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
Oregon State University Foundation
Employer identification number
93-6022772
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.") ....
56,523,602
57,786,521
65,697,580
65,513,430
51,591,325
297,112,458
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
56,523,602
57,786,521
65,697,580
65,513,430
51,591,325
297,112,458
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)..
27,138,986
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
269,973,472
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..
56,523,602
57,786,521
65,697,580
65,513,430
51,591,325
297,112,458
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,634,897
8,385,874
8,771,916
10,738,010
10,278,483
44,809,180
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
14,739
4,048
46,475
65,262
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
2,109,687
538,295
1,466,516
2,074,552
4,687,295
10,876,345
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
352,863,245
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
7,057,265
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
76.509 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
77.59 %
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
Part II, Section B, Line 10, column (f): Income from Partnerships $10,640,765; Other investment income $485,601; Accrued income from Endowment Pool ($184,759); adj for UBI from partnership K-1s that is reported on line 9 ($65,262) - TOTAL $10,876,345
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000197
Software Version:
v1.00
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Oregon State University Foundation
Employer identification number
93-6022772
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P03_S00_L04d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
OSU Foundation distributions accounted for as "Other Program Services" include support for University and Foundation operations that are not specifically designated as direct student, faculty, or facilities support. Among the included distributions are unrestricted funds for use at the discretion of deans and program leaders, support for intercollegiate athletics and club sports, support for the library and other central service units, lecture series and other outreach activities, and endowment management and other transactional fees.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
After preparation and thorough review by the organization's Controller, outside accountants and legal counsel, a draft of the Form 990 is distributed to the Audit Committee for review and comment. After approval by the Audit Committee, the Form 990 is made available to all voting members of the Board of Trustees via a secure portal. The Form 990 is also presented to the Trustees by the Chair of the Audit Committee at the December Board of Trustees meeting where the Trustees have the opportunity to raise questions. Three weeks following the posting of the Form 990 and the presentation fo the Trustees, the Form 990 is filed with the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
The Foundation has formal policies and procedures in place for annually documenting potential conflicts of interest among its governing body. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the organization's conflict of interest policy and code of ethics are sent to all new and returning trustees. Each trustee is asked to acknowledge receipt by returning a signed form indicating that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by these documents. Additionally, trustees must disclose in writing any potential conflicts of interest pertaining to Foundation business. All signed responses and disclosures become part of the Foundation's official records, and the full board is provided a list of individuals who declare potential conflicts.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
Compensation Process for Top Official: The compensation of the organization's President/CEO is reviewed extensively on an annual basis. The Board of Trustees, through its committee structure, oversees the development of the President/CEO's annual work plan and monitors progress and performance against established goals. Monthly meetings between the Executive Committee, the President/CEO, and members of the senior leadership team ensure close and frequent monitoring of the organization's performance and the leadership of its top executive. Additionally, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees performs an annual review of the top executive's total compensation package, which includes a review of personal and organizational performance and benchmarking of peer institutions' compensation structures. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Compensation Process for Officers: The compensation of the organization's key employees is reviewed extensively on an annual basis. The employee's immediate supervisor oversees the development of an annual work plan and monitors progress and performance against established goals. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees performs an annual review of the total compensation packages of the organization's highest paid employees, which includes benchmarking of peer institutions' compensation structures.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and IRS Form 990 are made available to the public upon request. Additionally, annual audited financial statements and information regarding endowment holdings are available to the public on the organization's website
F990_P11_S00_L09
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Unfulfilled Pledges ($619,406) Rounding ($3) TOTAL ($619,408)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.