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
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Employer identification number
57-0736144
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?
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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.") ....
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
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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.") .
250,000
11,915,563
6,399,080
7,268,500
6,074,068
31,907,211
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......
46,607,062
47,797,873
51,032,454
46,349,062
45,994,667
237,781,118
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.
46,857,062
59,713,436
57,431,534
53,617,562
52,068,735
269,688,329
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
269,688,329
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...
46,857,062
59,713,436
57,431,534
53,617,562
52,068,735
269,688,329
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,275,932
2,012,340
1,849,931
1,983,067
2,799,030
10,920,300
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,275,932
2,012,340
1,849,931
1,983,067
2,799,030
10,920,300
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.)
105,047
2,552,935
125,044
138,856
158,013
3,079,895
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
49,238,041
64,278,711
59,406,509
55,739,485
55,025,778
283,688,524
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
95.060 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.170 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.850 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.720 %
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
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Employer identification number
57-0736144
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, SCRA'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CFO REVIEW THE 990 IN DETAIL. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTS THE RESULTS OF THIS REVIEW TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE GOVERNING BODY FOR SCRA). THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
SCRA OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES ARE SUBJECT TO SC LAW AND ARE REQUIRED TO FILE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE WITH THE SC STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. IN ADDITION SCRA OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL AREAS OF CONFLICT WITH SCRA'S VP OF HR. OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR SCRA'S EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THAT OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IS SET BY THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. SCRA ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WHO ADVISES THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZING COMPARABLE NATIONAL INDUSTRY DATA. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE TWICE ANNUALLY; REVIEWS INCLUDE BENCHMARKING AGAINST INDUSTRY DATA TO ENSURE COMPETITIVENESS AND REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORMS 1023 AND 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST UNDER THE SC FOIA LAWS. SCRA IS GOVERNED BY TITLE 13, CHAPTER 17 OF THE SC CODE OF LAWS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT WWW.SCRA.ORG.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART I & PART III, LINE 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13-17-20 OF THE ENABLING ACT, AND THE FINDING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY THAT THE FUTURE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CAN BEST BE ASSURED BY BUILDING STRONG INDUSTRIES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, THAT IN ORDER TO DEVELOP BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN SOUTH CAROLINA THE STATE MUST AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE AND ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURERS TO LOCATE IN THIS STATE, AND THAT THIS STATE MUST TAKE STEPS TO INSURE THAT IT DEVELOPS ITS HUMAN RESOURCES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS RESIDENTS, THE AUTHORITY WAS ORGANIZED AND SHALL OPERATE TO ENHANCE THE RESEARCH CAPABILITIES OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUING FORUM TO FOSTER GREATER DIALOGUE THROUGHOUT THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY WITHIN THE STATE, AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES AND RESEARCH FACILITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENABLING ACT, THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AUTHORITY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: (1) TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE; (2) TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT OF CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA; (3) TO DEVELOP THE HUMAN, ECONOMIC, AND PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES OF SOUTH CAROLINA; (4) TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE EXPANSION OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTOR, WITH EMPHASIS ON CAPITAL FORMATION AND INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA; (5) TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESEARCH COMMUNITIES; (6) TO ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO PROMOTE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH EFFORTS BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND SUCH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP AMONG STATE GOVERNMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY; (7) TO ASSIST SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ATTRACTING NATIONALLY PROMINENT ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS AND PROFESSORS AND TO SERVE AS AN INITIAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STATE'S OUTSTANDING EXISTING RESEARCH AND THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL SECTOR; (8) TO MAXIMIZE THE RESEARCH CAPABILITIES OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND (9) TO FOSTER AND ADVANCE BOTH THE CAPABILITY AND RECOGNITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN IDEA GENERATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ADVANCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.