Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 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.") .. | 72,632,861 | 124,473,071 | 109,617,911 | 94,485,027 | 92,392,609 | 493,601,479 |
| 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 | 72,632,861 | 124,473,071 | 109,617,911 | 94,485,027 | 92,392,609 | 493,601,479 |
| 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) .. | 25,430,508 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 468,170,971 | |||||
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.. | 72,632,861 | 124,473,071 | 109,617,911 | 94,485,027 | 92,392,609 | 493,601,479 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 9,698,303 | 17,100,364 | 15,871,964 | 21,296,955 | 29,107,773 | 93,075,359 |
| 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.).. | 914,758 | 391,715 | 1,098,891 | 1,019,777 | 1,122,597 | 4,547,738 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 591,224,576 | |||||
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.") . | 0 | |||||
| 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 | 0 | |||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 0 | |||||
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... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 0 | |||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | |||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | 0 | |||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | 0 | |||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | 0 | |||
| 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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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 OTHER INCOME | OTHER INCOME: LINE 10 INCLUDES OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE EXCLUDED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. |
| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - 914758.0, COLUMN B - 391715.0, COLUMN C - 1098891.0, COLUMN D - 1019777.0, COLUMN E - 1122597.0, COLUMN F - 4547738.0; |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY | NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES A STATEMENT OF ITS NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE, AS WELL AS IN STUDENT REGISTRATION MATERIALS, STUDENT COURSE CATALOGS, AND EMPLOYEE JOB POSTINGS. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT | EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AID: THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANTS FOR RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL AID FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND VARIOUS OTHER FEDERAL, NEW YORK STATE AND NEW YORK CITY AGENCIES. |
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| Software Version: | 2023v6.0 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - HIGHER EDUCATION | PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COEDUCATIONAL, INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, IN THE JESUIT TRADITION. FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SERVES AND EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 9,900 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 5,500 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY AWARDS BACCALAUREATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES TO STUDENTS FROM FORDHAM COLLEGE AT ROSE HILL, FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER, THE GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE), THE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES, THE GRADUATE SCHOOLS OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, EDUCATION, RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICE, AND THE SCHOOL OF LAW. A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STUDENTS TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY'S PRINCIPAL LOCATIONS INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL CAMPUSES IN NEW YORK CITY AND LONDON, A CAMPUS IN WEST HARRISON, NEW YORK, AND A BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION IN ARMONK, NEW YORK. IN ADDITION TO THESE LOCATIONS, THE UNIVERSITY HOLDS A NUMBER OF AFFILIATIONS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE AND OFFERS ONLINE CLASSES AND ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents | Summary of Significant Changes to Governance Documents Since the Last Form 990 Filing The University has made key updates to Chapter Eight of its governance documents, refining the structure, roles, and responsibilities of its Officers and Vice Presidents. Notable changes include: Clarification of Officer Roles: Officers now explicitly include the President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer, along with any other positions the Board deems necessary. Election and Appointment Process: Officers are formally elected by the Board upon nomination by the President, with a distinction that employees with officer-like titles are not automatically considered Officers unless explicitly elected by the Board. Authority and Responsibilities: Officers are required to be knowledgeable about their delegated duties and report directly to the Board. Any two offices may be held by the same person, except for President/Secretary and President/Treasurer. Vice President and Provost Appointments: The President now has the authority to appoint Vice Presidents and the Provost, who oversee academic programs and may execute contracts in the absence of the designated contracting Officer. Financial Oversight Enhancements: The Treasurer is explicitly responsible for managing financial records, overseeing audits, and ensuring compliance, with the ability to delegate administrative tasks as needed. Contractual Authority: Vice Presidents and the Provost have been granted the ability to execute contracts on behalf of the University under the President's direction. These revisions strengthen administrative efficiency, clarify governance structures, and reinforce the Board's oversight while streamlining executive authority. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | FORM 990 REVIEW: THE OFFICE OF FINANCE WORKS CLOSELY WITH KPMG LLP, AS PAID PREPARER OF FORDHAM'S TAX-RELATED FILINGS, TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. ONCE PREPARED, THE FORM UNDERGOES A SERIES OF REVIEWS BY SENIOR FINANCIAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIP BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING THE RETURN TO THE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. FOLLOWING A FORMAL PRESENTATION TO THE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD, THE RETURN IS APPROVED AND A COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO ITS FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW: THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, NO INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN A DISCUSSION OR DECISION ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VARIOUS MANNERS OF SIGNING AUTHORITY ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND TO INDICATE WHETHER THE UNIVERSITY DOES BUSINESS WITH AN ENTITY IN WHICH THEY HAVE A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, INCLUDING REQUIRING THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, FOR GOOD AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, BASED ON TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | COMPENSATION REVIEW: THE BOARD IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS GOVERNING NOT FOR PROFIT COMPENSATION. ACCORDINGLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS CHARGED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICERS, FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES OUTLINED IN THE COMMITTEE'S COMPENSATION CHARTER AND THE SPIRIT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS REVIEW PROCESS AS SPECIFIED IN THE CHARTER WHEN HIRING A NEW OFFICER OR NEGOTIATING OR ADJUSTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD USING COMPENSATION DATA FROM PEER INSTITUTIONS, COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT. AFTER THE REVIEW, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DOCUMENTS THEIR RATIONALE, MAKES A COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION, SUBMITS THE DECISION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL, AND MAINTAINS RECORDS OF THE DELIBERATIONS. THE FINAL DETERMINATION IS REPORTED TO THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN JUNE OF 2024. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | COMPENSATION REVIEW: UPON THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WITH NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICERS. THIS REVIEW IS CONDUCTED USING RELEVANT COMPARABILITY DATA COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT. FOLLOWING THE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES COMPENSATION, DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISION, AND MAINTAINS APPROPRIATE RECORDS. THE PRESIDENT THEN REPORTS THE COMMITTEE'S COMPENSATION DETERMINATION TO THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue | SALARY REIMBURSEMENTS FOR VISITING PROFESSORS - Total Revenue: 655685, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 655685, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS - Total Revenue: 269384, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 269384, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FEES - Total Revenue: 238464, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 238464, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; ALUMNI RELATIONS - Total Revenue: 698243, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 698243, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; TELECOMM - Total Revenue: 506366, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 506366, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; IRS EMPLOYEE RENTENTION CREDIT - Total Revenue: 1642677, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 1642677, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; OTHER PROG. REV - Total Revenue: 376578, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 376578, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP - 331555; NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST OTHER THAN SERVICE COST - 2257000; CHANGES IN POST RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFIT OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST - -196000; CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST - 400765; LONDON PGM EXP & CURRENCY ADJ - -3091318; CHANGE IN LONDON NET ASSETS - 228746; CHANGE IN LONDON CASH - -222557; GAIN ON REFUNDING OF DEBT - 1487714; |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | MISSION STATEMENT: THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, THE JESUIT UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, IS COMMITTED TO THE DISCOVERY OF WISDOM AND THE TRANSMISSION OF LEARNING, THROUGH RESEARCH AND THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. GUIDED BY ITS CATHOLIC AND JESUIT TRADITIONS, FORDHAM FOSTERS THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STUDENTS, PREPARING THEM FOR LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNIVERSITY AS A UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING, AND GUARANTEES THE FREEDOM OF INQUIRY REQUIRED FOR RIGOROUS THINKING AND THE QUEST FOR TRUTH. FORDHAM AFFIRMS THE VALUE OF A CORE CURRICULUM ROOTED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO FOSTER IN ALL ITS STUDENTS LIFE LONG HABITS OF CAREFUL OBSERVATION, CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, MORAL REFLECTION, AND ARTICULATE EXPRESSION. IN ORDER TO PREPARE CITIZENS FOR AN INCREASINGLY MULTICULTURAL ANDMULTINATIONAL SOCIETY, FORDHAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP IN ITS STUDENTS AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND REVERENCE FOR CULTURES AND WAYS OF LIFE OTHER THAN THEIR OWN. AS A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM AFFIRMS THE COMPLEMENTARY ROLES OF FAITH AND REASON IN THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM AND LEARNING. THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES THE GROWTH OF A LIFE OF FAITH CONSONANT WITH MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. FORDHAM ENCOURAGES FACULTY TO DISCUSS AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ETHICAL DIMENSION OF WHAT IS BEING STUDIED AND WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT. FORDHAM GIVES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE STUDY OF THE LIVING TRADITION OF CATHOLICISM, AND IT PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS MAY INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. FORDHAM WELCOMES STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF ALL RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS AND OF NO RELIGIOUS TRADITION AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THIS COMMUNITY OF STUDY AND DIALOGUE. AS A JESUIT UNIVERSITY - FORDHAM DRAWS ITS INSPIRATION FROM THE DUAL HERITAGE OF CHRISTIAN HUMANISM AND IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY, AND CONSEQUENTLY SEES ALL DISCIPLINES AS POTENTIAL PATHS TO GOD. FORDHAM RECOGNIZES THE DIGNITY AND UNIQUENESS OF EACH PERSON. A FORDHAM EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS IS STUDENT-CENTERED, AND ATTENTIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE PERSON. SUCH AN EDUCATION IS BASED ON CLOSE COLLABORATION AMONG STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. FORDHAM IS COMMITTED TO RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THAT ASSIST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, THE PROMOTION OF JUSTICE, THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. JESUIT EDUCATION IS COSMOPOLITAN EDUCATION. THEREFORE, EDUCATION AT FORDHAM IS INTERNATIONAL IN ITS SCOPE AND IN ITS ASPIRATIONS. THE WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF JESUIT UNIVERSITIES OFFERS FORDHAM FACULTY AND STUDENTS DISTINCTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION. AS A UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK CITY - AS HOME TO PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE, AS A CENTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, COMMUNICATION, DIPLOMACY, AND THE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES, NEW YORK CITY PROVIDES FORDHAM WITH A SPECIAL KIND OF CLASSROOM. ITS UNPARALLELED RESOURCES SHAPE AND ENHANCE FORDHAM'S PROFESSIONAL AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. FORDHAM IS PRIVILEGED TO SHARE A HISTORY AND A DESTINY WITH NEW YORK CITY. THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES ITS DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO THE CITY AND ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY TO SHARE ITS GIFTS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF OUR CITY OUR NATION AND OUR WORLD. STRATEGIC PLANNING: IN 2021, THE UNIVERSITY INITIATED A 5-YEAR PLAN, "EDUCATING FOR JUSTICE: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY'S VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN, 2021-2026," WHICH REPLACED THE CONTINUOUS UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLANNING (CUSP) PROCESS (2015-2021). EDUCATING FOR JUSTICE RE-ENVISIONS FORDHAM'S DYNAMIC MISSION - A MISSION ROOTED IN ITS 183-YEAR HISTORY-FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD OF THE MID-TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. THE PLAN CHARTS A PATH FOR THE UNIVERSITY TO BECOME EVER MORE FULLY ITSELF THROUGH MISSION-DRIVEN INNOVATION. THE PLAN'S THREE GOALS ARE: EDUCATE STUDENTS AS GLOBAL CITIZENS AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS FOR JUSTICE IN THE INNOVATION AGE; EXCEL ACROSS THE NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES AND ALLIED FIELDS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL CHANGE AND EQUITY; AND, CULTIVATE A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, CARING, AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES EACH MEMBER'S DEVELOPMENT AS A WHOLE PERSON. |
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| Software Version: | 2023v6.0 |