Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
93-6022772
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
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 support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
74,160,736
57,040,431
58,010,508
66,431,114
65,578,675
321,221,464
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
74,160,736
57,040,431
58,010,508
66,431,114
65,578,675
321,221,464
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)..
21,413,343
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
299,808,121
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
74,160,736
57,040,431
58,010,508
66,431,114
65,578,675
321,221,464
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
6,630,895
6,689,009
8,434,373
8,822,970
10,843,312
41,420,559
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
4,048
4,048
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
2,887,696
3,828,439
6,249,854
8,457,003
2,328,210
23,751,202
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
386,397,273
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
16,695,873
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
77.590 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
80.250 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
93-6022772
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE OSU FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION CHARTERED TO RECEIVE, MANAGE AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE GIFTS TO SUPPORT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY. PRIVATE SUPPORT DEEPENS THE UNIVERSITY'S IMPACT AND EXTENDS ITS REACH ACROSS THE STATE AND AROUND THE WORLD BY HELPING TO MAKE AN OSU EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS. IT ALSO ALLOWS FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO PUSH THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE, CONTRIBUTING TO THE STATE'S PROSPERITY AND ADDRESSING SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES FACING OUR PLANET AND ITS PEOPLE.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OSU FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNTED FOR AS "OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES" INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY AND FOUNDATION OPERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED AS DIRECT STUDENT, FACULTY, OR FACILITIES SUPPORT. AMONG THE INCLUDED DISTRIBUTIONS ARE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS FOR USE AT THE DISCRETION OF DEANS AND PROGRAM LEADERS, SUPPORT FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AND CLUB SPORTS, SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY AND OTHER CENTRAL SERVICE UNITS, LECTURE SERIES AND OTHER PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AND ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONAL FEES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
AFTER PREPARATION AND THOROUGH REVIEW BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTROLLER AND TAX ACCOUNTANTS, A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR FULL REVIEW AND COMMENT. ONCE APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA OUR DIRECTORS' DESK SECURED WEBSITE. THE TAX RETURN IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE FOUNDATION HAS FORMAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR ANNUALLY DOCUMENTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AMONG ITS GOVERNING BODY. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CODE OF ETHICS ARE SENT TO ALL NEW AND RETURNING TRUSTEES. EACH TRUSTEE IS ASKED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT BY RETURNING A SIGNED FORM INDICATING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THESE DOCUMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, TRUSTEES MUST DISCLOSE IN WRITING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PERTAINING TO FOUNDATION BUSINESS. ALL SIGNED RESPONSES AND DISCLOSURES BECOME PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DECLARE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT/CEO IS REVIEWED EXTENSIVELY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, OVERSEES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S ANNUAL WORKPLAN AND MONITORS PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE AGAINST ESTABLISHED GOALS. MONTHLY MEETINGS BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AND MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ENSURE CLOSE AND FREQUENT MONITORING OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE AND THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS TOP EXECUTIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE TOP EXECUTIVE'S TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND BENCHMARKING OF PEER INSTITUTIONS' COMPENSATION STRUCTURES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED EXTENSIVELY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OVERSEES THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANNUAL WORKPLAN AND MONITORS PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE AGAINST ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES, WHICH INCLUDES BENCHMARKING OF PEER INSTITUTIONS' COMPENSATION STRUCTURES.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17
OHIO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UTAH, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND IRS FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION REGARDING ENDOWMENT HOLDINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
TRANS. OUT GIFT FEE 2,797,052 PUBLIC RELATIONS 2,547,712 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 1,383,270 MINOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT 630,683 CAPITAL OUTLAY EQUIPMENT 426,757 SUPPLIES-OTHER 409,394 PHONE/INTERNET 327,744 MAINT & REPAIR BUILDING 325,581 RENTAL & LEASE-EQUIPMENT 316,937 BOOKS,PERIODICALS,SUBSCRI 262,417 RENTAL & LEASE - MISC. 182,613 BANK SERVICE CHARGE 182,373 MAINT & REPAIR EQUIPMENT 134,307 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 105,695 CAPITAL OUTLAY COMPUTER H 96,223 CAPITAL OUTLAY COMPUTER S 50,637 PHOTOGRAPHY 40,558 MAINT & REPAIR MISC. 21,435 PROPERTY & EXCISE TAX 19,167 MAINT & REPAIR MISC 6,254 LICENSES AND PERMITS 2,485 ROUNDING -4
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS (24,915,867) REVENUE OF AFFILIATES 3,523,633 EXPENSES OF AFFILIATES (3,301,373) GIFT AND PLEDGE ADJUSTMENTS (850,022) TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (25,543,629)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
TY 2011 AveragingAttachment
Name:
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
EIN: 93-6022772
Explanation:
FYE 6/30/12 IS THE FIRST YEAR FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS MADE AN ELECTION UNDER SECTION 501(H)