2020-12-04T09:49:46-05:00 2020-03-31 990 2019-04-01 300505256 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY % Albert Sennett SIMO 7787824709 8999 Nelson Way Discovery Burnaby Armed Forces CA V5A 4B5 Daniel Blue Director of Financial Services 7787824708 2020-12-04 false 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z SFU Albert Sennett 8999 Nelson Way Discovery 1 Room 3010 Burnaby British Columbia CA V5A 4B5 571243545 false X www.sfu.ca X 501(c)(3) 1965 CA SFU's mission is to advance knowledge through teaching, research, and engagement with the community. We are an open, inclusive university whose foundation is intellectual and academic freedom. Our scholarship unites teaching and research: we celebrate discovery, diversity & dialogue. The following answers on this Form 990 are incorrect due to the way the software was setup: (1) Part 1, #6 should be "n/a". (2) Part IV, Checklist: #2 should be "No"- Sch B not required; #30 should be "Yes"; #36 should be "No". (3) Part VII, Section A, #2 should be 460 instead of 15 individuals. (4) Schedule B should be removed; Not required to complete. (5) Schedule F, Part II, #2 & #3 should be blanks. (6) Schedule F, Part IV, #2 should be "Yes"- Form 3520 was filed. (7) Schedule J, Part II should be blank out as this section is not applicable to SFU. Refer to Schedule J, Part III for explanation. (8) Schedule M, Part 1, column b, the numbers of contributors were listed on Part II Supplementary info. 15 11 0 0 0 0 215056706 204770347 320275497 314317158 25327664 23570006 25828350 28586034 586488217 571243545 29895017 31399409 0 0 336842684 340675609 0 0 4520965 182451792 170062240 549189493 542137258 37298724 29106287 1623449374 1583109371 845828626 817835979 777620748 765273392 X SFU's mission is to advance knowledge through teaching, research, and engagement with the community. We are an open, inclusive university whose foundation is intellectual and academic freedom. Our scholarship unites teaching and research: we celebrate discovery, diversity & dialogue. The following answers on this Form 990 are incorrect due to the way the software was setup: (1) Part 1, #6 should be "n/a". (2) Part IV, Checklist: #2 should be "No"- Sch B not required; #30 should be "Yes"; #36 should be "No". (3) Part VII, Section A, #2 should be 460 instead of 15 individuals. (4) Schedule B should be removed; Not required to complete. (5) Schedule F, Part II, #2 & #3 should be blanks. (6) Schedule F, Part IV, #2 should be "Yes"- Form 3520 was filed. (7) Schedule J, Part II should be blank out as this section is not applicable to SFU. Refer to Schedule J, Part III for explanation. (8) Schedule M, Part 1, column b, the numbers of contributors were listed on Part II Supplementary info. false false 323314096 25138584 191105134 Delivery of Academic courses to students enrolled in Undergraduate, Master and Doctorate programs as well as distance education and non-credit courses offered through Life-Long Learning. Number of students enrolled in our fiscal year April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 29,500 Undergraduates; 5,895 Graduates; including 8,345 International Students in total. Degrees awarded in the 2019 calendar year: 4,881 Bachelor; 1,207 Master; 195 PhD; 1,125 Other Grad (Certificates and Diplomas). 79481769 1951361 69982411 At SFU Research Matters, it's an essential component of SFU's mission, and also a major instructional activity as faculty work closely with graduate and undergraduate students in a wide variety of research settings including the Library, laboratories, computer facilities, and studies. Research collaborations extend far beyond our campuses to include many projects conducted jointly with business and industry, community organizations and agencies in all levels of government. SFU researchers are establishing or strengthening programs in areas facing the most pressing social demand, including international studies, urban growth management, public policy analysis, and health sciences. 34218889 4309464 28374291 Other program services include Specific Purpose Funds: Typically these programs are funded by grants and contracts from external sponsors, donors, various levels of government and endowment investment income attributed for spending. Expenditures include scholarships, bursaries, community services and other teaching priorities. Funds are often designated for the acquisition of buildings, furniture and equipment, including major renovations. 24702737 0 24855322 The University provides goods and services with a student and community focus. Examples of such services include: student residences, bookstore, printing, parking, food, meetings and events. In 2019/2020 these services were delivered internally alone to 29,500 Undergrad students, 5,895 Grad students, 5,973 full time faculty & staff and 3,150 part time faculty & staff. 0 0 52156040 Includes Investment income, Royalties income and Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions 461717491 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true false true false true true true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false true false true X 0 0 0 false true CA CA CA false false true true true true false 0 false false false false 0 0 false X 15 11 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false X Simon Fraser University 7787824709 8999 Nelson Way Room 3010 Burnaby British Columbia CA V5A 4B5 Thomas Budd Board Member - Student 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 2379 Mike Cordoba Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Lord Ferguson Board Member - Student 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Lombardi Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anke Kessler Board Member & Faculty Member 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 133297 Anne E Giardini Board Member - Chancellor 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paula Martin Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Angie Hall Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary-Catherine Kropinski Board Member & Faculty Member 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 107604 Alam Khehra Board Member - Student 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 7044 Joan Young Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ali Versi Board Member - Student 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Lewis Board Member - Order-in-Council 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Martin Mroz Board Member & Staff Member 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 86378 Andrew Petter President & Vice-Chancellor 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 281503 Fiona Robin Board Member - Order-in-Council 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Stewart Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Williams Board Member - Order-in-Council 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Martin Pochurko VP - Finance & Administration 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 195784 Joanne Curry VP - External Relations 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 183394 Michael den Haan VP - Advancement & Alumni Engagemt 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 176912 Joy Johnson VP - Research 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 191325 Peter Keller VP - Academic & Provost 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 205703 Ali Dastmalchian Dean of Business 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 229679 Robert AcMahon Professor 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 223343 Eugene Fiume Dean of Applied Sciences 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 220082 John O Neil Former Dean Faculty of Health Sci 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 210814 Andrew Carlo Gemino Associate Dean of Business 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 207874 Ian Forsyth University Secretary 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 139267 Ian McCarthy Professor 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 157128 0 0 2959510 15 true true false Dr Robert A Daum 515 West Hastings Street Vancouver British Columbia CA V6B 5K3 Consulting 101048 1 0 0 0 0 177079802 27690545 2877470 204770347 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 611310 191105134 191105134 0 0 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 611310 69982411 69982411 0 0 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 611310 28374291 28374291 0 0 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 611310 24855322 24855322 0 0 314317158 23570006 23570006 0 0 0 0 0 0 230347 230347 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Amortization of Deferred Capital 611310 28355687 28355687 0 0 28355687 571243545 366473198 0 0 0 0 0 0 31399409 31399409 3182654 2147469 847263 187922 0 0 0 0 288563071 248635358 37033155 2894558 16487032 13906657 2393311 187064 32442852 25279893 6614152 548807 0 0 0 0 12925064 8934406 3886060 104598 1101215 1101215 0 0 103448 0 103448 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2229568 0 2229568 0 1578386 1339168 203776 35442 2539192 1657738 866835 14619 22309114 20511333 1618144 179637 850008 850008 0 0 162728 0 162728 0 38974144 20385833 18474598 113713 11889301 10768543 945635 175123 0 0 0 0 10148069 9548458 520129 79482 6454901 6454901 0 0 0 0 0 0 53762495 53762495 0 0 1641598 1641598 0 0 Cost of goods sold 3393009 3393009 0 0 0 0 0 0 542137258 461717491 75898802 4520965 23031311 33813627 0 0 448069 818645 22158570 23315260 0 0 0 0 0 0 1510106 1354829 2419059 3313465 1172031553 314620032 838066647 857411521 700003250 618468023 7294704 6250891 0 0 0 0 28517658 38363110 1623449374 1583109371 66506929 75061377 0 0 605743300 580503414 0 0 0 0 0 0 110933247 104700742 0 0 62645150 57570446 845828626 817835979 X 0 0 0 0 777620748 765273392 777620748 765273392 1623449374 1583109371 X 29106287 23756817 0 0 0 -65210460 X false true X true true true X Part I Our organization is both an University and a Registered Charitable Organization under the Canadian Income Tax Act. We are classified under the sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the IRS Code. Under the US-Canada Income Tax Convention (Treaty), our organization will automatically receive exemption under section 501(c)(3) of IRS Code. This is SFU's 1st year E-Filing its Form 990 and there are some answers on this Form that are incorrect due to the tax software - Refer to Schedule O. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X false false false 253871850 5685019 19327765 3433040 5769851 1286838 268394905 251960841 5625719 24829662 3394691 8257025 1262017 269502489 246398813 6672234 17947848 3271600 5167934 1513815 261065546 227334222 6924351 16783474 3076079 4558401 1371917 242035650 220404999 6602073 15391131 2959193 4894287 1031953 233512770 0.00 1.00 0.00 true false 0 23317950 23317950 0 826051577 199108322 626943255 0 3709278 1484088 2225190 0 131925839 66952978 64972861 0 187026909 47074644 139952265 857411521 Employee future benefits 57570446 57570446 568851249 0 0 0 0 0 568851249 0 2392296 2392296 571243545 539744962 0 0 0 0 0 539744962 0 2392296 2392296 542137258 Part III, line 1a Current year has been converted using the foreign exchange rate in effect at March 31, 2020: 0.7049 The ending balance reported in the prior year has been stated using the foreign exchange rate in effect as March 31, 2019: 0.7483. Part III, line 4 The University has archaeological artefacts, paintings, sculptures, rare books, and miscellaneous items exhibited at the Art Galleries & other locations on campus. The collection is widely accessible to students in archaeology, history, art history, and visual arts. Upon adopting Financial Reporting Framework (FRF) Accounting Standards March 31, 2013 these assets were removed from the University's Balance Sheet. Part V, line 4 Endowment consists of restricted donations to the University. The investment income generated from endowments must be used in accordance with purposes established by donors. Part XI, line 2d Revenue, per audited Financial Statements; Canadian $806,996,000; using foreign exchange rate of 0.7049 at March 31, 2020, this converts to $568,851,000 US dollars (rounded). Part XI, line 4b Investment Management Fees netted against revenue in audited Financial Statements, reported as expense on Form 990 - $2,229,568 US dollars. Royalty payments netted against revenue in audited Financial Statements, reported as expenses on Form 990 - $162,728 US dollars; Total $2,392,296. Part XII, line 2d Expenditures per audited Financial Statements; Canadian $765,704,000; using foreign exchange rate of 0.7049 at March 31, 2020, this converts to $539,745,000 US dollars (rounded). Part XII, line 4b Investment Management Fees netted against revenue in audited Financial Statements, reported as expense on Form 990 - $2,229,568 US dollars. Royalty payments netted against revenue in audited Financial Statements, reported as expenses on Form 990 - $162,728 US dollars; Total $2,392,296. true true true false true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Part 1, line 3 Refer to www.sfu.ca Part 1, line 4 Refer to www.sfu.ca Part 1, line 6 Refer to www.sfu.ca true North America 3 9123 Program Service Canadian University 542137258 3 9123 0 0 3 9123 542137258 0 542137258 North America Research 1775456 Cheques 0 0 1 Awards North America 0 3247195 Bank Transfer Awards North America 0 868095 Bank Transfer Bursaries North America 0 6297353 Bank Transfer Bursaries North America 0 1003715 Bank Transfer Fellowships North America 0 7402090 Bank Transfer Fellowships North America 0 303802 Bank Transfer Fellowships North America 0 47612 Bank Transfer Scholarships North America 0 7874176 Bank Transfer Scholarships North America 0 2133852 Bank Transfer Scholarships North America 0 128293 Bank Transfer Tuition Waivers North America 0 317770 Bank Transfer false false false false false false Part I Line 2 Activities outside of the US are conducted almost entirely within Canada. Grant managers within the University's faculties & centres are responsible for administration of their budget & ensuring that each grant is used for their intended purpose. Both internal and external audits are continually conducted to maintain control over the use of grant funds and their compliance with internal and external policies. Sch F, Part II: Grants to Organizations are to other universities for research. Part I, line 3f | ExplanationTxt:| FRF Financial Reporting Framework| Part II, line 1 | ExplanationTxt:| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| Part III, line 1 | ExplanationTxt:| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| FRF Financial Reporting Framework under the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)| Part III, Column(c) | ExplanationTxt:| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| Available upon request| X X true true X X X false false false false false false false false false Ian Forsyth University Secretary 0 0 0 0 0 0 139267 0 0 0 139267 0 139267 0 Ian McCarthy Professor 0 0 0 0 0 0 157128 0 0 0 157128 0 157128 0 Andrew Petter President & Vice-Chancellor 0 0 0 0 0 0 281503 0 0 0 281503 0 281503 0 Martin Pochurko VP - Finance & Administration 0 0 0 0 0 0 195784 0 0 0 195784 0 195784 0 Joanne Curry VP - External Relations 0 0 0 0 0 0 183394 0 0 0 183394 0 183394 0 Michael den Haan VP - Advancement & Alumni Engagemt 0 0 0 0 0 0 176912 0 0 0 176912 0 176912 0 Joy Johnson VP - Research 0 0 0 0 0 0 191325 0 0 0 191325 0 191325 0 Peter Keller VP - Academic & Provost 0 0 0 0 0 0 205703 0 0 0 205703 0 205703 0 Ali Dastmalchian Dean of Business 0 0 0 0 0 0 229679 0 0 0 229679 0 229679 0 Robert AcMahon Professor 0 0 0 0 0 0 223343 0 0 0 223343 0 223343 0 Eugene Fiume Dean of Applied Sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0 220082 0 0 0 220082 0 220082 0 John O Neil Former Dean Faculty of Health Sci 0 0 0 0 0 0 210814 0 0 0 210814 0 210814 0 Andrew Carlo Gemino Associate Dean of Business 0 0 0 0 0 0 207874 0 0 0 207874 0 207874 0 Part I Line 1a | Name :, Title:, Item Selected:, Description:| Andrew Petter, President & Vice-Chancellor, Housing Allowance-PersonalServices, Provide residence and housekeeping services for the President of the University| Part I Line 3 Total number of individuals who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization: 460Schedule J, Part II: This section is not applicable to SFU as all the compensated employees are Canadian residents, with compensation being paid in Canada for services provided in Canada. X 5 120605 Appraised where > $1,000 CDN X 228709 Appraised where > $1,000 CDN X 9 116485 Appraised where > $1,000 CDN X 52 1223502 Value @ date of receipt X 16 171509 Appraised X 10 89519 Appraisal where > $1,000 CDN X Equipment 2 927141 Other - Equipment X Equipment 2 927141 Other - Equipment 0 false true false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 8 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 8 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 8 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 8 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 25.Other-Number Of Item Contributed: 8 Part VI, Section B, Line 11a Once the Form 990 has been completed, the report is reviewed by the Associate Director, Financial Services and Director, Financial Services prior to submitting to the Internal Revenue Services Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Director and Associate Director of Financial Services before filing. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The University's governing documents, minutes of the Board, policies (including conflict of interest), procedures and financial statements are available on it's website: www.sfu.ca Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| NA, Compensation to university executives fall under the review of the Public Sector Employer's Council, whose mandate falls under the Compensation to university executives fall under the review of the Public Sector Employer's Council, whose mandate falls under the Province of British Columbia. An annual report is filed with the Provincial Government (available on the world wide web). The University's Board of Governors approves salary scales and compensation to key personnel., 2019| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The University's governing documents, minutes of the Board, policies (including conflict of interest), procedures and financial statements are available on it's website: www.sfu.ca. Accounting Method: The Financial Reporting Framework (FRF) is in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act of the Province of British Columbia and the Restricted Contribution Regulation 198/2011 issued pursuant to it. SFU's audited financial statements at "http://www.sfu.ca/finance/publications". Part VII, List Of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Andrew Petter, The President receives use of a residence with housing services| Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Exchange rates used to convert from Canadian to US funds: Fiscal year ending March 31, 2019: $0.7483; Fiscal year ending March 31, 2020: $0.7049., $(79,733,415) impact on opening net asset balance resulting from change in exchange rates at March 2019 and March 2020 and change in the re-measurement gains and losses balance., $-79733415| Other changes in net assets of fund balances, $14,522,955 represents endowment donations and other endowment contributions received during the year and held in perpetuity by the University. The revenue is not recognized in Statement of Revenue, in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, FRF, Financial reporting Framework. The related accumulated surplus is separately accounted for on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position., $14522955| The Friends of Simon Fraser University C/O 1015 Dupont Street Suite 4500 Bellingham WA 982253111 916174832 Receive US donations & issue tax receipts on behalf of SFU WA 501(c)(3) 12a N/A false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false The Friends of Simon Fraser University c 119839 990-EZ Return