Messiah University

“Information provided by respective departments and reviewed by management for completeness and accuracy is used to compile form 990. The university engages an external accounting firm on an annual basis to review the form. The tax return is made available to all trustees. Trustees are given an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarifications before the return is filed.”

“The university monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual disclosure process. Each trustee and officer of messiah university completes a disclosure statement which certifies that they have reviewed the university's conflict of interest policy and discloses personal, familial, and/or business relationships that may in fact or appearance give rise to a conflict of interest. If an actual, potential or apparent conflict arises between the annual filings of the disclosure statements the trustee or officer is required to promptly and fully disclose the potential conflict to the chairperson of the board. Each actual or potential conflict is addressed on a case-by-case basis by the chairperson in consultation with the assurance committee. The chairperson and assurance committee shall determine if the payments to be made are fair and reasonable, or if otherwise required by the bylaws and if deemed advisable, refer the transaction to a vote of the board of trustees which authorizes the contract or other transaction.”

“The executive committee of the board of trustees reviews the president's performance and recommends a compensation package to the board of trustees for approval. To assess reasonableness of compensation, the university participates in executive and leadership compensation surveys as well as other general compensation surveys. Participating in the survey provides access to comparative data which is used to determine a comparative median and compensation range. Compensation decisions are reflected in the president's employment agreement.”

“The president reviews performance and approves compensation packages for the provost and vice presidents. To assess reasonableness of compensation, the university participates in executive and leadership compensation surveys as well as other general compensation surveys. Participating in the survey provides access to comparative data which is used to determine a comparative median and compensation range. Compensation decisions are reflected in salary letters for officers and employees.”

“Messiah university makes its bylaws, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public via its website. Additional governing documents are available upon request.”

“Messiah university is a nationally ranked, private christian university with a student body of over 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Messiah's graduate students pursue degrees in 17 graduate degree and 18 certification programs. Undergraduate students pursue degrees and certifications in over 85 majors, inclusive of teacher certification programs, with greater than 60 concentrations, 75 plus minors and multiple certificate programs. Messiah's holistic educational model of integrating faith into every part of the university experience is essential to developing students' intellect, character, and faith in preparation to better serve their church and community. Messiah's mission as a christian university contributes to a common good rooted in a christ-centered commitment to the dignity, welfare and human flourishing of all of our neighbors. Rooted in its christian identity, messiah educates its students to become leaders in their community and the world by working for justice, serving the poor, and assisting the needy. Messiah students are meaningful members of their local and global communities both during and after their university experience. Messiah university is an important contributor and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to service learning, community service and civic engagement. Messiah university is directly and indirectly responsible for a diverse array of economic activity within pennsylvania. This activity results directly from messiah's promise of helping students to "see anew"- through transformation and reconciliation- by viewing themselves, their faith, their careers, and the world in a whole new light. Messiah university educates, conducts research and provides access to relevant training opportunities. Messiah is involved in community service outreach programs, service missions and numerous international study experiences. Students, faculty and staff work with community-based partners in local, national and international settings to address community needs, to provide holistic learning opportunities and to encourage students toward an ethic of discipleship, service and civic engagement.”

“Unrealized gain/loss cgas & trusts 464,848 chg value ben int perp trusts 202,688 chg value split interest -450,460 total 217,076”