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← UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$214,830,973
Total expenses
$206,554,972
Contributions and grants received
$0
Grants paid
$9,802,191
Program service revenue
$191,483,817
Investment income
$5,127,623
Other revenue
$18,219,533
Total assets, end of year
$180,806,595
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,744,465
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$143,062,130
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$188,227,641
Management and general expenses
$18,327,331
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$188,227,641

Program services were 91.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Direct Research Income

    total $191,483,817 · related or exempt $191,483,817

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,656,118 · excluded $2,656,118

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $269,858 · excluded $269,858

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $3,698,552

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,182,387 · other assets $44,660

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $2,516,165 · other assets -$44,660

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,471,505 · excluded $2,471,505

  • 11a · Other revenue: Service Center

    total $16,241,022 · related or exempt $16,224,858 · unrelated business $16,164

  • 11b · Other revenue: Reimbursements of Related Parties

    total $1,708,653 · related or exempt $1,708,653

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $17,949,675

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,179,808 · program services $2,179,808

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $7,622,383 · program services $7,622,383

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $88,988 · management and general $88,988

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $143,341 · management and general $143,341

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $280,206 · management and general $280,206

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $27,831,940 · program services $27,810,410 · management and general $21,530 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,690,968 · program services $1,486,559 · management and general $204,409

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $2,665,623 · program services $2,003,017 · management and general $662,606

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $3,287,071 · program services $2,413,422 · management and general $873,649

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,737,437 · program services $6,404,970 · management and general $332,467

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,193,007 · program services $2,164,381 · management and general $28,626

  • 20 · Interest

    total $150,200 · program services $150,200

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $4,052,557 · program services $3,223,719 · management and general $828,838

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $53,820 · program services $23,695 · management and general $30,125

  • 24a · Other expenses: Reimbursement Salaries & Benefits - KU

    total $121,595,887 · program services $109,598,374 · management and general $11,997,513

  • 24b · Other expenses: Dues & Fees

    total $15,032,753 · program services $13,886,870 · management and general $1,145,883

  • 24c · Other expenses: Research Expenses

    total $9,090,435 · program services $9,090,435

  • 24d · Other expenses: supplies

    total $121,177 · program services $93,319 · management and general $27,858

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,737,371 · program services $76,079 · management and general $1,661,292 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $27,542,122 · end of year $14,740,217

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $30,225,151 · end of year $38,806,970

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $503,666 · end of year $450,072

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $307,406 · end of year $305,781

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $82,478,826

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $63,353,202

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $18,777,967 · end of year $19,125,624

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $94,653,107 · end of year $102,631,182

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $4,926,497 · end of year $4,746,749

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $11,383,907 · end of year $12,324,656

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $12,678,718 · end of year $11,523,684

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $5,032,737 · end of year $4,049,983

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $2,819,358 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $13,572,324 · end of year $9,846,142

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $122,803,280 · end of year $133,943,110

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $8,645,592 · end of year $9,119,020

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the University of Kansas. The center administers sponsored agreements to conduct research and training for the university.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the University of Kansas, administering sponsored agreements to conduct research and training for the university.

  • ADMINISTRATION OF SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.

    Expenses $188,227,641 · Grants $9,802,191 · Revenue $209,417,328

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Belinda Sue Mcswain Sturm

    Interim Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor (Beginning 11/12/2023)

    Total calculated
    $214,861
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $168,958
    Other
    $45,903
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $168,642 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $316 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $15,673 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,230 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $214,861 related

  • Douglas Girod

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $1,099,109
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $978,588
    Other
    $120,521
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $793,012 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $185,576 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $40,071 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $80,450 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $1,099,109 related

  • SIMON ATKINSON

    Former Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor (Until 11/15/2023)

    Total calculated
    $414,358
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $372,739
    Other
    $41,619
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $332,508 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $40,231 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $13,569 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $414,358 related

  • BARBARA BICHELMEYER

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $508,204
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $454,612
    Other
    $53,592
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $441,358 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $13,254 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $25,542 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $508,204 related

  • Jason Hornberger

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $325,660
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $273,244
    Other
    $52,416
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $265,503 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $7,741 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $24,148 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,268 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $325,660 related

  • Jeffrey Dewitt

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $398,474
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $353,294
    Other
    $45,180
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $329,979 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $23,315 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $17,130 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $398,474 related

  • GINA CREGG

    Secretary/ Treasurer/CFO

    Total calculated
    $198,357
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $166,351
    Other
    $32,006
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $164,494 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $1,857 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $14,373 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $17,633 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $198,357 related

  • Candan Temerler Behar

    Former Trustee/Assoc Vice Chancellor

    Total calculated
    $248,240
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $217,811
    Other
    $30,429
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $216,802 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $1,009 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $18,523 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,906 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $248,240 related

  • DONNA GINTHER

    Former Trustee/Research Center director

    Total calculated
    $445,628
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $387,112
    Other
    $58,516
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $375,549 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $11,563 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,466 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $445,628 related

  • ERIK LUNDQUIST

    Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor

    Total calculated
    $224,207
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $194,781
    Other
    $29,426
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $192,654 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $2,127 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $16,668 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $12,758 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $224,207 related

  • KATHLEEN LANE

    Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor

    Total calculated
    $377,765
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $320,988
    Other
    $56,777
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $319,584 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $1,404 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,727 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $377,765 related

  • WARREN P ALEXANDER

    Former Trustee/Research Center director

    Total calculated
    $315,212
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $276,364
    Other
    $38,848
    Hours/week
    32 + 8 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $255,059 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $21,305 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $23,637 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $15,211 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $315,212 related

  • Adrian Lewis

    FORMER TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $188,824
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $172,713
    Other
    $16,111
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $168,844 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $3,869 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $14,357 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $1,754 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $188,824 related

  • AMY MENDENHALL

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $235,115
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $199,043
    Other
    $36,072
    Hours/week
    20 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $181,807 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $17,236 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $17,251 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $18,821 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $235,115 related

  • Ann Brill

    FORMER TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $303,542
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $266,187
    Other
    $37,355
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $260,902 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $5,285 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $22,484 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $14,871 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $303,542 related

  • BERL OAKLEY

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $228,023
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $199,064
    Other
    $28,959
    Hours/week
    20 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $194,114 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $4,950 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $16,648 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $12,311 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $228,023 related

  • BRIAN ATKINSON

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $107,903
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $85,617
    Other
    $22,286
    Hours/week
    20 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $85,554 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $63 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,568 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $14,718 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $107,903 related

  • JOHN A COLOMBO

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $406,731
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $356,024
    Other
    $50,707
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $321,806 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $34,218 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $30,137 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $20,570 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $406,731 related

  • Judy Zh Zong WU

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $212,387
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $182,146
    Other
    $30,241
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $147,963 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $34,183 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $15,616 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $14,625 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $212,387 related

  • KARRIE SHOGREN

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $364,674
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $321,130
    Other
    $43,544
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $262,528 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $58,602 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $27,616 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $15,928 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $364,674 related

  • Kristi Neufeld

    FORMER TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $157,448
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $143,746
    Other
    $13,702
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $143,175 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $571 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $12,178 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $1,524 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $157,448 related

  • MABEL RICE

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $356,594
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $317,042
    Other
    $39,552
    Hours/week
    20 + 20 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $309,659 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $7,383 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $26,439 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $13,113 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $356,594 related

  • MICHAEL S BRANICKY

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $272,273
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $226,673
    Other
    $45,600
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $225,415 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $1,258 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $20,057 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $25,543 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $272,273 related

  • MIKE ROUNDS

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $286,015
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $259,967
    Other
    $26,048
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $257,295 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $2,672 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $21,950 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $4,098 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $286,015 related

  • PAIGE FIELDS

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $466,819
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $415,629
    Other
    $51,190
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $411,066 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $4,563 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $23,140 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $466,819 related

  • PETER SMITH

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $552,448
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $489,801
    Other
    $62,647
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $456,363 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $33,438 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $40,071 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $22,576 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $552,448 related

  • RICK THOMAS DOBROWSKY

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $274,237
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $235,618
    Other
    $38,619
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $200,528 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $35,090 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $20,059 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $18,560 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $274,237 related

  • ROBERT HOWELL GOLDSTEIN

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $259,270
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $217,074
    Other
    $42,196
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $213,682 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $3,392 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $18,882 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $23,314 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $259,270 related

  • Steve Soper

    Former Trustee

    Total calculated
    $487,692
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $445,042
    Other
    $42,650
    Hours/week
    15 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $355,927 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $89,115 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $28,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $14,600 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $487,692 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS EMPLOYS THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. SCHEDULE j, PART I, LINE 3 IS LEFT BLANK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS BECAUSE THE RELATED ORGANIZATION DETERMINES SALARIES. COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH IS ESTABLISHED BY A RELATED ENTITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. THE COMPENSATION SETTING PRACTICE UTILIZED BY THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND A SALARY SURVEY, AS WELL AS A JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
The organization's Chairman Douglas Girod received a 457(f) disbursement of $127,162 during the reporting period.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202521339349304747

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