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 FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-2729133
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?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
596002052
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
22,129,384
Total
22,129,384
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
Page 3
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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-2729133
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES. FORM 926 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER REGULATIONS SECTION 1.6038B-1(C) AND TEMPORARY REGULATIONS SECTION 1.6038B-1T (C) (1) THROUGH (5): FORM 926(1) NAME OF PARTNERSHIP: FLORIDA HEDGED STRATEGIES FUND LLC 27-0277727 (C)(1) TRANSFEROR-UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. 59-2729133, P.O. BOX 115500, GAINESVILLE, FL 32611-5500 (C)(2)(I) TRANSFER-TRANSFEREE INFORMATION-ROUND TABLE GLOBAL MACRO FUND, LTD, WINDWARD 1, REGATTA OFFICE PK, WEST BAY RD, GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1205 (C)(2)(II) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFER-CASH (C)(3) CONSIDERATION RECEIVED-4.0% OF TRANSFEREE ENTITY, THE ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE IS 820,676-NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AS TO THE CLASS OR TYPE, AMOUNT, AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INTEREST RECEIVED. (C)(4) PROPERTY TRANSFERRED-CASH-REFER TO INFORMATION IN PART III OF FORM 926 AS ATTACHED. (C)(5) ITEM NOT APPLICABLE FORM 926 (2) NAME OF PARTNERSHIP: FL HEDGED STRATEGIES FUND LLC 27-0277727 (C)(1) TRANSFEROR-UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. 59-2729133, P.O. BOX 115500, GAINESVILLE, FL 32611-5500 (C)(2)(I) TRANSFER-TRANSFEREE INFORMATION-EPWORTH, C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES, LTD, P.O. BOX 309, GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1104 (C)(2)(II) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFER-CASH (C)(3) CONSIDERATION RECEIVED-0.1787% OF TRANSFEREE ENTITY, THE ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE IS 3,033,241, NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AS TO THE CLASS OR TYPE, AMOUNT, AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INTEREST RECEIVED. (C)(4) PROPERTY TRANSFERRED-CASH-REFER TO INFORMATION IN PART III OF FORM 926 AS ATTACHED. (C)(5) ITEM NOT APPLICABLE
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER COSTS INCURRED FOR UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES.
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
DR. WINFRED M PHILLIPS P.O. BOX 113100 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 MR. BRIAN HUTCHISON P.O. BOX 2650 ALACHUA, FL 32616 DR. DAVID S. GUZICK P.O. BOX 100014 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 DR. CAMMY ABERNATHY P.O. BXO 116550 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 DR. JOSEPH GLOVER P.O. BOX 113175 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 DR. JOHN KRAFT P.O. BOX 117150 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 DR. JACK PAYNE P.O. BOX 110180 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 DR. J. BERNARD MACHEN P.O. BOX 113150 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 MR. DAVID L DAY P.O. BOX 115575 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 JANE MUIR P.O. BOX 115575 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE GOVERNING BOARD AND MANAGEMENT.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UNDER PUBLIC RECORDS ON THE UFRF HOME PAGE HTTP://WWW.RESEARCH.UFL.EDU/UFRF/PUBLICINFO.HTML WE LIST ALL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC PLUS COPIES OF THE LAST THREE YEARS FORM 990S. WE CURRENTLY DO NOT MAKE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THIS PAGE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VII
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PART VII THROUGH THE RELATED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPLOYS THEM, THE INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII OF FORM 990 (FORM 990) GENERALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS), A MULTI-EMPLOYER RETIREMENT SYSTEM CREATED UNDER CHAPTER 121 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND ADMINISTERED BY THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF RETIREMENT. AS STATED ON THE WEBSITE OF FRS, IT IS FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS PAID BY EMPLOYERS BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE EMPLOYEES' SALARIES. THE RATE OF CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED IS DETERMINED BY AN ACTUARIAL CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM 990 INDICATE THAT PART VII SHOULD INCLUDE A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF THE INCREASE IN THE ACTUARIAL VALUE OF ANY QUALIFIED OR NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT ACCRUALS UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. FRS HAS STATED THAT SUCH INFORMATION CURRENTLY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN ITS PLAN. THEREFORE, THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART VII INCLUDE THE CONTRIBUTION PAID BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION AS ITS CONTRIBUTION ON BEHALF OF THE NAMED INDIVIDUAL. THIS AMOUNT IS CONSIDERED THE BEST REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THIS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS CARRIED AT MARKET VALUE: 8,852,302 RECOVERY OF UNUSED PRIOR YEAR GRANTS 4,492,065 K-1 UBTI ACTIVITY NOT INCLUDED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 26,220 ----------- TOTAL PART XI, LINE 5-OTHER CHANGES 13,370,587
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