Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 84,595,339 | 91,013,549 | 108,346,936 | 98,653,218 | 119,115,139 | 501,724,181 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 84,595,339 | 91,013,549 | 108,346,936 | 98,653,218 | 119,115,139 | 501,724,181 |
| 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) .. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 501,724,181 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 84,595,339 | 91,013,549 | 108,346,936 | 98,653,218 | 119,115,139 | 501,724,181 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 17,509,345 | 26,120,543 | 58,823,991 | 32,557,319 | 37,274,156 | 172,285,354 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | -200,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -200,000 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 673,809,535 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 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-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10 | Amounts reported on this line include miscellaneous revenue not classified as contributions, unrelated business income, gross income from investment activities as defined in Schedule A, Part II, Line 8, or related activity income. |
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| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 | THE UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS DISPLAYED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S GENERAL COUNSEL'S WEBSITE WITH A LINK FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE HOME PAGE. LEHIGH UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL, WORKING, CO-CURRICULAR, SOCIAL AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL THAT IS FREE FROM HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE, COLOR, DISABILITY, GENDER IDENTIY OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR VETERAN STATUS. THE UNIVERSITY MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 4.01 THROUGH 4.05 OF REV. PROC 75-50, COVERING RACIAL NONDISCRIMINATION BECAUSE IT DRAWS A SUBSTANTIAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE U.S. AND WORLD, ENROLLS STUDENTS OF RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS IN MEANINGFUL NUMBERS, AND FOLLOWS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS. |
| SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6A | LEHIGH UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUNDS FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PELL, SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT, AS WELL AS FEDERAL WORK STUDY FUNDING, WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. THE STATE PROGRAM IS THE PA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY PROGRAM. GRANTS ARE ALSO RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS OTHER STATES. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY IS AWARDED RESEARCH GRANTS AND OTHER PROJECT GRANTS BY VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES. |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 | LEHIGH UNIVERSITY STRIVES TO EARN INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE AS A UNIVERSTY OF SPECIAL DISTINCTION AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ITS INTEGRATION OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE TO SOCIETY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A | THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A COPY OF THE 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED BY APPROPRIATE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY AND AN OUTSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. AFTER THIS REVIEW IS COMPLETE, A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AFTER THE REVIEW OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE RETURN IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EACH YEAR, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE CORPORATE SECRETARY AND THE INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE FORWARD A COPY OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, FULL-TIME FACULTY AND EXEMPT STAFF MEMBERS. THEY ENSURE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL RESPONDS THAT THEY HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE POLICY. THE CORPORATE SECRETARY AND THE INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES AND ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE ANY SIGNIFICANT CONFLICTS WITH THE INDIVIDUALS. IF A CONFLICT CANNOT BE IMMEDIATELY RESOLVED, IT IS TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF SUPERVISION UNTIL IT IS FULLY RESOLVED. IF AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR A NEW OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OCCURS, THE INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE CORPORATE SECRETARY IN WRITING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | LEHIGH UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO COMPENSATING ALL EMPLOYEES AT A FAIR AND COMPETITIVE LEVEL. TO DO THIS, AN ANNUAL COMPARISON OF MARKET RATE SALARY DATA IS PERFORMED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE, WHICH ALSO UTILIZES INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS AS APPROPRIATE TO COMPILE AND ANALYZE SUCH DATA. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY HAS ESTABLISHED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETS AS NEEDED TO REVIEW COMPENSATION MATTERS, BUT NO LESS THAN ANNUALLY TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION, OTHER SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND ANY OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES WHOSE COMPENSATION SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. SUCH REVIEW INCLUDES DETERMINATIONS BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, THAT THE COMPENSATION OF SUCH OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IS REASONABLE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY AS A NON-PROFIT TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. IN FULFILLING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES WITH RESPECT TO DETERMINING REASONABLE COMPENSATION, THE SUBCOMMITTEE UTILIZES INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS AS APPROPRIATE TO COMPILE AND ANALYZE MARKET RATE AND COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA. SUBSTANTIATION OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE LOCATED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | THIS AMOUNT CONSISTS OF OTHER INCOME AND LOSS AS FOLLOWS: ADJ VALUE SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT: $ 5,451,698 RATE SWAP FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT: 1,254,140 NON-CASH IN KIND GIFTS: -30,415 POST RETIREMENT LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT: 4,024,000 OTHER: -243,901 ------------- TOTAL TO LINE 9: $ 10,455,522 |
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