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
Portland State University Foundation
Employer identification number
93-0619733
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?
......................
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.") ....
10,634,538
11,514,026
15,485,193
15,924,561
19,202,989
72,761,307
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
10,634,538
11,514,026
15,485,193
15,924,561
19,202,989
72,761,307
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)..
9,122,929
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
63,638,378
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..
10,634,538
11,514,026
15,485,193
15,924,561
19,202,989
72,761,307
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,756,491
1,781,146
3,199,842
3,505,180
3,604,116
13,846,775
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.)..
315,891
338,002
170,942
166,982
226,284
1,218,101
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
87,826,183
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
35,372,976
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
72.459 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
75.680 %
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
................................................
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) 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.") .
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) 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
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
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Page 4
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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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Portland State University Foundation
Employer identification number
93-0619733
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE PRIVATE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND MANAGES PRIVATELY DONATED FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE PRIVATE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF THE UNIVERSITY RESULT IN THE FOUNDATION RECEIVING GIFTS AND PLEDGES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. SUCH GIFTS AND PLEDGES DERIVE FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES, INCLUDING CASH, CHECKS, SECURITIES, PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY, AND INCLUDE ENDOWMENT GIFTS TO BE INVESTED IN PERPETUITY, REMAINDER INTERESTS IN CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS, GIFT ANNUITIES, AND OTHER GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATE RECEIPTING AND PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS AND PLEDGES. THE FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ENGAGES IN PRIVATE FUNDRAISING WITH THESE CONSTITUENCIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION BOARD ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH ITS RELATIONSHIPS, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES MADE TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
DURING 2012, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION RELEASED UPDATED BYLAWS WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: -MOVED RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE -ADDED THE POSITION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER -CHANGED THE TITLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEVERAL OFFICER POSITIONS -GRANTED SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND SECRETARY, ACTING ALONE -REMOVED THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUSTEES -CHANGED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TITLE TO PRESIDENT AND CEO -CHANGED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TITLE TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES -IDENTIFIED SPECIFIC OFFICERS OF THE BOARD TO SERVE ON THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
FORM 990 PROVIDED TO GOVERNING BODY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A
TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF OUR DONORS, SCHEDULE B IS REDACTED FROM THE VERSION OF THE 990 THAT WAS REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEES AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990 REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS CAREFULLY REVIEWED IN DRAFT FORM BY THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED IN DETAIL AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING IN FEBRUARY. KPMG, THE TAX PREPARER, ATTENDED THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING. ALL REVIEWERS ARE GIVEN TIME TO RESPOND TO ANY REVISIONS. AFTER INCORPORATION OF ALL REVISIONS AND APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK PRIOR TO FILING, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WITH AN E-MAIL CALLING THEIR ATTENTION TO PORTIONS OF THE FORM MOST LIKELY TO BE READ BY THE PUBLIC AND FUNDERS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE FOUNDATION'S INTEREST WHEN IT IS CONTEMPLATING ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF AN OFFICER OR TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT, AND TO TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE DETERMINATION WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS SHALL BE MADE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PENDING SUCH DETERMINATION, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE REVIEW OF AND VOTING UPON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH THAT PERSON HAS A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE FOUNDATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE FOUNDATION AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY AN ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTIONNAIRES TO ALL OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES. EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A 100% RESPONSE RATE TO THE QUESTIONNAIRES. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. EACH TRUSTEE, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
OFFICER COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DETERMINED AND APPROVED COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA (SUCH AS COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND FORMS 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS) AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THE COMPENSATION MEETING TOOK PLACE ON MAY 2, 2012 AND THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND POLICY STATEMENTS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.