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
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
23-7019799
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) 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.") ....
8,215,279
9,890,021
11,826,055
4,796,110
4,827,317
39,554,782
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..
8,215,279
9,890,021
11,826,055
4,796,110
4,827,317
39,554,782
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)..
7,146,859
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
32,407,923
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..
8,215,279
9,890,021
11,826,055
4,796,110
4,827,317
39,554,782
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,409,325
2,738,163
3,603,091
3,018,683
2,809,933
14,579,195
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
60,843
176,349
206,681
160,980
604,853
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
54,738,830
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
59.200 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.690 %
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
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) 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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 0, COLUMN B - 60843, COLUMN C - 176349, COLUMN D - 206681, COLUMN E - 160980, COLUMN F - 604853;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
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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
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
23-7019799
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Description of other program services
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH IS A CORE PART OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ENHANCE FUNDING FOR THESE ACTIVITIES BY RAISING PRIVATE SUPPORT THAT PROVIDES PERSONNEL AND OPERATING COST COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS. MANY, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL, OF THE UNIVERSITY-SUPPORTED RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE.
REQUIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (WSUF) WAS INCORPORATED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS OF MONEY AND PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU) AND ITS STUDENTS AND FACULTY. WSUF HAS NO EMPLOYEES OF ITS OWN, BUT SEVERAL WSU EMPLOYEES PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT. ALTHOUGH WSUF IS A LEGALLY SEPARATE, TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT IT DOES MEET THE CRITERIA FOR DISCRETE PRESENTATION WITHIN WSU'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT. BASED ON THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE R, WSUF AND WSU ARE NOT CONSIDERED RELATED BASED ON THE DEFINITIONS PROVIDED. HOWEVER, TO PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY AND CLARITY TO THE READER THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PRESENTED AS WSUF AND WSU BEING RELATED ENTITIES TO ACCURATELY REFLECT THE ON-GOING OPERATIONS.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE PRESIDENT (NON-VOTING), BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, TREASURER, SECRETARY, CHAIRS OF EACH OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES (5) AND AN AT-LARGE TRUSTEE. THE FOUNDATION'S CODE OF REGULATIONS AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO EXERCISE ALL OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, BUT ONLY IN THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
THE FOUNDATION UPDATED ITS CODE OF REGULATIONS (BY-LAWS) DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. MAJOR REVISIONS INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF A SECOND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WRIGHT STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, SPECIFICATION OF TWO-YEAR TERMS FOR OFFICERS AND REMOVAL OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE DUTIES FROM THE BOARD CHAIR'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FULL DOCUMENT IS PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE AND STAFF PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE REPORT. ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS SATISFIED THAT THE FORM IS ACCURATELY COMPLETED, IT APPROVES THE FORM FOR FILING. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
TRUSTEES OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT AND TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S ASSISTANT TREASURER. THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ALL OPERATING EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED BY THE ANNUAL FOUNDATION BUDGET. SUCH AUTHORIZATIONS ARE MADE IN LIGHT OF THE ASSISTANT TREASURER'S KNOWLEDGE OF CONFLICT DISCLOSURES. TRUSTEES ARE EXPECTED TO ABSTAIN FROM SELF-DEALING AND ANY VOTES THAT MAY BE BIASED BY PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE HELPS THEM IDENTIFY AND AVOID SUCH CONDITIONS.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY. THE BOARD USES COMPARABILITY DATA, SURVEYS AND OTHER SOURCES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED AND DOCUMENTED IN FYE 2012.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY. THE BOARD USES COMPARABILITY DATA, SURVEYS AND OTHER SOURCES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED AND DOCUMENTED IN FYE 2012.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IN GENERAL, DOCUMENTS MAINTAINED BY WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) ARE SUBJECT TO THE STATE OF OHIO'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH GENERALLY HOLDS THAT ALL REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS WILL BE FULFILLED. THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SEVERAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED ON ITS WEBSITE.
Average number of hours devoted per week to related organization
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B
SHAW, MICHELLE - 30 HOURS PER WEEK TO WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY BATSON, ROBERT T. - 30 HOURS PER WEEK TO WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY COLE, REBECCA - 30 HOURS PER WEEK TO WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY BRONER, ELOISE - 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
PAYROLL TAXES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 10
THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS PAYROLL TAX EXPENSE ON PART IX, LINE 7 COMBINED WITH OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES. IT IS NOT PRACTICABLE FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO REPORT PAYROLL TAXES SEPARATELY.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -1916361; CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUSTS - -145230; UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES RECEIVABLE - -11500;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.