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
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
93-0386972
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
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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?
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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) 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
................................................
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
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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
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000197
Software Version:
v1.00
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
93-0386972
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
SchE_P01_S00_L03
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3
The University posted its policy in the Oregonian newspaper during the period of solicitation for students.
SchE_P01_S00_L06
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6
The University receives Title IV funds for financial aid purposes, as well as federal and state grants for faculty research and programming purposes.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000197
Software Version:
v1.00
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TIN:
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
93-0386972
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P05_S00_L04b
Form 990, Part V, Line 4b
Willamette University filed a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts TD F 90-22.1, related to the financial account in the country noted in Part V, Line 4b.
F990_P06_S0A_L01a
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
The University Bylaws grant broad authority to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees to act as an interim Board. It is comprised of the Chair of the Board, the Vice Chair of the Board, the Treasurer, the Secretary, the President of the university, and the chair of the following committees: Endowment, Financial Affairs & Audit, Facilities & Technology, College of Liberal Arts, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, College of Law, Graduate School of Education and Advancement. All of the voting members of the Executive Committee are members of the Board of Trustees or officers of the corporation.
F990_P06_S0A_L01b
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1b
As is noted in Schedule O for question 12c, board members with a conflict of interest disclose this fact to either the Chairman of the Board, the University President, or the Chair of the relevant committee. Then, an appropriate course of action is taken such as refraining from participation in the matter to which the conflict relates.
F990_P06_S0A_L02
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
Donald Brown, trustee, and Patricia Smullin, trustee: Family relationship. Roderick Wendt, trustee, and Steven Wynne, trustee: Business relationship.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
(11a) The Form 990 and its related schedules, except for Schedule B, was provided to all members of the Board of Trustees prior to the University filing the completed form with the IRS. (11b) The Form 990 and its accompanying schedules are reviewed by the Controller, the Vice President for Financial Affairs and the President. Then, the draft of the 990, except for Schedule B, is posted to a secure website that can only be accessed by members of the Board of Trustees. Board members are notified via e-mail that the 990 is available to review on the secure website. In addition, both the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee review and discuss the return, except for Schedule B. After the form has been reviewed by all noted parties it is modified (if necessary) and finalized. Then, it is submitted to the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
The conflict of interest policy that applies to all Officers, members of the Board of Trustees and Key Employees is distributed and reviewed annually; all Trustees, Officers and Key Employees must complete, sign, and return the policy to the President's Office or the Vice President for Financial Affairs. The Board's process for addressing conflicts of interest in accordance with the adopted above-referenced policy is as follows: "If an individual believes that he or she may have a conflict of interest, the individual shall promptly and fully disclose the conflict on a form and to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees or President, or the Chair of any Committee of the Board considering the matter, and shall refrain from participating on behalf of the University in the matter to which the conflict relates until the conflict question has been waived by vote of the Board of Trustees or a Committee of the Board after the material facts of the transaction and the individual's interest are disclosed or known to the Board or Committee of the Board, or otherwise resolved in compliance with the Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Act (ORS ch. 65)." The Board Chair, President, Board Treasurer and Administrative Secretary to the Board monitor compliance on an ongoing basis. Monitoring activities may include review of meeting minutes by the Administrative Secretary to identify potential/developing conflicts or conflicts that may have already occurred; informal discussions with Committee chairs or Board officers to raise awareness of conflicts and potential conflicts.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
An ad hoc committee of members of the Board of Trustees established the compensation for the President of the University. The committee consisted of three members that did not have a conflict of interest per IRS regulations section 53.4958-6(c)(1)(iii). In order to establish an appropriate level of compensation, the committee gathered data from similar sized private liberal arts colleges located in the northwestern United States. The data from the schools was obtained directly from each institution. In addition, a nationwide review of compensation as reported on the 990's of other similar sized private liberal arts universities was performed. Once the amount was decided upon the information was passed on to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee subsequently approved the compensation package. The last time this process was undertaken by the University was in August of 2013.
F990_P06_S0C_L18
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
The University does not make Form 1023 or 1024 available to the public as it was filed prior to July 15, 1987 and a copy was not held on July 15, 1987. At the same time, the University does post a copy of its current IRS exemption letter on its' website.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Audited Financial Statements are posted on the University's website. The conflict of interest policy and the University's governing documents are not made available to the public.
F990_P07_S0A_L01a
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a
Paul DeMuniz, a board member listed under Line 1a, was compensated as an Adjunct Professor at Willamette University's College of Law. His compensation was not related to his position as a member of the board of trustees.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.