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
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
59-6046500
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)
(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.") ....
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.)
..................
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—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
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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
Page 4
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 E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
59-6046500
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FINANCIAL AID OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 6
THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS AS LISTED BELOW FEDERAL PROGRAMS US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES US ARMY US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED NATIONS COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEARTEST BAN TREATY ORGANIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HARRIS CORPORATION CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATE PROGRAMS STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER FLORDIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BRIGHT FUTURES
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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TIN:
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
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Employer identification number
59-6046500
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION - THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO BACHELORS, MASTERS AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS. FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IS AN INDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY THAT PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION, FURTHERS KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH, AND SERVES THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUENCIES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: SPONSORED RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAM.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
ONE BOARD MEMBER, EMPLOYED BY WELLS FARGO, PROVIDED INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND. THE BOARD MEMBER IS NOT COMPENSATED DIRECTLY BY THE UNIVERSITY. THE FEES PAID TO WELLS FARGO ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. FEES PAID TO WELLS FARGO IN 2012 AND 2011 WERE 0 AND 2,791 RESPECTIVELY. THE UNIVERSITY ENTERED INTO A THREE-YEAR LEASE ON APRIL 1, 2008 (AMENDED MARCH 1, 2010), WITH A BOARD MEMBER FOR 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF STORAGE SPACE AT A BASE RENT OF 6.50 PER SQUARE FOOT PLUS COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE OF 1.98 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR THE FIRST YEAR. THE LEASE HAS AN ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INDEX ESCALATOR DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COST OF LIVING INDEX. TOTAL RENT PAYMENTS TO THE BOARD MEMBER WERE 32,500 FOR BOTH 2012 AND 2011. ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE WAS RENTED DURING THE RENOVATION OF THE KEUPER BUILDING IN 2012. RENT PAYMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADDITIONAL SPACE WERE 24,500. A BOARD MEMBER HAS GIVEN THE UNIVERSITY A REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT OF 1,500,000 WITH AN INTEREST RATE OF 3%. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE DUE IN 24 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS WHICH BEGAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE FIRST ADVANCE ON THE NOTE (AUGUST 2011). AS OF APRIL 30, 2012, THE BALANCE REMAINING WAS 808,694 AND THE BOARD MEMBER HAS FORGIVEN ALL INTEREST THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. THE UNIVERSITY HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH BISK EDUCATION, INC ("BISK") TO DEVELOP VARIOUS ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND TO MARKET AND RECRUIT STUDENTS FOR THE PROGRAMS. BISK ADVANCED PROGRAM START-UP COSTS OF 1,477,132 TO THE UNIVERSITY WHICH IS CURRENTLY RECORDED AS A LIABILITY AND WILL BE REPAID TO BISK FROM FUTURE REVENUES. THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED A PLEDGE FROM A BOARD MEMBER WHO IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BISK AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BISK FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC. TO FORGIVE THE START-UP COST LIABILITY OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2011. AS OF APRIL 30, 2012, A TOTAL OF 600,000 OF START-UP COSTS HAS BEEN FORGIVEN.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
WELLS FARGO TRUSTEE INVESTMENT CONSULTANT HARRY BRANDON HARRY BRANDON TRUSTEE LEASING OF PROPERTY
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE IS CONVENED FOR THE PURPOSE OF A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 RETURN BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. EACH MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVES A COPY OF THE RETURN TO REVIEW BEFORE THE MEETING. BEFORE EACH MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER, THE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND CFO.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HAS IN PLACE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY." THE POLICY REQUIRES EACH EMPLOYEE TO DISCLOSE ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THE EMPLOYEE'S JUDGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO PROMOTING THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY, ANY ACTIVITIES THAT INFLUENCE THEIR PERFORMANCE, AND ANY ACTIVITIES THAT FINANCIALLY BENEFIT THE INDIVIDUAL AS A RESULT OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT BY THE UNIVERSITY. EACH YEAR A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EMPLOYEES. AN ANNUAL REPORT IS MAINTAINED DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE UNIVERSITY HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT COMPLETES A PROCESS THAT REQUIRES A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE'S COMPENSATION, DETERMINATIONS BY THE DISINTERESTED PERSONS, USE OF APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROCESS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE UNIVERSITY HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT COMPLETES A PROCESS THAT REQUIRES A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE'S COMPENSATION, DETERMINATIONS BY THE DISINTERESTED PERSONS, USE OF APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROCESS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY MAKES AVAILABLE FORM 990 TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION THROUGH THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE - WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE FORM 990 AND 990-T ARE ALSO PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. THE UNIVERSITY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FIT.EDU/HR/POLICIES.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED LOSSES (325,563) PLUS CHANGE IN VALUE OF SWAP (2,104,571) PLUS TRANSFER OF ASSETS THROUGH ACQUISITION OF FIT MUSEUM OF ART 1,916,110 EQUALS OTHER CHANGES 514,024.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.