The university's goal in the coming decade is to advance learning through the integration of teaching, research and service to others. The CORE of this goal is to prepare graduates to engage with the world and lead lives of meaning. To do this, the university commits to achieve national and international research prominence; provide learning experiences grounded in fundamental, transferable skills across ALL disciplines and in real world challenges; promote strategic risk-taking in the presence of opportunity and adversity; support social, environmental and economic sustainability; provide meaningful connections and partnerships with alumni, supporters, and citizens around the globe; provide a robust return on the investment in a lehigh education; and promote a diverse, inclusive, and financially accessible environment.
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$217K
Grants Given
$146.4M
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Governance
Voting board members27
Independent members27
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %30.4%
Permanent endowment %36.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Retained by contractors$77K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation