Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
31-6401596
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,252,523
4,543,133
4,015,501
4,768,393
5,365,136
22,944,686
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
4,252,523
4,543,133
4,015,501
4,768,393
5,365,136
22,944,686
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
22,944,686
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
4,252,523
4,543,133
4,015,501
4,768,393
5,365,136
22,944,686
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,053,448
3,133,316
2,257,756
863,276
1,248,454
9,556,250
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
227,016
222,858
908,487
439,294
183,187
1,980,842
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
34,481,778
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
5,170,839
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
66.540 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.330 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
31-6401596
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, ALL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION BECAME EMPLOYEES OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE SPECIFIED IN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE UNIVERSITY AND APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ASSOCIATION CONSISTS OF ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR 15 OR MORE CREDIT HOURS OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM OHIO STATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ANY CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION/BY-LAWS REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION. THERE WERE NO CHANGES THAT REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP VOTE DURING FYE 06/30/2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EVERY DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A COPY OF THE OSUAA'S CODE OF ETHICS AND SIGN A READ RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT HE/SHE HAS READ THE CODE. DIRECTORS MUST ADVISE THEIR ASSOCIATION BOARD CHAIR OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ASSOCIATION'S CODE OF ETHICS IS REVIEWED AND (RE)AFFIRMED EVERY TWO YEARS AT THE FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, PERIODICALLY A COMPARISON IS DONE TO SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS. SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY AND DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN GOVERNING BODY BOARD MINUTES. THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, WHO THEN DETERMINES THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION. IF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT HAS A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION WITH THE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A CONVERSATION WOULD ENSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CODE OF ETHICS ARE POSTED ON A PUBLIC WEBSITE. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES ARE AVAILABLE OF IRS FORMS 990 AND 990T.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 2,342,744.
BACKUP WITHHOLDING
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE REPORTABLE PAYMENTS THAT REQUIRED COMPLIANCE WITH BACKUP WITHHOLDING.
JOINT VENTURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B
DURING FYE 06/30/2011, THE ASSOCIATION ENTERED INTO A JOINT VENTURE WITH THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS OF ALL PUBLIC BIG 10 UNIVERSITIES WITH THE PURPOSE TO EXTEND THE ADVERTISING REACH OF THE ASSOCIATIONS. THE ASSOCIATION'S MANAGEMENT PERIODICALLY REVIEWS THE JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PROTECTED.
CONTRIBUTORS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE B, PAGE 1
THE ORGANIZATION RECORDED A PAYMENT FROM COLLEGIATE INSURANCE RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,997 ON ITS SCHEDULE B. THE AMOUNT REPRESENTS CONTRIBUTIONS OF DIVIDENDS THAT WERE RECEIVED BY INDIVIDUAL POLICY HOLDERS . NO ONE POLICYHOLDER GAVE MORE THAN $5,000 TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DURING THE YEAR THAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS TOTAL.
COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, ALL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION BECAME EMPLOYEES OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. AT THAT TIME, NO COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS HAVE BEEN PAID DIRECTLY TO THE INDIVIDUALS BY THE ASSOCIATION. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WERE OFFICERS OR INDIVIDUALS PAID MORE THAN $100,000 BY THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION: -ARCHIE GRIFFIN - CEO/PRESIDENT - $384,459 (COMPENSATION) & $47,693 (OTHER COMPENSATION) -VIRGINIA TRETHEWEY - COO - $214,110 (COMPENSATION) & $31,633 (OTHER COMPENSATION) -DAVID WADE - CFO - $151,082 (COMPENSATION) & $22,901 (OTHER COMPENSATION) -ANDREW GURD - HCE - $113,055 (COMPENSATION) & $16,386 (OTHER COMPENSATION) -KATHY BICKEL - HCE - $105,652 (COMPENSATION) & $15,745 (OTHER COMPENSATION) -STEVEN PROCTOR - HCE - $101,241 (COMPENSATION) & $15,123 (OTHER COEMPENSATION) -ANTHONY VIDMAR - HCE - $101,682 (COMPENSATION) & $15,061 (OTHER COMPENSATION)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.