KPMG LLP 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154-0102
Independent Auditors’ Report
The Board of Trustees The New School:
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of The New School (the university), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the university as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the consolidated changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the university and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the university’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.
KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
● Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
● Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
● Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the university’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
● Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
● Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the university’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.
New York, New York October 27, 2022
THENEWSCHOOL
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Assets20222021
Cash and cash equivalents$7,480 6,171
Student accounts receivable, net (note 4)13,224 17,359
Contributions receivable, net (note 6)27,797 30,125
Investments (note 5)444,308 486,849
Deferred charges and other assets19,826 19,265
Funds held by bond trustees (note 9)51,066 23,782 Student loans receivable, net (note 4)1,793 1,998
Operating right-of-use assets (note 12)338,854 386,054 Land, buildings, and equipment, net (notes 7, 8 and 14)808,019 715,247
Total assets$1,712,367 1,686,850
LiabilitiesandNetAssets
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (notes 8, 12, and 13)$71,028 67,866 Deferred revenue and other liabilities (notes 3 and 4)11,406 21,548
Federal Perkins student loan advances871 968
Short-term debt (note 8)— 14,421 Operating lease liabilities (note 12)370,692 413,015 Long-term debt, net (note 8)698,342 573,282
Total liabilities1,152,339 1,091,100
Commitments and contingencies (notes 5, 8, 12, and 13)
Net assets (note 10): Without donor restrictions314,924 336,004 With donor restrictions245,104 259,746
Total net assets560,028 595,750
Total liabilities and net assets$1,712,367 1,686,850
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
THENEWSCHOOL
Consolidated Statements of Activities
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands) 20222021
Change in net assets without donor restrictions:
Operating revenues:
Student tuition and fees (net of scholarship allowance of $154,366 and $147,178 for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively) (note 4)$344,328 255,449 Contributions2,409 1,448
Grants and contracts4,115 3,556
Endowment return appropriated for operations (notes 5 and 10)11,849 9,767
Auxiliary activities (note 4)48,305 5,116 Other income14,084 14,128 Net assets released from restrictions (note 10)46,458 29,593
Total operating revenues471,548 319,057
Operating expenses (note 11):
Instruction and departmental research162,948 129,491 Sponsored research and public services20,713 15,043
Academic support88,799 82,086
Student services52,151 33,181 Auxiliary activities58,286 48,142 Institutional support77,335 77,448
Total operating expenses460,232 385,391
Change in net assets from operating activities before gain on sale of building11,316 (66,334)
Gain on sale of building (note 7)4,990 —
Change in net assets from operating activities$16,306 (66,334)
THENEWSCHOOL
Consolidated Statements of Activities
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands) 20222021
Change in net assets from operating activities, brought forward:$16,306 (66,334) Nonoperating activities:
Endowment (loss) return (notes 5 and 10)(27,494) 58,718 Endowment (loss) return appropriated for operations (notes 5 and 10)(11,849) (9,767) Other, net 871 1,192 Gain on debt defeasement1,086 —
Change in net assets without donor restrictions(21,080) (16,191)
Change in net assets with donor restrictions:
Contributions31,118 27,806 Grants and contracts21,700 9,556 Endowment (loss) return (notes 5 and 10)(19,136) 38,498 Other, net (1,866) (518) Net assets released from restriction (note 10)(46,458) (29,593)
Change in net assets with donor restrictions(14,642) 45,749
Change in net assets(35,722) 29,558
Net assets at beginning of year595,750 566,192
Net assets at end of year$560,028 595,750
Certain amounts disaggregated above are presented below in the aggregate:
Contributions$33,527 29,254 Endowment return(46,630) 97,216 Endowment return appropriated for operations19,855 16,412
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
THENEWSCHOOL
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Change in net assets $(35,722) 29,558
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 27,601 26,326
Provision for uncollectible student receivables 5,457 5,936
Amortization of net bond premium and deferred charges(2,184) (1,392)
Gain on debt defeasement (1,086) —
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments33,695 (102,774)
Amortization of operating right-of-use assets, net of interest expense41,414 42,630
Deferred rent adjustment 304 —
Gain on sale of building (4,990) —
Contributions and grants restricted for:
Investment in endowment (6,003) (7,671)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Student accounts receivable (1,322) (7,346)
Contributions receivable 2,004 (582)
Deferred charges and other assets (561) 2,447
Operating right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, net(36,841) (33,864)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,151 12,377
Deferred revenue (10,142) 13,404
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities14,775 (20,951)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investments (154,436) (215,104)
Proceeds from sales of investments 170,961 257,820 Purchase of fixed assets (13,313) (7,996)
Purchase of building (124,920) —
Proceeds from sale of building 22,850 —
Change in accounts payable for fixed assets 11 (11)
Student loans collected, net 205 352
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(98,642) 35,061
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs 171,513 — Defeasance of debt (29,239) —
Cost of issuance of debt (1,259) —
Payments on short-term debt (14,421) (15,579) Payments on long-term debt (12,685) (11,231)
Change in funds held by bond trustees (8,548) (14,378)
Change in contributions receivable restricted for endowment324 1,042
Contributions restricted for endowment 6,003 7,671
Change in Federal Perkins student loan advances (97) (322)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities111,591 (32,797)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash27,724 (18,687)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of year24,618 43,305
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of year$52,342 24,618
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown above:
Cash and cash equivalents
$7,480 6,171
Restricted cash included in investments 16,722 9,043
Restricted cash included in bonds held by trustees 28,140 9,404
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown above$52,342 24,618
Supplemental information:
Interest paid
$24,289 23,053
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities— 429,656
Deferred rent liability and tenant improvement allowance included in operating lease right-of-use assets— (18,206)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(1) The University
The New School was founded in 1919 by a group of scholars, journalists, and civic leaders who imagined an educational venue where they could freely discuss their ideas and where dialogue could take place between intellectuals and the public. Originally devoted to exploring the pressing social, political, and economic problems of the day, The New School has since expanded its focus to embrace the arts and culture. Today, The New School offers bachelors and masters programs in the visual and performing arts in addition to bachelors, masters, doctorate, and certificate programs in the liberal arts, social sciences, and management and urban policy.
The New School comprises five colleges. They are Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, College of Performing Arts, The New School for Social Research, and Schools of Public Engagement.
During 2014, The New School formed an entity, TNS Parsons, for its campus in Paris, France. The consolidated financial statements of The New School include the accounts of this affiliate (collectively referred to as the university).
The university is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Net Asset Classifications
The university’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. While the underlying accounts of the university are maintained in accordance with the principles of fund accounting to facilitate observance of specific restrictions placed on the resources available to the university and to reflect how the university manages resources, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position, activities, and cash flows of the university as a whole. The university’s resources are classified and reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements within separate classes of net assets based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions as follows:
With donor restricted net assets contain donor imposed restrictions that stipulate the resources be maintained permanently but permit the university to use the income from the resources for either specified or unspecified purposes. Also included in this category are net assets that permit the university to use or expend the assets as specified by the donor. The restrictions are satisfied either by the passage of time or by action of the university.
Without donor restricted net assets are not restricted by donors, or the donor imposed restrictions have been satisfied or expired. The university’s Board of Trustees has designated a portion of the net assets without donor restrictions for long-term investment (quasi-endowment) and other purposes. In addition, from time to time, the Board of Trustees may designate a portion of net assets without donor restrictions for a specified use.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Revenues are reported as increases in net assets without donor restrictions unless their use is limited by donor imposed restrictions. Expenses are reported as decreases in net assets without donor restrictions. Gains and losses on investments and other assets or liabilities are reported as increases or decreases in net assets without donor restrictions unless their use is restricted by explicit donor stipulation or by law. Expirations of net assets with donor restrictions are reported as net assets released from restrictions.
(b) Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and highly liquid financial instruments with an initial maturity of three months or less, except for those held by the university’s investment managers as part of their long term investment strategies.
(c) Land, Buildings, and Equipment
Land, buildings, and equipment are stated at cost or, if acquired by gift, at appraised value at date of donation. Costs of building alterations are capitalized. Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed.
Depreciation is calculated on the straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:
Estimated useful life
Buildings
40–75 years
Building improvements 15–30 years
Leasehold improvements Lease term Furniture and equipment 5 years Computer equipment 3 years
(d) Art Collection
The university’s art collection consists of works of art, including prints, paintings, photographs, and sculptures that are held for the purposes of public exhibition, education, and research. Each of the items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed by the university’s curators.
The art collection, which was acquired through purchases and contributions since the university’s inception, is not recognized as an asset in the consolidated balance sheets. Purchases of collection items are recorded as expenses and contributed collection items are not reported as contributions. Proceeds from sales are reflected as increases in net assets without donor restrictions.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(e) Contributions and Contributions Receivable
Contributions, including grants, contracts, and unconditional promises to give (pledges), are recognized as revenues in the period received. Contributions with purpose or time restrictions are reported as increases in net assets with donor restrictions and are reclassified to net assets without donor restrictions when the purpose or time restrictions are met. Contributions subject to donor-imposed stipulations that the corpus be maintained permanently are also recognized as increases in net assets with donor restrictions. Unconditional promises to give are recognized initially at fair value as contributions revenue in the period such promises are made by donors. Fair value is estimated giving consideration to anticipated future cash receipts (after allowance is made for uncollectible contributions) and discounting such amounts at a risk adjusted rate commensurate with the duration of the donor’s payment plan. In subsequent periods, the discount rate is unchanged and the allowance for uncollectible contributions is reassessed and adjusted if necessary. Amortization of the discount is recorded as additional contribution revenue.
A contribution is conditional if the agreement includes both a barrier that must be overcome for the recipient to be entitled to the assets transferred and a right of return for the transferred assets or a right of release of the promisor’s obligation to the transferred assets. Conditional promises to give are not recognized until they become unconditional, that is, when the barriers on which they depend are met.
At June 30, 2022 and 2021, the university received conditional promises to give of approximately $32,400 and $32,000, respectively, in the form of measurable performance related or other barriers and a right of return that have not been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because the barriers on which they depend have not been met.
(f) Split Interest Agreements
The university is the beneficiary of several split interest arrangements that require the instruments be recorded as revenue and net assets at the present value of the university’s interest.
At June 30, 2022 and 2021, assets associated with split interest gifts approximate $414 and $409, respectively.
(g) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value by giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 Valuation inputs include published net asset value (NAV) or quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the university has the ability to access at measurement date.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Level 2 Valuation inputs other than published NAV or quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable for the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Valuation inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities.
Assets, which the university reports at fair value on a recurring basis are investments and funds held by bond trustees.
(h) Advertising Costs
Advertising expenses reflected in the consolidated statements of activities totaled $4,328 and $3,675 for fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(i) Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingencies at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates made in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include valuation of investments at fair value, estimated net realizable value of receivables and operating lease liabilities using the incremental borrowing rate. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(j) Income Taxes
The university is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for any unrelated business income activities. The university recognizes the effects of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The university evaluates, on an annual basis, the effects of any uncertain tax positions on its consolidated financial statements. The university has not identified or provided for any such positions as of June 30, 2022 and 2021.
(k) Operations
The consolidated statements of activities present the changes in net assets, distinguishing between operating and nonoperating activities. Operating activities principally include all revenue and expenses that relate to the university’s educational programs, research, training, and supporting activities. Operating revenues include the investment return pursuant to the university’s spending policy and earned on working capital funds. Operating revenues also include all contributions, except those that contain donor imposed restrictions.
The university has defined nonoperating activities principally to include endowment investment return net of amounts distributed to support operations in accordance with the endowment spending policy (note 10), contributions subject to donor imposed restrictions and activity related to annuity and unitrust agreements. Certain other gains, losses, or transactions considered to be of a more unusual or nonrecurring nature are also included as part of nonoperating activities.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(l) Leases
In 2021, the university adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016 02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended by ASU No. 2019 01. This guidance, and ASU No. 2020 05: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates for Certain Entities
The university determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and classifies leases as either operating or financing depending on the terms and conditions set forth in the contract. The university uses an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments when the lessor’s implicit rate in the lease is not readily available.
The university amortizes a lease’s cost in the consolidated statements of activities on a straight-line basis over its term. On the consolidated balance sheets, operating lease right of use assets (ROU) represent the university’s right to use the underlying assets for the lease term and lease liabilities represents the university’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the leases. Operating ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at lease inception based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Operating lease ROU assets are reduced each period by an amount equal to the difference between the operating lease expense and the amount of interest expense on the lease liabilities utilizing the effective interest method.
(3) Impact of COVID-19
The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted global, national, state, and local economies, as well as the higher education landscape. As a result of the pandemic, the university transitioned the delivery of its instruction to online starting in mid March of 2020 and provided refunds to students of $8,821 for room and board fees for services it could no longer provide for the remainder of the fiscal year 2020 spring semester. In Spring 2020, in anticipation of the outbreak’s adverse effects, the university implemented temporary expenditure reductions, which continued throughout fiscal year 2021.
As a result of the pandemic, the university experienced a significant reduction in revenues in fiscal 2021 and implemented additional reductions in operating costs.
In fiscal year 2020, the university received an allocation from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) of $4,996, which included $2,498 to provide emergency aid to eligible students and $2,498 to mitigate the financial losses associated with COVID 19 disruptions to the university. In fiscal year 2021, the university received allocations from the HEERF II established under the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Act (CRRSA Act) and the HEERF III established under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These allocations totaled $22,379, of which $9,689 was to provide student aid and $12,690 was to be used to cover lost revenue and university expenses associated with the pandemic. As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, $370 and $8,819 was included in deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
There continues to be significant uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business disruptions related to COVID 19 as well as its impact on the U.S. and international economies. As such, the university is unable to determine if it will have a material impact to its financial statements in the future.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(4) Student Services
(a) Tuition and Auxiliary Activities
Tuition and fees, and room and board revenues are recognized in the fiscal year in which the academic programs and residential services are delivered. Institutional scholarships awarded to students reduce the amount of tuition and fees revenue recognized. Room and board revenues are reported in auxiliary activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities. Payments for tuition and fees and residential services are generally due prior to the start of the academic term in accordance with the university’s due dates. Generally, students who adjust their course load or withdraw completely within one to four weeks of the academic term may receive a full or partial refund in accordance with the university’s refund policy. Refunds issued reduce the amount of revenue recognized.
The university provided academic baccalaureate degrees to domestic and international students as follows (unaudited):
2022 2021
Undergraduates 7,745 7,049 Graduates 3,255 3,021 11,000 10,070
New York 19 % 33 % Other domestic 47 20 Other countries 34 47 100 % 100 %
(b) Scholarship Allowance
Student tuition and fees are presented net of amounts awarded to students to defray their costs of attending the university as follows:
2022 2021
University support $ 147,897 140,170 Sponsored support 6,469 7,008 $ 154,366 147,178
University support includes tuition discounts, financial aid, and merit scholarships awarded to students from operating resources with no donor restrictions. Sponsored support includes financial aid and scholarships funded from restricted and external sources.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(c) Student Accounts and Loans Receivable
Student accounts and loans receivables consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021: 2022 2021
Student accounts receivable: Student accounts receivable $ 37,461 42,373 Less allowance for uncollectible accounts (24,237) (25,014) $ 13,224 17,359
Student loans receivable: Student loans (Perkins loans) $ 3,889 4,077 Less allowance for uncollectible loans (2,096) (2,079) $ 1,793 1,998
(d) Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities
The university recognizes revenue from student tuition and fees within the fiscal year in which the academic term is conducted as performance obligations are satisfied. Amounts collected in advance of such revenue recognition are deferred. Deferred revenues are typically recognized as revenue in the subsequent fiscal year.
Other liabilities primarily include amounts received in advance for services, which are recognized as performance obligations are satisfied, and tenant improvement allowances from a landlord, which are recognized over the life of the contract.
As of June 30, deferred revenues and other liabilities consisted of the following:
2022 2021
Deferred student tuition and fees $ 7,299 10,033
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds 370 8,819
Other liabilities 3,737 2,696 $ 11,406 21,548
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(5) Investments
Investments at fair value consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021: 2022 2021
Endowment investments:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,611 38,332 Public equity 73,255 121,223 Fixed income 43,887 66,315 Hedge funds 153,404 153,555 Private equity 83,737 64,365 Real assets 49,596 33,270 420,490 477,060
Operating and other investments:
Cash and cash equivalents 23,183 9,393 Public equity 538 300 Fixed income 97 96 Real assets 23,818 9,789 $ 444,308 486,849
Investments in debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values are reported at fair value based upon quoted market prices or published NAV for investments in funds with characteristics similar to a mutual fund.
In addition to traditional equities and fixed income securities, the university holds shares or units in alternative investment funds involving fixed income, hedged, private equity, public equity and real asset strategies. The estimated fair values of these investments are, as a practical expedient, based on NAV provided by the fund managers. These values are reviewed and evaluated by the university’s management. The reported value may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for these investments existed. Information with respect to investment strategies, redemption terms, and funding commitments for these investments is as follows:
Fixed Income Fixed income includes limited liability partnerships that invest primarily in domestic middle market companies, a bond fund composed of shorter duration U.S. government, agencies, and instrumentality obligations and U.S. treasuries. The redemption periods for these fixed income funds range from daily to no redemption. Remaining commitments to funds in this category total $1,860 as of June 30, 2022.
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Hedge Funds Hedged strategies involve funds whose managers have the authority to invest in various asset classes at their discretion, including the ability to invest long and short. Funds with hedged strategies generally hold securities or other financial instruments for which a ready market exists and may include stocks, bonds, put or call options, swaps, currency hedges, and other instruments, and are valued accordingly. Hedged strategies generally seek to benefit from opportunities as they occur in the markets due to temporary dislocations or structural inefficiencies. The university’s hedge funds are mostly long/short but also include diversifying and equity oriented. The redemption periods for these hedge funds range from monthly to no redemption. There are no remaining commitments to funds in this category total as of June 30, 2022.
Private Equity Private equity funds employ buyout and venture capital strategies and may focus on investments in turn around situations. Positions focus on the purchase, development, improvement, and management of companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. These investments are made through limited partnerships that have a limited existence, generally 10 years. Under the terms of the agreements, the university is obligated to remit additional funding periodically as capital calls are exercised by the manager. Distributions are made to investors through the liquidation of the underlying assets. There are no redemptions for private equity funds. Remaining commitments to funds in this category total $35,187 as of June 30, 2022.
Public Equity Public equities funds include domestic, global, and emerging market strategies. The redemption periods range from monthly to semi annual. There are no remaining commitments to funds in this category total as of June 30, 2022.
Real Assets The university’s real assets are comprised of real estate investments. The real estate investment strategies include the purchase and management of global residential, commercial, and industrial real estate with value attempted to be realized through both improved operations and gains on eventual sale. The redemption periods for real assets range from annual to no redemption. Remaining commitments in this category total $17,643 as of June 30, 2022.
Investment return on endowment, operating, and other investments; funds held by the bond trustees; and cash equivalents, and its classification in the consolidated statements of activities, is as follows:
2022
Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Investment return has been allocated as follows:
Operating, pursuant to the university’s endowment spending policy $ 11,849 8,006 19,855 Operating, other income 82 2 84 Nonoperating investment activity (39,343) (27,142) (66,485)
Total investment return, net $ (27,412) (19,134) (46,546)
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
2021 Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Investment return has been allocated as follows:
Operating, pursuant to the university’s endowment spending policy $ 9,767 6,645 16,412 Operating, other income 69 69
Nonoperating investment activity 48,951 31,853 80,804
Total investment return, net $ 58,787 38,498 97,285
The following tables summarize investments at June 30. Certain investments that are reported using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets: 2022 Redemption/ Level 1 Level 3 Total liquidation
Cash and cash equivalents $ 39,794 39,794 Daily Equity securities: Domestic 711 711 Daily Fixed income: U.S. government – backed 29,813 29,813 Daily Real assets: Commodities 20,957 20,957 Daily
Investments measured at net asset value:
Fixed income 14,171 Annual to no redemptions
Hedge funds 153,404 Monthly to no redemptions
Private equity 83,737 No redemptions
Public equity 73,082 Monthly to semi-annual
Real estate 28,639 No redemptions 353,033
Total $ 91,275 444,308
THE NEW SCHOOL
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
2021 Redemption/ Level 1 Level 3 Total liquidation
Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,725 47,725 Daily Equity securities: Domestic 501 501 Daily Fixed income: U.S. government – backed 57,087 57,087 Daily Real assets: Commodities 20,698 20,698 Daily
Investments measured at net asset value: Fixed income 9,324 Annual to no redemptions
Hedge funds 153,555 Monthly to no redemptions Private equity 64,365 No redemptions Public equity 121,022 Monthly to semi-annual Real estate 12,572 No redemptions 360,838
Total $ 126,011 486,849
Investments at June 30, 2022 and 2021 are summarized in the following tables by their investment liquidity profile:
2022 2021 Endowment Operating Total Endowment Operating Total
Daily $ 67,457 23,818 91,275 116,221 9,789 126,010 Monthly 76,508 76,508 108,287 108,287 Quarterly 77,369 77,369 91,939 91,939 Semi-annual 21,831 21,831 16,712 16,712 Annual 31,452 31,452 13,699 13,699 Illiquid 145,873 145,873 130,202 130,202
Total $ 420,490 23,818 444,308 477,060 9,789 486,849
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(6) Contributions Receivable
Contributions receivable are expected to be collected as follows at June 30, 2022 and 2021: 2022 2021
Amounts expected to be collected:
In one year or less $ 16,768 21,318
In one year to five years 9,032 12,550
In more than five years 6,075 8,727 31,875 42,595
Less:
Allowance for uncollectible amounts (3,146) (11,227)
Discount to present value (at rates ranging from 0.07% to 5.15%) (932) (1,243)
$ 27,797 30,125
The amounts receivable from 10 donors represent approximately 76% and 82% of the gross receivables as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The top 5 donors represent 41% and 59% of total contributions revenue for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(7) Land, Buildings, and Equipment
Land, buildings, and equipment consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021: 2022 2021
Land and air rights $ 98,207 81,107 Buildings and building improvements 872,893 778,465
Leasehold improvements 83,877 84,397
Furniture and equipment 38,979 39,053
Construction in progress (note 14) 3,398 2,948 1,097,354 985,970
Less accumulated depreciation (289,335) (270,723)
Total land, buildings, and equipment – net $ 808,019 715,247
On September 9, 2021, the university sold a facility located at 118 W. 13th Street for $22,850. The net carrying value on the date of the sale was $17,770. The university recognized an operating gain of $4,990 (net of closing costs) in fiscal year 2022 reported in the consolidated statement of activities. The university used $15,000 of the proceeds to pay off outstanding debt (note 8) incurred from the original purchase.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
On March 31, 2022, the university closed on the purchase of a building located within the current campus area for the purchase price of $125,000. The university issued Dormitory Authority of the State of New York tax exempt bonds to fund the purchase (note 8).
(8) Debt
Long term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Description date Interest rate 2022 2021
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Revenue Bonds:
Series 2022A
July 1, 2052 4.00%-5.00% $ 143,200 Series 2022B July 1, 2052 2.55%-3.25% 10,090 Series 2016A July 1, 2050 3.00%–5.00% 310,995 316,040 Series 2016B July 1, 2038 3.00%–5.00% 72,555 75,665 Series 2015 July 1, 2050 3.00%–5.00% 106,155 116,025 Series 2011 July 1, 2031 4.00%–5.00% 23,985 Promissory note January 1, 2023 1.00% 504 1,504 643,499 533,219
Less:
Unamortized bond issuance costs (3,470) (3,387) Unamortized discount (190) (278) Add unamortized premium 58,503 43,728
$ 698,342 573,282
In March 2022, the university issued $143,200 Series 2022A tax exempt serial and term bonds and $10,090 Series 2022B taxable serial and bonds through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (the Dormitory Authority). The bonds financed the acquisition and renovation of a dormitory facility previously being leased by the university and advance refund all outstanding Series 2011 bonds totaling $16,925. Net premiums received at the time of issuance of the 2022 bonds totaled $18,224 ($18,073 unamortized at June 30, 2022). The Series 2022A serial bonds are due in varying annual installments commencing in fiscal years 2024 through 2033. The term bonds are due in fiscal years 2047 and 2052. The Series 2022B serial bonds are due in varying annual installments commencing in fiscal years 2024 through 2025. The university pledged tuition and fee revenue in connection with the issuance. There are no related mortgage pledges or financial covenants.
In November 2016, the university issued $316,040 Series 2016A tax exempt serial and term bonds, and $86,420 Series 2016B taxable serial and term bonds through the Dormitory Authority. The bonds financed the acquisition of a commercial building for use by the university and advance refund Series 2010 bonds $244,000 with maturities in fiscal years 2022 through 2051. Net premiums received at the time of issuance of the 2016 bonds totaled $34,172 ($28,420 unamortized at June 30, 2022). The Series 2016A serial bonds are due in varying annual installments commencing in fiscal years 2022 through 2038. The term bonds are
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
due in fiscal years 2042, 2044, 2047 and 2051. The Series 2016B serial bonds are due in varying annual installments commencing in fiscal years 2018 through 2027. The one term bond is due in fiscal year 2039. The university pledged tuition and fee revenue in connection with the issuance. There are no related mortgage pledges or financial covenants.
In May 2015, the university issued $124,290 Series 2015 tax exempt serial and term bonds through the Dormitory Authority to current refund Series 1999, Series 2001 and Series 2005 bonds and advance refund Series 2006 and a portion of Series 2010 bonds. The serial bonds are due in varying annual installments through fiscal year 2036. Net premiums received at the time of issuance of the 2015 bonds totaled $16,132 ($11,820 unamortized at June 30, 2022). Term bonds are due in fiscal years 2041, 2046, and 2051. The university pledged tuition revenues and executed mortgages on properties located at 22 26 East 14th Street, 72 Fifth Avenue and 116 118 West 13th Street, and a security interest in certain fixtures, furnishings, and equipment located in or used in connection with these properties. This collateral is shared on a pro rata basis among the Series 2015 bonds and the remaining outstanding Series 2011 bonds.
The Series 2015 loan agreement requires the university to maintain an asset maintenance ratio in which a percentage of net assets without donor restrictions, excluding net investment in plant, plus spendable net assets to total long term debt outstanding must be at least 40%. At June 30, 2022, the university was in compliance.
In June 2020, the university entered into a $2,000 unsecured promissory note with a lender. Principal is due within 30 months with interest payable at a rate of 1% annually. $504 and $1,504 was outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
For the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, interest expense totaled $26,288 and $22,827, respectively. At June 30, 2022 and 2021, interest payable included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was $12,809 and $12,055, respectively.
At June 30, 2022, aggregate principal maturities of long term debt for each of the next fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
Fiscal year ending June 30: 2023 $ 8,909 2024 12,085 2025 13,140 2026 15,425 2027 16,085 Thereafter 577,855 $ 643,499
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June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Short Term Debt
On June 10, 2016, the university entered into a margin agreement with its investment custodian to loan up to 92% of custodial liquid investments with interest payable at a rate equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.75% to be secured by treasuries, money market and exchange traded funds. There were no borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and $14,421 borrowings were outstanding as of June 30, 2021.
The university established a $25,000 unsecured line of credit with a bank in May 2011, renewable annually. Amounts borrowed under the credit line are payable within one year with interest payable at a rate equal to Bloomberg Short Term Bank Yield Index rate (BSBY) plus 1%. The BSBY is one, two, three, or six months as selected by the university. The loan will automatically convert to a prime rate if the university does not select a LIBOR duration at least three business days prior to the date of borrowing. There were no borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and 2021.
(9) Funds Held by Bond Trustees
Debt service funds held by the bond trustees consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021: 2022 2021
Cash and cash equivalents $ 49,686 23,782 U.S. Treasury Securities 1,380 $ 51,066 23,782
The funds held by bond trustees at June 30, 2022 and 2021 are reported at fair value and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(10) Net Assets
Net assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Without donor restrictions:
2022 2021
Board-designated endowment $ 248,904 288,757 Other board-designated 192 197 Net investment in plant 160,743 165,747 Undesignated (94,915) (118,697)
Total net assets without donor restriction 314,924 336,004
With donor restrictions:
Subject to expenditure when a specified event occurs:
Scholarships 3,297 3,197 Education and research 38,836 30,733 Contribution receivable 16,986 17,698 Other 5,362 4,162 Building construction and equipment 675 675 Split-interest agreements 414 409 65,570 56,874
Endowment returns subject to future to appropriations:
Scholarships 20,366 32,378 Education and research 31,384 45,171 General activities 2,773 4,117 54,523 81,666
Total net assets restricted by time or purpose 120,093 138,540
Amounts with perpetual restrictions:
Scholarships 33,099 31,149 Education and research 76,993 70,590 General activities 7,670 10,019 Contribution receivable 7,249 9,448
Total net assets with perpetual restrictions 125,011 121,206
Total net assets with donor restrictions 245,104 259,746
Total net assets $ 560,028 595,750
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Endowment
The university’s endowment is comprised of 342 individual funds at June 30, 2022, established for a variety of purposes, including scholarships, professorships, faculty development, lectures, and research programs. The endowment consists of both donor restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as endowments. Net assets associated with endowment funds, including funds functioning as endowments, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor imposed restrictions.
The university has interpreted New York’s enacted version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), referred to as “NYPMIFA,” as allowing the appropriation for expenditure or accumulation of an endowment fund as the university determines it prudent for the uses, benefits, purposes, and duration for which the endowment fund is established, subject to the intent of the donor as expressed in the gift instrument. The university classifies as net assets with donor restrictions, (a) the original value of gifts donated to the endowment; (b) the original value of subsequent gifts to the endowment; and (c) respective accumulations of income to the endowment made in accordance with the direction of the applicable donor gift instruments, if any, on an individual endowment fund is classified as net asset with donor restrictions until appropriated by the university.
In accordance with NYPMIFA, the Board of Trustees considers the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate endowment funds:
• Endowment duration and preservation
• Purpose/mission of the institution and endowment
• General economic conditions
• Effect of inflation or deflation
• The expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments
• The university’s total resources
• The university’s investment policy
• An asset’s special relationship or special value, if any, to the purposes of the university
NYPMIFA allows spending from underwater endowments, unless precluded by donors, but requires that the university consider alternatives to spending such funds in addition to the aforementioned criteria.
The university’s individual endowment funds are pooled for investment purposes. The investment portfolio is managed to achieve a prudent long-term return. The university relies on a total return strategy in which investment returns are achieved through both capital appreciation (realized and unrealized) and current yield (interest and dividends). The university targets a diversified asset allocation that places a greater emphasis on equity based investments to achieve its long term return objectives within prudent risk constraints. The endowment assets are invested to provide a real total return that preserves the purchasing power of the endowment while generating an income stream to support the academic activities of the university. Actual returns may vary from this goal in any given year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
The university’s endowment spending policy is designed to provide a sustainable and predictable flow of funds to support annual operations. The spending policy is intended to balance current spending needs and to preserve the endowment’s future purchasing power. The university applies a board specified spending rate to a moving average of endowment investment funds. The purpose of using a moving average is to smooth out any wide fluctuations in the market value. Endowment earnings in excess of the spending rate are added back to the principal of the endowment investments.
• Prior to fiscal year 2012, the board-specified spending rate was 5%. Beginning with fiscal year 2012, the spending rate was reduced to 4% using a “soft landing” approach. The fiscal year 2011 appropriation will be used as the annual appropriation for the existing endowment funds until the value of those funds increases sufficiently over time to result in an effective 4% spending rate. New funds are appropriated at the 4% spending rate calculated on the previous 16 quarters’ fair value.
• Effective for fiscal year 2022 the board approved a new spending policy to eliminate the soft landing approach to achieve the 4% spending rate. Instead, the board approved a gradual approach to the 4% spending policy to be achieved over a 3 year period. For fiscal year 2022, all endowment funds will be appropriated at a 5% spend rate. For fiscal year 2023, all endowment funds will be appropriated at a 4.5% spend rate. For fiscal year 2024, all endowment funds will be appropriated at a 4% spend rate. The board reduced the number of previous quarters’ market values used to calculate the appropriation from 16 to 12.
In accordance with the spending policy, $19,855 and $16,412 of endowment return was made available in fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively, to support operations of the university.
The following tables present the university’s endowment, exclusive of pledges, as of and for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
2022
Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Donor-restricted endowment funds $ 172,285 172,285 Board-designated endowment funds 248,904 248,904
Total endowment net assets $ 248,904 172,285 421,189
2021
Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Donor-restricted endowment funds $ 193,424 193,424 Board-designated endowment funds 288,757 288,757
Total endowment net assets $ 288,757 193,424 482,181
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
Changes in endowment net assets for the year ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Endowment net assets, as of June 30, 2021 $ 288,757 193,424 482,181 Net investment loss (27,494) (19,136) (46,630)
Contributions, net 6,003 6,003 Appropriation for spending (11,849) (8,006) (19,855)
Transfer from board-designated funds (510) (510)
Endowment net assets, as of June 30, 2022 $ 248,904 172,285 421,189
Changes in endowment net assets for the year ended June 30, 2021 are as follows:
Without donor With donor restrictions restrictions Total
Endowment net assets, as of June 30, 2020 $ 239,578 153,900 393,478 Net investment loss 58,718 38,498 97,216
Contributions, net 7,671 7,671 Appropriation for spending (9,767) (6,645) (16,412)
Transfer from board-designated funds 228 228
Endowment net assets, as of June 30, 2021 $ 288,757 193,424 482,181
From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with individual donor restricted endowment funds may fall below the level that the donor or NYPMIFA requires the university to retain as a fund of perpetual duration. In accordance with GAAP, the deficiencies of this nature that are reported in net assets with donor restrictions totaled $1,640 and $165 at June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These deficiencies resulted from unfavorable market fluctuations that occurred shortly after the investment of new contributions, which in accordance with the donors’ intent, are maintained permanently, or other endowment funds where the cumulative appropriation has exceeded the accumulated appreciation; the university suspends spending endowed funds if spending appropriations, as determined under the spending policy, exceed the accumulated appreciation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
At June 30, 2022 and 2021, the amount by which funds was underwater was calculated as follows: 2022 2021
Aggregate original gift amount $ 17,486 1,526 Aggregate fair value (15,846) (1,361)
Aggregate deficiency $ 1,640 165
Net Assets Released from Restrictions
Net assets were released from donor restrictions due to the passage of time or by incurring costs satisfying the restricted purposes specified by the donors for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 as follows:
2022 2021
Scholarships and departmental activities $ 45,875 29,144 Payments received on pledges 583 449
Total net assets released from restrictions $ 46,458 29,593
(11) Expenses
Expenses by functional classification for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
2022 Salaries General Interest and Occupancy business Professional and Functional expenses benefits costs expenses services depreciation Total
Instruction and departmental research $ 128,219 14,872 2,079 1,507 16,271 162,948
Sponsored research and public services 11,456 1,104 3,757 4,026 370 20,713
Academic support 52,546 9,486 7,948 9,771 9,048 88,799
Student services 23,996 1,475 20,804 4,627 1,249 52,151 Auxiliary activities 3,811 31,754 3,346 577 18,798 58,286 Institutional support 41,392 6,059 14,469 8,507 6,908 77,335
Total $ 261,420 64,750 52,403 29,015 52,644 460,232
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
2021 Salaries General Interest and Occupancy business Professional and Functional expenses benefits costs expenses services depreciation Total
Instruction and departmental research $ 99,601 11,552 1,497 1,122 15,719 129,491
Sponsored research and public services 7,730 867 2,328 3,806 312 15,043 Academic support 50,223 7,706 6,273 9,180 8,704 82,086 Student services 21,701 2,282 3,607 4,029 1,562 33,181 Auxiliary activities 2,450 28,762 850 151 15,929 48,142 Institutional support 40,354 5,806 16,646 7,715 6,927 77,448
Total $ 222,059 56,975 31,201 26,003 49,153 385,391
Operations and maintenance of plant, including interest and depreciation, are allocated based upon square footage across the functional expense categories as follows:
2022 2021 Operation Operation and and maintenance maintenance Functional expenses Interest of plant Depreciation Interest of plant Depreciation
Instruction and departmental research $ 6,253 22,118 10,017 5,974 16,613 9,745 Sponsored research and public services 112 1,525 259 73 1,248 239 Academic support 3,953 13,515 5,095 3,756 10,644 4,948 Student services 449 1,469 800 522 2,839 1,040 Auxiliary activities 12,083 8,178 6,715 10,347 5,457 5,582 Institutional support 2,193 8,200 4,715 2,155 8,053 4,772
Total $ 25,043 55,005 27,601 22,827 44,854 26,326
Fundraising
Fundraising expenses of $4,589 and $3,779 for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, are included in institutional support in the accompanying consolidated statements of activities. For the purpose of disclosing fundraising expenses, the university includes only those fundraising costs incurred by its development office.
(12) Leases and Other Commitments and Contingencies
The university has entered into operating leases of certain facilities for educational purposes, which expire at various dates through 2069 and provide for renewal options. Certain facility leases provide for increase in future annual payments based on defined increases in the Consumer Price Index subject to certain maximum increases. Additionally, the agreements generally require the university to pay real estate taxes, insurance, and repairs. Operating leases with lease terms greater than one year are reported as operating lease ROU assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
The university has no material finance leases to report under ASU No. 2016 02, Leases, for the period ended June 30, 2022.
The table below presents a maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities and a reconciliation of the total amount of such liabilities recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2022.
Operating leases
Year ending June 30: 2023 $ 28,750 2024 28,417 2025 28,577 2026 29,804 2027 29,856 2028 and thereafter 698,719 844,123
Less discount for net present value (473,431) $ 370,692
Lease costs and other related information for the year ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:
Operating lease cost $ 41,718
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 36,841
Weighted-average remaining lease term 30 Weighted-average discount rate 4.55 %
At June 30, 2022, construction commitments were approximately $1,416.
Amounts received and expended by the university under various federal and state programs are subject to audit by government agencies. In the opinion of management, audit adjustments, if any, would not have a material effect on the financial position, changes in net assets, and cash flows of the university.
In the normal course of its operations, the university is a party to various legal proceedings and complaints, most of which are covered by insurance. While it is not feasible to predict the ultimate outcome of such matters, management of the university is not aware of any claims or contingencies that would have a material adverse effect on the university’s financial position.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
(13) Retirement and Postretirement Health Benefit Plans
(a) Retirement Plans
The university has a defined contribution retirement plan that covers substantially all employees, except certain union employees, and which is funded through direct payments to Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) for the purchase of various types of investment contracts. For each eligible employee, the university’s contribution is determined as a percentage of salary, taking into account age and length of accrued service. Retirement contributions paid by the university under this plan and charged to expense for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 were $14,789 and $3,142, respectively. In response to the pandemic, the university suspended its employer contributions to the defined contribution plan commencing at the beginning of fiscal year 2021. The employer contributions to the plan were reinstated at the beginning of fiscal year 2022.
(b) Multi Employer Plans
At June 30, 2022, the university participated in four multi employer pension plans established under collective bargaining agreements that cover certain groups of employees throughout the university, and reflected in the table below. These groups of employees are also eligible to participate in the New School 403(b) Retirement Plans. The university makes cash contributions to these plans under the terms of the collective bargaining agreements that cover its union employees.
The zone status reflected in table below is based on information received from the plan sponsors and, as required by the Pension Protection Act (PPA), is certified by each plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. A zone status of red requires the plan sponsor to implement a Funding Improvement Plan (FIP) or Rehabilitation Plan (RP). Effective August 1 2018, the American Federation of Musicians & Employers’ Pension Fund (AFMEPF Local 802) imposed surcharge of 9% of contributions was increased by 10% The additional 10% in the rate of contributions will not be used to calculate any participant’s benefits under the plan, but will be used solely to improve the financial health of the Plan.
The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which an FIP or RP, as required by PPA, is either pending or has been implemented by the plan’s sponsor. The university’s contribution is also disclosed below followed by the expiration dates of the collective bargaining agreements requiring contributions to the plans.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
The percentage of the university’s contributions to Local 840 Pension Fund as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 represents 90% and 78% of the total contributions to the plan, respectively. The university’s contributions to Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds, Local 802 (AFMEPF) and Local 94 (Central Pension Fund) were insignificant to the plan.
Expiration
FIP/RP Contributions of date of Status The New School collective
EIN/Pension Pending/ June 30 Surcharge bargaining Pension fund plan number Pension protection act zone status implemented 2022 2021 paid agreement
BuildingService June30,2021 June30,2020 32BJBenefitFund 13-1879376/001 Red Red Yes $ 948 746 No June30,2026
AFMEPF March31,2022 March31,2021 (802) 51-6120204/001 Red Red Yes 154 121 Yes June30,2022 Local840Pension December 31,2021 December 31,2020 Fund(1205) 13-6304568/001 Red Yellow Yes 1,178 1,187 No June30,2024
CentralPension January 31,2021 January 31,2020 Fund(Local94) 36-6052390/001 Green Green No 78 66 N/A December 31,2022
The university is currently in the process of renegotiating the collective bargaining agreement for Local 802 (AFMEPF).
(c) Postretirement Health Plans
The university provides certain healthcare benefits for past and future nonunion full time employees who have or will retire at 65 years of age with 10 or more years of service. This benefit pays up to $1,500 per fiscal year for the cost of premiums to either a Medigap plan, a Part D prescription drug plan, or a Medicare Advantage Plan (also known as a Medicare Part C plan).
The university funds its postretirement benefits costs on a pay as you go basis. As of June 30, 2022, and 2021, the actuarially determined benefit obligation included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was $3,165 and $3,836, respectively.
(14) Related Party Transactions
Members of the university’s Board of Trustees and senior management may, from time to time, be associated, either directly or indirectly, with companies doing business with the university. The university’s conflict of interest policy requires, among other things, that no member of the Board of Trustees or its committees participate in any decision in which he or she (or an immediate family member) has a material financial interest. For members of the Board of Trustees and senior management, the university requires an annual disclosure of significant financial interests in, or employment or consulting relationships with, entities doing business with the university. When such relationships exist, measures are taken to address the actual or perceived conflict to protect the best interests of the university and ensure compliance with relevant conflict of interest laws. During fiscal years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, no such relationships existed.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
During fiscal 2020, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement to purchase a leasehold interest in a condominium which allows the right to use a facility located near campus through 2069 with an entity associated with a trustee. The university took possession of the facility in fall 2020 and uses the facility as a residence hall for its students.
Consistent with the policy discussed above, the decision to engage the entity was based on a review and discussion without participation of the interested trustee, with the assistance of real estate consultants and outside counsel, and a determination that such engagement was in the best interest of and provided substantial benefit to the university.
(15) Liquidity and Availability
The university’s financial assets available for general expenditures within one year of the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
2022 2021
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,480 6,171
Student accounts receivable, net 13,224 17,359
Contributions receivable, net 27,797 30,125 Investments 444,308 486,849
Funds held by bond trustees 51,066 23,782 Student loans receivable, net 1,793 1,998
Total financial assets 545,668 566,284
Less those unavailable for general expenditures within one year, due to:
Contributions receivable due beyond one year 13,420 18,970
Funds held by bond trustees 29,489 23,782 Student loans receivable, net 1,793 1,998 Restricted by donors for use in future periods 12,156 16,930 Restricted by donors in perpetuity 117,762 111,758 Endowment appreciation available, net of approved spending 35,474 73,834 Split interest arrangements 414 409
Total amounts available within one year 335,160 318,603
Other board designated funds:
Board-designated as quasi endowment, unavailable without board approval 248,904 288,757 Board-designated art fund, unavailable without board approval 192 197
Financial assets available to meet general expenditures within one year $ 86,064 29,649
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands)
The university continually monitors liquidity required to meet its operating needs and other contractual commitments, while also looking to maximize the investment of its available funds. For purposes of analyzing resources available to meet general expenditures over a 12 month period, the university considers all expenditures related to its ongoing mission related activities, including those for plant and debt service and exclusive of expenditures for plant that are financed by contributions, as well as the conduct of services undertaken to support those activities, to be general expenditures. In addition to financial assets available to meet general expenditures over the next 12 months, the university operates within a balanced budget and anticipates collecting sufficient revenue to cover general expenditures. The consolidated statements of cash flows identifies the sources and uses of the university’s cash and shows negative cash generated by operations for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The university invests funds in excess of current requirements in various short term, highly liquid investments.
The university excludes funds that are board designated as quasi endowment, from assets available to meet general expenditures. These funds are invested for long term appreciation and current appropriation, and may be spent at the discretion of the board. In addition, funds held by bond trustees are not considered to be available for general expenditures because these funds are used solely to service long term debt.
Student loans receivable are not considered to be available for general expenditures because these funds are used solely to make new loans and split interest agreements are not considered to be available for general expenditures because these funds are not solely owned by the university.
Further, the university maintains two vehicles to provide short term cash if needed, an unsecured line of credit and a margin agreement. While total availability varies, it is generally in excess of $50,000. There were no borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and $14,421 borrowings were outstanding as of June 30, 2021. See note 8 for more information on these two arrangements.
(16) Subsequent Events
The university evaluated subsequent events after the consolidated balance sheet date of June 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022, the date on which the consolidated financial statements were issued and determined that no additional disclosures are needed.
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