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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX
Tax ID75-0800689

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About this organization

Revenue

$850,560,318

Expenses

$744,735,215

Website

smu.edu

Mission

The primary mission of the university is education through research and teaching by creating and imparting knowledge that will shape citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions in a global society.

About

Instructional: Instructional programs include academic instruction and services for undergraduate and graduate students including financial aid in the form of scholarships and fellowships. Student enrollment for fall semester 2017 was 11,789 and spring semester 2018 was 11,314.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The primary mission of the university is education through research and teaching by creating and imparting knowledge that will shape citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions in a global society.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The primary mission of the university is education through research and teaching by creating and imparting knowledge that will shape citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions in a global society.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is TX.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 6293 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $105,825,103.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 39 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1911.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $316,484,369 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $16,404,620 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization grants to a related person.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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