Xavier University
Financial Statements as of and for the
Years Ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, and
Independent Auditors’ Report
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
Board of Trustees
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Xavier University (the
“University”) as of May 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the University’s management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the respective financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the University’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
respective financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
the University as of May 31, 2010 and 2009, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
As discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements, during the year ended May 31, 2010, the University
changed its method for accounting for endowments to comply with the newly enacted Uniform Prudent
Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC 205:
Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations: Net Asset Classification of Funds Subject to an Enacted
Version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, and Enhanced Disclosures for
All endowment Funds.
October 13, 2010
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009
2010
ASSETS
Cash
2009
$ 24,674,194
$ 18,845,876
21,804,528
22,271,349
Accounts and loans receivable:
Student accounts receivable — less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $900,000 in 2010 and $750,000 in 2009
Student loans receivable — less allowance for doubtful loans
of $359,000 in 2010 and $335,000 in 2009
9,873,369
8,820,773
5,141,994
4,932,453
Accrued income receivable
7,182,853
5,527,186
47,026,107
46,536,741
6,201,004
5,693,872
Short-term investments
Contributions receivable — Net of allowance (Note 5)
Prepaid expenses, deferred charges — Other assets
Investments (Note 6)
144,779,583
126,156,082
Unexpended revenue bond proceeds
42,627,276
46,569,548
Construction in progress
80,001,386
24,567,986
172,316,451
176,598,100
$ 561,628,745
$ 486,519,966
$
$
Investment in plant — Net of accumulated depreciated (Note 8)
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Advance payments and deposits
Accrued compensation costs
Accrued postretirement benefit costs (Note 11)
Deferred revenue
Interest rate swap
Indebtedness (Note 9)
Refundable advances (Note 2)
Total liabilities
NET ASSETS:
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted (Note 3)
Permanently restricted (Note 4)
Total net assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
See notes to financial statements.
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5,964,968
2,485,442
8,438,292
6,394,432
12,877,906
9,855,000
204,206,783
5,669,529
3,663,766
2,310,675
7,772,985
5,927,272
12,606,639
8,792,000
158,242,723
5,656,526
255,892,352
204,972,586
175,740,050
59,947,396
70,048,947
167,676,581
46,736,641
67,134,158
305,736,393
281,547,380
$ 561,628,745
$ 486,519,966
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2010
Temporarily
Restricted
Unrestricted
OPERATING REVENUES:
Tuition and fees
Less student aid
Net tuition
Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises
Less student aid
Net auxiliary enterprises
Government grants and contracts
Private gifts, grants and contracts
Investment return - operating
Other sources
$ 141,138,105
(44,401,868)
$
-
Permanently
Restricted
$
-
Total
$ 141,138,105
(44,401,868)
96,736,237
-
-
96,736,237
24,883,714
(1,205,641)
-
-
24,883,714
(1,205,641)
23,678,073
-
-
23,678,073
2,162,215
10,249,250
4,402,235
10,216,382
2,179,274
4,564,412
-
-
2,162,215
12,428,524
8,966,647
10,216,382
147,444,392
6,743,686
-
154,188,078
(5,682,538)
-
1,061,148
-
154,188,078
Net assets released from restriction
5,682,538
-
Total operating revenues
153,126,930
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Instruction
Public service
Academic support
Student services
Institutional support
Operation and maintenance of plant
Auxiliary enterprises
50,768,540
1,629,064
8,853,695
22,924,269
29,094,449
7,721,527
23,458,760
-
-
50,768,540
1,629,064
8,853,695
22,924,269
29,094,449
7,721,527
23,458,760
144,450,304
-
-
144,450,304
-
9,737,774
Total operating expenses
Increase in net assets from operations
NONOPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Contributions for nonoperating purposes
Contributions to endowment funds
Investment return — net of amounts used in operations
Actuarial change in annuity liability
Actuarial change in post-retirement health care benefits
Net assets released from restriction
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements
Loss on disposal of property
Increase (decrease) in net assets from nonoperating activities
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS DUE TO ADOPTION OF
ASC 205, UPMIFA
8,676,626
1,061,148
3,775,381
(411,378)
25,395,581
(1,063,000)
(1,176,598)
6,446,068
46,069
3,898,005
(2,097)
(25,371,581)
-
3,112,123
(173,334)
(24,000)
-
6,446,068
3,158,192
7,500,052
(2,097)
(411,378)
(1,063,000)
(1,176,598)
26,519,986
(14,983,536)
2,914,789
14,451,239
(27,133,143)
27,133,143
8,063,469
13,210,755
2,914,789
24,189,013
167,676,581
46,736,641
67,134,158
281,547,380
$ 175,740,050
$ 59,947,396
$ 70,048,947
$ 305,736,393
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS — Beginning of year
NET ASSETS — End of year
See notes to financial statements.
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2009
Temporarily
Restricted
Unrestricted
OPERATING REVENUES:
Tuition and fees
Less student aid
Net tuition
Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises
Less student aid
Net auxiliary enterprises
Government grants and contracts
Private gifts, grants and contracts
Endowment income used in operations
Investment income
Other sources
$ 125,141,331
(35,859,356)
$
-
Permanently
Restricted
$
-
Total
$ 125,141,331
(35,859,356)
89,281,975
-
-
89,281,975
21,944,539
(1,293,155)
-
-
21,944,539
(1,293,155)
20,651,384
-
-
20,651,384
1,680,856
11,798,961
4,625,278
2,902,310
8,501,205
4,730,842
-
-
1,680,856
16,529,803
4,625,278
2,902,310
8,501,205
139,441,969
4,730,842
-
144,172,811
(4,152,648)
-
Net assets released from restriction
4,152,648
-
Total operating revenues
143,594,617
578,194
-
144,172,811
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Instruction
Public service
Academic support
Student services
Institutional support
Operation and maintenance of plant
Auxiliary enterprises
48,932,156
1,431,221
8,002,772
21,932,046
27,283,574
10,124,523
19,171,456
-
-
48,932,156
1,431,221
8,002,772
21,932,046
27,283,574
10,124,523
19,171,456
136,877,748
-
-
136,877,748
578,194
-
7,295,063
Increase in net assets from operations
NONOPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Contributions for nonoperating purposes
Contributions to endowment funds
Investment return — net of amounts used in operations
Actuarial change in annuity liability
Actuarial change in post-retirement health care benefits
Net assets released from restriction
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements
Loss on termination of interest rate swap agreements
6,716,869
884,824
(39,588,600)
(350,282)
10,012,147
(5,947,760)
(1,888,338)
6,582,091
(227,523)
(108,835)
(10,065,142)
-
4,061,818
(7,025)
52,995
-
7,466,915
4,061,818
(39,823,148)
(108,835)
(350,282)
(5,947,760)
(1,888,338)
(36,878,009)
(3,819,409)
4,107,788
(36,589,630)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
(30,161,140)
(3,241,215)
4,107,788
(29,294,567)
NET ASSETS — Beginning of year
197,837,721
49,977,856
63,026,370
310,841,947
$ 167,676,581
$ 46,736,641
$ 67,134,158
$ 281,547,380
Increase (decrease) in net assets from nonoperating activities
NET ASSETS — End of year
See notes to financial statements.
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009
2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Change in net assets
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
Amortization of bond premium and discount
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
Provision for losses on student loans
Provision for losses on contributions receivable
Increase in accounts receivable
Increase in contributions receivable
Increase in accrued income receivable
Increase in prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Increase in deferred revenue
Loss on early redemption of bonds payable
Contributions to endowment and similar funds
Decrease in fair value of interest rate swap agreements
Change in net realized and unrealized loss (gain) on investments
$ 24,189,013
2009
$ (29,294,567)
10,081,222
85,709
1,176,598
150,000
24,000
(228,870)
(1,202,596)
(260,496)
(1,655,667)
(507,133)
3,608,436
271,268
(3,994,528)
1,063,000
(13,634,133)
100,000
(1,000)
(2,969,612)
(1,293,724)
(2,665,964)
(1,390,121)
(1,436,307)
(870,158)
1,258,038
(4,190,071)
9,025,000
49,474,452
19,165,823
25,604,317
136,408,229
(140,930,776)
(62,409,571)
(505,248)
271,707
3,942,272
98,191,459
(92,913,006)
(24,023,170)
(784,907)
407,043
1,361,755
(46,518,580)
(63,223,387)
(64,279,406)
3,994,528
48,998,440
(3,120,089)
13,003
4,190,071
53,786,726
(2,697,291)
(7,560)
49,885,882
55,271,946
5,828,318
16,596,857
18,845,876
2,249,019
CASH — End of year
$ 24,674,194
$ 18,845,876
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Property and equipment in accounts payable
$ 1,379,666
$
Interest paid
$ 7,796,471
$ 5,502,376
Capital lease obligations for equipment
$
$
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of investments
Purchases of investments
Purchases of property and equipment
Student loans issued
Student loans repaid
Decrease in deposits held by trustees
Decrease (increase) in unexpended revenue bond proceeds
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Contributions to endowment and similar funds
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Redemption of bonds payable
Payments of bonds and notes payable
Grants (returned) advanced
Net cash provided by financing activities
NET CHANGE IN CASH
CASH — Beginning of year
See notes to financial statements.
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575,196
9,813,585
44,766
252,939
931,281
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009
1.
ORGANIZATION
Xavier University (the “University”) is a not-for-profit Jesuit educational institution located on a
190-acre campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The University was founded in 1831 and today is a coeducational
institution with more than 6,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is a
qualifying organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and is,
therefore, exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation — The financial statements of the University, which are presented on the accrual
basis of accounting, have been prepared to focus on the organization as a whole and to present balances
and transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The University controls several not-for-profit entities that hold title to various parcels of land on which
the University resides. The University fully funds these entities and any related property acquisitions,
improvements and expenses. The University is sole controlling entity of these entities and consolidates
the entities’ activities into the University’s financial statements.
Net assets, revenues, gains and losses are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed
restrictions. Accordingly, net assets and changes therein are classified as follows:
Unrestricted — Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations.
Temporarily Restricted — Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may or will be met
either by actions of the University and/or the passage of time.
Permanently Restricted — Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that they will be maintained
permanently by the University. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the University to use all or
part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes.
Revenues from sources other than contributions are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets unless
use of the related assets is limited by imposed restrictions. Contributions are reported as increases in the
appropriate category of net assets. Expenses are reported as decreases in unrestricted net assets.
Expirations of temporary restrictions recognized on net assets (i.e., the donor-stipulated purpose has
been fulfilled and/or the stipulated time period has elapsed) are reported as reclassifications from
temporarily restricted net assets to unrestricted net assets. Temporary restrictions on gifts to acquire
long-lived assets are considered met in the period in which the assets are acquired or placed in service.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are reported as increases or decreases in
unrestricted net assets unless their use is restricted by explicit donor stipulations or by law. The Ohio
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) allows the Board of Trustees to
appropriate a percentage of the net appreciation on endowment accounts as is prudent considering the
University’s present and anticipated financial requirements, expected total return on investments, price
level trends and general economic conditions, unless directed by the donor’s intent. The endowment
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spending policy is based on a spending rate established by the University’s Board of Trustees. This rate
represents the expected long-term return on endowment investments less an allowance for the
preservation and growth of principal.
Contributions, including unconditional promises to give, are recognized as revenues in the period
received. Conditional promises to give are not recognized until the conditions on which they depend are
substantially met. Contributions of assets other than cash are recorded at their estimated fair value at the
date of gift. Contributions to be received after one year are discounted at a rate commensurate with the
risk involved. Amortization of the discount is recorded as additional contribution revenue in accordance
with donor-imposed restrictions, if any, on the contributions based upon management’s judgment and
analysis of the creditworthiness of the donors, past collection experience and other relevant factors.
Cash and Short-Term Investments — Cash consists principally of amounts held in checking, savings
and petty cash accounts in various financial institutions. Short-term investments consist of commercial
paper, cash equivalents held in managed trust accounts and U.S. treasuries. All short-term investments
are recorded at fair value.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the University to significant concentrations of credit risk
consist principally of cash deposits. The University maintains cash balances at financial institutions
with strong credit ratings. Generally, amounts invested with financial institutions are in excess of FDIC
insurance limits.
Accounts and Loans Receivable — Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from students for
tuition and fees. Loans receivable consist primarily of loans made to students under United States
government loan programs. Accounts and loans are stated at estimated net realizable value. The
allowances for doubtful accounts and loans are based on expected collections on these accounts and
loans.
Investments — Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values and all
investments in debt securities are recorded at fair value. Other investments including real estate are
recorded at cost or, if acquired by gift, at fair value at the date of gift. Fair values for certain private
equity and real estate investments held through limited partnerships, hedge funds or commingled fund
shares are estimated by the respective external investment managers if market values are not readily
ascertainable and are considered by the University as non-marketable alternative investments. These
valuations necessarily involve assumptions and estimation methods which are uncertain, and therefore
the estimates could differ materially from actual results. The fair value of non-marketable alternative
investments may be based on historical cost, obtainable prices for similar assets, or other estimates. The
University reviews and evaluates the values provided by the investment managers and agrees with the
valuation methods and assumptions used in determining the fair value of the alternative investments.
Alternative investments are less liquid than the University’s other investments.
Unexpended Revenue Bond Proceeds — Unexpended revenue bond proceeds represent undisbursed
funds to be used for capital projects of the University. Such proceeds have been invested in short-term
investments and U.S. government securities and are carried at market.
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Investment in Plant — Fixed assets are recorded at cost at date of acquisition, or fair value at date of
donation, with the estimated useful lives as follows:
Land improvements
Buildings
Building improvements
Equipment
Library collection
20 years
40 years
20 years
5–20 years
20 years
Collections — The University’s collections of art, which were acquired through purchases and
contributions since the organization’s inception, are not recognized as assets on the statement of
financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in
the year in which the items are acquired or as temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the
assets used to purchase the items are restricted by donors. Contributed collection items are not reflected
on the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as
increases in the appropriate net asset classes.
Refundable Advances:
U.S. Government Grants — Funds provided by the United States government under the Federal Perkins
and Nursing Student Loan programs are loaned to qualified students and may be re-loaned after
collections. These funds are ultimately refundable to the government and, therefore, recorded as a
liability in the accompanying financial statements. The amount of government refundable advances at
May 31, 2010 and 2009, was $3,669,529 and $3,656,526, respectively.
Private Grants — The University received funds from private sources beginning in 2007, the earnings
from which are to be used as grants for nursing students. These funds are ultimately refundable to the
grantor on or before March 2, 2012 and, therefore, are recorded as a liability in the accompanying
financial statements. The University pays a 1% annual fee to the grantor. The amount of private
refundable advances at May 31, 2010 and 2009, was $2,000,000.
Operations — The Statement of Activities reports the change in net assets from operating and
nonoperating activities. Operating revenues consist of substantially all the activities of the University
except for certain items specifically considered to be of a nonoperating nature. Unrestricted
contributions included in nonoperating activities consist of bequests and other unrestricted gifts not
solicited as part of the annual fundraising campaigns, gifts restricted for the acquisition of capital assets
and gifts restricted to endowment funds. Nonoperating activities also include realized and unrealized
gains on investments, endowment income in excess of the established spending policy and significant
items of an unusual or nonrecurring nature.
Liquidity — Assets and liabilities are listed in their estimated order of liquidity. For those accounts for
which such liquidity is unclear, additional disclosures have been made in the notes to the University’s
financial statements.
Use of Estimates — Management of the University has made estimates and assumptions relating to the
reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements — ASC 815 — Derivatives and Hedges (ASC 815) changes the
disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to
provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how
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derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and (c) how derivative instruments
and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.
ASC 815 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
November 15, 2008. There is no impact on the financial statements resulting from the adoption of
ASC 815.
In May 2008, the FASB issued ASC 958-810-55, Omnibus Changes to Consolidation and Equity
Method Guidance for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASC 958-810-55). ASC 958-810-55 makes several
changes to the guidance on consolidation and the equity method of accounting in AICPA Statement of
Position 94-3, Reporting of Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations, and the AICPA Audit and
Accounting Guide, Health Care Organizations. The ASC is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2008, and interim periods therein. Organizations shall apply the
provisions of the FSP for all relationships, arrangements, and interests in existence as of the effective
date. There is no impact on the financial statements resulting from the adoption of ASC 958-810-55.
In August 2008, the FASB ASC 205, Endowment of Not-for-Profit Organizations: Net Asset
Classification of Funds Subject to an Enacted Version of the Uniform Prudent Management of
Institutional Funds Act, and Enhanced Disclosures for All Endowment Funds (ASC 205). ASC 205
provides guidance on the net asset classification of donor-restricted endowment funds for a not-for-profit
organization that is subject to an enacted version of the UPMIFA. UPMIFA is a model act approved by
the Uniform Law Commission (ULC; formerly known as the National Conference of Commissioners on
Uniform State Laws) that serves as a guideline for states to use in enacting legislation. This ASC also
improves disclosures about an organization’s endowment funds (both donor-restricted endowment funds
and board-designated endowment funds), whether or not the organization is subject to UPMIFA. The
state of Ohio passed UPMIFA in December of 2008, with an effective date of June 1, 2009. The
University adopted the disclosure requirements of ASC 205, which had no impact on its financial
position, results of operations or cash flows. The University adopted ASC 205 as of June 1, 2009. The
adoption resulted in a reclassification of unrestricted net assets to restricted net assets, discussed in
note 7.
In May 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASC 855, Subsequent Events
(ASC 855). This Statement establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that
occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be
issued. In particular, this Statement sets forth: (1) the period after the balance sheet date during which
management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential
recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (2) the circumstances under which an entity should
recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and
(3) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance
sheet date. ASC 855 is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. There was no
impact on the University for the adoption of ASC 855.
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement ASC 105-10, The FASB
Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to
indicate that once the Codification is in effect, the GAAP hierarchy will be modified to include only two
levels of GAAP: authoritative and non-authoritative. ASC 105-10 is effective for financial statements
issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 105-10
had no impact on its financial position and results of operations.
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3.
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Temporarily restricted net assets at May 31, 2010 and 2009, consist of the following:
2010
2009
Unexpended contributions for restricted purposes
Contributions for capital assets
Endowments
Annuity and life income funds
Contributions receivable
$ 8,770,310
4,891,811
25,728,610
883,991
19,672,674
$ 2,568,843
3,281,661
Total temporarily restricted net assets
$ 59,947,396
$ 46,736,641
677,801
40,208,336
Contributions receivable included in temporarily restricted net assets are primarily restricted for the
acquisition and improvement of campus facilities.
4.
PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Permanently restricted net assets at May 31, 2010 and 2009, consist of the following:
2010
Student loan funds
Annuity and life income funds
Endowment funds
Contributions receivable
$
252,669
64,304,209
5,492,069
Total permanently restricted net assets
$ 70,048,947
2009
$
276,669
35,166
60,493,918
6,328,405
$ 67,134,158
Contributions receivable included in permanently restricted net assets are primarily restricted for
endowed student aid.
5.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE
Contributions receivable at May 31, 2010 and 2009, consist of the following:
2010
Unconditional promises expected to be collected in:
Less than one year
One year to five years
Five years and thereafter
Total
Less allowance for uncollectible contributions
Discount for present value
Total
$ 15,887,204
22,847,106
13,575,406
$ 19,356,855
19,786,567
13,307,283
52,309,716
52,450,705
(1,330,958)
(3,952,561)
(1,559,828)
(4,354,136)
$ 47,026,197
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2009
$ 46,536,741
The University has a pledge from a related party in the amount of $320,000.
6.
INVESTMENTS
Investments at May 31, 2010 and 2009, are comprised of the following:
2010
Cost
U.S. government and agency obligations
Corporate stocks and stock funds
Corporate bonds and bond funds
Alternative investments
Real estate
Short-term investments
7.
2009
Market
Value
Cost
Market
Value
$ 13,791,652
70,410,541
27,105,774
38,941,466
1,790,279
$ 13,859,260
61,269,291
27,703,166
40,157,587
1,790,279
$ 11,292,686
75,452,389
29,206,063
32,542,772
1,790,279
$ 11,411,903
55,320,593
29,450,720
28,182,587
1,790,279
$ 152,039,712
$ 144,779,583
$ 150,284,189
$ 126,156,082
$ 21,804,528
$ 21,804,528
$ 22,271,349
$ 22,271,349
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The University’s endowment consists of approximately 740 individual funds established for a variety of
purposes, such as scholarships, endowed chairs, departmental and operating budget support. The
endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the University to
function as endowments. As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, net assets
associated with endowment funds, including funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as
endowments, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed
restrictions.
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The University adopted the UPMIFA on June 1, 2009. The University classifies as permanently
restricted net assets the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, the original value of
subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment, and accumulations to the permanent endowment made in
accordance with directions of the applicable donor instrument at the time the accumulation is added to
the fund. The remaining portion of the donor restricted endowment fund that is not classified in
permanently restricted net assets is classified as temporarily restricted net assets until those amounts are
appropriated for expenditure.
Endowment Net Asset Composition by
Type of Fund as of May 31, 2010
Unrestricted
Temporarily
Restricted
$
11,014,708
$ 11,014,708
$ 25,728,610
$ 25,728,610
$ 64,304,209
$ 64,304,209
$ 90,032,819
11,014,708
$ 101,047,527
Endowment net assets — June 1, 2009
Change due to adoption of UPMIFA
Contributions
Total investment return
Amounts appropriated for expenditure
Endowment net assets — May 31, 2010
$ 29,441,581
(21,900,506)
4,392,235
(918,602)
$ 11,014,708
$
$ 60,493,918
3,987,441
(177,150)
$ 64,304,209
$ 89,935,499
4,125,827
12,376,898
(5,390,697)
$ 101,047,527
Endowment Net Asset Composition by
Type of Fund as of May 31, 2009
Unrestricted
Donor-restricted
Board-designated
Total funds
Permanently
Restricted
Total
Changes in Endowment Net Assets for the
Year Ended May 31, 2010
21,900,506
138,386
8,161,813
(4,472,095)
$ 25,728,610
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
Total
Donor-restricted
Board-designated
$ 14,643,212
14,798,369
$
-
$ 60,493,918
$ 75,137,130
14,798,369
Total funds
$ 29,441,581
$
-
$ 60,493,918
$ 89,935,499
Endowment net assets — June 1, 2008
Contributions
Matured annuity and other additions
Total investment return
Amounts appropriated for expenditure
$ 67,419,421
884,824
96,256
(34,333,642)
(4,625,278)
$
-
$ 57,393,807
3,040,014
52,995
7,102
$ 124,813,228
3,924,838
149,251
(34,326,540)
(4,625,278)
Endowment net assets — May 31, 2009
$ 29,441,581
$
-
$ 60,493,918
$ 89,935,499
Changes in Endowment Net Assets for the
Year Ended May 31, 2009
Permanently restricted net assets reflect the portion of perpetual endowment funds that is required to be
retained permanently either by explicit donor stipulations or by UPMIFA.
The University has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to
provide a predictable stream of funding to programs supported by its endowment while seeking to
maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets over time. Endowment assets include those
assets of donor-restricted funds that must be held in perpetuity or for a donor-specified period(s) as well
as board-designated funds. Under this policy, as approved by the Board of Trustees, the endowment
assets are invested in a manner that is intended to provide for preservation of capital with an emphasis
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on consistent long-term growth of capital, without undue exposure to risk. The University expects its
endowment funds, over time, to provide an average total rate of return that exceeds the Consumer Price
Index by at least 4.5% annually. Actual returns in any given year may vary from this amount.
To satisfy its long-term rate-of-return objectives, the University relies on a total return strategy in which
investment returns are achieved through both capital appreciation and current yield. The University
utilizes a diversified asset allocation that places a greater emphasis of equity-based investments to
achieve its long-term objectives within prudent risk constraints.
The University has adopted a spending policy which appropriates for distribution each year 4.5% of the
average fair value of each endowment fund over the prior 12 quarters through the end of the preceding
fiscal year. In establishing this policy, the University considered the long-term expected return on its
endowment. Accordingly, over the long term, the University expects the current spending policy to
allow its endowment to grow at an average rate exceeding the Consumer Price Index.
From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with individual donor-restricted endowment funds
may fall below the level that the donor or UPMIFA requires be retained as a fund of perpetual duration.
In accordance with GAAP, deficiencies of this nature are reported in $5,530,907 as of May 31, 2010 and
$7,811,000 as of May 31, 2009. These deficiencies resulted from unfavorable market fluctuations that
occurred after the investment of permanently restricted contributions. The University transferred
unrestricted net assets to the underwater endowments as required by UPMIFA.
8.
INVESTMENT IN PLANT
The components of the University’s investment in plant at May 31, 2010 and 2009, are as follows:
2010
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Equipment
Library collection
Less accumulated depreciation
Investment in plant — net
2009
$ 28,860,011
15,634,880
187,320,517
41,410,773
8,922,647
$ 27,730,854
15,378,050
184,623,674
45,352,626
11,758,629
282,148,828
284,843,833
(109,832,377)
(108,245,733)
$ 172,316,451
$ 176,598,100
Depreciation expense was $10,081,222 and $9,813,585 for the year ended May 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
9.
INDEBTEDNESS
The University has a $5,000,000 line of credit with a bank. Any borrowings on such would be secured
by a collateral account holding investments with a market value of at least $5,600,000. Balances
outstanding are payable on demand with interest due monthly at the LIBOR plus 2.0%. There were no
balances outstanding as of May 31, 2010. The line of credit expires on May 31, 2011.
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Indebtedness at May 31, 2010 and 2009, consists of the following:
2010
State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds:
2010 Series — principal due annually beginning May 2013
through May 2038, interest rate ranges from
2.50% to 5.00% (net of unamortized original
issue discount)
2008 Series C — principal due annually beginning
May 2010 through May 2038, interest rate ranges from
4.0% to 6.25% (net of unamortized original
issue discount)
2008 Series A — principal due annually beginning
May 2016 through May 2042, variable interest rate,
resets weekly, 0.20% at May 31, 2010, the 2008
Series A & B bonds are secured by irrevocable
direct pay letter of credit in the amount of $72,043,034
with an expiration date of April 28, 2011
2008 Series B — principal due annually beginning
May 2016 through May 2042, variable interest rate,
resets weekly, 0.32% at May 31, 2010,
the 2008 Series A & B bonds are secured by irrevocable
direct pay letter of credit in the amount of $72,043,034
with an expiration date of April 28, 2011
2000 Series A — principal due annually through
November 2015, variable interest rate, resets weekly,
0.20% at May 31, 2010, secured by irrevocable direct pay
letter of credit in the amount of $10,741,661 an
expiration date of May 15, 2011
2000 Series B — principal due annually through
November 2030, variable interest rate, resets weekly,
0.20% at May 31, 2010, secured by irrevocable direct pay
letter of credit in the amount of $20,147,240 with an
expiration date of November 15, 2011
Notes payable:
Principal and interest due monthly through 2019,
interest at 5.34%
Principal due in equal payments in November 2008
and 2009, no stated interest rate
Capital lease — technology equipment lease due in
equal semi-annual payments through July 2011,
interest imputed at 6%
Total indebtedness
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$ 48,998,440
2009
$
-
53,085,289
53,829,580
23,475,000
23,475,000
47,380,000
47,380,000
10,565,000
12,280,000
19,815,000
19,815,000
312,858
331,862
-
200,000
575,196
931,281
$ 204,206,783
$ 158,242,723
The annual maturities of indebtedness for the years ending May 31 are as follows:
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
$
2,940,202
2,855,103
3,720,439
3,856,374
4,004,849
186,829,816
$ 204,206,783
The outstanding State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds are secured by a pledge of
University revenues to the Bond trustee. The Pledge Agreement secures substantially all of the
University’s indebtedness along with the University’s obligations to any credit or liquidity facility
providers or counterparties to derivative agreements relating to the Bonds. All of these obligations are
secured on a parity basis and the Agreement provides a mechanism for the University to secure future
indebtedness also on a parity basis. As of May 31, 2010, the University was in compliance with all
restrictive covenants set forth in the various Bond and Indenture Agreements.
In January 2010, the University issued $49,445,000 in State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility
Revenue Bonds which provided funds for a new residence hall and dining facility project.
In December 2008, the University issued $55,815,000 in State of Ohio Higher Educational Facility
Revenue Bonds Series C which provided funds for the James E. Hoff Academic Quad project which
includes the Learning Commons, a new building for the Williams College of Business and central utility
facilities. Also in 2008 the University entered into a three year lease for certain technology equipment.
The capital portion of this lease has been included in Indebtedness.
Certain other bonds were defeased by the University in prior years. This was accomplished through the
issuance of new bonds and the placement of U.S. government securities with a trustee in an amount
sufficient to repay principal and interest on the bonds as they become due. Accordingly, these bonds are
considered to be extinguished for financial reporting purposes and the bonds and related securities are
not included in the University’s statement of financial position. The total outstanding balance of all
defeased bonds as of May 31, 2010, was approximately $55,595,000 ($58,895,000 as of May 31, 2009).
Interest expense was approximately $4,162,000 in 2010 ($4,522,000 in 2009). Additionally, there was
$3,814,000 of capitalized interest in 2010 and $1,139,000 in 2009.
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In November 2008, the University terminated three existing interest rate swap agreements with Lehman
Brothers Special Financing Inc. due to an Event of Default resulting from the Lehman Brothers’
bankruptcy filing. The University recorded a loss of $1,888,338 as a result of this termination process
which included a settlement payment of $1,655,338. The University also entered into new interest rate
swap agreements with Barclays Capital and Deutsche Bank AG in 2008 to reduce exposure to floating
interest rates on variable rate debt. These swap agreements have the effect of fixing the rate of interest
on the Ohio Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds as follows:
Bonds
Series 2008A
Series 2008B
Series 2008B
Notional
Amount
$ 23,475,000
47,380,000
46,650,000
University
Pays
University
Receives
Effective
Date
Maturity
Date
3.316 % 67% of 1 month LIBOR October 2008 May 2042
4.257
100% of 1 month LIBOR October 2008 May 2016
3.658
67% of 1 month LIBOR
May 2016 May 2042
The estimated payment by the University to terminate the swap agreements, was $9,855,000 and
$8,792,000 as of May 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These amounts are reflected separately in
liabilities in the statement of financial position. The change in the fair value of the interest rate swap
agreements of $1,063,000 and $5,947,760, in 2010 and 2009 respectively, are included in nonoperating
activities in the statements of activities.
10. RETIREMENT PLAN
The University has a contributory retirement plan through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association
and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) that covers substantially all full-time employees
after certain eligibility requirements have been met. University contributions to the plan range from
8.50% to 10.00% of eligible compensation.
These contributions amounted to approximately $4,491,000 in 2010 ($4,529,000 in 2009). Plan
participants are also required to make contributions to the plan ranging from 2.00% to 5.00% of their
compensation. All contributions to TIAA-CREF are used to purchase individual annuity contracts in
which the employees are fully vested.
11. POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
In addition to the University’s contributory retirement plan through TIAA-CREF, the University
sponsors a defined benefit health care plan that provides post-retirement medical benefits to full-time
employees who meet minimum age and service requirements. The plan is non-contributory for
employees who retired prior to the end of the 1994-1995 academic year.
For employees who met certain age and service requirements as of January 1, 1995, the plan has been
amended to require employee contributions and establish a maximum monthly benefit to be provided by
the University.
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Postretirement benefit expense includes the following components as of May 31, 2010 and 2009:
2010
Service cost of benefits earned
Interest cost on liability
Amortization of transition obligation
$
360,289
253,618
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost
$ 613,907
2009
$
309,449
253,618
$ 563,067
The following table summarizes the Statement of Financial Position impact, as well as the benefit
obligations, and funded status of the postretirement benefit plan with a measurement date as of May 31,
2010 and 2009:
2010
2009
Changes in projected benefit obligations:
Benefit obligation — beginning of year
Interest cost
Participants’ contributions
Medicare Part D reimbursements
Actuarial gain
Benefits paid
$ (5,927,272)
(360,289)
(192,060)
(79,802)
(664,996)
829,987
$ (5,443,493)
(309,449)
(155,803)
(177,517)
(603,900)
762,890
Benefit obligation — end of year
$ (6,394,432)
$ (5,927,272)
2010
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of year
Employer contributions
Participants’ contributions
Medicare Part D reimbursements
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets — end of year
2009
$
558,125
192,060
79,802
(829,987)
$
429,570
155,803
177,517
(762,890)
$
-
$
-
2010
2009
Reconciliation of funded status:
Projected benefit obligation in excess of fair value
of plan assets
Unrecognized transition obligation
Unrecognized actuarial loss
$ (6,394,432)
-
$ (5,927,272)
-
Net balance sheet liability
$ (6,394,432)
$ (5,927,272)
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The following weighted average assumptions were made in determining the postretirement benefit
obligation and the postretirement benefit cost as of May 31, 2010 and 2009:
Weighted average discount rate used to determine the projected
benefit obligation
Weighted average discount rate assumption used to determine
the net periodic benefit cost
2010
2009
4.96 %
6.39 %
6.39
6.00
The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported in the
financial statements. The following health care cost trend rates were assumed in the determination of the
postretirement benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost as of May 31, 2010 and 2009:
Health care cost trend rate assumed for the current year
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Year that rate reaches the ultimate trend rate
2010
2009
9.0 %
5.0
2014
10.0 %
5.0
2014
Assumed medical costs trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the Plan. A
one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effect
on the postretirement benefit obligation and the net periodic benefit cost:
1% Increase 1% Decrease
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
Effect on net periodic benefit cost
$ 340,865
16,907
$ (305,050)
(15,130)
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be
paid:
Fiscal Year Ending
Benefit Payments
$ 611,422
618,981
615,190
601,635
580,841
2,492,178
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016-2020
On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003
(the “Act”), which introduces a Medicare prescription drug benefit, as well as a federal subsidy to
sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to
the Medicare benefit, was enacted. On May 19, 2004, the FASB issued Financial Staff Position
No. 106-2, Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug,
Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, (FSP 106-2) to discuss certain accounting and disclosure
issues raised by the Act. FSP 106-2 addresses accounting for the federal subsidy for the sponsors of
single employer defined benefit postretirement healthcare plans.
The University has concluded that the prescription drug benefits provided under the postretirement plan
are actuarially equivalent to the Medicare benefit as necessary to qualify for the subsidy. The reported
net periodic benefit costs of the post-retirement plan in the statement of activities reflects the effects of
the Act.
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12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Jesuit Community at Xavier University (the “Community”), an Ohio not-for-profit corporation, is
an entity separate from the University. Members of the Community serve on the University’s faculty and
in administration under individual employment agreements. Their related salaries are paid, in total, to
the Community. In the opinion of the University’s administration, such salaries are comparable to those
of other employees. Members of the Community do not participate in either the University’s retirement
plan or the federal Social Security program. However, the University pays to the Community an amount
comparable to such benefits for each Community member employed by the University.
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accrued interest receivable,
accrued compensation costs and deferred revenue approximate fair value because of the short maturity
of these financial instruments. The carrying value, which is the fair value of investments, is determined
by management using inputs provided by an external investment manager or quoted market values. In
the limited cases where such values are not available, historical cost is used as an estimate of market
value.
A reasonable estimate of the fair value of the student loans receivable under government loan programs
and advances from federal government for student loans could not be made because the notes receivable
are not saleable and can only be assigned to the U.S. government or its designees.
The carrying amount of contributions receivable approximates fair value as these donations are recorded
at the net present value of amount pledged.
The fair value of indebtedness, which consists primarily of bonds payable, is approximately
$215,244,000 as of May 31, 2010. The methodology for determining fair value involves a discounted
cash flow analysis. A discount rate was established for each existing series of bonds. Each discount rate
was then used to calculate the present value of debt service cash flows from the existing bonds to reach a
current value of existing bonds. The carrying value is $204,206,783 as of May 31, 2010.
The University adopted the provisions of ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820-10),
effective June 1, 2008. Under ASC 820-10, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to
sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date.
In determining fair value, the University uses various valuation approaches. ASC 820-10 establishes a
fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs
and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when
available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability
based on market data obtained from sources independent of the University. Unobservable inputs reflect
the University’s assumption about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or
liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy
is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:
Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant
inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
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Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value
measurement.
At May 31, the University’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are
summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurement.
Description
May 31, 2010
Assets:
Investments:
Short-term investments
US government notes and bonds
US government agency notes and bonds
Corporate stocks and stock funds
Corporate bonds and bond funds
Alternative investments
Unexpended revenue bond proceeds
Liabilities — interest rate swap agreements
$ 21,804,528
12,076,238
1,783,022
61,269,291
27,703,166
40,157,587
42,627,276
(9,855,000)
Description
May 31, 2009
Assets:
Investments:
Short-term investments
US government and agency obligations
Corporate stocks and stock funds
Corporate bonds and bond funds
Alternative investments
Unexpended revenue bond proceeds
Liabilities — interest rate swap agreements
$ 22,271,349
11,411,903
55,320,593
29,450,720
28,182,587
46,569,548
(8,792,000)
Level 1
$ 21,804,528
12,076,238
1,783,022
61,269,291
27,703,166
42,627,276
-
Level 2
$
Level 1
$ 22,271,349
11,411,903
55,320,593
29,450,720
46,569,548
-
26,246,414
(9,855,000)
Level 3
$
Level 2
$
11,515,325
(8,792,000)
13,911,173
Level 3
$
16,667,262
-
As Alternative Investments was the only item deemed to have significant unobservable inputs (i.e.
Level 3) when determining valuation, identified in the table below is a summary of changes in fair value
for the year ended May 31, 2010.
Alternative
Investments
Beginning balance — June 1, 2009
Capital additions or purchases
Capital disbursements or sales
Appreciation (depreciation) of investments
$ 16,667,262
247,855
(1,950,323)
(1,053,621)
Ending balance — May 31, 2010
$ 13,911,173
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14. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The University leases office space for offsite classrooms, technology equipment, and vehicles under
non-cancelable operating and capital lease arrangements that have original terms greater than one year.
Leases expire at varying dates through March 15, 2018, and there are various renewal options. The
following table shows the aggregate payments required with these leases in the periods indicated.
Years Ending
May 31
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
$ 1,347,000
751,000
144,000
116,000
120,000
333,000
$ 2,811,000
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The University is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its activities. It is the
opinion of management that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these matters will not materially
affect the financial position of the University.
The University receives grants and contracts from certain federal, state and local agencies to fund
student aid and other activities. The costs, both direct and indirect, that have been charged to the grants
or contracts are subject to examination and approval by the granting agency. It is the opinion of
management that any disallowance or adjustment of such costs would not have a material effect on the
financial statements.
The University has an agreement with a general contractor for the design and construction of new
facilities with a guaranteed maximum price of $117 million, of which approximately $61 million has
been paid as of May 31, 2010.
The University has entered into three investment commitments totaling $3,000,000. As of May 31, 2010,
the University has funded approximately $1,309,000 of these investments. The approximate remaining
$1,691,000 will be recorded as additional investment securities when funded.
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