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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Texas Research and Technology Foundation
Employer identification number
74-2311260
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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
Page 2
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)
(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
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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)
(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.") .
50,330
188,479
59,726
20,600
488,488
807,623
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......
0
0
0
572,076
1,578,937
2,151,013
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
50,330
188,479
59,726
592,676
2,067,425
2,958,636
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
2,958,636
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
50,330
188,479
59,726
592,676
2,067,425
2,958,636
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
137,768
126,870
23,936
16,282
9,121
313,977
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
137,768
126,870
23,936
16,282
9,121
313,977
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
393,495
1,223,768
1,319,340
373,295
-69,977
3,239,921
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
581,593
1,539,117
1,403,002
982,253
2,006,569
6,512,534
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
45.430 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
21.050 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
4.821 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
10.230 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 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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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Texas Research and Technology Foundation
Employer identification number
74-2311260
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATIONS MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO BUILD A WORLD-CLASS CENTER OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH, MEDICAL EDUCATION AND JOB CREATION. TO THIS END, A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR AND PRE-SEED FUND HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT AND CONTINUE THE GROWTH OF BIO-MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RELATED INDUSTRY IN SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY.
PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B
THE TRTF'S CFO WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND REQUIRED SCHEDULES TO THE FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, WITH NOTES DESCRIBING EACH SECTION AND SCHEDULE, PLUS A COPY OF THE 2012 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE PREPARER. AFTER A FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL, A COPY OF THE FORM WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FOUNDATION'S TRUSTEES AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
THE TRTF REQUIRES THAT EACH TRUSTEE REVIEW AND RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING. TRTF'S PRESIDENT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOLLOW-UP WITH INDIVIDUAL TRUSTEES TO ENSURE THAT EACH TRUSTEE HAS MADE THE REQUIRED ANNUAL DISCLOSURES. TRUSTEES ARE REMINDED THAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN UPDATES TO THE CHAIRMAN IF CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE DURING THE YEAR, REQUIRING AN AMENDED REPORT. BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES ALSO RECORD SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHERE A TRUSTEE ABSTAINS FROM VOTING BECAUSE HE/SHE BELIEVES THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B
THE TRTF BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REVIEW, EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SET SALARIES AND TO APPROVE INCREASES. THE COMMITTEE USES DATA OBTAINED FROM LOCAL INSTITUTIONS AND/OR FOUNDATIONS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION SURVEYS OBTAINED FROM NATIONAL AND LOCAL STAFFING ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE A RANGE OF RATES BEFORE MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING BEFORE THE RATE IS EFFECTED. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES COMPARATIVE DATA, COMMITTEE NOTES, AND APPROVED MINUTES FROM THE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN DECEMBER 2012.
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AT NO CHARGE, AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE, 14785 OMICRON DRIVE, SUITE 100, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78245.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990, PART XI , LINE 9
INTER-ENTITY NET ASSET TRANSFER OF DEFENSE TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE PREVIOUSLY CONSOLIDATED ON FORM 990 $-28,197
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS
FORM 990, PART XI , LINE 8
2011 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE REQUIRED TO BE RESTATED TO CORRECTLY REFLECT THE CONSOLIDATED ACTIVITIES AND APPROPRIATE ELIMINATIONS OF SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES. THE FORM 990 FOR 2011 WAS FILED PRIOR TO THE RESTATEMENT. THE RESTATED VALUES WERE LIMITED TO THE REVENUES OR EXPENSES FOR ENTITIES THAT FILED A SEPARATE FORM 990 AND ARE NOT INCLUDE IN THIS ENTITY'S FORM 990 REVENUES OR EXPENSES. A NET ASSET TRANSFER AT THE END OF 2011 DID OCCUR AND WAS NOT CORRECTLY REFLECTED ON THE ORIGNIALLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A WHOLLY OWNED SUBISDIARY'S NET ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED INTO THE FOUNDATION, IMPACTING ENDING NET ASSET BALANCES. NET ASSETS WERE ADJUSTED IN THE RESTATEMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR THE CREATION AND INCLUSION OF THE WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY INTO THE NET ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE AMOUNT OF THIS ADJUSTMENT IS 752,895 AND IS CURRENTLY REFLECTED AS A PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT ON THIS FORM 990.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.