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
Virginia Tech Real Estate Foundation Inc
Employer identification number
54-1528809
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?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(1)
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION
540721690
07
Yes
1,608,740
(2)
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
546001805
02
Yes
0
Total
1,608,740
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.") ....
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..
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, 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 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
...............
16
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
Virginia Tech Real Estate Foundation Inc
Employer identification number
54-1528809
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART III, LINE 1
VIRGINIA TECH REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION, INC. (VTREF) WAS ORGANIZED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (UNIVERSITY) AND VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC. VTREF IS TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. EFFECTIVE MARCH 30, 1993 VTREF INCORPORATED A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, H.R. FOUNDATION, INC. (HRF). HRF WAS ORGANIZED SOLELY TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES INCIDENT TO THE OWNERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATION OF THE HOTEL ROANOKE PROPERTY IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
PART VI, LINES 6 AND 7A
ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, ARTICLES V AND VI, 6.1(II), THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC., AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE SOLE MEMBER, VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC.
REVIEW OF FORM 990
PART VI, LINE 11B
MANAGEMENT AND THE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING STAFF PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION TO THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TAX CONSULTANTS. THE TAX CONSULTANTS REVIEW AND COMPILE THE INFORMATION INTO THE 990 FORM AND PROVIDE A DRAFT TO MANAGEMENT. MANAGEMENT AND THE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CONTROLLER PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM PRIOR TO FORWARDING IT TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW. THE CEO THEN REVIEWS THE FORMS. ANY ISSUES AFTER THESE REVIEWS ARE COMMUNICATED BACK TO THE THIRD PARTY TAX CONSULTANTS. ANY ISSUES ARE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED BY BOTH PARTIES. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE THE FORMS ARE MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF THERE ARE NO COMMENTS OR ISSUES THAT COULD NOT BE RESOLVED, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THEN SIGNS THE TRANSMITTAL FORM TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC FILING, AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS, ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION. DISCLOSURE OF THE 990 WILL BE MADE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, LINE 12C
THE VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC. HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES EACH MEMBER (FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES (RESPONSIBLE PERSONS)) TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT SETTING FORTH ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE STATEMENT AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY EACH MEMBER. ALSO, IF A CONFLICT SHOULD ARISE THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED IN THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OR THE QUESTIONNAIRE, A STATEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION DISCLOSING THE FACTS OF THE SITUATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS THE QUESTIONNAIRES AND STATEMENTS AND WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT DOES ACTUALLY EXIST. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE APPROVE OR RATIFY THE ARRANGEMENT/TRANSACTION BASED SOLELY ON WHETHER IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION IN PERFORMING ITS MISSION.
COMPENSATION PRACTICES
PART VI, LINE 15
SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/SECRETARY-TREASURER ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. COMPARATIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR ITS CONSIDERATION IN MAKING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ESTABLISHING BENEFIT PROGRAMS. SOME OF THE WAYS THAT COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED TO BE COMPETITIVE ARE: 990'S OF COMPARATIVE INSTITUTIONS ARE REVIEWED TO COMPREHEND WHAT SALARIES ARE BEING OFFERED IN THESE INSTITUTIONS. DURING 2007, CLARK CONSULTING INC. WAS CONTRACTED TO REVIEW THE REASONABLENESS OF THE CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR THE CEO, AND THE STUDY CONCLUDED THAT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REASONABLE ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE DECISIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE CEO/SECRETARY-TREASURER THEN APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER KEY POSITIONS OF THE FOUNDATION AND THAT COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO PROVIDE SALARY AND BENEFITS AS CLOSE AS PRACTIBLE TO THOSE PROVIDED TO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. COMPARATIVE DATA INCLUDING UNIVERSITY AVERAGES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IS USED IN ESTABLISHING AND ADJUSTING SALARIES. MERIT ADJUSTMENTS MIRROR THE UNIVERSITY APPROVED MERIT ADJUSTMENTS EACH YEAR.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABILITY
PART VI, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ANY SUCH REQUESTS WOULD BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 5
EQUITY DISTRIBUTION TO RELATED ENTITY ............. $(604,793).
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:DR CHARLES W STEGER Jr TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:40
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:DR ELIZABETH A FLANAGAN TITLE:EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT HOURS:40
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:M Dwight Shelton Jr TITLE:Executive Vice President HOURS:40
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