TY 2024 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

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025

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

CName of organization
FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENVILLE, SC29613

D Employer identification number

57-0314395

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 614,481,625

F Name and address of principal officer:
SUSAN MADDUX
3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY
GREENVILLE,SC29613

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.FURMAN.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

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1826

M State of legal domicile: SC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FURMAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDING DISTINCTIVE UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION EMPHASIZING AN ENGAGED APPROACH COMBINING CLASSROOM LEARNING WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES AND SELF-DISCOVERY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	31
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 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	2,357
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	31
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	-502,356
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	23,575

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	43,802,648	38,102,756
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	184,035,811	194,004,922
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	60,117,373	64,412,741
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	927,751	330,452
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	288,883,583	296,850,871
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	85,801,841	92,973,746
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)	92,832,745	93,271,351
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 5,237,749
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	91,498,301	93,809,030
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	270,132,887	280,054,127
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	18,750,696	16,796,744
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,399,667,880	1,449,547,125
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	269,319,882	269,707,562
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,130,347,998	1,179,839,563

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

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

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 (2024)

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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: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF FURMAN AS A LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION IS TO PROVIDE A DISTINCTIVE EDUCATION IN FINE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND THE SCIENCES, AS WELL AS SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES.

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 $ 181,757,985 including grants of $ 92,973,746 ) (Revenue $ 147,827,221 )
	INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS IN BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS. A PERSONALIZED FOUR-YEAR PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS INSTITUTED BY THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE INCLUDES HIGH IMPACT, ENGAGED LEARNING THROUGH RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, AND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC MERIT.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 39,443,847 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 4,299,344 )
	STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDES INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND A LARGE VARIETY OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 29,031,837 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 42,274,303 )
	THE UNIVERSITY CONDUCTED AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND THE AT-LARGE COMMUNITY. THESE AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING, DINING SERVICES, GOLF COURSE, SPORTS ARENA AND CONFERENCE CENTER.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses250,233,669

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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

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

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.........

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..

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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Yes

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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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

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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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Yes

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

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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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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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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Yes

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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 attachment

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

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

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Yes

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

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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 Click to see attachment

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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 ..

3,325

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

2,357

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
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, or any disqualified or other person 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

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

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

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:
DAWN DURHAM3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY GREENVILLE,SC29613 (864) 294-2000

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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, box 6 of 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) A ALEXANDER TAYLOR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(2) ANTHONY W MCDADE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(3) BETH TAYLOR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) C KEMMONS WILSON III...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) CHARLES AMBROSE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) CHRISTI NEWSOM BYRON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) CHRISTINA HENDERSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(8) CYNTHIA DAVIS...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(9) DAVID LAXER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) DAVID MAY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) DENTON MCLANE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) FRANCES ELLISON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) JAMES A LANIER JR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(14) JASON RICHARDS...................................................................... SECRETARY	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(15) JOHANNA FRIERSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) KEVIN R BRYANT...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(17) KEVIN T BYRNE...................................................................... CHAIR	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	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) KRISTIN BAUCOM DAVIES........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(19) LEE C DILLWORTH........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(20) LISA RUST........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(21) MARK KAISER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(22) MATTHEW W WILSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(23) PAUL ROBERTSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(24) RACHELLE H THOMPSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(25) RAYMOND KING........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(26) RICHARD WRENN........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................1.00	X				0	0	0
(27) STEVE SPINKS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(28) SUSAN THOMSON SHI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(29) THOMAS CULLEN........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(30) TRACI MILLER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(31) YENDELELA NEELY HOLSTON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(32) BETH PONTARI........................................................................ VP FOR ACAD AFFAIRS & PROVOST	40.00 .......................0.00		X			303,493	0	60,212
(33) CONNIE L CARSON........................................................................ VP FOR STUDENT LIFE	40.00 .......................0.00		X			298,635	0	43,157
(34) DR ELIZABETH DAVIS........................................................................ PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................0.00		X			633,775	0	69,198
(35) EMILY SCHUCK........................................................................ VP OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT	40.00 .......................0.00		X			212,966	0	57,763
(36) HEIDI MCCRORY........................................................................ VP FOR DEV (THRU 10/24)	40.00 .......................0.00		X			242,138	0	45,778
(37) JASON DONNELLY........................................................................ VP FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS	40.00 .......................0.00		X			315,039	0	69,193
(38) SHON HERRICK........................................................................ VP FOR DEV (FROM 11/24)	40.00 .......................0.00		X			168,097	0	52,703
(39) SUSAN MADDUX........................................................................ VP FOR FIN & ADMIN	40.00 .......................2.00		X			415,651	0	47,764
(40) THOMAS EVELYN II........................................................................ VP FOR UNI COMM (THRU 3/25)	40.00 .......................0.00		X			303,631	0	54,757
(41) ELIZABETH SEMAN........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00 .......................0.00			X		187,837	0	21,027
(42) JEFF REDDERSON........................................................................ AVP FOR FACILITIES SERVICES	40.00 .......................0.00			X		180,799	0	42,636
(43) JEREMY CASS........................................................................ DEAN OF FACULTY	40.00 .......................0.00			X		208,329	0	23,505
(44) MEREDITH E GREEN........................................................................ GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00 .......................0.00			X		195,429	0	48,173
(45) ROBERT KENNEY........................................................................ CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER	40.00 .......................0.00			X		317,843	0	68,501
(46) AUSTIN JOHNK........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS	40.00 .......................0.00				X	210,276	0	47,354
(47) CLAYTON HENDRIX........................................................................ HEAD FOOTBALL COACH	40.00 .......................0.00				X	387,885	0	68,683
(48) DANNY TANG........................................................................ CHIEF INFO OFFICER (THRU 1/25)	40.00 .......................0.00				X	222,257	0	51,825
(49) GEORGE SHIELDS........................................................................ PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY	40.00 .......................0.00				X	209,920	0	51,396
(50) ROBERT RICHEY........................................................................ MEN'S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH	40.00 .......................0.00				X	760,270	0	67,410

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	5,774,270	0	991,035

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 146

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

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
THE HARPER CORPORATION 35 WEST COURT STREET STE 400 GREENVILLE,SC29601	CONSTRUCTION	47,351,252
TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION CO 2624 LAURENS RD GREENVILE,SC29607	CONSTRUCTION	17,628,571
COMPASS GROUP USA INC 2400 YORKMONT ROAD CHARLOTTE,NC28217	DINING SERVICES	11,539,737
BAIN & COMPANY INC 131 DARTMOUTH STREET BOSTON,MA02116	PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY	3,000,000
ESSENTIAL LIGHTING SOLUTIONS INC 8-A BROZZINI CT GREENVILLE,SC29615	LIGHTING SYSTEM/MAINTENANCE	2,329,838
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 60

Form 990 (2024)

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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	34,775
d	Related organizations		1d	338,610
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	4,148,316

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	33,581,055

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	5,519,076

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		38,102,756

		Business Code
2a	TUITION AND FEES	611710	147,827,221	147,827,221
b	ROOM AND BOARD	611710	34,920,399	34,920,399
c	INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS	611710	4,299,344	4,299,344
d	OTHER AUXILIARY	611710	3,674,373	3,674,373
e	OTHER PRGRAM SERVICE	611710	3,283,585	3,283,585
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		194,004,922

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			16,838,897		-905,134	17,744,031
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	1,706,252
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	1,537,973
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	168,279
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			168,279	395,946		-255,002
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	363,533,464	81,331
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	316,033,116	7,835
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	47,500,348	73,496
d	Net gain or (loss).........			47,573,844		375,443	47,198,401
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 34,775of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	101,160
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	51,830
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			49,330			49,330
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
11a	EMPLOYEE LEASE REVENUE		541900	112,843			112,843
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			112,843
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			296,850,871	194,400,868	-502,356	64,849,603

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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 ....	348,854	348,854
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	92,624,892	92,624,892
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,804,294	1,387,000	2,111,188	306,106
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........	64,934,674	55,737,805	6,582,164	2,614,705
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	5,670,965	4,712,796	717,202	240,967
9	Other employee benefits .......	13,602,887	10,148,566	3,008,046	446,275
10	Payroll taxes ...........	5,258,531	4,370,048	665,041	223,442
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	123,777		123,777
b	Legal .........	452,831		452,831
c	Accounting ...........	154,650		154,650
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	2,332,323		2,332,323
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	6,891,629	5,341,682	1,428,693	121,254
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,223,006	571,833	334,463	316,710
13	Office expenses .......	2,862,698	2,526,063	232,068	104,567
14	Information technology ......	5,830,464	4,312,678	1,192,253	325,533
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,608,141	34,271	1,573,870
17	Travel ............	10,594,782	10,233,142	201,931	159,709
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,926,692	2,279,245	436,715	210,732
20	Interest ...........	7,326,775	8,489,405	-1,162,630
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	17,060,854	15,881,906	1,178,948
23	Insurance ...
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	OTHER EXPENSES	21,322,885	18,180,580	2,974,556	167,749
b	MEAL PLAN EXPENSES	9,807,316	9,807,316
c	LIBRARY RESOURCES	1,826,069	1,826,069
d	UNIFORMS	998,455	998,455
e	All other expenses	465,683	421,063	44,620
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	280,054,127	250,233,669	24,582,709	5,237,749
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 ........			11,018,088	1	11,659,188
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			622,895	2	640,677
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			39,651,582	3	34,445,433
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4,917,912	4	4,523,384
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 .......
					5
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) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			296,850	8	305,427
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			1,824,709	9	3,354,979
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	636,398,515
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	253,075,594	312,056,671	10c	383,322,921
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			146,484,487	11	120,399,214
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			609,913,464	12	673,154,727
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14	6,148,035
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			272,881,222	15	211,593,140
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			1,399,667,880	16	1,449,547,125

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	14,278,920	17	17,728,885
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	6,538,775	19	7,373,408
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	245,872,855	20	242,008,875
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	32,906	21	32,238
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 .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
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	2,596,426	25	2,564,156
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	269,319,882	26	269,707,562

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	366,512,182	27	379,016,711
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	763,835,816	28	800,822,852
	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 ...........	1,130,347,998	32	1,179,839,563
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	1,399,667,880	33	1,449,547,125

Form 990 (2024)

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

296,850,871

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

280,054,127

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

16,796,744

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

1,130,347,998

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

32,733,331

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

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

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

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

-38,510

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

1,179,839,563

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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

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 (2024)

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

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	83,565,475	45,654,957	28,517,280	43,795,238	37,425,536	238,958,486
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	83,565,475	45,654,957	28,517,280	43,795,238	37,425,536	238,958,486
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) ..						80,242,166
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						158,716,320

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	83,565,475	45,654,957	28,517,280	43,795,238	37,425,536	238,958,486
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	24,156,439	6,008,540	18,537,555	14,570,669	17,678,431	80,951,634
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..			51,117	1,145,948	76,525	1,273,590
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..				117,415	112,843	230,258
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						321,413,968

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

695,207,456

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 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

49.380 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

52.320 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. 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—2023. 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—2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. 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—2023. 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) 2024

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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

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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) 2024

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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)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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 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
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
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
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
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.
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.
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.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
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.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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:	EMPLOYEE LEASE - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 117,415. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 112,843.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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 ......... Right Arrow

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Part I	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) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization FURMAN UNIVERSITY		Employer identification number 57-0314395

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization FURMAN UNIVERSITY			Employer identification number 57-0314395
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

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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
1	Total number at end of year .........	6
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)	241,475
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)	401,350
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........	2,854,642

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.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

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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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

$ 3,749,468

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 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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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 ....	827,738,616	787,489,549	812,285,408	838,971,213	670,014,075
b	Contributions ...	12,887,068	10,537,688	12,814,106	10,589,857	6,299,124
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	84,169,949	68,490,492	2,074,962	-2,461,455	197,145,647
d	Grants or scholarships ...	17,356,546	17,144,041	17,535,644	15,279,845	13,733,787
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	19,572,276	19,332,643	19,774,237	17,230,464	17,925,394
f	Administrative expenses ....	2,332,323	2,302,429	2,375,046	2,303,898	2,828,452
g	End of year balance ......	885,534,488	827,738,616	787,489,549	812,285,408	838,971,213

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

15.604 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

63.810 %

Term endowment right arrow

20.586 %

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)

Yes

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

3a(ii)

Yes

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

Yes

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 .....	37,515,534		37,515,534
b	Buildings ....	504,177,787	175,534,108	328,643,679
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	79,941,510	70,020,851	9,920,659
e	Other .....	14,763,684	7,520,635	7,243,049
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				383,322,921

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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 CAPITAL	3,600,000	C
(B) REAL ESTATE	902,658	C
(C) EQUITY SECURITIES	288,426,095	F
(D) FIXED INCOME	9,856,928	F
(E) HEDGED STRATEGIES	126,640,950	F
(F) PRIVATE CAPITAL	173,622,027	F
(G) PRIVATE CREDIT	8,528,201	F
(H) REAL ESTATE FUNDS	61,577,868	F
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	673,154,727

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)CSV LIFE INSURANCE				2,248,866
(2)RIGHT OF USE ASSET				80,731
(3)EQUITY INTEREST IN HOLLINGSWORTH				182,166,144
(4)FUNDS HELD IN TRUST FOR BOND ISSUED				20,973,030
(5)FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY OTHERS				6,124,369
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				211,593,140

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
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION	1,447,054
LEASE OBLIGATIONS	84,408
SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS	1,032,694






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	2,564,156
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	239,784,194
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	32,733,331
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	-89,057,488
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-56,324,157
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	296,108,351
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	2,332,323
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-1,589,803
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	742,520
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	296,850,871

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	188,591,413
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	1,589,803
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,589,803
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	187,001,610
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	2,332,323
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	90,720,194
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	93,052,517
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	280,054,127

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 4:	THE UNIVERSITY HAS A COLLECTION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS MATERIALS THAT IS BOTH EXTENSIVE AND DIVERSE. COMPRISED OF OVER 2,500 ITEMS, MANY PIECES ARE DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT CAMPUS, WHILE OTHERS ARE PRESERVED. THE OBJECTS HAVE BEEN GENEROUSLY DONATED TO FURMAN. THEY CONNECT THE UNIVERSITY TO THE WIDER WORLD AND ARE GATEWAYS TO STUDYING MANY DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS, CULTURES AND DISCIPLINES. THE COLLECTION'S MAIN PURPOSES ARE PRESERVATION OF THE OBJECTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXHIBITS.
PART IV, LINE 2B:	AGENCY FUNDS ARE HELD TO PROVIDE BANKING ABILITY FOR SMALL STUDENT CLUBS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES BANKING FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY. EXAMPLE: SACUBO
PART V, LINE 4:	THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 1,000 SEPARATE FUNDS ESTABLISHED OVER MANY YEARS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSORSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND AWARDS, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, AND GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. THE OVERALL FINANCIAL OBJECTIVE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE REAL (INFLATION-ADJUSTED) PURCHASING POWER OF THE FUND IN PERPETUITY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNATES ONLY A PORTION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CUMULATIVE INVESTMENT RETURN FOR SUPPORT OF CURRENT OPERATIONS; THE REMAINDER IS RETAINED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF FUTURE YEARS AND TO OFFSET POTENTIAL MARKET DECLINES. THE UNIVERSITY EXPECTS THE CURRENT SPENDING POLICY TO ALLOW ITS ENDOWMENT TO MAINTAIN ITS PURCHASING POWER BY GROWING AT A RATE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN PLANNED PAYOUTS. ADDITIONAL REAL GROWTH WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH NEW GIFTS AND ANY EXCESS INVESTMENT RETURNS. THE PERCENTAGE REPORTED FOR PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS INCLUDES AMOUNTS THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED EARNINGS ON SUCH AMOUNTS THAT HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROPRIATED FOR EXPENDITURE.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE UNIVERSITY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). HOWEVER, CERTAIN INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXATION. THE UNIVERSITYS POLICY IS TO RECORD A LIABILITY FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ANY RELATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITION TAKEN BY MANAGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION OR CLASS OF TRANSACTIONS WILL BE OVERTURNED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SUCH POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN ACCRUED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FOUNDATION NET INCOME INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED REVENUE 1,082,315. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 369,353. CHANGE IN CSV LIFE INSURANCE 128,963. OTHER 140,394. FINANCIAL AID NET WITH REVENUE -90,720,194. FOUNDATION UNREALIZED LOSS -58,319.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -51,830. RENTAL EXPENSES -1,537,973.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES 1,537,973. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 51,830.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FINANCIAL AID NET WITH REVENUE 90,720,194.

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE E(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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 instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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 in 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 in Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

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

Cat. No. 50085D

Schedule E (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3

THE UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT IS ACCESSIBLE ON ALL PAGES OF THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, EMPLOYMENT APPLICANTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT IS INCLUDED IN ALL BROCHURES, CATALOGS, NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS AND OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC RELATED TO STUDENT ADMISSIONS, PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT.

SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6

THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM, THE FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM, AND THE FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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 arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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		(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
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	INVESTMENTS		207,412,900
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	INVESTMENTS		4,778,949
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	INVESTMENTS		73,897,703
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS	616,931
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS	3,516,251
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS	562
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS	84,294
	SOUTH AMERICA	PROGRAM SERVICES	STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS	246,367
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING	956
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING	21,980
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING	10,990
	NORTH AMERICA	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING	5,256
	SOUTH AMERICA	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING	8,601
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL WIRES	863,817
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNATIONAL WIRES	40,038
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNALTIONAL WIRES	64,360
	SOUTH AMERICA	PROGRAM SERVICES	INTERNALTIONAL WIRES	2,055
3a	Sub-total ....			290,553,957
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...			1,018,053
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			291,572,010

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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.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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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 I, LINE 2:	FURMAN UNIVERSITY IS NOT A GRANTMAKER AS REFERENCED IN LINE 1. FURMAN UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FUNDING TO FACULTY AND STUDENTS FOR RESEARCH AND OTHER PROJECTS. EXPENSES MUST BE SUBSTANTIATED UNDER THE ACCOUNTABLE PLAN TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF FUNDS.
PART I, LINE 3:	EXPENDITURES ARE REPORTED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS IS BASED ON THE FMV AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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
FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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

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.

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 VINCE PERONE CLASSIC (event type)	(b) Event #2 PLADIN CLASSIC (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	84,217	50,318		134,535
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	33,375	1,400		34,775
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	50,842	48,918		99,760

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	2,527	343	2,870
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	4,830	6,864	11,694
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .	3,964	25,178	29,142
9	Other direct expenses . . .	8,124		8,124
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			51,830
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			47,930

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

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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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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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
FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number
57-0314395

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	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) UPSTATE SC ALLIANCE INC 3 RESEARCH DRIVE SUITE 230 GREENVILLE,SC29607	57-1095229	501(C)(6)	11,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(2) FALL FOR GREENVILLE 206 S MAIN STREET GREENVILLE,SC29601	57-0876594	501(C)(3)	7,500	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(3) GREENVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL 101B AUGUST STREET GREENVILLE,SC29601	58-2676608	501(C)(3)	10,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(4) OUR UPSTATE SC 150 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 202 GREENVILLE,SC29615	45-1842000	501(C)(3)	10,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(5) EMPIRE MOCK TRIAL ASSOCIATION INC 655 15TH STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON,DC20005	26-0150254	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(6) THE GREENVILLE DRIVE LLC 945 S MAIN STREET GREENVILLE,SC29601	04-3672609		60,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(7) GREENVILLE ARENA DISTRICT 650 NORTH ACADEMY STREET GREENVILLE,SC29601	57-6007739	CITY OF GREENVILLE	78,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(8) UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM 340 BUNCOMBE STREET GREENVILLE,SC29601	57-0833796	501(C)(3)	50,000	N/A	OPERATING SUPPORT
(9) GREATER GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24 CLEVELAND ST GREENVILLE,SC29601	57-0173240	501(C)(6)	35,350	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(10) PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE PO BOX 748580 ATLANTA,GA30374	81-1723202	501(C)(3)	13,397	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(11) CITY OF GREENVILLE SC PO BOX 2207 GREENVILLE,SC29602	57-6000236	CITY OF GREENVILLE	10,000	N/A	SPONSORSHIP
(12) UNITED MINISTRIES INC 606 PENDLETON ST GREENVILLE,SC29601	57-0511977	501(C)(3)	6,650	N/A	SPONSORSHIP

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

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Part III

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) ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS	282	13,520,282	N/A	N/A
(2) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS	2109	76,483,260	N/A	N/A
(3) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS	37	716,652	N/A	N/A
(4) RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, & FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS	582	1,879,698	N/A	N/A
(5) GRADUATE STIPENDS	5	25,000	N/A	N/A
(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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Explanation

PART I, LINE 2:

FURMAN PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID FOR SUCH STUDENTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON NEED AND MERIT AND COVER THE COSTS OF TUITION, AND ROOM AND BOARD. THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR FINANCIAL AID ARE AWARDED BASED ON INSTITUTIONAL POLICY AND STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT MONITORS THE COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH REGULATIONS. THE SCHOLARSHIP AND/OR FINANCIAL AID IS APPLIED BY THE FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY AGAINST THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT WITH THE UNIVERSITY AS A REDUCTION IN FEES. AS SUCH, THE GRANT CAN ONLY BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE (I.E. COST OF ATTENDANCE) AND CANNOT BE DIVERTED FROM THIS USE. OTHER TYPES OF GRANTS PROVIDED CONSIST OF RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, OR FELLOWSHIP GRANTS TO STUDENTS. SUCH GRANTS ARE GIVEN AND MONITORED BY THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT GIVING THE GRANT OR THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP DEPARTMENT. SPONSORSHIPS PAID TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE MADE UNDER WRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROVIDE A PRESENCE FOR FURMAN IN THE AREA. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS A SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE. THESE SPONSORSHIPS WITH GREENVILLE BUSINESSES THEREFORE SERVE TO ADVANCE THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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

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

Yes

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

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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Part II

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)
1ROBERT RICHEY MEN'S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH	(i) (ii)	551,588 ------------- 0	207,500 ------------- 0	1,182 ------------- 0	37,950 ------------- 0	29,460 ------------- 0	827,680 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2DR ELIZABETH DAVIS PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	609,599 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	24,176 ------------- 0	37,950 ------------- 0	31,248 ------------- 0	702,973 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3SUSAN MADDUX VP FOR FIN & ADMIN	(i) (ii)	386,705 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	28,946 ------------- 0	37,950 ------------- 0	9,814 ------------- 0	463,415 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4CLAYTON HENDRIX HEAD FOOTBALL COACH	(i) (ii)	305,403 ------------- 0	75,000 ------------- 0	7,482 ------------- 0	34,337 ------------- 0	34,346 ------------- 0	456,568 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ROBERT KENNEY CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER	(i) (ii)	257,399 ------------- 0	58,300 ------------- 0	2,144 ------------- 0	35,855 ------------- 0	32,646 ------------- 0	386,344 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6JASON DONNELLY VP FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS	(i) (ii)	277,773 ------------- 0	28,500 ------------- 0	8,766 ------------- 0	31,900 ------------- 0	37,293 ------------- 0	384,232 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7BETH PONTARI VP FOR ACAD AFFAIRS & PROVOST	(i) (ii)	299,917 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,576 ------------- 0	33,939 ------------- 0	26,273 ------------- 0	363,705 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8THOMAS EVELYN II VP FOR UNI COMM (THRU 3/25)	(i) (ii)	270,382 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	33,249 ------------- 0	34,320 ------------- 0	20,437 ------------- 0	358,388 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9CONNIE L CARSON VP FOR STUDENT LIFE	(i) (ii)	297,459 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,176 ------------- 0	32,747 ------------- 0	10,410 ------------- 0	341,792 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10HEIDI MCCRORY VP FOR DEV (THRU 10/24)	(i) (ii)	238,658 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,480 ------------- 0	25,282 ------------- 0	20,496 ------------- 0	287,916 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11DANNY TANG CHIEF INFO OFFICER (THRU 1/25)	(i) (ii)	212,898 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,359 ------------- 0	25,616 ------------- 0	26,209 ------------- 0	274,082 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12EMILY SCHUCK VP OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT	(i) (ii)	211,864 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,102 ------------- 0	24,750 ------------- 0	33,013 ------------- 0	270,729 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13GEORGE SHIELDS PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY	(i) (ii)	188,346 ------------- 0	12,502 ------------- 0	9,072 ------------- 0	22,929 ------------- 0	28,467 ------------- 0	261,316 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14AUSTIN JOHNK DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS	(i) (ii)	171,611 ------------- 0	35,613 ------------- 0	3,052 ------------- 0	11,211 ------------- 0	36,143 ------------- 0	257,630 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15MEREDITH E GREEN GENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	182,424 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,005 ------------- 0	14,864 ------------- 0	33,309 ------------- 0	243,602 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16JEREMY CASS DEAN OF FACULTY	(i) (ii)	184,310 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	24,019 ------------- 0	22,880 ------------- 0	625 ------------- 0	231,834 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17JEFF REDDERSON AVP FOR FACILITIES SERVICES	(i) (ii)	153,700 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	27,099 ------------- 0	20,865 ------------- 0	21,771 ------------- 0	223,435 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
18SHON HERRICK VP FOR DEV (FROM 11/24)	(i) (ii)	164,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,097 ------------- 0	20,122 ------------- 0	32,581 ------------- 0	220,800 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
19ELIZABETH SEMAN CHIEF OF STAFF	(i) (ii)	186,536 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,301 ------------- 0	20,592 ------------- 0	435 ------------- 0	208,864 ------------- 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.

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PART I, LINE 1A	A COMPANION HAS TRAVELED WITH BOTH THE PRESIDENT, ELIZABETH DAVIS, AND THE MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH, BOB RICHEY. TO THE EXTENT THE TRAVEL WAS PERSONAL IN NATURE SUCH AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY AND HER FAMILY RESIDE AT WHITE OAKS WHICH IS THE OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT IS REQUIRED TO LIVE AT WHITE OAKS AS A CONDITION OF HER EMPLOYMENT. THE RESIDENCE IS OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY THE UNIVERSITY. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND, GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE RESIDENCE ONLY. THE PRESIDENT HOSTS UNIVERSITY EVENTS AT WHITE OAKS AS WELL. THE FMV OF THIS BENEFIT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES. ELIZABETH DAVIS AND JASON DONNELLY WERE PROVIDED WITH A CLUB MEMBERSHIP. TO THE EXTENT THE DUES WERE CONSIDERED PERSONAL, THE AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME OR REIMBURSED TO THE UNIVERSITY. OTHERWISE, THE DUES ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO MEET WITH DONORS AND OTHER SUPPORTERS OF THE UNIVERSITY AT THE CLUB. FURMAN POLICY GOVERNS THE NATURE AND TYPE OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES AND PAYMENTS, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION DETAILING THE TRANSACTION AND BUSINESS PURPOSE OF ANY APPROVED EXPENDITURE.
PART I, LINE 4B	NAME: ROBERT KENNEY, DESCRIPTION: $6,413 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO EMPLOYEE'S 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN.
PART I, LINE 7:	THE BONUSES RECEIVED BY CERTAIN OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, OR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES WERE PAYMENTS FOR MERIT AND NOT CONTINGENT ON THE REVENUE OR NET EARNINGS OF THE UNIVERSITY OR RELATED ORGANIZATION.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

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.
Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number
57-0314395

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	SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	57-0960018	8373031UL	08-13-2015	68,432,003	REFUNDING AND CAPITAL		X		X		X
B	SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	57-0960018		09-22-2021	35,830,000	REFUNDING OF 2006B AND 2010 BOND ISSUES		X		X		X
C	SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	57-0960018	837031D42	01-26-2022	76,277,862	CAPITAL		X		X		X
D	SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	57-0960018	83704MED4	05-08-2024	79,042,503	CAPITAL		X		X		X

Part Ⅱ

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	6,015,000		5,220,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	68,432,003		35,830,000		76,297,393		79,042,503
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............					6,766,642
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	659,117		219,844		588,703		632,395
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	25,001,055				75,689,159		57,437,368
11 Other spent proceeds .............	42,771,831		35,610,156
12 Other unspent proceeds .............							20,972,740
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2017		2012		2024		2026
	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.

Cat. No. 50193E

Schedule K (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 2

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?
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?
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 ....
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 .........
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............
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
DATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMED	ISSUER NAME: SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 09/20/2018 ISSUER NAME: SC JOBS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 11/26/2024
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, COL C AND COL D:	THE AMOUNT SHOWN AS TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE IN PART II IS HIGHER THAN THE AMOUNT IN PART I DUE TO INVESTMENT EARNINGS ON UNSPENT FUNDS.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

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	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance
(1) NA	DEPENDENT OF TRUSTEE	60,000	DISCOUNTED TUITION	EDUCATION

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Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

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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OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

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 ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..	X	1	18,511	COST
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	114	5,479,870	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 .....	X	2	801	APPRAISED VALUE
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN EVENTS )	X	2	14,350	COST
26 Other ( POOL TABLE )	X	1	3,770	FMV
27 Other ( COMPOUND TELESCOPE )	X	1	1,500	FMV
28 Other ( OTHER-LIFEGUARD FOR OLLI ACQUATIC )	X	1	274	COST

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?

Yes

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.

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Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

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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.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B):	FURMAN UNIVERSITY IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED OF EACH TYPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S RECORDKEEPING PRACTICES.

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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A	THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OF WHICH THE MEMBERS SHALL BE THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD (WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE), THE RESPECTIVE CHAIRS OF THE OTHER STANDING COMMITTEES, UP TO THREE (3) "AT LARGE" TRUSTEES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY (WITH THE LATTER BEING AN EX OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER). THE SPECIFIC NUMBER OF "AT LARGE" TRUSTEES TO BE APPOINTED AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR A PARTICULAR FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD (ACTING WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF ANY RECOMMENDATION THEREON FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEESHIP) AT A MEETING HELD PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF SUCH FISCAL YEAR. DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE DECISIONS AND TAKE ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, AND TO DO ALL ACTS AND PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY; PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (I) SHALL REPORT ALL SUCH ACTIONS TO THE BOARD, AT THE NEXT REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD, FOR THE BOARD'S REVIEW, CRITICISM AND ADVICE, AND WHEN AND IF NECESSARY OR PRUDENT, FOR THE BOARD'S RATIFICATION; (II) MAY NOT ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE TRUSTEES OR FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OR ON ANY BOARD COMMITTEE (UNLESS THE LATTER IS PERMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 1(E)); (III) MAY NOT APPROVE OR DEFINITIVELY RECOMMEND THE DISSOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OR THE SALE, PLEDGE OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ASSETS; (IV) MAY NOT AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS; AND (V) MAY NOT ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE UNIVERSITY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE PREPARED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. SPECIFIC ISSUES AND/OR QUESTIONS THAT AROSE DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS ARE ADDRESSED. THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE REMAINING VOTING MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS INCLUDED IN SECTION 9 OF THE FURMAN UNIVERSITY BY-LAWS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE FIRST MEETING OF EACH ACADEMIC YEAR. EACH TRUSTEE SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD CHAIR ANY ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE EARLIEST PRACTICAL TIME. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES WITH EXECUTIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES THAT SUCH EMPLOYEES HAVE A DUTY OF LOYALTY AND FIDELITY IN CARRYING OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO THOSE EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED BY THE PRESIDENT AS HAVING EXECUTIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. EACH SUCH EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND IS ADMINISTERED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. NO TRUSTEE SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH SUCH TRUSTEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND THE CHAIR SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD THAT THE TRUSTEE HAS REPORTED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PRIOR TO TAKING A VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE COMPENSATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT'S EMPLOYMENT IS GUIDED BY A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE DOCUMENTED. FOR OTHER OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY, A COMPENSATION COMPARABILITY STUDY IS DONE DURING THE SEARCH PROCESS. SUBSEQUENT YEARS' SALARY INCREASES ARE BASED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S STANDARD COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT POOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	FURMAN UNIVERSITY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE FURMAN WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 369,353. CHANGE IN CSV LIFE INSURANCE 128,963. OTHER 140,394. ELIMINATING ENTRIES -338,610. PRIOR PERIOD GRANT ADJUSTMENT -338,610.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Employer identification number

57-0314395

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)FURMAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY GREENVILLE,SC29613 57-1061363	FOUNDATION	SC	501(C)(3)	LINE 12C, III-FI	N/A		No
(2)HOLLINGSWORTH FUNDS INC 124 VERDAE BOULEVARD GREENVILLE,SC29607 57-1003814	CHARITABLE	SC	501(C)(3)	LINE 12A, I	N/A		No

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Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUSTS (4)	SPLIT INTEREST	SC		T					No
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST	SPLIT INTEREST	SC		T					No

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 3

Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) FURMAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION	B	338,610	AMOUNT PAID

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 5

Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE R, PART II

HOLLINGSWORTH FUNDS, INC. IS A TAX-EXEMPT SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT FURMAN UNIVERSITY AND OTHER GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA BASED CHARITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, INCOME DISTRIBUTION FROM THE HOLLINGSWORTH FUNDS, WHICH ARE REPORTED AS INVESTMENT RETURNS, WAS $5,181,139 AND PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE HOLLINSWORTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM, TWO ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING, AND SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THOSE TWO DEPARTMENTS. FURMAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION OPERATES AS A NON PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND INTEREST OF FURMAN UNIVERSITY.

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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