Tufts University is a student-centered research INSTITUTION dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. With approximately 12,719 full-time students from 115 countries, we are committed to providing A transformative experience for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment where creative scholars generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world. TUFTS UNIVERSITY'S FOCUS ON INNOVATION AND PROGRESSIVE THINKING TOOK ROOT AT ITS FOUNDING AS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN 1852. TODAY, TUFTS UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO EDUCATING NEW LEADERS FOR OUR CHANGING WORLD AND TUFTS IS RECOGNIZED AMONGST THE MOST SELECTIVE ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. SUPERB TEACHING AND WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH EQUIP TUFTS GRADUATES TO ADDRESS MULTI-FACETED CHALLENGES AROUND THE GLOBE. CREATIVE CROSS-SCHOOL COLLABORATIONS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX ECONOMIC, HEALTH, POLITICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES EVEN BEFORE THEY GRADUATE. A GROWING NUMBER OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING AND THE UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS.
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Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$593K
Grants Given
$188.7M
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Governance
Voting board members41
Independent members39
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 exceptionYes
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %41.9%
Permanent endowment %35.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersNo
Gross fundraising receipts$0
Net to org$0
Retained by contractors$0
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