Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1848 University Avenue
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Madison, WI537264090
D Employer identification number

39-0743975
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,323,581,759
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHAEL M KNETTER PRES CEO
1848 University Avenue
Madison,WI537264090
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SUPPORTUW.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1945
M State of legal domicile: WI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BY SOLICITING GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY AND DISTRIBUTES PAYMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF UW-MADISON.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 49
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 48
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 276
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 52
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -2,258,694
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -2,373,769
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 197,541,841 211,242,673
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 102,053,343 135,399,272
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 122,027 666,464
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 299,717,211 347,308,409
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 211,663,494 213,969,934
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 15,704,933 16,923,801
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet15,798,966    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 18,147,806 22,098,370
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 245,516,233 252,992,105
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 54,200,978 94,316,304
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,532,717,884 2,756,835,399
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 327,591,754 367,938,848
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,205,126,130 2,388,896,551
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION IS THE OFFICIAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT FUND RAISING CORPORATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON (UW-MADISON). IT RECEIVES GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY, AND DISBURSES PAYMENTS TO AND ON BEHALF OF UW-MADISON FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND ATHLETIC PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION RECEIVES GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY AND DISBURSES PAYMENTS TO AND ON THE BEHALF OF SEVERAL OTHER UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 213,969,934 including grants of $ 213,969,934 ) (Revenue $   )
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION ASSISTS BY MAKING PAYMENTS TO OR ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet213,969,934
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
227
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
276
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
1
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
49
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
48
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , DC , HI , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , SC , UT , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletBRIDGET A BUSH1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUEMADISONWI53726 (608) 890-1231
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Richard L Antoine........................................................................
Chair - Term is Continuous
 3.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(2) John E Berndt........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) Paula E Bonner........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) Nancy T Borghesi........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.4
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Susan J Cellmer........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Jerome A Chazen........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 3.5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Paul J Collins........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Jeffrey J Diermeier........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Susan S Engeleiter........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Thomas J Falk........................................................................
Vice Chair - Term Exp 6/2015
 .5
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(11) Wade Fetzer III........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) David F Florin........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2012
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Jere D Fluno........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) W Jerome Frautschi........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Peter L Frechette........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Colleen A Goggins........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Phillip T Gross........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2012
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) George F Hamel Jr........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Jeffrey C Hammes........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Jon D Hammes........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Jill S Hatton........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) John P Holton........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Ted D Kellner........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Paul A Leff........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Michael E Lehman........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Peter A Leidel........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Sheldon B Lubar........................................................................
Ex Officio - Term Exp 6/2012
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Thomas P Madsen........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Jean Manchester-Biddick........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Jane R Mandula........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Dr Alice R McPherson........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Melinda J Mount........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) John S Nelson........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 8.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Cory Nettles........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Albert O Nicholas........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) The Honorable Kathryn A Oberly........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) John J Oros........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Stephen R Petersen........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Linda L Procci........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) Dr Frederick A Robertson........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) Ricky C Sandler........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) Allan H Selig........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 .25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) Paul S Shain........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) Michael S Shannon........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) Michael R Splinter........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) Frances S Taylor........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) Julie M VanCleave........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2015
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) Todd E Warnock........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2014
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) San Watterson Orr Jr........................................................................
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) James Jay Weinert........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2012
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) Doris F Weisberg........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) Jeffrey D Wiesner........................................................................
Director - Term Exp 6/2013
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) Michael Knetter........................................................................
President and CEO
 60.0
........................5 		X   X       481,519 0 99,478
(54) Thomas Olson........................................................................
Chief Investment Officer
 45.0
.......................   		    X       451,117 0 44,478
(55) Jennifer DeKrey........................................................................
CFO - Term Exp 6/30/2012
 45.0
........................5 		    X       377,446 0 23,452
(56) Steven Hudson........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 45.0
.......................   		    X       232,400 0 21,633
(57) Russell Howes........................................................................
VP / Asst. Secretary
 45.0
........................5 		    X       172,938 0 30,411
(58) Alisa Robertson........................................................................
Chief of Staff / Asst. Treas.
 45.0
........................5 		    X       135,298 0 12,658
(59) Geoff McCloskey........................................................................
Controller
 60.0
.......................   		    X       107,334 0 18,650
(60) Catherine Ahrens........................................................................
Secretary
 45.0
.......................   		    X       95,071 0 28,812
(61) Bridget Bush........................................................................
Treasurer
 45.0
........................5 		    X       78,002 0 27,697
(62) John Dobson........................................................................
Managing Senior Director
 45.0
.......................   		        X   353,429 0 26,596
(63) Daniel Julie........................................................................
Senior Director of Investments
 45.0
.......................   		        X   319,310 0 26,107
(64) Mark Lefebvre........................................................................
Vice President
 45.0
.......................   		        X   244,420 0 38,006
(65) Jean-Francis Lopez de Valdivia........................................................................
Senior Director of Investments
 45.0
.......................   		        X   241,303 0 22,363
(66) Martin Moderi........................................................................
Chief Information Officer
 45.0
.......................   		        X   184,498 0 20,449
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,474,085 0 440,790
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet24
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Morgan Stanley, 1585 BroadwayNEW YORKNY10036 Alt Investmt Advisor 1,058,494
Fortress Investments, 1345 Avenue of the Americas 23rdNEW YORKNY10105 Alt Investmt Advisor 889,609
US Bank NA, PO Box 7900MADISONWI53707 Invsmt Adv/Custodian 824,917
Robert W Baird Co Inc, 777 E Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2700MILWAUKEEWI53202 Invsmt Adv/Custodian 719,021
Yorktown Partners LlC, 410 Park Avenue 19th FlrNEW YORKNY10022 Alt Investmt Advisor 612,125
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet45
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		211,242,673
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		40,002,594
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 211,242,673
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 25,031,163   -2,504,412 27,535,575
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 508,886     508,886
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 53,773  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 53,773 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 53,773     53,773
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,085,087,692 1,553,767
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 975,367,962 905,388
c Gain or (loss) 109,719,730 648,379
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 110,368,109   245,718 110,122,391
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 103,805     103,805
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 103,805
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 347,308,409   -2,258,694 138,324,430
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 213,969,934 213,969,934
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,479,295   1,764,271 715,024
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 10,978,397   3,240,898 7,737,499
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,118,758   416,087 702,671
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,462,830   526,983 935,847
10 Payroll taxes ........... 884,521   328,970 555,551
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 307,085   114,211 192,874
c Accounting ........... 214,201   214,201  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 13,158,484   13,158,484  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 916,330   622,047 294,283
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,829,436     1,829,436
13 Office expenses ....... 669,151   224,715 444,436
14 Information technology ...... 1,001,307   372,405 628,902
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 402,496   220,517 181,979
17 Travel ............ 555,303     555,303
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 238,382   88,659 149,723
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 461,000   171,455 289,545
23 Insurance .............. 0      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1,245,703   1,245,703  
b RECOG / SPECIAL EVENTS 442,823     442,823
c INCOME TAX LIABILITY 345,640   345,640  
d CREDIT CARD USAGE FEES 117,928   117,928  
e All other expenses 193,101   50,031 143,070
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 252,992,105 213,969,934 23,223,205 15,798,966
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 97,648,675 2 94,102,519
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 65,123,218 3 62,936,438
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 15,836,544 4 21,902,011
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 1,394,991 7 1,198,253
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 754,307 9 390,076
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 16,297,090
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 6,495,797 6,843,641 10c 9,801,293
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,820,662,404 11 2,029,715,911
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 511,605,816 12 523,357,213
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,848,288 15 13,431,685
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 2,532,717,884 16 2,756,835,399
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 7,209,609 17 33,108,940
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 1,461,090
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,598,192 23 1,065,461
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 318,783,953 25 332,303,357
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 327,591,754 26 367,938,848
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 158,597,133 27 156,588,853
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,214,730,355 28 1,383,220,110
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 831,798,642 29 849,087,588
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,205,126,130 33 2,388,896,551
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 2,532,717,884 34 2,756,835,399
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
347,308,409
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
252,992,105
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
94,316,304
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,205,126,130
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
89,454,117
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
2,388,896,551
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
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
f
g
(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 supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 160,979,453 156,118,593 165,667,841 197,541,841 211,242,673 891,550,401
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 3 160,979,453 156,118,593 165,667,841 197,541,841 211,242,673 891,550,401
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)..           181,613,961
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           709,936,440
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 160,979,453 156,118,593 165,667,841 197,541,841 211,242,673 891,550,401
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 29,159,809 13,422,452 17,790,765 24,330,580 28,098,234 112,801,840
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 0 505,943 0 0 103,805 609,748
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           1,004,961,989
12
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
70.643 %
15
15
73.646 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
  		Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
  		Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
  		Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Additional Data


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 979,721,193 1,022,569,932 886,302,945 1,215,651,932 1,693,517,816
b Contributions ........ 24,271,427 35,834,472 53,062,709 29,825,088  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 122,517,831 -41,848,815 130,411,566 -312,299,012 -403,207,079
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		50,595,585 36,834,396 47,207,288 46,875,063 74,658,806
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,075,914,866 979,721,193 1,022,569,932 886,302,945 1,215,651,931
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet76.080 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet23.920 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   502,530 502,530
b Buildings ................   9,692,998 4,102,999 5,589,999
c Leasehold improvements ............   258,108 248,908 9,200
d Equipment ................   5,843,454 2,143,890 3,699,564
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 9,801,293
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 		341,939,525 F

(B) REAL ASSET FUNDS 		178,490,630 F

(C) OTHER FUNDS 		2,927,058 F






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 523,357,213
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,467,887
ACCRUED SOCIAL SECURITY 4,193
LIABILITY UNDER SPLIT INTEREST 41,388,885
FUNDS DUE TO OTHER ORGANIZATION 1,126,716
BENEFIT OF U.W. - HOSPITAL & CLINIC 260,230,580
BENEFIT OF U.W. - STEVENS POINT FDN 19,125,132
BENEFIT OF U.W. - STOUT FDN 1,222,151
BENEFIT OF WI ALUMNI ASSN FUND 6,580,236
BENEFIT OF U.W. GREEN BAY 1,157,577
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 332,303,357
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 434,333,765
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 89,454,117
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 30,177
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 89,484,294
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 344,849,471
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 2,458,938
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,458,938
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 347,308,409
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 250,563,344
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 30,177
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 30,177
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 250,533,167
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 2,458,938
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,458,938
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 252,992,105
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
INTENDED USES OF ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS PART V, LINE 4 ENDOWED FUNDS ARE CRITICAL TO THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. THE PRESENT AND FUTURE REVENUE STREAMS THAT ENDOWED FUNDS GENERATE ALLOW COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS TO HIRE FACULTY, IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS, ADVANCE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT OUTSTANDING STUDENTS.
ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER ASC 740 PART X, QUESTION 2 The foundation has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service stating that it is exempt from federal income tax under secion 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code ("IRC"). However the foundation is subject to federal and state income taxes on its unrelated business income, as a result of ownership in various investment entities. The foundation recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statement is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The foundation applied the uncertain tax position guidance to all tax positions for which the statute of limitations remained open. The foundation is subject to federal income taxes and files state tax returns in various states. In addition to filing in its home state of Wisconsin, the foundation has entered into voluntary disclosure agreements with twenty-four states. Additionally, voluntary disclosure agreements in seven states are still pending. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. Tax years open to examination by tax authorities under federal statute of limitations include calendar years 2009 through 2012. Open tax years under the various state statutes of limitations include calendar years 2006 through 2012. For all states where the foundation has not filed a state return, all tax years remain open. The foundation, if applicable, recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and recognizes penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the foundation did not recognize any material interest or penalties.
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PART XI, LINE 4b Internal Invest Costs Revenue reclassed from Expense $2,441,839 Rental Income, included in revenue $17,099 ---------- Total $2,458,938 ========== Reconciliation of expense Part XII, Line 4b Internal Invest Costs Revenue reclassed to Revenue $2,441,839 Rental Income, included in revenue $17,099 ---------- Total $2,458,938 ==========
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments    
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments    
Sub-Saharan Africa     Investments    
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)      
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Activities per Region: Total Expenditures and Investments Schedule F, Part I, Column (F) Due to the extent and indirect tiered partnership structure of the Foundation's investments, this information is not readily available. The Foundation does monitor the investments for Form 926 and Form 8865 filing requirements.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number
39-0743975
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   20,580,400 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(2) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   280,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(3) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   219,250 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(4) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   215,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(5) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   200,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(6) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   175,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(7) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   120,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(8) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   105,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(9) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   75,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(10) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   65,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(11) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   54,150 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(12) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   41,500 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(13) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   30,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(14) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   28,825 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(15) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   26,750 Appraisal Car See sch I, Part IV
(16) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   20,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(17) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   12,000 Donor Estimate Equipment See sch I, Part IV
(18) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   10,500 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(19) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   10,500 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(20) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   10,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(21) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   10,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(22) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   9,000 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(23) University of Wisconsin
UW Campus
Madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 State of Wis   8,500 Appraisal Artwork See sch I, Part IV
(24) university of Wisconsin
UW Campus
madison,WI53715 		39-6006492 state of wi 191,618,470   n/a - cash   See sch I, Part IV
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS PART I, QUESTION 2; PART II, COLUMN (H) THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BY SOLYCITING GIFTS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH IT COLLECTS, ADMINISTERS AND DISTRIBUTES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN IN ADVANCING ITS SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ATHLETIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THERE IS NO FURTHER MONITORING OF THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOLLOWING DISBURSEMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Michael KnetterPresident and CEO (i)
(ii)		 405,223
0 		65,000
0 		11,296
0 		80,000
0 		19,478
0 		580,997
0 		0
0
(2)Thomas OlsonChief Investment Officer (i)
(ii)		 348,676
  		102,000
0 		441
0 		25,000
0 		19,478
0 		495,595
0 		0
0
(3)Jennifer DeKreyCFO - Term Exp 6/30/2012 (i)
(ii)		 128,644
  		0
0 		248,802
0 		13,243
0 		10,209
0 		400,898
0 		0
0
(4)Steven HudsonChief Financial Officer (i)
(ii)		 231,780
  		0
0 		620
0 		11,424
0 		10,209
0 		254,033
0 		0
0
(5)Russell HowesVP / Asst. Secretary (i)
(ii)		 170,996
  		0
0 		1,942
0 		17,521
0 		12,890
0 		203,349
0 		0
0
(6)John DobsonManaging Senior Director (i)
(ii)		 261,988
  		91,000
0 		441
0 		25,000
0 		1,596
0 		380,025
0 		0
0
(7)Daniel JulieSenior Director of Investments (i)
(ii)		 241,869
  		77,000
0 		441
0 		24,519
0 		1,588
0 		345,417
0 		0
0
(8)Mark LefebvreVice President (i)
(ii)		 242,478
  		0
0 		1,942
0 		25,000
0 		13,006
0 		282,426
0 		0
0
(9)Jean-Francis Lopez de ValdiviaSenior Director of Investments (i)
(ii)		 240,626
  		0
0 		677
0 		2,885
0 		19,478
0 		263,666
0 		0
0
(10)Martin ModeriChief Information Officer (i)
(ii)		 182,556
  		0
0 		1,942
0 		7,512
0 		12,937
0 		204,947
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A THE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF MICHAEL M KNETTER'S COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP WAS INCLUDED IN HIS FORM W-2. Severance payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Chief financial officer, Jennifer Kidon Dekrey RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $248,577 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2012. THIS SEVERANCE PAYMENT IS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(iii).
PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B MICHAEL KNETTER PARTICIPATES IN A 457(B) AND 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $17,000 AND $38,000 RESPECTIVELY TO THESE PLANS DURING 2012.
ORGANIZATION PROVIDING NON-FIXED PAYMENTS NOT DESCRIBED IN LINES 5 AND 6 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 BEGINNING WITH CALENDAR YEAR 2007, THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BOARD INSTITUTED AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS OF THE UW FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGMENT GROUP. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION APPROVED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLAN WHICH IS DETAILED BELOW: PARTICIPANTS: CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SENIOR DIRECTORS OF INVESTMENTS AND OTHERS RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND APPROVED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION: PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS RANGING FROM ZERO TO 50% OF THEIR ANNUAL BASE CASH COMPENSATION EARNED IN THE FISCAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIR OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE PERCENTAGE AWARDS BASED UPON A RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AGAINST GOALS ON A SET OF WEIGHTED FACTORS CUSTOMIZED FOR EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE. THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPLETED AS DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR, TYPICALLY DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, AND ARE SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED TO THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDED UNDER THIS PLAN WILL NOT TRIGGER ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION'S DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN. FACTORS TO CONSIDER: IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF SALARY TO BE AWARDED, EACH ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT WILL BE EVALUATED ON INVESTMENT RETURN RESULTS AS WELL AS NON-FINANCIAL FACTORS RELATED TO HIS/HER PERFORMANCE. THE SPECIFIC FACTORS, COMPARISONS, TIMEFRAMES AND WEIGHTINGS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT'S ROLE, LENGTH OF SERVICE, ASSET CLASS RESPONSIBILITY AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. THESE PERSONALIZED PERFORMANCE MEASURES WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN MATRICES, AND APPROVED BY THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR TO BE MEASURED. METHOD OF PAYMENT: PAYMENTS WILL BE AWARDED AS CASH OR DEFERRED COMPENSATION, THE LATTER SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE IRS AND SEC REGULATIONS. PARTICIPANTS MAY SELECT THE FORM OF COMPENSATION IN INCREMENTS OF 25%.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





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Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1) JEFFREY D WIESNER DIRECTOR 4,000 SCHOLARSHIP scholarship
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Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grants or assistance benefiting interested persons Part III, Line 1 Director Jeffrey D. Weisner's son received approximately 4,000 dollars in merit based scholarship from the industrial and systems engineering department of University of Wisconsin. These scholarships are awarded by a committee of faculty and administrative staff within the department. The corpus that endows the scholarships is managed by the UW Foundation.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 37 22,352,743 APPRAISAL/OTHER
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 5,337 APPRAISAL/OTHER
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 466 15,816,309 OTHER
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 7 964,655 OTHER
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous .. X 9 259,072 other
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential . X 1 230,600 APPRAISAL
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Life Insurance Policies ) X 3 190,075 OTHER
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Computer Equipment for UWF ) X 1 160,232 OTHER
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Event Items ) X 7 9,464 OTHER
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Horse ) X 1 4,500 OTHER
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Equipment ) X 4 3,908 OTHER
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( supplies ) X 3 3,594 OTHER
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Event Hosting ) X 2 1,957 OTHER
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( plants ) X 1 139 OTHER
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Royalties ) X 9 9 OTHER
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
25
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COLUMN B REPORTING EXPLANATION: SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN COLUMN B OF SCHEDULE M, PART I.
THIRD PARTIES AND NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32 The University of Wisconsin Foundation hires real estate agents at arm's length as necessary to sell real estate that is not transferred to the University of Wisconsin.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES: PART V, QUESTION 4A & 4B THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS FOREIGN OFFSHORE INVESTMENT FUND HOLDINGS BASED ON RECENT IRS GUIDANCE AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE FILING OF FORM TD F 90-22.1 TO REPORT ITS INTERESTS IN FOREIGN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE FOREIGN OFFSHORE INVESTMENT FUND HOLDINGS AND DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF FOREIGN MUTUAL FUNDS REQUIRING DISCLOSURE. Reportable Business Relationships: Part VI, Section A, Question 2 John J. Oros and Paul Collins - business relationship Paul S. Shain and Ted D. Kellner - business relationship Paul S. Shain, Ted D. Kellner, and Michael Knetter - business relationship
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS: PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 4 The compensation section of the bylaws has changed. The bylaws now state the following: 3.13. Compensation. The board of directors shall not be paid compensation for their services to the corporation, which the exception of the President and CEO. The Other committees section of the bylaws has changed. The Bylaws now state the following: 3.16. Other Committees. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors, may designate one or more other committees, each committee to consist of at least three or more directors nominated by the Chair and appointed by the board of directors, which shall have and may exercise, when the board of directors is not in session, powers of the board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation to the extent provided in each committee's charter as initially adopted by resolution of the board and as thereafter supplemented or amended by further resolution adopted by a like vote, except with respect to electing general officers or filling vacancies on the board of directors or committees. Each such committee shall fix its own rules governing the conduct of its activities, consistent with these bylaws, and shall make such reports to the board of directors of its activities as the board of directors may request. Any committee may establish one or more subcommittees and delegate powers and duties of the committee to such subcommittees to carry out the committee's functions and mission. The scope and charter of any subcommittee when created shall be reported to the Chair. Unless the board of directors otherwise decides, the board of directors shall have the following committees in addition to the Executive Committee: 3.16.1. Governance and Nominating Committee. The purpose of the Governance and Nominating Committee shall be to assist the board of directors in fulfilling its responsibility in the monitoring and oversight of governance matters and to make recommendations to the board of directors regarding matters of governance. In addition, this committee shall recommend to the board of directors, candidates to serve as (1) Members of the corporation, and (2) members of the board of directors, and (3) officers of the corporation. 3.16.2. Audit Committee. The purpose of the Audit Committee shall be to (1) oversee the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the corporation, (2) engage and approve the work of the independent auditor, and (3)oversee the corporation's compliance with any applicable legal and regulatory requirements. 3.16.3. Budget and Personnel Committee. The purpose of the Budget and Personnel Committee shall be to (1) oversee the budgeting process of the corporation, in general, and (2) oversee and approve staffing, compensation and benefit plans, and (3) set the compensation plan for the President and CEO and other officers with approval of the board of directors. 3.16.4. Investment Committee. The purpose of the Investment Committee shall be to serve as the investment fiduciary responsible for the prudent management of the corporation's investment portfolios. 3.16.5. Development Committee. The purpose of the Development Committee of the University of Wisconsin Foundation is to learn about development best practices and compare those best practices to the current practices of the Foundation with the goal of recommending changes where appropriate.
ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS: PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 6 ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE II. MEMBERS: "2.01. NUMBER. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED (100) MEMBERS AND NO MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) MEMBERS, THE EXACT NUMBER TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP." "2.02. QUALIFICATIONS. MEMBERS SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS. MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE PERSONAL TO A MEMBER AND NO MEMBERSHIP OR RIGHTS OF A MEMBER SHALL BE ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED IN ANY MANNER. IT SHALL NOT BE A CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP THAT A PERSON SHALL HAVE BEEN A GRADUATE OR STUDENT OR FORMER STUDENT OF A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE, OR SHALL HAVE HELD ANY OFFICE, POSITION OR MEMBERSHIP IN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE."
MEMBERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY: PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7A ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE II. MEMBERS: "2.09. NOTICE OF MEETING. WRITTEN NOTICE STATING THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF THE MEETING AND, IN THE CASE OF A SPECIAL MEETING, THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE MEETING IS CALLED, SHALL BE GIVEN NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS NOR MORE THAN FIFTY (50) DAYS BEFORE SUCH MEETING BY OR AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CHAIR, IF THE CHAIR CALLED THE MEETING, OR THE SECRETARY, IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALLED THE MEETING OR THE SECRETARY CALLED THE MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF MEMBERS, TO EACH MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE AT SUCH MEETING. NOTICE MAY BE GIVEN IN PERSON OR BY ANY RELIABLE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION PERMITTED BY WISCONSIN STATUTES, INCLUDING E-MAIL, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION, OR CONVENTIONAL MAIL. IF MAILED, SUCH NOTICE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE DELIVERED WHEN DEPOSITED IN THE UNITED STATES MAIL, ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER AT HIS/HER ADDRESS AS IT APPEARS IN THE RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION WITH POSTAGE THEREON PREPAID." "2.10. QUORUM. TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY, SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING AND ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER SHALL BE THE ACT OF THE MEMBERS UNLESS THE VOTE OF A GREATER NUMBER IS REQUIRED BY LAW. THOUGH LESS THAN A QUORUM OF THE MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED AT A MEETING, A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SO REPRESENTED MAY ADJOURN THE MEETING FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. AT SUCH ADJOURNED MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM SHALL BE PRESENT OR REPRESENTED, ANY BUSINESS MAY BE TRANSACTED WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED AT THE MEETING AS ORIGINALLY NOTIFIED." "2.12. VOTING OF MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE UPON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY MEMBERS PRESENT, IN PERSON OR BY PROXY, AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT SHALL BE THE ACT OF THE MEMBERS, UNLESS A GREATER NUMBER OF VOTES IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS."
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS: PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7B ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS: "8.01. BY MEMBERS. THESE BY-LAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED OR REPEALED AND NEW BY-LAWS MAY BE ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE MEMBERS PRESENT IN PERSON OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY AT A MEETING OF MEMBERS AT WHICH QUORUM IS PRESENT, UNLESS A GREATER VOTE IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR THESE BYLAWS."
PROCESS ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990: PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN COORDINATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FINANCE DEPARTMENT. ONCE A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS RECEIVED FROM THE INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING FIRM, REVIEW OF THE RETURN IS COMPLETED BY THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION WHO HOLDS A MASTERS OF TAXATION DEGREE AND IS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE RETURN IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND/OR CONTROLLER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION. THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM MAKES ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVIDES A REVISED RETURN. UPON RECEIPT OF A FINAL DRAFT THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION PRIOR TO SIGNATURE AND FILING. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY OR IN PAPER FORM TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. ISSUES OR QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING THE TAX RETURN ARE RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN AND INCORPORATED INTO THE RETURN IF REQUIRED. IN THE EVENT THERE ARE CHANGES, A REVISED FINAL VERSION IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CHANGES.
HOW ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION ARE COVERED UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES ARE TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT MAY LEAD TO A CONFLICT. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. THE INTERESTED PARTY MUST FULLY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND COMPLETELY RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION AND ANY RELATED VOTE.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT: PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 15A & 15B ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETS TO: 1) DETERMINE AND APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S PAY, AND 2) REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PAY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIR, BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CHAIR, AND SELECT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. THE SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY SURVEYS ADMINISTERED BY PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS THAT INCLUDE BIG TEN, BIG 12 AND OTHER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE SUBCOMMITTEE USES THIS MARKET DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH INDIVIDUAL JOB PERFORMANCE AND THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY TO BE COMPETITIVE ON A NATIONAL BASIS FOR SIMILAR JOBS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AS A BASIS FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. ACTIONS TAKEN ARE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES ARE DISTRIBUTED, REVIEWED, AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED AT SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS.
HOW ORGANIZATION MAKES DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC PART IV, SECTION C, LINE 19 Following Documents available on the organization's website at: www.supportuw.org/about-us/tax-legal/ -Restated Articles of Incorporation -By-Laws -Form 1023 Application for Exemption -IRS Tax Determination Letter -Audited Financial Statements -Form 990 -Form 990-T The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of Wisconsin Foundation
 
Employer identification number

39-0743975
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) UW-MADISON SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION INC

1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUE

MADISON,WI53726
39-1947636 		SUPPORT ORG. WI 501(c)(3) 11A TYPE I UNIV WI FNTN
 
Yes
 
(2) THE EVJUE FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 8060

MADISON,WI53708
39-6073981 		SUPPORT ORG WI 501(c)(3) 11A TYPE 1 NA
 
 
No
(3) TERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

6048 S HIGHLANDS AVE

MADISON,WI53705
39-1831024 		SUPPORT ORG WI 501(c)(3) 11A TYPE 1 NA
 
 
No








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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST -116

 
 
TRUST WI UW FOUNDATION
  		TRUST          
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST - 12

 
 
TRUST WI UW FOUNDATION
  		TRUST          
(3) POOLED INCOME FUND A - 25

 
 
POOLED FUND WI UW FOUNDATION
  		TRUST          
(4) POOLED INCOME FUND B - 11

 
 
POOLED FUND WI UW FOUNDATION
  		TRUST          
(5) POOLED INCOME FUND D - 3

 
 
POOLED FUND WI UW FOUNDATION
  		TRUST          




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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUSTS - 4

 S 1,503,885 CASH VALUE





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINES 1M & 1N THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION SHARES FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PAID EMPLOYEES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION; HOWEVER, THE EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT OF SUPPORT PROVIDED IS NOT READILY DETERMINABLE.

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