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
University of Virginia Alumni Association
Employer identification number
54-0485595
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.") ....
29,400,335
26,232,449
31,295,394
43,414,000
35,566,951
165,909,129
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
29,400,335
26,232,449
31,295,394
43,414,000
35,566,951
165,909,129
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
165,909,129
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..
29,400,335
26,232,449
31,295,394
43,414,000
35,566,951
165,909,129
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
920,063
941,074
1,126,086
8,924,581
927,037
12,838,841
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.)..
5,035,863
5,025,570
5,108,966
4,993,372
5,189,465
25,353,236
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
204,101,206
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
0
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
81.288 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
81.540 %
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
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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
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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
University of Virginia Alumni Association
Employer identification number
54-0485595
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF A STRONG, INDEPENDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. AS SUCH, THE ASSOCIATION IS GOVERNED BY A SELF-PERPETUATING BOARD AND ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS TO THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD. THE ASSOCIATION PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY TO CREATE A STRONG AND COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTION-WIDE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT HAS ENHANCED THE UNIVERSITY'S ABILITY TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN TIES WITH AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ALUMNI. ALUMNI HALL IS SEEN AS THE "HUB" OF ALUMNI-RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND THE UNIVERSITY COMMITS FUNDS TO ALUMNI-RELATIONS PROGRAMS UNDERTAKEN BY THE ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY. THROUGH JOINT STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE ASSOCIATION AND THE UNIVERSITY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY CREATED BEST-IN-CLASS ALUMNI PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE DELIVERED TO ALUMNI IN A SEAMLESS FASHION. IN ADDITION TO THE THREE LARGEST PROGRAM EXPENSES DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINES 4A THROUGH 4C, THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: ALUMNI CAREER COUNSELING; AFFINITY INTEREST GROUPS; YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL; CLASS COUNCILS AND TRUSTEES: ADMISSIONS COUNSELING; ALUMNI RECORDS DATABASE; AND VARIOUS REVENUE-GENERATING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ASSOCIATION, SUCH AS ROYALTIES, RENTALS, SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, ANNUAL GIVING AND MEMBERSHIP DUES.
990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE ASSOCIATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM KPMG. THE RETURN IS FURTHER REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED DURING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SESSION OF THE SPRING BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING. THE 990 IS FILED SUBSEQUENT TO THE COMPLETION OF ALL LEVELS OF REVIEW.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
ANNUALLY, EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS FILES WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT." IN ADDITION, THIS STATEMENT IS FILED BY FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS AT THE TIME OF THEIR ELECTION. A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS CONSIDERED TO EXIST IF THE MEMBER OR A MEMBER'S DEPENDENT HAS ANY RELATIONSHIP, INTEREST, OR SITUATION WHICH MIGHT INDICATE A DUALITY OF LOYALTY OR INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE MEMBER IS ASKED TO IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC CONFLICT. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH ANY MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD SHALL SO INDICATE AT THE TIME AND SHALL NOT TAKE PART IN ANY VOTE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH MATTER.THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT ANY SUCH DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION FROM VOTING. IF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED OR DISCUSSED, THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH THE CONFLICT WILL BE EXPECTED TO EXCUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF DURING THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT IS CHARGED WITH THE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IN MINUTES BEFORE APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO. MANAGEMENT AND KEY OFFICIAL COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE AN INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND FIVE HIGHEST PAID POSITIONS AND A MARKET VALUE ANALYSIS OF ALL MAJOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS ON A TRIENNIAL BASIS. THIS REVIEW WAS LAST PERFORMED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2013.
DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ASSOCIATION DOES MAKE ITS FORM 990 AND 990-T AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.