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
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
57-0426335
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) 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.") ....
23,714,735
28,128,494
22,904,276
23,733,242
22,542,450
121,023,197
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..
23,714,735
28,128,494
22,904,276
23,733,242
22,542,450
121,023,197
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.
121,023,197
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..
23,714,735
28,128,494
22,904,276
23,733,242
22,542,450
121,023,197
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,275,748
8,121,770
8,889,406
7,902,994
16,243,366
43,433,284
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
178,540
152,024
513,610
-331,203
-301,219
211,752
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
409,739
410,030
283,590
39,674
25,916
1,168,949
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
165,837,182
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
7,752,009
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
72.980 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
78.210 %
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
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
57-0426335
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
BACKUP WITHHOLDING RULES:
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C:
THERE WERE NO INSTANCES THAT REQUIRED BACKUP WITHHOLDING.
NONDEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS:
PART V, LINE 7A AND 7B:
THE ORGANIZATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES GIFTS DESIGNATED FOR IPTAY PROGRAMS (ATHLETICS). GIFTS ENTITLE DONOR TO CERTAIN BENEFITS GRANTED BY IPTAY - AN ORGANIZATION OPERATED UNDER CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. THE ORGANIZATION ADVISES DONORS THAT THEY SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF GIFT WHICH QUALIFIES FOR TAX DEDUCTIBILITY (USUALLY 80%). THE ORGANIZATION SELLS TICKETS FOR TWO FUND RAISING EVENTS. THE CONTRIBUTION PORTION IS STATED ON THE TICKET.
COMPLIANCE WITH FORMS 8899 AND 1098-C:
FORM 990, PART V, LINES 7G AND 7H:
THERE WERE NO CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED THE ORGANIZATION TO FILE EITHER FORM 8899 OR 1098-C.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEES & KEY EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS NO OFFICER, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES & KEY EMPLOYEE HAD A FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY OTHER OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEE. THE FOLLOWING CUF BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS VOTING DIRECTORS OF OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: WILLIAM L ABERCROMBIE JR - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION GEORGE E BEIDINGER - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION RICHARD COTTINGHAM - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE COMPLEX CORPORATION JAMES P CREEL - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE COMPLEX CORPORATION NEIL C ROBINSON JR - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION G GRAHAM SEGERS JR - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ARE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE CUF BOARD. JOHN C ALEXANDER JR JAMES F BARKER A NEILL CAMERON JR BRETT A DALTON DORIS R HELMS BRIAN J O'ROURKE THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE EMPLOYEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY: HARRISON F TRAMMELL ALICE C EVATT DONNA L GARRIS LAURA H HASELDEN
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
ORGANIZATION ADDED HOW TO REMOVE A BOARD MEMBER, CLARIFIED PROCEDURAL RULES AND ADDED INDEMNIFICATION STATEMENT IN THE CONSTITUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 IN DETAIL AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION HAD TWO EMPLOYEES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2010 WHOSE SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS ARE EMPLOYEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS IS DETERMINED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION SET BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 55,656,158. CHANGE IN VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES 286,297. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 2,069,628. TAX ADJ. FOR INVESTMENT INCOME FROM ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS -6,081,096. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 51,930,987.
AUDIT PROCESS:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATE IN A COMBINED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS EVERY FIVE YEARS. AT LEAST ONE MEMBER FROM EACH BOARD PARTICIPATES IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR ALL ENTITIES TO SELECT THE SAME AUDIT FIRM BUT THAT HAS BEEN THE PRACTICE FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS. CUF HAS AN AUDIT COMMITEE WHICH MEETS AT LEAST THREE TIMES A YEAR AND INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH THE AUDIT FIRM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.