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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
55-0727658
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?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of 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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
538,111
383,600
546,274
782,802
610,480
2,861,267
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......
12,741,391
11,113,957
8,303,257
7,585,739
7,045,280
46,789,624
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.
13,279,502
11,497,557
8,849,531
8,368,541
7,655,760
49,650,891
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.)
49,650,891
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
13,279,502
11,497,557
8,849,531
8,368,541
7,655,760
49,650,891
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
35,254
24,461
11,861
17,547
16,624
105,747
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
35,254
24,461
11,861
17,547
16,624
105,747
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.)
..
3,244
23,654
8,854
40,543
128,224
204,519
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
13,318,000
11,545,672
8,870,246
8,426,631
7,800,608
49,961,157
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.380 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.400 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.210 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.220 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
55-0727658
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE WVHTC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE IRS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
SUBSTANTIVE DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE WVHTC FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CARRIED OUT BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. IN ADDRESSING THESE DECISIONS AS WELL AS CARRYING OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION AND CONTRACTUAL ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY AND PRACTICE REQUIRES ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND/OR EMPLOYEE TO: (1) DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS; (2) WITHDRAW FROM ANY ACTIVITIES IN WHICH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS; AND (3) NOTE THE WITHDRAWAL OR ACT OF ABSTAINING FROM THE ACTIVITY. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ENCOUNTERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR WITHDRAWAL FROM VOTING, DECISION-MAKING OR RELATED ACTIVITY IS DULY NOTED BY THE CORPORATE SECRETARY AND MADE PART OF THE MEETING OR BOARD ACTIVITY MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS INCLUDES A FORMAL COMPENSATION ANALYSIS PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN WHICH THE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH POSITION AS WELL AS THE ACTUAL EMPLOYEE'S EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, AND CREDENTIALS ARE BENCHMARKED BY INDUSTRY AND REGIONAL STANDARDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED UPON: (1) EXTERNAL ANALYSIS AND GUIDANCE FROM AN ACCOUNTING AND/OR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SPECIALIST FIRM; (2) THE ANNUAL REVIEW; (3) INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS, AND APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS AND THE FINAL WORK PRODUCT ARE OVERSEEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ROUNDING ELIMINATION OF INTERCOMPANY INCOME 713.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
990, PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION A WEST VIRGINIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS LOCATED AT:1000 TECHNOLOGY DR., STE 1000, FAIRMONT WV 26554 THIS SUMMARY IS PROVIDED BY WVHTC FOUNDATION'S LEGAL DEPT. SUMMARY AND SCHEDULE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITY EFFECTIVE 4/1/13-3/31/14 THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION (THE "WVHTC FOUNDATION") ARE CLEARLY SET FORTH AS PART OF ITS MISSION STATEMENT, AS CONTAINED IN ITS CORPORATE CHARTER OF AUGUST 12, 1993 AND SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC VIABILITY BY BUILDING STRONG INDUSTRIES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDING CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; TO DEVELOP BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN WEST VIRGINIA; TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURERS TO LOCATE IN THE STATE; TO TAKE STEPS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA'S HUMAN RESOURCES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS RESIDENTS; TO ENHANCE THE RESEARCH CAPABILITIES OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS; TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUING FORUM TO FOSTER GREATER DIALOGUE THROUGHOUT THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES AND RESEARCH FACILITIES IN WEST VIRGINIA. IN CARRYING OUT ITS PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES, THE WVHTC FOUNDATION IS ENGAGED IN SCIENTIFIC AND/OR TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ROBOTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COMMERCIALIZATION ASSESSMENT; SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICES, COMMERCIALIZATION AND INVESTMENT; GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SUPPORT; REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL LEASING AND SUBLEASING ACTIVITIES, THE AFORE-REFERENCED ACTIVITIES ARE MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH BELOW. I. OFFICE LOCATIONS AND RELATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. IN EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE WVHTC FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING BUILDINGS AND DIVISIONS WITHIN OR ANCILLARY TO THE I-79 TECHNOLOGY PARK AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: INNOVATION CENTER 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR., STE 1000 FAIRMONT, WV 26554 FOUNDATION INNOVATOR BUSINESS INCUBATOR DIVISION 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR., STE 1200 FAIRMONT, WV 26554 TRAINING CENTER 3000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE FAIRMONT, WV 26554 FACILITY IV 5000 NASA BLVD. FAIRMONT, WV 26554 I-79 RESEARCH CENTER (LEASED FROM SUBSIDIARY TITLE-HOLDING COMPANY VERTEX NPH, INC.) 1000 GALLIHER DR. FAIRMONT, WV 26554 II. AFFILIATE PROGRAM, INCLUDING WORKFORCE EDUCATION. THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO THE PUBLIC AND LOCAL TECHNOLOGY-BASED COMPANIES. (A) AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ("ALC") REPRESENTATION: REPRESENTATIONS OF AFFILIATE COMPANIES ARE EITHER ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO SERVICE ON THE ALC WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO THE WVHC FOUNDATION IN ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND PROVIDES NETWORKING AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING PLAN SEMINARS, SYMPOSIUMS AND CLASSROOM-BASED COMPUTER LAB TRAINING AND SKILLS APPLICATION. AMONG THE SERVICES AFFILIATE PROGRAM MEMBERS RECEIVE ARE NETWORKING, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION PLAN OPPORTUNITIES. III. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES. INNOVA PROGRAM: PROVIDES BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF A PRODUCT. THE INNOVA PROGRAM OPERATES TO SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY ASSISTING ENTREPRENEURS IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OBTAINING MARKETING NICHES AND CAPITAL NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS INTO THE MARKETPLACE. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEURS WHOSE PRODUCTS DEMONSTRATES COMMERCIAL VIABILITY. IV. TECHNOLOGY- BASED RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GROUP. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE WVHTC FOUNDATION RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ARE ON UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AS A VEHICLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION. MUCH OF THE WVHTC FOUNDATION'S WORK IS PROVIDED TO THE FEDERAL AND/OR STATE GOVERNMENT AS CUSTOMER, PARTICULARLY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE APPROACH THE WVHTC FOUNDATION USES TO ACHIEVE ITS TECHNOLOGY-BASED WORK AND OBJECTIVES IS TO STRATEGICALLY DESIGN "TECHNOLOGY CLUSTERS" AROUND HIGH POTENTIAL, SUSTAINABLE, TECHNOLOGY TARGET AREA THAT ARE VIABLE FROM BOTH A BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE AREA RANGE FROM PRODUCT LINE ENGINEERING, BIOMETRICS AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES, BROAD BAND AND COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, SOFTWARE SUITABILITY TESTING, NIAP CERTIFICATION, INFORMATION WARFARE/SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTATIONAL GRID APPLICATIONS, ROBOTICS, BIOMETRICS AND INTERNET-BASED WEB-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. THESE CLUSTERS WERE DEVELOPED AFTER A CAREFUL ANALYSIS OF THE SKILLS PRESENT IN THE AREA AND THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MARKETPLACE. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE WVHTC FOUNDATION'S TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS, MAINLY FUNDED BY GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, CURRENTLY CARRIED OUT BY THE WVHTC FOUNDATION: 1. TACTICAL ANALYSIS OF VIDEO IMAGERY (TAVI): FUNDED BY DOD, THIS PROGRAM IS DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE THROUGH FACIAL RECOGNITION. 2. TACTICAL IMAGER FOR NIGHT/DAY EXTENDED RANGE SURVEILLANCE (TINDERS): FUNDED BY DOD, THIS PROGRAM IS DEVELOPING A LONG-RANGE IMAGING SYSTEM THAT CAN SEE HUMAN ACTIVITY DAY OR NIGHT AT RANGES OF AT LEAST 3 KM AND CAN IDENTIFY PEOPLE THROUGH FACE RECOGNITION AT RANGES LESS THAN 400 M, EVEN IN TOTAL DARKNESS. 3. EAR RECOGNITION: FUNDED BY THE DOJ, THIS PROJECT IS DEVELOPING ALGORITHMS TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE BASED ON THE APPEARANCE OF THEIR EARS. 4. ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENT FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS MULTIPLE TASK ORDERS THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LABORATORY COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS TO ENABLE NASA RESEARCHERS TO IMPLEMENT AND TEST EMERGING FLIGHT CERTIFICATION METHODS OF FLIGHT CONTROL SOFTWARE. 5. UNMANNED ALGORITHMS SUBCONTRACT VIA WVU, THOUGH THE ARMY RESEARCH LAB IS THE CUSTOMER. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLE TECHNOLOGIES. THE LARGEST DEVELOPMENT EFFORT IS THE FUTURE AIRBORNE CAPABILITIES ENVIRONMENT (FACE) DEVELOPMENT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS THE AMRDEC TO TEST NEW TECHNOLOGIES, AND TO HELP UNDERSTAND A SYSTEM-OF-SYSTEMS APPROACH TO ADVANCED AVIONICS FOR FUTURE MILITARY FLIGHT VEHICLES. 6. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SUBCONTRACT VIA WVU, THOUGH THE ARMY RESEARCH LAB IS THE CUSTOMER 7. NASA IVV SERVICES CONTRACT 5-YEAR CONTRACT THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGINEERING STAFF TO THE NASA IVV FACILITY FOR THE EXECUTION OF SOFTWARE VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION OF MANNED AND UNMANNED SPACE SYSTEMS. 8. NON-PROFIT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGINEERING SUPPORT THE FBI CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CENTER IN CLARKSBURG, WV. (A) LAB ACTIVITIES SUMMARY. THE FOLLOWING LAB ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT IN THE RESEARCH FACILITY AT 1000 GALLIHER DRIVE, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA: MACHINE SHOP. ACTIVITIES IN THE MACHINE SHOP INCLUDE MACHINING OF METAL WITH MILL, LATHE, BAD-SAW, GRINDING WHEEL, AND DRILL-PRESS, WOODWORKING AND WELDING (MIG WELDER, TIG WELDER, PLASMA CUTTER, OXYACETYLENE WELDER). THERE IS ALSO A TANK OF ACETYLENE USED FOR WELDING IN THE MACHINE SHOP. ELECTRONIC SHOP. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOLDERING, ASSEMBLY AND TESTING OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. OPTICS LAB. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LASER SPECTROSCOPY (ARGON LASER, ND:YAG LASER) AT VISIBLE, INFRARED AND UV WAVELENGTHS, IMAGING AND ILLUMINATION OPTICS DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS AND MECHANICS. PULSED POWER LAB. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-VOLTAGE, HIGH-ELECTRONIC DEVICES. ELECTRO-MAGNETICS LAB. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-POWER ELECTRICAL ACOUSTICAL TRANSDUCERS FOR CREATING HIGH-INTENSITY SOUND WAVES IN WATER. A WATER TANK FOR TESTING THE TRANSDUCERS WILL BE SET UP.
990, PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)
VI. SUBSIDIARIES 1. HT FOUNDATION HOLDINGS, INC. THIS SUBSIDIARY IS A 501(C)(2) NON-PROFIT TITLE HOLDING COMPANY WITH A MAILING ADDRESS OF 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 8000, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554. 2. TECH PARK NON-PROFIT HOLDINGS, INC. THIS SUBSIDIARY IS A 501(C)(2) NON-PROFIT TITLE HOLDINGS COMPANY WITH A MAILING ADDRESS OF 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 8400, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554. 3. VERTEX NON-PROFIT HOLDINGS, INC. THIS SUBSIDIARY IS A 501(C)(2) NON-PROFIT TITLE HOLDING COMPANY WITH A MAILING ADDRESS OF 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 8800, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554. 4. WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM, LLC. THIS SUBSIDIARY IS A SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY WHICH WAS ORGANIZED WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OWNING AND HOLDING THE MORTGAGE ON A SMALL FACILITY WITHIN THE I-79 PARK. VII. FACILITY MANAGEMENT. A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT BY THE WVHTC FOUNDATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, DURING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED TERM, INVOLVES BUILD-OUT AND LEASING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE APPROXIMATELY 550,000 SQUARE FEET OF CLASS-A OFFICE SPACE IN THE I-79 TECHNOLOGY PARK IN FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA. THE GOVERNMENT TENANTS FOR WHICH CURRENT BUILD-OUT AND LEASING IS UNDERWAY INCLUDE THE NASA, FBI AND NOAA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. IN CLOSING, THIS SUMMARY OF THE WVHTC FOUNDATION AND THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION'S SUBSIDIARY ACTIVITIES IS RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014 TO ASSIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT AND IRS 990 SUBMISSION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, NANCY E. TRUDEL GENERAL COUNSEL
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.