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
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
14-1503972
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
..................................................
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)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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.") ....
9,392,956
6,318,395
4,529,068
6,350,581
4,998,070
31,589,070
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..
9,392,956
6,318,395
4,529,068
6,350,581
4,998,070
31,589,070
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.
31,589,070
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..
9,392,956
6,318,395
4,529,068
6,350,581
4,998,070
31,589,070
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
7,347,210
7,827,316
9,028,250
8,255,530
9,065,115
41,523,421
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
14,363
14,363
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
112,619
112,619
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
73,239,473
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,447,616
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
43.130 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
47.680 %
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
....
20
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
14-1503972
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE, SOLICIT, RECEIVE, ACCEPT, HOLD, INVEST, AND MANAGE MONEY AND PROPERTY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AND THE DISBURSEMENT THEREOF FOR THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE WELFARE OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY ("UNIVERSITY"), ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND ALUMNI, AND ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION, QUALIFIED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE AND ITS REGULATIONS, WHICH HAS AMONG ITS CORPORATE PURPOSES PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
CAYMAN ISLANDS
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
CARL FLORIO GEORGE PHILIP DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED AS FOLLOWS: 5 MEMBERS FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD; 1 MEMBER FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION BOARD; 10 MEMBERS FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT; 3 MEMBERS, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY, FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT; 1 MEMBER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT BODY, FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT; 30 AT-LARGE MEMBERS FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE BOARD. EACH DIRECTOR, INCLUDING THE EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS, SHALL HAVE THE SAME POWERS AND ONE VOTE ON ANY MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD, EXCEPT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION, WHO SHALL HAVE NO VOTE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
MANAGEMENT PROVIDES A DRAFT OF FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS TO COMMENT ON FORM 990 AND ANY REVISIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THAT TIME. APPROVAL TO FILE IS GIVEN TO MANAGEMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A COPY OF FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANY NEW DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE FOUNDATION IS ADVISED OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY UPON ENTERING THE DUTIES OF OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT. ANY DUALITY OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD THROUGH AN ANNUAL PROCEDURE AND ALSO WHEN THE INTEREST BECOMES A MATTER OF DIRECTOR OR OFFICER ACTION. IN GENERAL, A DIRECTOR'S OR OFFICER'S CONFLICT WILL BE CLEARED OF ANY CONSEQUENCE BY, FIRST, FULL DISCLOSURE AND, SECOND, APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT ACTION BY A DISINTERESTED MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS. ANY DIRECTOR HAVING A DUALITY OF INTEREST SHALL NOT VOTE OR USE PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER, AND SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING AND THE QUORUM SITUATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION AT THE TIME OF HIRING IS BASED ON DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION AND WAGE INCREASES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION AT THE TIME OF HIRING IS BASED ON DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION AND WAGE INCREASES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION MAKES ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS OWN WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24F
MAILING AND POSTAGE 100,916 RENTAL, REPAIR, AND MAINT 83,712 PRINTING 71,858 DONOR CULTIVATION 66,618 BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS 53,575 DUES, MEMBERSHIPS AND FEE 51,928 SPECIAL EVENTS 38,061 TELEPHONE 1,231
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS - 5,116,231 PROPERTY TRANSFER TO RELATED ENTITY - UABDC - (527,359)
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