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) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 51,434,504 | 93,202,342 | 44,056,071 | 69,906,662 | 61,435,784 | 320,035,363 |
| 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 | 51,434,504 | 93,202,342 | 44,056,071 | 69,906,662 | 61,435,784 | 320,035,363 |
| 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) .. | 16,750,522 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 303,284,841 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 51,434,504 | 93,202,342 | 44,056,071 | 69,906,662 | 61,435,784 | 320,035,363 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 6,212,250 | 12,543,934 | 20,617,989 | 30,406,927 | 35,353,767 | 105,134,867 |
| 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.).. | 168,751 | 572,207 | 790,596 | 915,788 | 1,024,722 | 3,472,064 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 429,186,753 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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 2024 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-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING, COLUMN A - 57580.0, COLUMN B - 131679.0, COLUMN C - 220395.0, COLUMN D - 156005.0, COLUMN E - 162983.0, COLUMN F - 728642.0; DESCRIPTION - SALES OF INVENTORY, COLUMN A - 111171.0, COLUMN B - 440528.0, COLUMN C - 570201.0, COLUMN D - 759783.0, COLUMN E - 861739.0, COLUMN F - 2743422.0; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY | PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: EMBRY-RIDDLE PUBLICIZES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE AND IN ITS ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT | EMBRY-RIDDLE RECEIVES GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH. |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, INC. (UNIVERSITY OR EMBRY-RIDDLE) IS A PRIVATE, COEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE WORLD LEADER IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE EDUCATION. CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION TO TEACH THE SCIENCE, PRACTICE AND BUSINESS OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE, THE UNIVERSITY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR PRODUCTIVE CAREERS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES ACROSS INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT AND THE MILITARY. EMBRY-RIDDLE HAS EVOLVED WITH INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF AVIATION, AEROSPACE AND OTHER STEM-RELATED DISCIPLINES. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS ACROSS KEY FIELDS OF STUDY, INCLUDING APPLIED SCIENCE, AVIATION, BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, SAFETY, SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE, AND SPACE. THROUGH ITS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND APPLIED RESEARCH, EMBRY-RIDDLE SUPPORTS AND ADVANCES THE GLOBAL AVIATION AND AEROSPACE INFRASTRUCTURE. THE UNIVERSITY'S EFFORTS CONTRIBUTE TO INDUSTRY GROWTH, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE IMPACT OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF EXTENDING FAR BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL STUDENT BODY. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | EMBRY-RIDDLE IS THE WORLD LEADER IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE HIGHER EDUCATION. ITS MISSION IS TO TEACH THE SCIENCE, PRACTICE AND BUSINESS OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR PRODUCTIVE CAREERS AND LEADERSHIP ROLES IN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND THE MILITARY. THE UNIVERSITY'S LEADERSHIP POSITION IS ROOTED IN ITS AVIATION HERITAGE, WHICH DATES BACK TO 1926. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND INDEPENDENT TAX ACCOUNTANTS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE COMPLETE FORM PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | EMBRY-RIDDLE'S OFFICE OF AUDIT, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE ANNUALLY ISSUES AND COLLECTS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS FROM EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED, EVALUATED, AND MONITORED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL. CONFLICTS INVOLVING EMPLOYEES ARE EITHER RESOLVED OR REFERRED TO HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY CHAIN OF COMMAND FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION IF UNRESOLVED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS, CAMPUS CHANCELLORS, THE PROVOST, DEANS, AND GENERAL COUNSEL), AN INDEPENDENT SEARCH CONSULTANT IS TYPICALLY RETAINED. SALARY DATA FROM COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS ARE USED TO ESTABLISH AN INITIAL SALARY RANGE, AND COMPENSATION OFFERS ARE BASED ON THAT RANGE AS WELL AS THE CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. ANY BASE SALARY IN EXCESS OF $200,000 REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE PRESIDENT AND/OR THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ANNUAL CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD CHAIR, WHO CONSIDERS DATA FROM SOURCES SUCH AS THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, CUPA-HR, AND COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN DETERMINING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE PRESIDENT CONDUCTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS BASED ON ESTABLISHED METRICS. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THESE ASSESSMENTS AND PUBLICLY AVAILABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, THE PRESIDENT DEVELOPS COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD CHAIR. THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT DISCUSS EACH RECOMMENDATION, WITH THE BOARD CHAIR OFTEN INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL MARKET DATA AND CONSULTING WITH THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THESE DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED, AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION IS RETAINED. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS THE SAME AS THAT DESCRIBED IN LINE 15A FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | EMBRY-RIDDLE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 AND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT - 2046; Total - 2046; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |