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 OF SOUTH FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-2959590
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)
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
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.") ....
3,531,223
2,753,312
10,167,664
26,744,645
11,182,356
54,379,200
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..
3,531,223
2,753,312
10,167,664
26,744,645
11,182,356
54,379,200
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.
54,379,200
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..
3,531,223
2,753,312
10,167,664
26,744,645
11,182,356
54,379,200
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,334,923
369,413
25,422
1,480
2,455,047
5,186,285
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..
600,000
600,000
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
60,165,485
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
90.383 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
78.280 %
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
Page 4
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
ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO LINE 1 FOR ALL PREVIOUS YEARS TO INCLUDE RENTAL INCOME AND GRANTS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10.
ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO LINE 8 FOR PREVIOUS YEARS TO INVESTMENT INCOME.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-2959590
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MEMBERS THAT CAN ELECT MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7A
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESIDENT APPOINTS UP TO 2 FACULTY MEMBERS AND UP TO 10 NON-USF FACULTY MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS A DESIGNEE MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO MEMBERS
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7B
THE PROPERTY AFFAIRS, ACTIVITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION SHALL BE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS SHALL BE EXERCISED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO DELEGATION BY THE BOARD TO THE OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBLITY TO MONITOR AND CONTROL THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S RESOURCES AND NAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FLORIDA LAWS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA RULES AND POLICIES. CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MAY BE MADE BY TWO-THIRDS (2/3RDS) VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD, AND IN ALL INSTANCES, WITH THE WRITTEN CONCURRENCE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. ANY DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS (EXCEPT FOR THE DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES) MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA.
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19
It is the Research Foundation's policy, upon receipt of a reasonable and specific request in writing, to make public Research Foundation financial information, including expenditures from Research Foundation funds, documentation regarding completed business transactions and information about the investment and management of Research Foundation assets; however, the Research Foundation will not release proprietary information. The financial statements are made available on the USF Research Foundation website.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
PART VI, SECTION B. DISCLOSURE, QUESTION 15A
THE FOUNDATION ADHERES TO AN OUTLINED PHILOSOPHY AND STRATEGY WITH REGARDS TO HOW THEY DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BASIC PRINCIPLES ARE TO ENSURE PAY IS COMPETITIVE, IS ENHANCED FOR THE ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION OF COMPETENCIES/CONTRIBUTIONS VALUED BY USF, AND IS ENHANCED FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES.
GOVERNNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE, PROVIDES FOR A HEARING PROCESS FOR SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTIVE OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION SHOULD THAT HEARING PROCESS DETERMINE A VIOLATION. Prior to taking a seat as a Director or a committee member, and annually thereafter as long as such person continues to serve as a Director or committee member, such person shall complete, sign and deliver to the President of the Organization a disclosure statement affirming that such person (A) has received a copy of the Organization's conflicts of interest policy, (B) has read and understands the policy, (C) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (D) understands that the Organization is a charitable organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy. (1) An interested person may have numerous professional and personal affiliations and, undoubtedly, some of them may cross paths with the Organization. If these associations develop into conflicts of interest that become a major obstacle to fulfilling the duty of loyalty, it may be necessary to re-evaluate the Board member's suitability for current Board service. (2) If the Board (or committee) has reasonable cause to believe that an interested person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the interested person of the basis for such belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. (3) If, after hearing the response of the interested person and making such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, the Board (or committee) determines that the interested person has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take such action as it determines to be appropriate, including corrective and disciplinary action.
Reconciliation of Net Assets
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 5
Change in net assets due to unrealized gains on investments carried at market value: $1,836,127 Change in net assets due to the change in fair value of interest rate swaps: $569,589
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
PART VI, SECTION B. DISCLOSURE, QUESTION 15B
THE USF RESEARCH FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AS IT DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS, AND THE OFFICERS ARE COMPENSATED THROUGH A RELATED PARTY (THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.