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
BLUE MARBLE HOLDINGS CORPORATION C/O HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
Employer identification number
23-7014581
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
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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)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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)
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
042103580
2
Yes
24,563,151
Total
24,563,151
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
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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.") ....
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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.)
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12
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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—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
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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
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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
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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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
....
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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
BLUE MARBLE HOLDINGS CORPORATION C/O HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
Employer identification number
23-7014581
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI
SCHEDULE A, LINE 1B: NONE OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY ARE COMPENSATED AS EMPLOYEES BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
JANE L. MENDILLO IS THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE EMPLOYEES OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.: ROBERT A. ETTL KATHRYN I. MURTAGH
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE STOCKHOLDER IS THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (HARVARD UNIVERSITY).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE STOCKHOLDER IS THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (HARVARD UNIVERSITY). DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE STOCKHOLDER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE SOLE STOCKHOLDER HAS THE RIGHT TO ALTER AND REPEAL BY-LAWS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IN ADVANCE OF FINALIZING THE FORM 990, A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY A SUBSET OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. A FULL COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE TO IDENTIFY CONFLICTS OF INDIVIDUALS TO WHICH THE POLICY APPLIES. IF AN INDIVIDUAL BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT TO THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. A RELATED ORGANIZATION. CONFLICTS ARE HANDLED BY BOARD DELIBERATION AND BOARD VOTE FROM WHICH THE INTERESTED PARTY IS EXCLUDED. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13: ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION (WHICH HAS NO EMPLOYEES) DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, IT FOLLOWS THE POLICY OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY, HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS NOT FORMALLY ADOPTED THE POLICY.
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PAY COMPENSATION TO ITS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, AND HAS NO EMPLOYEES. ALL COMPENSATION IS PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THAT ORGANIZATION. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS A COMPENSATION APPROVAL PROCEDURE ANNUALLY THAT INVOLVES APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AND FINAL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS BY THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABILITY DATA, AS WELL AS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF COMPENSATION DECISIONS IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B - AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION ARE EMPLOYEES OF HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE COMPENSATED BY HARVARD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AS EMPLOYEES OF THAT ORGANIZATION AND WORK AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -10,364,907. BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCES -4,369,951. TRANSFERS TO PARENT -24,563,151. TRANSFERS FROM PARENT 117,747,049. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 78,449,040.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR BLUE MARBLE HOLDINGS CORPORATION IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE. PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.