

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14b

Yes

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

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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

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Yes

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

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Yes

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

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Yes

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................... Click to see attachment

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20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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Yes

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

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a............... Click to see list of attachments

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24a

Yes

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment

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25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....................... Click to see attachment

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25b

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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ................. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

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............

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.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

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.............

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

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. ............

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

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

7,569

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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 ..................

3,725

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.

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

IT , UK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

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? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MICHAEL TRAFECANTE1073 NORTH BENSON ROAD FAIRFIELD,CT06824 (203) 254-4000

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and title
(1) MARK R NEMEC PHD...................................................................... PRESIDENT	45.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	731,563	0	126,390
(2) NANCY A ALTOBELLO...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(3) REV JOHN F BALDOVIN SJ...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) MAUREEN ERRITY BUJNO...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF 7-1-2022)	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) KEVIN P CANNON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) FRANK J CARROLL III...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) JORGE A CHILUISA...................................................................... TRUSTTE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(8) WILLIAM C CRAGER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) MARY RYAN CUNNINGHAM...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) SHEILA KEARNEY DAVIDSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) HUGH DAVIS...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF 7-1-2022)	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) CHRISTOPHER C DESMARAIS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) THOMAS J FANNING SR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(14) LISA M FERRARO...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(15) PATRICIA E GLASSFORD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) DOUGLAS W HAMMOND...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(17) BRIAN P HULL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/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
(A) Name and title
(18) REV GREGORY KALSCHEUR SJ........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(19) DAGAN T KASAVANA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(20) STEPHEN M LESSING........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(21) CLINTON A LEWIS JR........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(22) SHELAGH MAHONEY-MCNAMEE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(23) JOHN C MEDITZ........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(24) ELNER L MORRELL........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(25) ROBERT J MURPHY JR........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(26) PHILLIP J NEUGEBAUER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(27) GAVIN G O'CONNOR........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(28) BIFF J O'REILLY........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(29) REV MARIO M POWELL SJ........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(30) REV STEPHEN A PRIVETT SJ........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(31) CHRISTOPHER C QUICK........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(32) ROSELLEN WALSH SCHNURR........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X					0	0	0
(33) MICHAEL TRAFECANTE........................................................................ VP FOR FINANCE, CFO & TREASURER	45.00 .......................0.00		X				347,370	0	141,210
(34) KRISTINE CARROLL........................................................................ SECRETARY	45.00 .......................0.00		X				74,708	0	53,770
(35) JOANNE WILLIAMS........................................................................ SR VP OF FINANCE & ADMIN	45.00 .......................0.00			X			322,286	0	44,603
(36) DAVID FRASSINELLI........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT OF FACILITIES	45.00 .......................0.00			X			240,005	0	54,109
(37) CHRISTINE SIEGEL........................................................................ PROVOST & SR VP ACADEMICS	45.00 .......................0.00			X			419,943	0	74,559
(38) RICHARD GREENWALD........................................................................ DEAN, SCHOOL OF CAS	45.00 .......................0.00			X			250,081	0	69,263
(39) WALTER HALAS........................................................................ VP OF ADVANCEMENT	45.00 .......................0.00				X		401,215	0	65,426
(40) JOHN YOUNG........................................................................ HEAD MBB COACH	45.00 .......................0.00				X		437,649	0	63,459
(41) ZHAN LI........................................................................ DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS	45.00 .......................0.00				X		401,490	0	50,425
(42) PAUL SCHLICKMANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS	45.00 .......................0.00				X		355,107	0	77,030
(43) CORRY UNIS........................................................................ VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT	45.00 .......................0.00				X		309,316	0	72,368
(44) KEVIN LAWLOR........................................................................ FORMER EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT	0.00 .......................0.00					X	364,176	0	2,000

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	4,654,909	0	894,612

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

325

Yes

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 ..............

Yes

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
GLIBANE BUILDING COMPANY 7 JACKSON WALKWAY PROVIDENCE,RI02903	CONSTRUCTION	45,090,330
ARAMARK SERVICES INC 27310 NETWORK PLACE CHICAGO,IL60673	DINING SERVICE	17,823,436
PAC GROUP LLC 126 SOUTH MAIN STREET TORRINGTON,CT06790	CONSTRUCTION	9,202,202
ACCENTURE LLP 500 W MADISON STREET CHICAGO,IL60661	CONSULTING	7,450,000
ABM INDUSTRY GROUP LLC 14141 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 400 SUGAR LAND,TX77478	JANITORIAL	4,937,791
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 159

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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

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	1,139,621
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	2,913,414

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	26,127,498

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	5,049,735

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		30,180,533

		Business Code
2a	TUITION & FEES	611600	303,278,859	303,278,859
b	AUXILIARY SERVICES	721000	60,445,217	60,445,217
c	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES	900099	6,191,050	6,191,050
d	SUMMER CONFERENCES	900099	245,600	168,766	76,834
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		370,160,726

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			14,354,732		460,923	13,893,809
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		1,357,736	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		634,643	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)		723,093	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			723,093		-192,780	915,873
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	107,455	95,394,637	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	1,361,253	85,165,947	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	-1,253,798	10,228,690	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			8,974,892			8,974,892
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,139,621of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	544,855
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	410,795
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			134,060			134,060
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..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			424,528,036	370,083,892	344,977	23,918,634

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	109,555,663	109,555,663
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	2,988,904	2,988,904
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	5,577,980	3,078,464	1,592,799	906,717
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........	111,847,181	88,335,772	18,624,320	4,887,089
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,317,415	5,782,807	1,214,680	319,928
9	Other employee benefits .......	24,344,072	19,238,635	4,041,079	1,064,358
10	Payroll taxes ...........	7,795,963	6,002,648	1,419,453	373,862
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,427,540	541,623	885,917
c	Accounting ...........	403,339		403,339
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	147,139			147,139
f	Investment management fees ......	158,946		158,946
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	26,600,426	22,251,173	3,346,093	1,003,160
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,859,832	2,624,446	196,203	39,183
13	Office expenses .......	6,784,934	4,508,096	1,850,474	426,364
14	Information technology ......	6,297,959	1,514,489	4,589,327	194,143
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	11,041,840	11,041,840
17	Travel ............	4,879,406	4,195,363	529,366	154,677
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	516,401	400,188	103,169	13,044
20	Interest ...........	12,244,846	10,642,156	1,579,883	22,807
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	25,257,729	17,749,575	7,368,490	139,664
23	Insurance ...	2,146,049	393,804	1,752,245
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	MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT	7,688,301	2,679,812	4,946,080	62,409
b	STUDY ABROAD	3,613,883	3,613,500	120	263
c	CONSULTANTS & HONORARIA	2,723,068	1,064,666	1,439,764	218,638
d	LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS	1,047,806	1,021,510	4,363	21,933
e	All other expenses	-520,046	800,838	-1,320,884
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	384,746,576	320,025,972	54,725,226	9,995,378
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,021	1	699
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			95,675,587	2	66,519,601
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			36,651,642	3	31,314,689
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,609,798	4	1,698,263
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 .......
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			0	9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	878,760,513
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	327,162,639	495,974,441	10c	551,597,874
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			322,223,935	11	358,571,142
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			83,158,606	12	94,526,291
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			58,707,467	15	41,779,635
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			1,095,002,497	16	1,146,008,194

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	60,653,175	17	63,366,623
18	Grants payable ...	533,207	18	216,637
19	Deferred revenue .........	12,202,999	19	16,206,331
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	297,048,684	20	287,665,627
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	825,512	25	836,303
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	371,263,577	26	368,291,521

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	375,358,221	27	447,954,021
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	348,380,699	28	329,762,652
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here 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 ...........	723,738,920	32	777,716,673
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	1,095,002,497	33	1,146,008,194

Form 990 (2021)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

424,528,036

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

384,746,576

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

39,781,460

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

723,738,920

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

14,407,948

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-211,655

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

777,716,673

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

Yes

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.

Yes

Form 990 (2021)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

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)		(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) 2022	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	31,852,407	42,763,677	25,478,475	52,721,702	30,180,533	182,996,794
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	31,852,407	42,763,677	25,478,475	52,721,702	30,180,533	182,996,794
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) ..						16,932,245
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						166,064,549

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) 2022	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	31,852,407	42,763,677	25,478,475	52,721,702	30,180,533	182,996,794
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	7,971,642	14,130,651	8,353,986	6,494,202	15,251,545	52,202,026
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..				50,424	453,170	503,594
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	174,945	36,496	46,927	409,189	544,855	1,212,412
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						236,914,826

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

1,600,370,068

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

Public support percentage for 2022 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

70.090 %

Public support percentage for 2020 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

70.770 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

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) 2022

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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)		(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) 2022	(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)		(a) 2018	(b) 2019	(c) 2020	(d) 2021	(e) 2022	(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2022 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2021 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2022 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2021 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

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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

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

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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 2022 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-2022	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017.......
b From 2018.......
c From 2019.......
d From 2020.......
e From 2021.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2022 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2022 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, 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 2022. 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 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2018.....
b Excess from 2019.....
c Excess from 2020.....
d Excess from 2021.....
e Excess from 2022.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2022)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

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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, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 174,945. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 36,496. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 46,927. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 409,189. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 544,855.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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) (2022)

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Name of organization FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)

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Name of organization FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY		Employer identification number 06-0646623

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) (2022)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)

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Name of organization FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY			Employer identification number 06-0646623
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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 Bullet

Go 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
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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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
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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.
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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
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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-.
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2
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4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

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if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

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

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Yes

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

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
PART II-B, LINE 1:	FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY MAY INDIRECTLY INCUR LOBBYING EXPENSE THROUGH DUES PAID TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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	9
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b	30.00
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	2

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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65.00

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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$ 42,500

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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

$ 0

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

$ 0

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ....	407,344,987	464,604,164	357,051,925	382,450,518	371,182,676
b	Contributions ...	8,359,383	6,900,055	5,229,014	1,402,417	8,226,618
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	34,214,939	-51,712,704	118,628,213	-15,169,929	14,081,047
d	Grants or scholarships ...	4,989,938	4,392,904	4,158,615	4,530,960	4,407,492
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	11,207,352	7,940,015	11,999,924	6,958,998	6,465,466
f	Administrative expenses ....	112,890	113,609	146,449	141,123	166,865
g	End of year balance ......	433,609,129	407,344,987	464,604,164	357,051,925	382,450,518

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

37.879 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

62.121 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 .....	9,108,009		9,108,009
b	Buildings ....	711,117,396	237,206,654	473,910,742
c	Leasehold improvements	5,065,586	171,545	4,894,041
d	Equipment ....	99,556,310	79,708,825	19,847,485
e	Other .....	53,913,212	10,075,615	43,837,597
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				551,597,874

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) PRIVATE EQUITY AND OTHER	53,353,178	F
(B) HEDGE FUNDS OF FUNDS	41,173,113	F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	94,526,291

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.)

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.)...........

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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	836,303
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	327,066,254
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	14,407,948
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-111,710,784
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-97,302,836
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	424,369,090
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	158,946
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	158,946
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	424,528,036

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	273,088,501
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	-111,499,129
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	-111,499,129
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	384,587,630
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	158,946
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	158,946
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	384,746,576

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
PART III, LINE 1A:	SFAS 116 (ASC 958) FOOTNOTE THE ART COLLECTIONS ARE DONATED TO THE UNIVERSITY AND NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE ASSETS OF THE BALANCE SHEET. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT HAVE A FOOTNOTE REGARDING THE COLLECTIONS.
PART III, LINE 4:	ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTION THE ART COLLECTIONS ARE AN IMPORTANT CULTURAL RESOURCE OF THE UNIVERSITY, PROVIDING ARTS AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY. THE COLLECTIONS ARE HOUSED AT THE FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM'S THOMAS J WALSH ART GALLERY, THE BELLARMINE HALL GALLERIES AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS. THE COLLECTIONS AREA OF THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE PROVIDES DIGITAL ACCESS TO THESE WORKS OF ART, AND PROVIDES ART HISTORICAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE OBJECTS. THE FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING, STUDYING, AND EXHIBITING THOSE OBJECTS ENTRUSTED TO ITS CARE, WHILE NEVER LOSING SIGHT OF ITS OBLIGATION TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE ITS MANY AUDIENCES, FOR THE GREATER ENRICHMENT OF ALL. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE OF CHARGE.
PART V, LINE 4:	THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT IS AN AGGREGATION OF GIFTS PROVIDED BY DONORS WITH THE REQUIREMENT THE GIFTS BE HELD IN PERPETUITY TO GENERATE EARNINGS NOW AND IN FUTURE YEARS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENT. EARNINGS FROM ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTS SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS, CHAIRS, PROFESSORSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, BASIC RESEARCH, AS WELL AS ACADEMIC AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE ENDOWMENT SHOULD PROVIDE STABILITY SINCE THE PRINCIPAL IS INVESTED AND EARNINGS ARE GENERATED YEAR AFTER YEAR. NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE UNIVERSITY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. THE UNIVERSITY EVALUATES, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE EFFECTS OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ON ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022, THE UNIVERSITY HAS NOT IDENTIFIED OR PROVIDED FOR ANY SUCH POSITIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSE 634,643. FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 410,795. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID -112,544,567. SPLIT INTEREST ADJUSTMENT -211,655.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 410,795. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID -112,544,567. RENTAL EXPENSE 634,643.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

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SCHEDULE E(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schools

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047 2022Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Part I

YES

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Does the organization maintain the following?

Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory

basis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing

with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.

Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:

Students' rights or privileges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Admissions policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment of faculty or administrative staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scholarships or other financial assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Educational policies? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Use of facilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Athletic programs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other extracurricular activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.

Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.

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, as modified by Rev. Proc. 2019-22, 2019-22 I.R.B. 1260, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50085D

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also provide
any other additional information. See instructions.

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SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3	SEE SUPPLEMENTAL PAGE
PART I, LINE 3	FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY SEX, RACE, COLOR, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, DISABILITY OR HANDICAP TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, VETERAN'S STATUS, POLITICAL IDEOLOGY, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, DISABILITY OR HANDICAP IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, EMPLOYMENT POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, OR OTHER UNIVERSITY-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS. THIS INFORMATION IS OUTLINED ON FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY'S PUBLIC WEBSITE.
PART I, LINE 6	FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANTS, AWARDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ITS STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE UNIVERSITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD STANDING AND THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE SUCH AID HAS NEVER BEEN REVOKED OR SUSPENDED.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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

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Name of the organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

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
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)	2	5	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM	3,751,210
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM	61,018
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	GRANTMAKING		932,643
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)	0	0	GRANTMAKING		1,151,096
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		54,920
	NORTH AMERICA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		441,502
	RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES	0	0	GRANTMAKING		47,600
	SOUTH AMERICA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		124,179
	SOUTH ASIA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		196,175
	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		40,789
	EUROPE	0	0	INVESTMENTS		9,453,324
	CENTRAL AMERICA	0	0	INVESTMENTS		70,924,339





3a	Sub-total ....	2	5			6,564,168
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			80,614,627
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	2	5			87,178,795

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

	(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant
SCHOLARSHIP	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	22	932,643
SCHOLARSHIP	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	26	1,151,096
SCHOLARSHIP	NORTH AMERICA	9	441,502
SCHOLARSHIP	SOUTH AMERICA	3	124,179
SCHOLARSHIP	SOUTH ASIA	4	196,175
SCHOLARSHIP	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA	1	40,789
SCHOLARSHIP	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	1	54,920
SCHOLARSHIPS	RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES	1	47,600

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:
PART I, LINE 1	THE UNIVERSITY HAS IN PLACE INTERNAL CONTROLS TO ENSURE AMOUNTS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO CONTINUE TO MEET & MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THESE INTERNAL CONTROLS ARE ADMINISTRATED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.
PART 1, LINE 3	STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING ARE REPORTED ON THE ACCRUAL METHOD. INVESTMENTS ARE REPORTED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. SCHEDULE F - GRANTMAKING THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS, GRANTS, EMPLOYMENT (WORK STUDY) AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE AWARDS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS MEETING CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.

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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 arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

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.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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?

YesNo

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
	GIVECAMPUS INC 903 G ST SE WASHINGTON, DC20003	EXTERNAL WEBSITE		No	163,973	35,066	128,907
	GREATER GIVING 1920 NE STUCKI AVE SUITE 140 HILLSBORO, OR97006	EXTERNAL WEBSITE		No	163,211	2,195	161,016
	TOSKR INC 9450 SW GEMINI DRIVE BEAVERTON, OR97008	EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS		No	0	5,784	-5,784
	COMMUNITY COUNSELLING 527 MADISON AVENUE 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY10022	CAMPAIGN CONSULTING		No	0	137,000	-137,000






Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					327,184	180,045	147,139

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, FL, NJ, NY

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 AWARDS DINNER (event type)	(b) Event #2 PREP AUCTION (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	1,356,777	263,092	64,607	1,684,476
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	1,051,321	88,000	300	1,139,621
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	305,456	175,092	64,307	544,855

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	26,967	27,418	47,077	101,462
7	Food and beverages . . .	199,399	20,051		219,450
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	77,942	7,753	4,188	89,883
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				410,795
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				134,060

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.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE G, PART I- PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES

- COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES, A STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING FIRM, PROVIDED ON-SITE TRAININGS TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IN-HOUSE PERSONNEL ON FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES, PLANNING, MANAGING, AS WELL AS IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE FUNDRAISING GOALS. THE UNIVERSITY IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM THESE ACTIVITIES. - GREATER GIVING AND GIVECAMPUS: PROVIDES AN ON-LINE PLATFORM USED AS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. - TOSKR: A TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE USED IN FUNDRAISING. THE UNIVERSITY IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM THESE ACTIVITIES.

SCHEDULE G, PART III- STATES REGISTERED

THE UNIVERSITY IS REGISTERED IN CT, NY, NJ AND FL FOR THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number
06-0646623

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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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) INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	6702	93,192,303	0
(2) ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS	316	6,817,527	0
(3) STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS	255	727,290	0
(4) PREP SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID	337	3,735,506	0
(5) OTHER FINANCIAL AID	647	5,083,037	0
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:

THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS, GRANTS, EMPLOYMENT (WORK STUDY) AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE AWARDS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS MEETING CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WHICH HAS VARIOUS INTERNAL CONTROLS IN PLACE TO MONITOR THE AMOUNT OFFERED TO STUDENTS. AN ANNUAL UNIFORM GUIDANCE AUDIT IS CONDUCTED FOR THE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AND THE FISAP REPORT IS PREPARED ANNUALLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. AMOUNTS OF AID AWARDED ARE CREDITED TO STUDENT ACCOUNTS AND NOT SENT DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT.

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .....

Yes

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? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

Yes

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MARK R NEMEC PHD PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	549,523 ------------- 0	146,200 ------------- 0	35,840 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	98,940 ------------- 0	857,953 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JOHN YOUNG HEAD MBB COACH	(i) (ii)	434,778 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,871 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	36,009 ------------- 0	501,108 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3CHRISTINE SIEGEL PROVOST & SR VP ACADEMICS	(i) (ii)	343,076 ------------- 0	76,867 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	47,109 ------------- 0	494,502 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MICHAEL TRAFECANTE VP FOR FINANCE, CFO & TREASURER	(i) (ii)	285,180 ------------- 0	62,190 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	25,311 ------------- 0	115,899 ------------- 0	488,580 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5WALTER HALAS VP OF ADVANCEMENT	(i) (ii)	323,452 ------------- 0	72,000 ------------- 0	5,763 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	37,976 ------------- 0	466,641 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6ZHAN LI DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS	(i) (ii)	331,416 ------------- 0	65,867 ------------- 0	4,207 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	22,975 ------------- 0	451,915 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7PAUL SCHLICKMANN DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS	(i) (ii)	291,057 ------------- 0	61,250 ------------- 0	2,800 ------------- 0	27,009 ------------- 0	50,021 ------------- 0	432,137 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8CORRY UNIS VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT	(i) (ii)	249,072 ------------- 0	60,244 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	23,140 ------------- 0	49,228 ------------- 0	381,684 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9JOANNE WILLIAMS SR VP OF FINANCE & ADMIN	(i) (ii)	318,374 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,912 ------------- 0	25,855 ------------- 0	18,748 ------------- 0	366,889 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10KEVIN LAWLOR FORMER EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	364,176 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,000 ------------- 0	366,176 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11RICHARD GREENWALD DEAN, SCHOOL OF CAS	(i) (ii)	239,081 ------------- 0	11,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	22,172 ------------- 0	47,091 ------------- 0	319,344 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12DAVID FRASSINELLI VICE PRESIDENT OF FACILITIES	(i) (ii)	204,094 ------------- 0	35,911 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,840 ------------- 0	35,269 ------------- 0	294,114 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A	THE PRESIDENT RESIDES IN A HOUSE THAT WAS DONATED TO THE UNIVERSITY SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PRESIDENT'S USE. THE HOUSE IS USED FOR UNIVERSITY EVENTS. THE PRESIDENT LIVES IN THE HOUSE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. ALL AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS IN COLUMN D OF SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (D). THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES AN APARTMENT FOR USE BY THE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. ALL AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES: THE PRESIDENT RECEIVED MEMBERSHIP TO A CLUB FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERTAINING POTENTIAL DONORS. ALL AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME.
PART I, LINE 4A	KEVIN LAWLOR RECIEVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $364,176.
PART I, LINE 7	VARIOUS MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT WERE AWARDED A PERFORMANCE BONUS BASED ON SUCCESSFUL ATTAINMENT OF PERFORMANCE BASED OBJECTIVES.

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Schedule K
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number
06-0646623

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
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-1	06-0806186	20774YYR2	02-25-2016	53,583,942	CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CAMPUS FACILITIES		X		X		X
B	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-2	06-0806186	20774YZH3	03-30-2016	20,006,907	PARTIALLY REFUND CHEFA SERIES 2008		X		X		X
C	CHEFA 2017 SERIES R	06-0806186	20774Y3B1	12-20-2017	121,950,419	REFUND CHEFA SERIES O; CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X
D	CHEFA 2018 SERIES S	06-0806186	20774Y3Y1	04-04-2018	75,309,545	REFUND CHEFA SERIES M & N		X		X		X
	CHEFA 2020 SERIES T	06-0806186	20775DHWS	09-10-2020	28,063,429	REFUND CHEFA SERIES P, CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X
	CHEFA 2022 SERIES U	06-0806186	20775DSTO	03-17-2022	30,469,568	SERIES U CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X

Part Ⅱ

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	2,045,000		5,115,000				21,690,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	53,583,942		20,006,907		121,950,419		75,309,545
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............	3,138,393
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	525,083		291,476		808,952		554,389
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	49,920,466		20,440,807		40,000,000
11 Other spent proceeds .............	6,949,859		19,715,431		81,141,467		74,755,156
12 Other unspent proceeds .............	4,556,160		9,559,193
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2018		2016		2019		2018
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt bonds (or, if issued prior to 2020, a current refunding issue)? ........		X		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			X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........	X		X		X		X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X		X		X		X

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part Ⅲ

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............		X		X		X		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............		X		X		X		X
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............	X		X		X		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?	X		X		X		X
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X	X			X		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?			X
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 ....	0 %		0.080 %		0 %		0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government .........	0 %		0 %		0 %		0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	0 %		0.080 %		0 %		0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...		X		X		X		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............		X		X		X		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅳ

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...		X		X		X		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......		X		X		X		X
b Exception to rebate? ........		X		X		X		X
c No rebate due? .........	X		X		X		X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....		X		X		X		X

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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		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		X
b Name of provider ..........
c Term of GIC .........
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?		X		X		X		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅴ

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅵ

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-2 BOND: THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS WERE USED TO ADVANCE REFUND A PORTION OF THE SERIES M BOND ISSUE. CHEFA 2017 SERIES R BOND: THE OTHER PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND SERIES O. THE REMAINING $40 MILLION WAS USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW JR/SR TOWNHOUSES AND RENOVATIONS OF OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES. CHEFA 2018 SERIES S BOND: THE OTHER SPEND PROCEEDS WERE USED TO CURRENTLY REFUND THE 2008 SERIES M AND SERIES N BOND ISSUES. CHEFA 2020 SERIES T BOND: THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND THE 2010 SERIES P BOND SERIES.
PART III, LINE 3A	ALL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE CONTRACTS IN BOND FINANCED SPACE HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED BY BOND COUNSEL. THEY WERE DETERMINED TO FALL UNDER THE SAFE HARBOR PROVIDED BY REVENUE PROCEDURE 2007-17 AND WILL NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE BUSINESS USE.
PART III, LINE 3C	RESEARCH AGREEMENTS: RESEARCH AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS ISSUE Q2 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY BOND COUNSEL TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE SAFE HARBORS. THE RESEARCH AGREEMENTS DID NOT RESULT IN ANY PRIVATE BUSINESS USE.
PART IV, LINE 2C	THE DATE OF MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-1 WAS FEBRUARY 25, 2021. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2016 Q-2 WAS MARCH 30, 2021. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2017 SERIES R BOND WAS DECEMBER 20, 2022. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2018 SERIES S BOND WAS APRIL 4, 2023.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number
06-0646623

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
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-1	06-0806186	20774YYR2	02-25-2016	53,583,942	CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CAMPUS FACILITIES		X		X		X
B	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-2	06-0806186	20774YZH3	03-30-2016	20,006,907	PARTIALLY REFUND CHEFA SERIES 2008		X		X		X
C	CHEFA 2017 SERIES R	06-0806186	20774Y3B1	12-20-2017	121,950,419	REFUND CHEFA SERIES O; CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X
D	CHEFA 2018 SERIES S	06-0806186	20774Y3Y1	04-04-2018	75,309,545	REFUND CHEFA SERIES M & N		X		X		X
	CHEFA 2020 SERIES T	06-0806186	20775DHWS	09-10-2020	28,063,429	REFUND CHEFA SERIES P, CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X
	CHEFA 2022 SERIES U	06-0806186	20775DSTO	03-17-2022	30,469,568	SERIES U CONSTRUCTION		X		X		X

Part Ⅱ

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	2,045,000		5,115,000				21,690,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	53,583,942		20,006,907		121,950,419		75,309,545
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............	3,138,393
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	525,083		291,476		808,952		554,389
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	49,920,466		20,440,807		40,000,000
11 Other spent proceeds .............	6,949,859		19,715,431		81,141,467		74,755,156
12 Other unspent proceeds .............	4,556,160		9,559,193
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2018		2016		2019		2018
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt bonds (or, if issued prior to 2020, a current refunding issue)? ........		X		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			X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........	X		X		X		X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X		X		X		X

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part Ⅲ

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............		X		X		X		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............		X		X		X		X
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............	X		X		X		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?	X		X		X		X
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X	X			X		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?			X
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 ....	0 %		0.080 %		0 %		0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government .........	0 %		0 %		0 %		0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	0 %		0.080 %		0 %		0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...		X		X		X		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............		X		X		X		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅳ

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...		X		X		X		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......		X		X		X		X
b Exception to rebate? ........		X		X		X		X
c No rebate due? .........	X		X		X		X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....		X		X		X		X

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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		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		X
b Name of provider ..........
c Term of GIC .........
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?		X		X		X		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅴ

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?	X		X		X		X

Part Ⅵ

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11	CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-2 BOND: THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS WERE USED TO ADVANCE REFUND A PORTION OF THE SERIES M BOND ISSUE. CHEFA 2017 SERIES R BOND: THE OTHER PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND SERIES O. THE REMAINING $40 MILLION WAS USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW JR/SR TOWNHOUSES AND RENOVATIONS OF OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES. CHEFA 2018 SERIES S BOND: THE OTHER SPEND PROCEEDS WERE USED TO CURRENTLY REFUND THE 2008 SERIES M AND SERIES N BOND ISSUES. CHEFA 2020 SERIES T BOND: THE OTHER SPENT PROCEEDS WERE USED TO REFUND THE 2010 SERIES P BOND SERIES.
PART III, LINE 3A	ALL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE CONTRACTS IN BOND FINANCED SPACE HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED BY BOND COUNSEL. THEY WERE DETERMINED TO FALL UNDER THE SAFE HARBOR PROVIDED BY REVENUE PROCEDURE 2007-17 AND WILL NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE BUSINESS USE.
PART III, LINE 3C	RESEARCH AGREEMENTS: RESEARCH AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS ISSUE Q2 HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY BOND COUNSEL TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE SAFE HARBORS. THE RESEARCH AGREEMENTS DID NOT RESULT IN ANY PRIVATE BUSINESS USE.
PART IV, LINE 2C	THE DATE OF MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2016 SERIES Q-1 WAS FEBRUARY 25, 2021. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2016 Q-2 WAS MARCH 30, 2021. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2017 SERIES R BOND WAS DECEMBER 20, 2022. THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT REBATE CALCULATION FOR THE CHEFA 2018 SERIES S BOND WAS APRIL 4, 2023.

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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

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.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

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	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

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?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

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	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance
(1)	22,000	MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS	TUITION ASSISTANCE
(2)	14,000	SCHOLARSHIPS	TUITION ASSISTANCE

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

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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	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....	X	348	0	APPRAISALS
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 ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	60	4,981,885	FMV
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 ( GIK )	X	3	67,850	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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) (2022)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1, COLUMN (C)	WORKS OF ART FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY DOES NOT REPORT AN APPRAISED VALUE FOR WORK OF ARTS IN ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART I, PART I, COLUMN B	THE NUMBER IN SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2022)

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

06-0646623

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PART III, LINE 1	THE PURPOSE OF FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IS TO ESTABLISH, ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN AND CONDUCT AN INSTITUTION FOR INTERMEDIATE, SECONDARY, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, AND TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER WORKS OF EDUCATION, CHARITY AND RELIGION. A FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY EDUCATION HAS BECOME MORE INTEGRATED IN FOCUS, MORE GLOBAL IN OUTLOOK, AND MORE INTENTIONAL IN ITS STRUCTURE THAN EVER BEFORE IN THE JESUIT TRADITION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A STUDENT-FOCUSED, HOLISTIC, AND DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT INTENDED TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE PERSON, MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WE WANT TO CULTIVATE IN BOTH OUR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND STRONG ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES TO GUIDE THEM ON THEIR PATHS INTO THE FUTURE.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1	FAIRFIELD'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THE CREATIVE INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL OF ITS STUDENTS AND TO FOSTER IN THEM ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS VALUES AND A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
PART III, LINE 4A	FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, DOCTORATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING STUDENTS RESIDING ON CAMPUS. FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR WAS 4,689 UNDERGRADUATES AND 825 GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,584 STUDENTS LIVING IN ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCES. ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR PROGRAM SERVICES IS A SECONDARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 796 STUDENTS. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY WELCOMED 1,328 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2026 AND 23 TRANSFER STUDENTS TO CAMPUS IN THE FALL OF 2022. THE CLASS OF 2026 IS A STRONG CLASS, WITH AN AVERAGE SAT SCORE OF 1310 UNDER THE NEW SCORING SYSTEM. CONTINUED REFINEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS AS WELL AS ENHANCEMENTS TO CAMPUS PROGRAMMING AND FOLLOW UP COMMUNICATION EFFORTS RESULTED IN A CLASS THAT EXCEEDED OUR BUDGETED GOALS. IN 2022, FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY MOVED INTO THE CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION'S DOCTORAL UNIVERSITIES CATEGORY AND ENTERED THE BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES RANKING FOR THE FIRST TIME PLACING AMONG U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT'S TOP 125 BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES. THE UNIVERSITY WAS THE TOP-RANKED INSTITUTION AMONG SCHOOLS THAT MOVED INTO THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES CATEGORY. FAIRFIELD'S SECOND YEAR ON THE BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES LIST ALSO INCLUDES RECOGNITION IN THE BEST VALUE SCHOOLS - NATIONAL RANKINGS CATEGORY WHERE THE UNIVERSITY IS RANKED NO. 140, UP 7 SPOTS FROM 2023. IN PROGRAM SPECIALTY RANKINGS, THE DOLAN SCHOOL JUMPED 46 SPOTS TO NO. 118 FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS AND WAS RANKED NO. 16 FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS; NO. 17 FOR MARKETING (UP 20 SPOTS); NO. 17 FOR FINANCE (UP 4 SPOTS); AND NO. 28 FOR ACCOUNTING (UP 11 SPOTS). FAIRFIELD'S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING WAS RANKED NO. 86 IN THE BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS CATEGORY (NO DOCTORATE), AND THE EGAN SCHOOL WAS RANKED 112 FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ALSO RANKED NO. 124 ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S 2024 BEST COLLEGES IN THE U.S. LIST, JUMPING 66 SPOTS. ACCORDING TO U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT'S 2023-2024 BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKINGS, FAIRFIELD DOLAN'S FINANCE, MARKETING, AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROGRAMS ARE AMONG THE TOP 20 IN THE U.S., AND FAIRFIELD DOLAN'S ACCOUNTING PROGRAM MAINTAINED A HIGH RANKING OF #26 NATIONALLY. IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DOLAN'S ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ANALYTICS, FINANCE, AND MARKETING PROGRAMS WERE RANKED #1. AMONG THE BEST NURSING SCHOOLS THAT OFFER MASTER'S DEGREES, THE EGAN SCHOOL RANKED #73 IN A TIE WITH FOUR SCHOOLS, AND TIED WITH QUINNIPIAC FOR #2 IN CONNECTICUT, BEHIND YALE. THE EGAN SCHOOL TIED AT #74 NATIONALLY AMONG SCHOOLS THAT OFFER DNP DEGREES. THE PRINCETON REVIEW'S THE BEST 388 COLLEGES: 2023 EDITION PLACED FAIRFIELD AT NO. 23 NATIONALLY ON ITS LIST OF "BEST-RUN COLLEGES." NICHE'S 2024 BEST COLLEGES RANKINGS INCLUDED FAIRFIELD IN THE TOP 20 PERCENT OF BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA, IN ADDITION TO LANDING AMONG THE TOP 20 PERCENT OF TOP PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN AMERICA; BEST VALUE COLLEGES IN AMERICA; COLLEGES WITH THE BEST ACADEMICS IN AMERICA; COLLEGES WITH THE BEST STUDENT LIFE IN AMERICA; AND BEST COLLEGES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES IN AMERICA. FAIRFIELD IS ALSO AMONG THE TOP 10 PERCENT OF BEST COLLEGES FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, AND BEST COLLEGES FOR NURSING IN AMERICA ACCORDING TO NICHE. FAIRFIELD'S REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IS ALSO REFLECTED IN THE RECORD NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS THE UNIVERSITY IS RECEIVING, AND OUR ADMIT RATE DECLINING. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY'S INCOMING CLASS OF 2027 IS THE MOST ACADEMICALLY ACCOMPLISHED IN THE JESUIT INSTITUTION'S RECENT HISTORY, AND STUDENTS WERE SELECTED FROM A RECORD NUMBER OF JUST OVER 15,450 APPLICANTS, UP FROM THE PREVIOUS RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED LAST YEAR. FAIRFIELD HAS ACHIEVED THIS GROWTH WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO ITS JESUIT MISSION TO EDUCATE AND FORM PERSONS OF INTEGRITY AND PURPOSE WHO WILL CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM OUR WORLD FOR THE BETTER. AS WE GROW, WE HAVE INVESTED IN OUR STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ENHANCING OUR LEARNING, LIVING AND RESEARCH SPACES, AND CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE FACILITIES TO ENSURE THAT A FAIRFIELD EDUCATION IS OF THE HIGHEST CONTEMPORARY STANDARDS. FAIRFIELD IS CREATING GREATER ACCESS TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND IN FALL 2023 LAUNCHED FAIRFIELD BELLARMINE, A NEW ACADEMIC INITIATIVE THAT OFFERS A TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE PROGRAM. FAIRFIELD BELLARMINE IS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR TRANSITION TO A BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM AT FAIRFIELD OR ANOTHER FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION, OR FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE CREATION OF THIS TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO SERVE STUDENTS IN THE BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY, IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT, "PATHWAYS TO HIGHER LEARNING." THE UNIVERSITY IS ALSO BRINGING ITS EXCELLENT NURSING PROGRAMS TO AUSTIN, TEXAS, A REGION WHERE THERE IS A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF NURSES. SEVEN MONTHS AFTER ITS GRAND OPENING IN JUNE 2023, FAIRFIELD'S AUSTIN CAMPUS RECENTLY WELCOMED ITS SECOND COHORT OF ACCELERATED SECOND-DEGREE NURSING STUDENTS. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS GRADUATE OFFERINGS INCLUDING A NEW EXECUTIVE DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND A NUMBER OF NEW ONLINE-ONLY MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, ENGINEERING AND OTHER HIGH DEMAND FIELDS. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTES NEARLY $1 BILLION ANNUALLY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY, ACCORDING TO THE CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES (CCIC) 2023 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY. THE UNIVERSITY CREATED 7,171 JOBS IN CONNECTICUT IN 2021, AND ABOUT 20,000 FAIRFIELD ALUMNI WHO CALL CONNECTICUT HOME CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO SPENDING LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S (THE BOARD) IS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE UNIVERSITY. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF 32 MEMBERS, ONE OF WHICH IS THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. THE BOARD MEETS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AND EACH MEMBER HAS EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF 10 COMMITTEES, EACH LED BY A COMMITTEE CHAIR. THE CHAIR OF EACH COMMITTEE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE CHAIR OF THE FULL BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED FOR ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CARRY ON THE ORDINARY BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE BEFORE IT IS FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT IS THE POLICY OF FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY THAT EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS PRESENTED WITH A COPY OF THE COMPLETED IRS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990 IS ALSO POSTED TO THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEE ONLINE PORTAL FOR ALL TRUSTEES TO REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE ASKED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE STATEMENT SHALL BE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY EACH BOARD MEMBER AS A CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. EACH TRUSTEE IS EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ALL SITUATIONS IN WHICH CONFLICTS MIGHT EXIST OR APPEAR TO EXIST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE COLLECTED AND REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY SECRETARY. NO TRUSTEE HAVING INTERESTS CONFLICTING WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, OR APPEARING SO, SHALL TAKE PART IN THE DELIBERATIONS OR VOTES OF THE BOARD INVOLVING THE QUESTION CONCERNING THE CONFLICT NOR SEEK TO INFLUENCE THE OTHER TRUSTEES ON THAT QUESTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS (1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES--COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY EVERY TWO YEARS, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. (2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION--THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED UNIVERSITIES. THE FOLLOWING METHODS HAVE BEEN USED: A. REVIEW BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY; B. CONDUCT MARKET ASSESSMENT OF SALARIES; AND C. EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE CURRENT SALARY STRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITH THE MARKET, AS WELL AS REMAIN INTERNALLY EQUITABLE. (3) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING--THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT THE LAST TIME OF REVIEW WAS JUNE 2023.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND ALSO BY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT -211,655.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2021

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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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No