Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LYNN UNIVERSITY INC
 
Employer identification number

59-1023117
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JASON WALTONCHIEF OF STAFF (FORMER) (i)
(ii)		 95,449
0 		0
0 		93,782
0 		4,129
0 		10,986
0 		204,346
0 		0
0
2MARGARET RUDDYGENERAL COUNSEL (FORMER) (i)
(ii)		 106,284
0 		0
0 		207,201
0 		4,455
0 		1,092
0 		319,032
0 		0
0
3GARETH FOWLESVP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 162,997
0 		0
0 		390
0 		8,240
0 		8,860
0 		180,487
0 		0
0
4LAURIE LEVINEVP FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE (i)
(ii)		 219,989
0 		0
0 		474
0 		89,586
0 		26,929
0 		336,978
0 		0
0
5DIANE DICERBODIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADVISING (i)
(ii)		 175,906
0 		0
0 		276
0 		5,765
0 		23,092
0 		205,039
0 		0
0
6JUDITH NELSONVP FOR DEVELOPMENT (PARTIAL YEAR) (i)
(ii)		 219,178
0 		0
0 		2,912
0 		11,079
0 		2,360
0 		235,529
0 		0
0
7PHILIP RIORDANVP FOR STUDENT LIFE (i)
(ii)		 149,245
0 		0
0 		385
0 		8,142
0 		28,286
0 		186,058
0 		0
0
8MATTHEW CHALOUXDIRECTOR, AUXILIARY SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 144,815
0 		0
0 		24,735
0 		7,500
0 		24,322
0 		201,372
0 		0
0
9GREG MALFITANOSVP FOR DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (i)
(ii)		 238,697
0 		0
0 		5,368
0 		237,205
0 		23,930
0 		505,200
0 		0
0
10KEVIN ROSSPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 341,517
0 		40,248
0 		37,448
0 		66,444
0 		86,153
0 		571,810
0 		0
0
11THOMAS KRUCZEKDEAN, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 166,785
0 		0
0 		412
0 		8,700
0 		26,203
0 		202,100
0 		0
0
12GREGG COXVP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 194,744
0 		0
0 		473
0 		10,004
0 		12,310
0 		217,531
0 		0
0
13RALPH NORCIOASSOCIATE DEAN, BUSINESS SCHOOL (i)
(ii)		 173,356
0 		0
0 		295
0 		6,227
0 		22,664
0 		202,542
0 		0
0
14CHRISTIAN G BONIFORTICHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 155,865
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,956
0 		21,441
0 		181,262
0 		0
0
15CRAIG MERTLERDEAN, COLLEGE OF ED (i)
(ii)		 90,715
0 		0
0 		57,083
0 		4,163
0 		13,738
0 		165,699
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a, Discretionary spending account KEVIN ROSS HAS A DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNT WHICH IS PART OF HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND IS INCLUDED IN HIS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a, Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE PRESIDENT OF LYNN UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED TO OCCUPY UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOUSING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. THE ANNUAL FAIR RENTAL VALUE OF THE HOUSING AND UTILITIES OF $66,063 IS INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AS A NONTAXABLE BENEFIT. THE BENEFIT IS EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 119.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a, Health or social club dues or initiation fees THE UNIVERSITY PAYS FOR COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR KEVIN ROSS, PRESIDENT, AND GREG MALFITANO, SVP FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. FOR KEVIN ROSS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT 100% OF SUCH FEES PAID DURING THE YEAR WERE RELATED TO BUSINESS USE, AND THEREFORE EXCLUDED FROM TAXABLE INCOME. FOR GREG MALFITANO IT WAS DETERMINED THAT $2,944 WAS RELATED TO PERSONAL USE, AND THEREFORE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME FOR THE YEAR.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a, Severance or change-of-control payment IN 2013, THREE REPORTABLE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS CONDITIONED ON THEIR SEPARATION FROM SERVICE: JASON WALTON $93,782 MARGARET RUDDY $207,000 CRAIG MERTLER $57,083
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b, Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CURRENT PRESIDENT, DR. KEVIN M. ROSS, TO SUPPLEMENT THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM MAINTAINED BY THE UNIVERSITY, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION OF THE PRESIDENT'S SERVICES FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME. THE PLAN IS UNFUNDED, AND VESTS ON JULY 1, 2016, OR UPON DEATH OR DISABILITY OF THE PRESIDENT, CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE UNIVERSITY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF THE PLAN. NO BENEFITS WERE PAID UNDER THE EXECUTIVE PLAN FOR THE YEAR. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR KEVIN ROSS WAS $49,084. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL AND SUBSTANTIAL SERVICES RENDERED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S SENIOR EXECUTIVES, AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE BENEFITS IN RECOGNITION OF LONG, CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE SERP CONSTITUTES AN UNFUNDED PROMISE TO PAY, IN THE FUTURE, AN ANNUAL BENEFIT EQUAL TO A PERCENTAGE OF FINAL AVERAGE SALARY. PARTICIPANTS BECOME 100% VESTED UPON REACHING RETIREMENT AT THE AGE OF 65, ASSUMING CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY. IN THE EVENT OF CHANGE IN CONTROL OF THE UNIVERSITY, OR TERMINATION OF THE PLAN, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LUMP-SUM DISTRIBUTION EQUAL TO THE ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED VALUE OF THE PLAN BENEFIT. NO BENEFITS WERE PAID UNDER THE EXECUTIVE PLAN FOR THE YEAR. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IS AS FOLLOWS: GREG MALFITANO $225,030 AND LAURIE LEVINE $78,206.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7, Non-fixed payments THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE A BONUS FOR KEVIN ROSS. DURING THE YEAR, THE BOARD APPROVED AND PAID HIS BONUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,248.
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