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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University
Employer identification number
74-0490865
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?
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
11,799,390
15,925,153
10,080,746
7,308,782
9,120,072
54,234,143
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..
11,799,390
15,925,153
10,080,746
7,308,782
9,120,072
54,234,143
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)..
1,153,817
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
53,080,326
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
11,799,390
15,925,153
10,080,746
7,308,782
9,120,072
54,234,143
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
4,092,330
4,221,320
4,134,748
4,277,790
4,464,441
21,190,629
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
212,843
60,486
32,050
53,793
132,695
491,867
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
351,541
235,550
825,644
321,027
316,174
2,049,936
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
77,966,575
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
6,757,043
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
68.081 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
68.140 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University
Employer identification number
74-0490865
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CONTROLLER. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS BEEN APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
POLICY IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MGMT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION
EACH YEAR THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A COMPARABILITY STUDY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY CHANGES TO COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. PRIOR TO THE 4TH QUARTER BOARD MEETING, SURVEY DATA IS GATHERED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES AND PRESENTED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. THE DATA PRESENTED INCLUDES SURVEY DATA GATHERED FROM A MINIMUM OF THREE INDEPENDENT SURVEYS, AS WELL AS LOCAL MARKET DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES AN OPINION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION PARAMETERS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, WHICH ARE USED IN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD ON ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES. ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES ARE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD DURING THE NEXT 1ST QUARTER BOARD MEETING AND BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 OF THAT YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THIS ANNUAL PROCESS, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ENGAGES THE HAY GROUP EVERY THREE YEARS TO CONFIRM THE COMPENSATION RANGES ESTABLISHED FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, WITH THE MOST RECENT STUDY COMPLETED IN 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
EACH YEAR THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USING DATA GATHERED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES. THE DATA COLLECTED INCLUDES SURVEY DATA FROM A MINIMUM OF THREE INDEPENDENT SURVEYS, AS WELL AS LOCAL MARKET COMPARISONS. AFTER REVIEWING THE DATA TO ENSURE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ON THE COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AND WILL MAKE A FULL REPORT OF THEIR FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THIS ANNUAL PROCESS, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ENGAGES THE HAY GROUP TO CONFIRM COMPENSATION RANGES FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, WITH THE MOST RECENT STUDY COMPLETED IN 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE POSTED ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
MISSION
TO STRENGTHEN THE AGGIE NETWORK; PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY; PERPETUATE AGGIE TIES OF AFFECTION AND ESTEEM FORMED IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAYS; AND SERVE CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS OF TEXAS A&M BY ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING TO A CLIMATE OF LEARNING, TRADITION, AND AGGIE SPIRIT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS $3,226,066 ROUNDING 2 ----------- TOTAL $3,226,068
PRIOR YEAR'S OTHER REVENUE
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 11, PRIOR YEAR
PRIOR YEAR'S OTHER REVENUE OF $2,067,703 REPORTED ON LINE 11, DOES NOT INCLUDE AN UNREALIZED GAIN OF $3,863,029. THIS AMOUNT WAS INADVERTENTLY INCLUDED IN 2010 ON PART VIII, COLUMN A, LINE 11A.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.