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 South Florida Foundation
Employer identification number
59-0879015
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.") ....
62,848,864
42,379,683
37,270,262
76,547,593
53,054,677
272,101,079
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..
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
1,500,000
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
63,148,864
42,679,683
37,570,262
76,847,593
53,354,677
273,601,079
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)..
61,787,499
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
211,813,580
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..
63,148,864
42,679,683
37,570,262
76,847,593
53,354,677
273,601,079
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
12,593,214
11,531,119
12,607,182
11,818,429
9,823,960
58,373,904
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
0
99,526
0
99,526
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
4,906,725
5,008,387
6,760,688
5,743,528
5,401,209
27,820,537
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
359,895,046
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
7,923,113
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
58.854 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.770 %
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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
Employer identification number
59-0879015
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION REPORTING
FORM 990, PARTS IV AND VIII-X
AS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION ("USFF") DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, USFF SHARES THE COST OF PERSONNEL, SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND EXPENSES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ("USF"), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE COSTS OF THESE SERVICES ARE ALLOCATED TO USFF ON VARIOUS LINES OF PARTS VIII-X OF THIS RETURN.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4
SUMMARY OF BYLAWS CHANGES OCTOBER 2011 GLOBAL CHANGES: "USF" OR "UNIVERSITY" CHANGED TO "UNIVERSITY SYSTEM" "FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES" CHANGED TO "FOUNDATION BOARD" "TRUSTEES" CHANGED TO "MEMBERS" OR "BOARD MEMBERS" "FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE" CHANGED TO "FINANCE COMMITTEE" TITLES OF USF POSITIONS UPDATED SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES: ARTICLE I, SECTION 3: VOTING MEMBERS ARE NOW EITHER "ELECTED" OR "DESIGNATED" AND NON-VOTING MEMBERS ARE EITHER CAMPUS CEO'S, EMERITUS OR OTHER. THIS CLARIFIES THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD. ARTICLE II, SECTION 2(B): ELIMINATED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FOUNDATION GENERAL COUNSEL AS NON-VOTING MEMBERS. ARTICLE II, SECTION 3(A): ADDED TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED MEMBERS. 3 CONSECUTIVE 3-YEAR TERMS MAY BE SERVED BEFORE AN ELECTED MEMBER MUST TAKE A MANDATORY ONE YEAR BREAK IN SERVICE FROM THE BOARD. THEREAFTER THE PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT. FOR MEMBERS APPOINTED TO FILL A VACANCY WITH A REMAINING TERM OF 2 YEARS OR MORE, THE PARTIAL TERM SHALL SERVE AS THEIR FIRST TERM AND THEY CAN SERVE 2 ADDITIONAL CONSECUTIVE TERMS. IF APPOINTED TO A VACANT POSITION FOR A TERM REMAINING OF LESS THAN 2 YEARS, THEN THEY MAY STILL BE ELECTED TO 3 CONSECUTIVE 3-YEAR TERMS AFTER SERVING THE REMAINING TERM OF THE VACANT POSITION. ARTICLE II, SECTION 3(C): DESCRIBES EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP AND ADDED THAT THE EMERITUS SOCIETY SHALL NOMINATE FUTURE EMERITUS MEMBERS, SHALL REPORT ON ITS NOMINATIONS TO THE NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND SUCH MEMBERS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD. EMERITUS MEMBERS SHALL SERVE UNTIL THEIR DEATH, RESIGNATION OR INCAPACITY. ARTICLE II, SECTION 4(D): ALLOWS BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES TO BE FILLED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR. ELIMINATES THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY CONCUR WITH THE APPOINTMENT. ARTICLE II, SECTION 4(E): PERMITS ELECTION OF A NEW MEMBER OUTSIDE THE NORMAL ELECTION CYCLE WHERE THERE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATE. ARTICLE II, SECTION 5(C): NOTICE OF MEETINGS REDUCED FROM 15 TO 10 DAYS. ARTICLE II, SECTION 6: ONCE A QUORUM IS ESTABLISHED AT A MEETING THEN THOSE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF A VOTE MAY CONTINUE AND TAKE ACTION EVEN IF THE QUORUM IS LOST DURING THE MEETING. ARTICLE III, SECTION 1: ADDED SAME QUORUM PROVISION FOR COMMITTEES AS FOR BOARD, PROVIDING THAT ONCE A QUORUM IS ESTABLISHED, ACTION MAY BE TAKEN DURING THE MEETING EVEN IF THE QUORUM IS LATER LOST. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(A): ELIMINATED THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE BE REPORTED TO ITS MEMBERS IN WRITING WITHIN 45 DAYS. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(B): NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP REDUCED FROM NO FEWER THAN 7 TO NO FEWER THAN 5 MEMBERS. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(C): FINANCE COMMITTEE DUTIES WERE REVISED AND A THRESHOLD OF NO FEWER THAN 7 MEMBERS WAS ADDED. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(D): THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE NOW PROVIDES FOR NO FEWER THAN 7 MEMBERS INSTEAD OF NO FEWER THAN 11 MEMBERS. DUTIES WERE REVISED. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(E): THE DUTIES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WERE CHANGED AND THE MEMBERSHIP WAS REDUCED FROM NO FEWER THAN 6 MEMBERS TO NO FEWER THAN 5 MEMBERS. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(F): A NEW STANDING COMMITTEE, THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, WAS ADDED. NEW DUTIES DESCRIBED. NO FEWER THAN 5 MEMBERS SHALL SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(G): DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DUTIES UPDATED TO REFLECT ACTUAL PRACTICE. ADDED THAT DURING CAMPAIGNS THE COMMITTEE MAY BE REFERRED TO AS THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. ARTICLE III, SECTION 2(H): OTHER COMMITTEES MAY BE ESTABLISHED. NON-MEMBERS MAY SERVE ON COMMITTEES. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2: ELIMINATED LANGUAGE ALLOWING ONE PERSON TO HOLD TWO OFFICES ON THE FOUNDATION BOARD. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(A): ADDED THAT THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD DOES NOT VOTE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS REQUIRED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(C): ELIMINATED THE REQUIREMENT THAT GIFTS OF REAL PROPERTY BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION. ADDED THAT CEO CAN DELEGATE TO EITHER CFO OR FOUNDATION COUNSEL. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(E): ELIMINATED THE LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT THE TREASURER APPROVES DAY-TO-DAY TRANSACTIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CEO. ARTICLE V, SECTION 2: ELIMINATED THIS SECTION REQUIRING DEPOSITED FUNDS IN ONLY FDIC INSURED. ARTICLE V, SECTION 4: ELIMINATED THIS SECTION AS THE QUARTERLY EXPENDITURE PLANS ARE COVERED IN ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3(G) (5). ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1: ELIMINATED THIS SECTION AS THE POLICY ON CONFIDENTIALITY OF FOUNDATION DOCUMENTS WAS A REQUIREMENT OF THE FORMER BOARD OF REGENTS IN THE 1990'S. THIS REQUIREMENT NO LONGER EXISTS AND OUR PRACTICE IS TO FOLLOW FLORIDA LAW. ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 1 AND 3: ADDED A REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION AND THE ETHICAL REQUIREMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ARTICLE XI: CHANGED REFERENCE TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FROM ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER TO THE MODERN RULES OF ORDER: A GUIDE FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS BY DONALD A. TORTORICE (1999).
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6
THE FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 1004.28 FLORIDA STATUTES, AS A DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT; IN THE FORM OF MONEY AND OTHER FORMS OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SYSTEM ("UNIVERSITY SYSTEM") AND PERSONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; AND TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH, LEARNING AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS THE FIDUCIARY AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR THE RECEIPT, MANAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL PRIVATE GIFTS MADE TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. THE ROLE OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIFICALLY INCLUDES ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES; APPROVAL OF POLICY; OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; PARTICIPATION IN LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING; PROVIDING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS; AND SERVING IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM PRESIDENT. THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE THE FOUNDATION BOARD, COMPRISED OF THE VOTING MEMBERS, INCLUDING ELECTED AND DESIGNATED MEMBERS; AND THE NON-VOTING MEMBERS, INCLUDING CAMPUS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ELECTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 2(B). THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD, AND BY OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES THEREOF, AS POWERS MAY BE DELEGATED TO SUCH OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES BY THESE BYLAWS OR BY RESOLUTION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. (A) VOTING MEMBERS. THE FOUNDATION BOARD SHALL BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST TWENTY (20), BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY (50) ELECTED MEMBERS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBER OR A DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING WILL SERVE AS DESIGNATED MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION: (1) PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (2) PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (3) SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (4) CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (5) PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. (6) PRESIDENT OF THE USF BULLS CLUB. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY PERSON HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OF THE ABOVE OFFICES SHALL HAVE ONLY ONE VOTE AS A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. (B) NON-VOTING MEMBERS. (1) THE CAMPUS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF EACH REGIONAL CAMPUS OR INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; (2) THE EMERITUS MEMBERS; (3) OTHER INDIVIDUALS MAY SERVE AS NON-VOTING MEMBERS. SUCH MEMBERS SHALL BE NOMINATED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND SHALL BE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COMPLETE DRAFT OF FORM 990, PREPARED INTERNALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT IS MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD FOR COMMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD PERFORMS A THOROUGH AND DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND OTHER FEDERAL FORMS PRIOR TO REVIEW BY THE FULL BOARD AND PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF SIX (6) VOTING MEMBERS AND FIVE (5) NON-VOTING MEMBERS. NON-VOTING MEMBERS INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THAT SERVE AS MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION OR THE UNIVERSITY.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
DUE TO THE VARIED INTERESTS AND BACKGROUNDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SITUATIONS INVOLVING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY ARISE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO GOVERN THE USF FOUNDATION'S AFFAIRS HONESTLY, EXERCISING DUE CARE, SKILL AND JUDGMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOUNDATION. POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DESCRIBED IN THE USF FOUNDATION CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IN FACT, EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND SHALL ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY VOTE OR DISCUSSION INVOLVING THE MATTER. THE USF FOUNDATION BOARD MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY AND THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD MANAGER REPORTS ANY DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS WITH THE USF FOUNDATION'S CHAIR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND RELEVANT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON.
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A AND 15B
THE USF FOUNDATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY THE USF FOUNDATION TO USF STAFF ALONG WITH MARKET SALARY DATA TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS. THE STAFF SELECTED FOR REVIEW, AS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, INCLUDED OFFICERS OR MEMBERS OF USF FOUNDATION BOARD WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM THE USF FOUNDATION, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID STAFF AND HAVE HAD CHANGES IN THEIR COMPENSATION SINCE THEIR REVIEW IN THE PRIOR YEAR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO RECEIVED THE WRITTEN OPINION OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO AID IN THE DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS. THIS COMPENSATION REVIEW IS UNDERTAKEN TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER THE IRS RULES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST: * BE COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS UNRELATED AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING REVIEWED; * OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO THE COMPARABILITY OF SALARY; AND * DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THAT THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE IN LIGHT OF THAT DATA. DURING THE DISCUSSION OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S SALARY THAT INDIVIDUAL MUST LEAVE THE ROOM. THE COMMITTEE'S CONCLUSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURS WHEN NEW HIRES ARE MADE TO KEY POSITIONS OR WHEN SALARY DATA IS SOLICITED FROM AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR MARKET COMPARISONS WHICH MAY BE ANNUALLY OR BI-ANNUALLY. SALARY INFORMATION WAS REVIEWED IN MAY 2012 FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SR. VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CEO, USF FOUNDATION ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, ADVANCEMENT SERVICES AND USF FOUNDATION COUNSEL ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS & FINANCE AND USF FOUNDATION CFO KEY EMPLOYEES SR. ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTITUENT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, USF HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INTERCOLLEGEIATE ATHLETICS 5 HIGHEST PAID ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT (PRINCIPAL GIFTS) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, GIFT PLANNING SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, ANNUAL GIVING SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC INITITATIVES DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, CONSTITUENT DEVELOPMENT/ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE USF FOUNDATION POSTS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS), AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PRIOR THREE (3) FISCAL YEARS, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, MOST RECENTLY FILED INFORMATIONAL RETURN FORM 990, AND MOST RECENTLY FILED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN FORM 990-T ON ITS WEBSITE (HTTP://GIVING.USF.EDU) FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS DEVOTED AN ESTIMATED AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF): JUDY L. GENSHAFT - 35 HOURS MARSHALL GOODMAN - 35 HOURS ARTHUR M. GUILFORD - 35 HOURS JOHN T. SINNOTT - 35 HOURS MARGARET M. SULLIVAN - 35 HOURS RALPH C. WILCOX - 35 HOURS FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES DURING THE YEAR CONSISTED OF ($14,645,035) IN UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS CARRIED AT MARKET VALUE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.