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
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
61-1029626
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) 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.") ....
200,290,858
175,246,686
173,608,959
174,798,105
174,198,510
898,143,118
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
200,290,858
175,246,686
173,608,959
174,798,105
174,198,510
898,143,118
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.
898,143,118
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..
200,290,858
175,246,686
173,608,959
174,798,105
174,198,510
898,143,118
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
35,406
184,736
220,142
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
69,487
317,813
387,300
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
898,750,560
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
160,486,693
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
99.930 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
51.500 %
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
..............................................
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) 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
...............
16
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
....
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) 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
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
61-1029626
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
THE KENTUCKY CANCER PROGRAM, PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR CANCER RISKS, SYMPTOMS AND RELATED SERVICES; THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUMEROUS NANOTECHNOLOGY PROJECTS THAT INVOLVES CREATING ULTRA-TINY DEVICES THAT HAVE UNLIMITED APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE, INDUSTRY AND MUCH MORE. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCHERS ARE ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR KENTUCKY'S CITIZENS AND PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT THEIR WORK HAS LED TO ARE THE WORLD'S FIRST EFFECTIVE VACCINE AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER; TECHNOLOGY FOR A SECOND-GENERATION, LOW-COST HPV VACCINE PRODUCED FROM TOBACCO PLANTS (IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OWENSBORO MEDICAL HEALTH SYSTEM; NEW WAYS TO ASSIST IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN HELPING STUDENTS MORE EFFECTIVELY LEARN ABOUT MATH AND SCIENCE; IDENTIFICATION OF A KEY PROTEIN BEHIND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE; AND HOW TO USE A PATIENT'S OWN CARDIAC STEM CELLS TO REPAIR DAMAGE FROM A HEART ATTACK.
FORM 1096
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMS 1099 ARE FILED BY ITS COMMON PAY AGENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE.
FORMS W-2
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT, CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER, AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IN THEIR CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR. THE PRESIDENT SERVES AS CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE ACTS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, AND WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCEPTANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING FOR GRANTS AND CONTRACTS IT IS NOT REQUIRED THAT ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BE RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, THE DELEGATION OF POWER AND AUTHORITY WHEN GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPLETE, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUES. POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT EXTEND TO AMENDING, ALTERING OR REPEALING THE BYLAWS; ELECTING, APPOINTING OR REMOVING ANY MEMBER OF ANY SUCH COMMITTEE OR ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION; AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, RESTATING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ADOPTING A PLAN OR MERGER OR ADOPTING A PLAN OF CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR MORTGAGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR REVOKING PROCEEDINGS THEREFOR; ADOPTING A PLAN FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; OR AMENDING, ALTERING OR REPEALING ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH BY ITS TERMS PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL NOT BE AMENDED, ALTERED OR REPEALED BY SUCH COMMITTEE.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FINANCE PERSONNEL AND AN OUTSIDE FIRM PREPARED THE RETURN. A COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IF AN ITEM IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OR ANY OTHER POLICY BOARD) FOR ACTION, E.G., PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, MERGING WITH ANOTHER ENTITY, BUYING SERVICES, ETC., THE BOARD MEMBER WILL DISCLOSE HIS OR HER POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND MUST RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM VOTING. THE BOARD MEMBER ALSO AVOIDS PARTICIPATING IN ANY DECISION OR ADVOCATING FOR ANY DECISION OF THE BOARD. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G., WHEN THE CONFLICT OF THE BOARD MEMBER PLACES THE BOARD MEMBER IN COMPETITION WITH THE UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD MEMBER WILL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING DURING DISCUSSION OR UPDATE ON THE ACTION. BEFORE ANY MEETING OF THE VARIOUS BOARDS, AN AGENDA IS CIRCULATED TO EACH MEMBER OR DIRECTOR WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ACTION ITEMS. THIS ALLOWS SUFFICIENT TIME FOR ANY BOARD MEMBER OR DIRECTOR TO ALERT THE BOARD ABOUT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PAST PRACTICE INCLUDES WRITTEN DISCLOSURE BY THE BOARD MEMBER OUTLINING: (1) THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST; (2) THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE CONFLICT; AND (3) THE DESCRIPTION AND POTENTIAL BENEFIT, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, TO THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SUPPLIED TO LEGAL COUNSEL AND THE ENTIRE BOARD AHEAD OF THE MEETING, AND A COPY OF THE INFORMATION WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE BOARD MEMBER'S FILE.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES, THUS LINES 15(A) AND 15(B) OF PART VI HAVE BEEN MARKED "NO."
TAX RETURN DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 18
COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.LOUISVILLE.EDU OR UPON REQUEST.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, NON-RETALIATION POLICY, AND DOCUMENT INTEGRITY POLICY ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.LOUISVILLE.EDU OR UPON REQUEST.
REPORTABLE COMPENSATION
PART VII AND SCHEDULE J
AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART VII AND ON SCHEDULE J INCLUDE ONLY COMPENSATION PAID BY ITS CONTROLLING PARENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE. THE REPORTED AMOUNTS DO NOT INCLUDE COMPENSATION PAID BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION, WHICH IS UNRELATED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.