Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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1 Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501, 527, or 4947(1) of the Internal Revenue Code(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) OMB Open to Public Department of the Treasury InternalRevenueService Theorganizationmayhavetouseacopyof thisreturntosatisfystatereportingrequirements. Inspection A Forthe2011calendaryear,ortaxyearbeginning B Check if applicable: I J Address change Name change Initial return C Name of organization Doing Business As Number and street(or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) 07/01, 2011,andending 06/30, 2012 D Room/suite E Telephone number Terminated Cityortown,stateorcountry,andZIP+4 Amended return GREENVILLE, SC G Grossreceipts $ 206,364,562. Application F Name and address of principal officer: H Is this agroupreturnfor Yes No pending MARY LOU MERKT affiliates? 3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY GREENVILLE, SC H Are all affiliates included? Yes No Tax-exempt status: 501(3) 501( ) (insert no.) 4947(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list.(see instructions) Website: H Group exemption number K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: M State of legal domicile: Summary PartI Activities& Governance Revenue Expenses Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: a b a b Part II Check this box FURMAN UNIVERSITY Numberof votingmembersof thegoverningbody(partvi,line1a) Number of independent voting members of the governing body(part VI, line 1b) Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011(Part V, line 2a) Total number of volunteers(estimate if necessary) Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column(c), line 12 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 Contributions and grants(part VIII, line 1h) Program service revenue(part VIII, line 2g) if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25 of its net assets Prior Year COPYFOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 4,047,290. Investment income(part VIII, column(a), lines 3, 4, and 7d) Otherrevenue(PartVIII,column(A),lines5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e) Totalrevenue-addlines8through11(mustequalPartVIII,column(A),line12) Grants and similar amounts paid(part I, column(a), lines 1-3) Benefitspaidtoorformembers(PartI,column(A),line4) Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits(part I, column(a), lines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees(part I, column(a), line 11e) Total fundraising expenses(part I, column(d), line 25) Other expenses(part I, column(a), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24f) Total expenses. Add lines 13-17(must equal Part I, column(a), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 Totalassets(Part,line16) Total liabilities(part, line 26) POINSETT HIGHWAY (864) SC FURMAN UNIVERSITY, A SELECTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE OF APPROIMATELY 2,600 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, PROVIDES A DISTINCTIVE EDUCATION WHICH EMPHASIZES AN ENGAGED APPROACH TO LIBERAL LEARNING. 7a 7b Beginning of Current Year ,723. 1,062. 2,306, ,190. Current Year 17,281, ,063, ,586, ,304, ,542, ,503,854. 1,109, , ,519, ,122, ,482, ,127, ,790, ,084, ,518, ,646, ,791, ,858, ,728, ,263,708. End of Year 905,096, ,154, ,821, ,808, ,275, ,345,279. Netassetsorfundbalances.Subtractline21fromline20 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 Signatureofofficer Date Paid Typeorprintnameandtitle Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date Check if selfemployed EIN Phone no. Preparer Use Only Firm's name CHERRY BEKAERT LLP Firm's address 201 WEST MCBEE AVENUE, SUITE 200 GREENVILLE, SC May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above?(see instructions) Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2010) 1E PTIN P

2 Form 990(2011) Page 2 Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPart III 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: ATTACHMENT 1 FURMAN UNIVERSITY 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. 3 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. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(3) and 501(4) organizations and section 4947(1) trusts 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 $ 119,003,484. including grants of $ 47,767,507. )(Revenue $ 111,383,823. ) ATTACHMENT 2 4b(Code: )(Expenses $ 22,085,726. including grants of $ 0 )(Revenue $ 3,583,239. ) ATTACHMENT 3 4c (Code: )(Expenses $ 17,931,187. including grants of $ 0 )(Revenue $ 27,334,982. ) THE UNIVERSITY CONDUCTED AUILIARY ENTERPRISES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND THE AT-LARGE COMMUNITY. THESE AUILIARY ENTERPRISES CONSIST OF STUDENT HOUSING, GOLF COURSE, ARENA, AND CONFERENCE CENTER. 4d Other program services(describe in Schedule O.) (Expenses $ 2,382,130. including grants of $ 360,085. )(Revenue $ ) 4e Total program service expenses 161,402,527. 1E ATTACHMENT 4 Form 990 (2011)

3 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules a Is the organization described in section 501(3) or 4947(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," A 1 IstheorganizationrequiredtocompleteScheduleB,ScheduleofContributors(seeinstructions)? 2 Did the organization engage in direct indirect political campaign activities on behalf of in opposition to candidatesforpublicoffice?if"yes,"completeschedulec,parti 3 Section 501(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) electionineffectduringthetaxyear?if"yes,"completeschedulec,partii 4 Is the organization a section 501(4), 501(5), or 501(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, PartIII 5 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,"completeScheduleD,PartI 6 Did organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, theenvironment,historiclandareas,orhistoricstructures?if"yes,"completescheduled,partii 7 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If"Yes," 8 completescheduled,partiii Did the organizationreport anamount in Part, line 21; serve asacustodianfor amounts not listed in Part ; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," completescheduled,partiv 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments,permanentendowments,orquasi-endowments?if"yes,"completescheduled,partv 11 If the organization s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,VIII,I,orasapplicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part, line 10? If"Yes," complete b c d e f b a b a b 1E ScheduleD,PartVI Did the organizationreport anamount for investments other securities in line 12 that is 5or more ofitstotalassetsreportedinpart,line16?if"yes,"completescheduled,partvii Did the organizationreport anamount for investments-program relatedin 13 that is 5or more ofitstotalassetsreportedinpart,line16?if"yes,"completescheduled,partviii Didtheorganizationreportanamount forotherassetsinpart,line15 thatis5ormoreofitstotalassets reportedinpart,line16?if"yes,"completescheduled,parti DidtheorganizationreportanamountforotherliabilitiesinPart,line25?If"Yes,"completeScheduleD,Part Did organization s separate consolidated financial statements tax year include a footnote that addresses theorganization'sliabilityforuncertaintaxpositionsunderfin48(asc740)?if"yes,"completescheduled,part Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," completescheduled,partsi,ii,andiii Was included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for tax year? If "Yes," and if theorganizationanswered"no"toline12a,thencompletingscheduled,partsi,ii,andiiiisoptional Istheorganizationaschooldescribedinsection170(1)(A)(ii)?If"Yes,"completeScheduleE Didtheorganizationmaintainanoffice,employees,oragentsoutsideoftheUnitedStates? 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, aggregate foreigninvestmentsvaluedat$100,000ormore?if"yes,"completeschedulef,partsiandiv Did the organizationreport on I, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants assistance to any organizationorentitylocatedoutsidetheunitedstates?if"yes,"completeschedulef,partsiiandiv Did the organization report on I, column(a), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance toindividualslocatedoutsidetheunitedstates?if"yes,"completeschedulef,partsiiiandiv Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services onparti,column(a),lines6and11e?if"yes,"completescheduleg,parti(seeinstructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on PartVIII,lines1cand8a?If"Yes,"completeScheduleG,PartII Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If"Yes,"completeScheduleG,PartIII Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If"Yes," complete Schedule H If"Yes"toline20a,didtheorganizationattachacopyofitsauditedfinancialstatementstothisreturn? a 11b 11c 11d 11e 11f 12a 12b 13 14a 14b a 20b Yes No Form 990 (2011)

4 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 4 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules(continued) a d 25a a b b c b a b c Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization intheunitedstatesonparti,column(a),line1?if"yes,"completeschedulei,partsiandii 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals the United States onparti,column(a),line2?if"yes,"completeschedulei,partsiandiii 22 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 23 employees?if"yes,"completeschedulej Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 asof the last dayof the year,that was issuedafterdecember31, 2002? If"Yes,"answerlines24b through24dandcompleteschedulek.if No, gotoline25 Didtheorganizationinvestanyproceedsoftax-exemptbondsbeyondatemporaryperiodexception? Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year todefeaseanytax-exemptbonds? Didtheorganizationactasan"onbehalfof"issuerforbondsoutstandingatanytimeduringtheyear? Section 501(3) and 501(4) organizations. Did organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with adisqualifiedpersonduringtheyear?if"yes,"completeschedulel,parti Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year,and that the transactionhasnot beenreportedonanyof the organization's prior Forms990 or 990-EZ? If"Yes,"completeScheduleL,PartI Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualifiedpersonoutstandingasoftheendoftheorganization'staxyear?if"yes,"completeschedulel,partii Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, to a 35 controlled entityorfamilymemberofanyofthesepersons?if"yes,"completeschedulel,partiii Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, IV instructions applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): Acurrentorformerofficer,director,trustee,orkeyemployee?If"Yes,"completeScheduleL,PartIV A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete ScheduleL,PartIV An entity which a current or former trustee, or key employee(or a family member thereof) wasanofficer,director,trustee,ordirectorindirectowner?if"yes,"completeschedulel,partiv Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservationcontributions?if"yes,"completeschedulem Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, PartI Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25 of its net assets? If "Yes," completeschedulen,partii Did the organization own 100 of entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections and ?if"yes,"completescheduler,parti Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV,andV,line1 Didtheorganizationhaveacontrolledentitywithinthemeaningofsection512(13)? Did the organization receive any payment from or engage any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaningofsection512(13)?if"yes,"completescheduler,partv,line2 Section 501(3) organizations. Did the make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable relatedorganization?if"yes,"completescheduler,partv,line2 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, PartVI Did the organization O and provide explanations in O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19?Note.AllForm990filersarerequiredtocompleteScheduleO. 24a 24b 24c 24d 25a 25b a 28b 28c a 35b Yes No Form 990 (2011) 1E

5 Form 990(2011) Page 5 PartV 1 4a Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartV Yes No b If Yes, enterthenameoftheforeigncountry: UNITED KINGDOM See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F , Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. 5a Wastheorganizationapartytoaprohibitedtaxsheltertransactionatanytimeduringthetaxyear? b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If"Yes"toline5aor5b,didtheorganizationfileForm8886-T? 6a Does the have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organizationsolicitanycontributionsthatwerenottaxdeductible? b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or 7 a a b c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming(gambling) winnings to prize winners? 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,filedforthecalendaryearendingwith orwithin theyearcoveredbythisreturn 2a 2,723 b at least one is reported on 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note.Ifthesumoflines1aand2aisgreaterthan250,youmayberequiredtoe-file(seeinstructions) 3a Didtheorganizationhaveunrelatedbusinessgrossincomeof$1,000ormoreduringtheyear? b b c d e f g h a b a b a b EnterthenumberreportedinBox3ofForm1096.Enter-0-ifnotapplicable EnterthenumberofFormsW-2Gincludedinline1a.Enter-0-ifnotapplicable If"Yes,"indicatethenumberofForms8282filedduringtheyear 7d Didtheorganizationreceiveanyfunds,directlyorindirectly,topaypremiumsonapersonalbenefitcontract? Did organization, during year, pay premiums, directly indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? Iftheorganizationreceivedacontributionofqualifiedintellectualproperty,didtheorganizationfileForm8899asrequired? 1a 1b If"Yes,"hasitfiledaForm990-Tforthisyear?If"No,"provideanexplanationinScheduleO At anytime during the calendaryear,did the organizationhaveaninterest in, or asignatureor other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? giftswerenottaxdeductible? Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170. Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution partly for goods andservicesprovidedtothepayor? If"Yes,"didtheorganizationnotifythedonorofthevalueofthegoodsorservicesprovided? Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose tangible personal property for which it was requiredtofileform8282? 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 and section 509(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization,haveexcessbusinessholdingsatanytimeduringtheyear? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 10a 10b 11a Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Section 501(7) organizations. Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities Section 501(12) organizations. Enter: Gross income from members or shareholders Gross income other sources (Do not net amounts or paid to other sources againstamountsdueorreceivedfromthem.) 11b 12a Section 4947(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 lieu of Form 1041? b If"Yes,"entertheamountoftax-exemptinterestreceivedoraccruedduringtheyear 12b 13 Section 501(29) nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Istheorganizationlicensedtoissuequalifiedhealthplansinmorethanonestate? Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. b Enter amount of reserves is required to maintain by states in which theorganizationislicensedtoissuequalifiedhealthplans 13b c Entertheamountofreservesonhand 13c 14a Didtheorganizationreceiveanypaymentsforindoortanningservicesduringthetaxyear? b If"Yes,"hasitfiledaForm720toreportthesepayments?If "No,"provideanexplanationinScheduleO 1E FURMAN UNIVERSITY , c 2b 3a 3b 4a 5a 5b 5c 6a 6b 7a 7b 7c 7e 7f 7g 7h 8 9a 9b 12a 13a 14a 14b Form 990 (2011)

6 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each"yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Form 990(2011) Page 6 Part VI CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartVI Section A. Governing Body and Management 1a 11a b 12a b c a b 16a Enterthenumberof votingmembersof thegoverningbodyattheendofthetaxyear.ifthereare 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 Schedule O. b Enterthenumberofvotingmembersincludedinline1a,above,whoareindependent 1b 36 2 Did officer, trustee, or employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with anyotherofficer,director,trustee,orkeyemployee? 2 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the supervisionofofficers,directors,ortrustees,orkeyemployeestoamanagementcompanyorotherperson? 3 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 7a Did organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had power to elect or appoint oneormoremembersofthegoverningbody? 7a b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved (or subject approval by) members, stockholders,orpersonsotherthanthegoverningbody? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? 8a b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 9 Is there anyofficer, director, trustee, keyemployee listed in Part VII, SectionA, who cannot be reached at theorganization'smailingaddress?if"yes,"providethenamesandaddressesinscheduleo 9 Section B. Policies(This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) 10a Didtheorganizationhavelocalchapters,branches,oraffiliates? 10a b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing activities of such chapters, affiliates,andbranchestoensuretheiroperationsareconsistentwith theorganization'sexemptpurposes? HastheorganizationprovidedacompletecopyofthisForm990toallmembersofitsgoverningbodybeforefilingtheform? DescribeinScheduleOtheprocess,ifany,usedbytheorganizationtoreviewthisForm990. Didtheorganizationhaveawrittenconflictofinterestpolicy?If"No,"gotoline13 Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give risetoconflicts? Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describeinscheduleohowthiswasdone Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 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 Other officers or key employees of the organization If"Yes"toline15aor15b,describetheprocessinScheduleO(seeinstructions.) Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with ataxableentityduringtheyear? b 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'sexemptstatuswithrespecttosucharrangements? Section C. Disclosure a 10b 11a 12a 12b 12c a 15b 16a 16b Yes No Yes No ListthestateswithwhichacopyofthisForm990isrequiredtobefiled SC, Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023(or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T(Section 501(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website Upon request 19 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. 20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: LINDA SARRATT 3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY GREENVILLE, SC Form 990 (2011) 1E

7 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartVII Form 990(2011) Page 7 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. List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount ofcompensation.enter-0-incolumns(d),(e),and(f)ifnocompensationwaspaid. List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See 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 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and 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. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Position (donotcheckmorethanone box,unlesspersonisbothan officer and a director/trustee) Individual trustee or director Institutional trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee Former Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) 1E ROBERT H. BUCKMAN TRUSTEE JOLLEY BRUCE CHRISTMAN TRUSTEE C. JORDAN CLARK TRUSTEE MERL F. CODE TRUSTEE RICHARD CULLEN TRUSTEE W. RANDY EADDY TRUSTEE DAVID G. ELLISON TRUSTEE ANGELA WALKER FRANKLIN TRUSTEE DOUGLAS K. FREEMAN TRUSTEE P. EDWIN GOOD TRUSTEE SEAN P. HARTNESS TRUSTEE DAVID L. HAUSER TRUSTEE FRANCIE M. HELLER TRUSTEE GORDON R. HERRING TRUSTEE Form 990 (2011)

8 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees(continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Position (donotcheckmorethanone box,unlesspersonisbothan officer and a director/trustee) Individual trustee or director Institutional trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee 1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total(addlines1band1c) Former Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 2 Total number of individuals(including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportablecompensationfromtheorganization 69 3 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 3 4 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 4 5 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 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 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. Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations ( 15) ROBERT E. HILL TRUSTEE ( 16) STANFORD J. JENNINGS TRUSTEE ( 17) JUAN D. JOHNSON TRUSTEE ( 18) CARL F. KOHRT TRUSTEE ( 19) JAMES C. MABRY, IV TRUESTEE ( 20) E. EDWIN MADDREY, II TRUSTEE ( 21) RONALD A. MALONE TRUSTEE ( 22) KATHLEEN C. MCKINNEY TRUSTEE ( 23) JAMES M. NEY TRUSTEE ( 24) CELESTE H. PATRICK TRUSTEE ( 25) LINTON B. PUCKETT TRUSTEE ,031, ,534. 3,031, ,534. Yes No ATTACHMENT 5 (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received morethan$100,000incompensationfromtheorganization 37 1E Form 990 (2011)

9 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees(continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Position (donotcheckmorethanone box,unlesspersonisbothan officer and a director/trustee) Individual trustee or director Institutional trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee 1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total(addlines1band1c) Former Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 2 Total number of individuals(including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportablecompensationfromtheorganization 69 3 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 3 4 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 4 5 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 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 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. Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations ( 26) RICHARD W. RILEY TRUSTEE ( 27) PAUL L. ROBERTSON TRUSTEE ( 28) R. TODD RUPPERT TRUSTEE ( 29) DANIEL S. SANDERS TRUSTEE ( 30) L. STEWART SPINKS TRUSTEE ( 31) PEACE STERLING SULLIVAN TRUSTEE ( 32) LIZANNE THOMAS TRUSTEE ( 33) WILLIAM R. TIMMONS III TRUSTEE ( 34) DAVID TRONE TRUSTEE ( 35) BATER M. WYNN TRUSTEE ( 36) JOHN C. YATES TRUSTTE Yes No (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received morethan$100,000incompensationfromtheorganization 1E Form 990 (2011)

10 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees(continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Position (donotcheckmorethanone box,unlesspersonisbothan officer and a director/trustee) Individual trustee or director Institutional trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee 1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total(addlines1band1c) Former Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 2 Total number of individuals(including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportablecompensationfromtheorganization 69 3 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 3 4 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 4 5 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 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 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. Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations ( 37) RODNEY SMOLLA PRESIDENT , ,057. ( 38) MARY LOU MERKT VP FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIO , ,813. ( 39) JOHN BECKFORD VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & DEAN , ,945. ( 40) GARY E. CLARK VP OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC , ,206. ( 41) MICHAEL GATCHELL VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT , ,164. ( 42) CONNIE L. CARSON VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT LIFE , ,695. ( 43) MARK KELLY VP OF MARKETING & PR , ,358. ( 44) BRUCE FOWLER HEAD FOOTBALL COACH , ,216. ( 45) KRISTOPHER N. KAPOOR CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER , ,379. ( 46) KENNETH C. ABERNATHY PROFESSOR , ,655. ( 47) LON B. KNIGHT PROFESSOR , ,002. Yes No (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received morethan$100,000incompensationfromtheorganization 1E Form 990 (2011)

11 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees(continued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Name and title Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Position (donotcheckmorethanone box,unlesspersonisbothan officer and a director/trustee) Individual trustee or director Institutional trustee Officer Key employee Highest compensated employee Former Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations ( 48) CHARLES L. BREWER PROFESSOR , ,253. ( 49) WILLIAM J. PIERCE PROFESSOR , ,867. ( 50) HAYDEN S. PORTER PROFESSOR , ,459. ( 51) DAVID E. SHI PRESIDENT EMERITUS 0 332, ,465. 1b Sub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total(addlines1band1c) 2 Total number of individuals(including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportablecompensationfromtheorganization 69 3 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 3 4 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 4 5 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 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 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. Yes No (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services (C) Compensation 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received morethan$100,000incompensationfromtheorganization 1E Form 990 (2011)

12 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Statement of Revenue Form 990(2011) Page 9 Part VIII Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts Program Service Revenue Other Revenue 1a b c d e 2a b c 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e (A) Total revenue (B) Related or exempt function revenue (C) Unrelated business revenue (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512,513,or514 d OTHER INCOME ,782, ,670. 2,130,252. e COMMISSION INCOME , ,000. f Allotherprogramservicerevenue g Total.Addlines2a-2f 145,304,966. 6a b Less: rental expenses 1,073,671. c Rental or(loss) 181,390. d Netrentalincomeor(loss) (i) Securities (ii) Other 7a Grossamountfromsalesof assets other than inventory 21,141, ,885. 8a SeePartIV,line18 188,562. b Less: direct expenses b 118,816. c Netincomeor(loss)fromfundraisingevents 9a Gross income from gaming activities. SeePartIV,line19 a b Less:directexpenses b c Netincomeor(loss)fromgamingactivities 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returnsandallowances a 114,179. b Less:costofgoodssold b 71,404. c Netincomeor(loss)fromsalesofinventory Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11a b c Federated campaigns Membership dues Fundraising events Related organizations Government grants(contributions) f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1f 26,179,653. g Noncash contributions included lines 1a-1f: $ 1,202,011. h Total.Addlines1a-1f Business Code (i) Real (ii) Personal 1,255,061. Investment income(including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties Gross rents b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 9,587, ,683. c Gain 11,553, ,798. d Netgainor(loss) Gross income from fundraising events(not including $ a of contributions reported on line 1c). d All other revenue e Total. Add lines 11a-11d 12 Total revenue. See instructions 1E ,115. 3,842, ,063,845. TUITION AND FEES ,383, ,383,823. AUILIARY SALES ,334,982. 1,271, ,063,825. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ,583,239. 3,583,239. ATTACHMENT 6 9,300, ,925. 9,384, , , , , ,203, ,203,768. ATCH 7 69, , ATCH 8 42, , LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP -1,067, ,067, ,067, ,122, ,967,062. 2,306, ,785,089. Form 990 (2011)

13 Form 990(2011) FURMAN UNIVERSITY Page10 Part I Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(3) and 501(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column(a) but are not required to complete columns(b),(c), and(d). CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartI Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) (B) (C) (D) Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising 7b,8b,9b,and10bofPartVIII. expenses general expenses expenses 1 2 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizationsintheunitedstates.seepartiv,line21 Grants and other assistance to individuals in theunitedstates.seepartiv,line22 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the UnitedStates.SeePartIV,lines15and16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees,andkeyemployees 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and personsdescribedinsection4958(3)(b) 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan accruals contributions(include section 401(k)and403employercontributions) 9 Other employee benefits a b c taxes Fees for services(non-employees): Management Legal Accounting d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 1 7 f Investmentmanagementfees g a b c d Other Advertising and promotion Office expenses Information technology Royalties Occupancy Travel Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest Payments to affiliates Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 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.) e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 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 followingsop98-2(asc ) 117, , ,631, ,631,222. 1,378,870. 1,378, ,347,396. 1,054,722. 1,096, , ,891, ,387,502. 3,423,808. 2,079,820. 5,023,747. 4,358, , , ,094,094. 9,423,880. 1,114, ,780. 3,728,610. 3,281, , ,165. 3,868,946. 3,151, , , ,852. 9, , , , ,338,877. 2,338, , , , ,235,946. 2,925, , ,545. 2,321,181. 2,166, , , ,331,411. 3,331,411. 7,390,591. 7,112, , , ,947,527. 1,663, , ,477. 3,713,692. 2,636,623. 1,077, ,776, ,266,246. 1,510, , ,195. 1,757. STUDENT MEAL PLAN COSTS 6,432,752. 6,432,752. POSTAGE 544, , , ,063. EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAINTENAN 1,779,666. 1,604, , ,488. MEMBERSHIPS 279, , ,676. 7,172. 8,534,426. 6,018,591. 2,131, , ,858, ,402, ,408,998. 4,047,290. Form 990 (2011) 1E

14 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Page 11 Part Balance Sheet Assets Liabilities Net Assets or Fund Balances b Cash- non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net Accounts receivable, net Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of ScheduleL Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations(see instructions) Notes and loans receivable, net ATCH 9 Inventories for sale or use Prepaid expenses and deferred charges a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D Less: accumulated depreciation Investments- publicly traded securities Investments- other securities. See Part IV, line 11 Investments- program-related. See Part IV, line 11 Intangible assets Otherassets.SeePartIV,line11 Totalassets.Addlines1through15(mustequalline34) Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Deferred revenue Tax-exempt bond liabilities Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. CompletePartIIofScheduleL 10a 10b Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties Other liabilities(including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part ofscheduled Totalliabilities.Add lines17through25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through29,andlines33and34. Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (A) Beginning of year (B) Endofyear 1,648, ,299, ,323, ,960, ,952, ,279, , , , , ,273, ,940, , ,132. 1,070, ,586, ,850, ,572,338. ATCH ,190, c 68,770, ,760, ,278, ,815, ,400, ,970, ,348, ,096, ,154,155. 6,441, ,987, ,430, ,267, ,774, ,570, ATCH 11 6,400,000. 6,794, ,562, ,402, ,821, ,808, ,318, ,903, ,960, ,719, ,996, ,722, ,275, ,345, ,096, ,154,155. Form 990 (2011) 1E

15 FURMAN UNIVERSITY Form 990(2011) Part I Reconciliation of Net Assets CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartI 1 Totalrevenue(mustequalPartVIII,column(A),line12) 1 2 Totalexpenses(mustequalPartI,column(A),line25) 2 3 Revenuelessexpenses.Subtractline2fromline1 3 4 Netassetsorfundbalancesatbeginningofyear(mustequalPart,line33,column(A)) 4 5 Otherchangesinnetassetsorfundbalances(explaininScheduleO) 5 6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part, line 33, column(b)) 6 Page12 760,345,279. Part II Financial Statements and Reporting CheckifScheduleOcontainsaresponsetoanyquestioninthisPartII Yes No 1 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 in Schedule O. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b c 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? 2c If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. d If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a b 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 3b 195,122, ,858, ,263, ,275, ,193,572. Form 990 (2011) 1E

16 SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(3) organization or a section 4947(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. OMB Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization FURMAN UNIVERSITY PartI Reason for Public Charity Status(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. Theorganizationisnotaprivatefoundationbecauseitis:(Forlines1through11,checkonlyonebox.) 1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(1)(A)(i). 2 A school described in section 170(1)(A)(ii).(Attach Schedule E.) 3 4 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(1)(A)(iii). A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state: 5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(1)(A)(iv).(Complete Part II.) 6 7 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(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(1)(A)(vi).(Complete Part II.) 8 9 A community trust described in section 170(1)(A)(vi).(Complete Part II.) An organization that normally receives:(1) more than 3 31/3 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 331/3 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, See section 509(2).(Complete Part III.) An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(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(1) or section 509(2). See section 509(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h. a Type I b Type II c Type III- Functionally integrated d Type III- Other e By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(1) or section 509(2). f If the received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III supporting organization,checkthisbox g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons? (i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) Yes No and(iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? 11g(i) (ii) Afamilymemberofapersondescribedin(i)above? 11g(ii) (iii) A35controlledentityofapersondescribedin(i)or(ii)above? 11g(iii) h Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). (A) (i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv)isthe (v)didyounotify (vi)isthe organization in the organization organization in col.(i)listedin incol.(i)of col.(i) organized your governing document? your support? intheu.s.? Yes No Yes No Yes No (vii) Amount of support (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. ScheduleA(Form990or990-EZ)2011 1E