Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4400 University Drive Univ Hall
Suite 5100
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Fairfax, VA220304444
D Employer identification number

54-1603842
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 114,503,844
F Name and address of principal officer:
Janet Bingham
4400 University Drive Univ H
Fairfax,VA220304444
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
http://alumni.gmu.edu/foundation
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1991
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: To advance and further the aims and purposes of George Mason University.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 46
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 39
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 50
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -120,283
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -120,283
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 36,388,730 39,832,945
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,673,669 6,803,024
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,255,528 3,404,373
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -308,597 17,743
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 45,009,330 50,058,085
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 21,763,446 26,045,655
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,184,143 1,135,043
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 4,200
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet244,777    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 14,531,830 17,227,570
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 37,479,419 44,412,468
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 7,529,911 5,645,617
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 327,964,810 346,105,459
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 199,065,542 204,497,697
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 128,899,268 141,607,762
Part II
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Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: See Schedule O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 40,006,143 including grants of $ 26,045,655 ) (Revenue $ 7,274,833 )
Scholarships, awards, reimbursed expenses, and support expenses: the Foundation's major program activity is to disperse designated funds in support of scholarships, fellowships, awards, and general operating expenses of the University's academic and other departments.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet40,006,143
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
313
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
46
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
39
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJANET BINGHAM4400 UNIVERSITY DRIVE MSN1A3FairfaxVA220304444 (703) 993-8850
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Terri C Beirne........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) Robert E Buchanan........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) Antonio J Calabrese........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) W Jeffrey Carlton........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Kendal E Carson........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Dennis J Cotter........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Dorothy S Gray........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) R Paul Gray........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) James W Hazel........................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(10) Najaf S Husain........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Jeffery M Johnson........................................................................
Treasurer
 .5
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(12) Jay W Khim........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Mahfuz Ahmed........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Kay W Lewis........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Gene L Frogale........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Edwin W Meese III........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) James A Meriwether........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Tim H Meyers........................................................................
Chair
 1.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(19) John R Muha II........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) J D Myers II........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Louise C Nelson........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) John T Niehoff........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Dolly C Oberoi........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Joseph J O'Brien........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Dale B Peck........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) John Paul Phaup........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Benjamin H Graham........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) William J Ridenour........................................................................
Secretary
 .5
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(29) Donna P Shafer........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Samuel R Strickland........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Michael R Vanderpool........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 5,000 0
(32) Michael R Waple........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Thomas G Woolston........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Amir Hudda........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) M Yaqub Mirza........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Marc Q Broderick........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 273,539 40,694
(37) George C Newstrom........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) John D Fa........................................................................
Trustee/DR of Real Estate
 40.0
.......................   		X           0 147,731 24,936
(39) Angel Cabrera........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 304,827 69,126
(40) David A Roe........................................................................
Trustee/President
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       0 234,432 15,331
(41) Kenneth S Ball........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 148,352 17,944
(42) Michael R Kelley........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 208,093 29,360
(43) Jeffrey A Smith........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) Michael P Toth........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) Russel L Ray Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X                
(46) C Daniel Clemente........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X                
(47) Jorge Haddock........................................................................
Trustee
 .5
.......................40.0 		X           0 343,220 33,745
(48) Leonard M Pomata........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................   		X                
(49) James J Laychak........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................40.0 		X             37,774 4,116
(50) Mary Van Leunen........................................................................
Controller
 40.0
.......................   		        X     102,864 15,921
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 1,805,832 251,173
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
See Schedule O,      
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 89,598
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		39,743,347
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,086,565
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 39,832,945
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a RENT FROM GMU/STUDENTS 900002 3,928,794 3,928,794    
b RENT CAPITOL CONNECTION 900002 22,020 22,020    
c INTEREST ON DIRECT FINANCING LEASE 531190 2,852,210 2,852,210    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 6,803,024
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,856,221   -122 2,856,343
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 8,546,295  
b Less: rental expenses 8,989,245  
c Rental income or (loss) -442,950 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -442,950   -120,161 -322,789
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 55,922,953 28,966
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 55,317,360 86,407
c Gain or (loss) 605,593 -57,441
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 548,152     548,152
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 89,598
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 41,631
b Less: direct expenses ...b 52,747
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -11,116   -11,116
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a TRUST INCOME 900099 471,809 471,809    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 471,809
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 50,058,085 7,274,833 -120,283 3,070,590
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 25,913,521 25,913,521
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 124,379 124,379
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 7,755 7,755
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 386,150   386,150  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 491,883   491,883  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 83,599   83,599  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 117,575   117,575  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 55,836   55,836  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 98,746 13,089 83,651 2,006
c Accounting ........... 162,741   162,741  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 4,200 4,200
f Investment management fees ...... 236,916   236,916  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,073,930 1,031,669 27 42,234
12 Advertising and promotion .... 165,923 165,923    
13 Office expenses ....... 920,115 867,773 13,130 39,212
14 Information technology ...... 379,577 263,084 109,430 7,063
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,377,093 1,283,856 93,237  
17 Travel ............ 1,862,349 1,850,394 6,304 5,651
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,176,037 2,050,773 3,170 122,094
20 Interest ........... 2,939,401 938,783 2,000,618  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,483,205 1,334,599 148,606  
23 Insurance .............. 96,964 84,666 12,298  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a OTHER ACADEMIC SUPPORT 2,328,984 2,265,376 60,735 2,873
b OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 1,031,459 1,029,538 1,404 517
c STAFF TRAINING AND PROF. 221,482 196,529 16,454 8,499
d FEDERAL RELATIONS 180,515 180,515    
e All other expenses 492,133 403,921 77,784 10,428
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 44,412,468 40,006,143 4,161,548 244,777
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 31,835 1 47,802
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,614,585 2 17,841,930
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 19,549,895 3 17,720,060
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 624,048 4 842,242
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 159,521,236
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 30,059,184 110,680,590 10c 129,462,052
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 77,609,137 11 83,316,773
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 27,352,173 12 29,818,278
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 83,502,547 15 67,056,322
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 327,964,810 16 346,105,459
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 6,218,064 17 9,953,452
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 1,080,428 19 1,260,758
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 107,614,169 20 110,041,731
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 8,949,641 21 9,683,161
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 65,624,234 23 64,729,422
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 9,579,006 25 8,829,173
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 199,065,542 26 204,497,697
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. -1,754,244 27 5,074,896
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 60,538,096 28 64,008,515
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 70,115,416 29 72,524,351
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 128,899,268 33 141,607,762
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 327,964,810 34 346,105,459
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
50,058,085
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
44,412,468
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,645,617
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
128,899,268
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,910,442
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
3,152,435
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
141,607,762
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
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
f
g
(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
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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) right arrow (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.") .... 22,960,545 46,081,689 29,186,169 36,388,730 39,832,945 174,450,078
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 22,960,545 46,081,689 29,186,169 36,388,730 39,832,945 174,450,078
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)..           29,464,530
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           144,985,548
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 22,960,545 46,081,689 29,186,169 36,388,730 39,832,945 174,450,078
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 5,938,970 6,880,669 23,598,283 2,134,190 2,533,554 41,085,666
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.).. 662,627 557,612 569,349 431,583 471,809 2,692,980
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           218,228,724
12
12
29,009,991
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
66.437 %
15
15
64.850 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ TRUST INCOME 662,627 557,612 569,349 431,583 471,809 2,692,980
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 572,567
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 55,164,969 50,842,953 42,927,401 40,430,805 52,639,585
b Contributions ........ 2,040,650 8,101,921 3,722,926 978,018 2,368,928
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 4,189,281 -1,397,545 5,726,647 2,555,366 -12,357,761
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		2,134,374 2,382,360 1,534,021 1,036,788 2,219,947
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 59,260,526 55,164,969 50,842,953 42,927,401 40,430,805
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0.010 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet99.990 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   29,121,652 29,121,652
b Buildings ................   95,641,601 29,490,820 66,150,781
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   764,013 568,364 195,649
e Other .................   33,993,970   33,993,970
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 129,462,052
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) OTHER SECURITIES 		29,818,278 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 29,818,278
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) OTHER ASSETS 327,929
(2) ANNUITY BENEFIT CONTRACT 465,534
(3) DEFERRED LOAN COSTS 1,141,648
(4) BENEFICIAL INT IN PERP. TRUSTS 10,803,294
(5) LEASING COMMISSIONS 1,813,939
(6) ART & ANTIQUES 572,567
(7) NET INVEST IN DIRECT FIN LEASE 46,569,256
(8) DEPOSITS HELD WITH TRUSTEE 5,362,155

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 67,056,322
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
ACCRUED ANNUITY BENEFIT 465,534
DERIVATIVE OBLIGATIONS 5,876,718
UNEARNED RENT 2,486,921






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,829,173
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 66,477,381
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,910,442
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 93,408
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 12,480,678
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 16,484,528
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 49,992,853
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 117,979
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -52,747
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 65,232
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 50,058,085
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 53,768,887
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 93,408
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 9,380,990
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 9,474,398
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 44,294,489
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 117,979
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 117,979
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 44,412,468
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Description of Organization's Collections Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The collection provides opportunities for the University's students to learn and to gain an appreciation of the artwork. Escrow and Custodial Arrangements Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b The Foundation maintains certain assets, primarily investments, on behalf of several legally autonomous organizations and other programs associated with the University.
Intended Uses of Endowment Funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Foundation's endowment consists of approximately 340 individual funds established for a variety of purposes including academic support, eminent scholars, scholarships, athletics, facilities, library, and research.
Liability for Uncertain Tax Position (ASC 740) Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and the applicable income tax regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Foundation is exempt from taxes on income other than unrelated business income. The Foundation recognizes or derecognizes tax positions on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Foundation considered its income tax positions under the "more likely than not" level of certainty and determined there is no requirement to accrue any income tax liability.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS, CHANGE IN VALUE -383,040 GMUF ARLINGTON CAMPUS, LLC 8,989,245 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUSTS 543,065 UNREALIZED LOSS ON DERIVATIVES 3,331,408 -------------- TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D 12,480,678
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -52,747 --------------- TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B -52,747
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D GMUF ARLINGTON CAMPUS, LLC 8,989,245 FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 52,747 LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT 338,998 ----------------- TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D 9,380,990
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Travel, Conference 10,210
South America     Program Services Scholarships 6,000
North America     Program Services Consulting Expense 6,066
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Travel, Conference 4,323
South Asia     Program Services Scholarships 2,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   3,140,271
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   12,375,035
North America     Investments   8,845,984
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     24,389,889
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     24,389,889
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean SCHOLARSHIPS 6,000 Check      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Other Information Schedule F, Part i, Line 2 The George Mason University Foundation follows established disbursement procedures that ensure all payments are properly documented, supported, and recorded, approved by the appropriate officials and management, made for valid purposes that are reasonable and necessary, and made in compliance with government regulations. All disbursements of donor restriced funds are made in accordance with any purpose restrictions, for the benefit of George Mason University or other affiliated educational and research organizations. The foundation disburses funds to George Mason University and other affiliated educational and research organizations for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and general operating expenses based on eligibility decisions made by the foundation/university affiliated entities.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

UNIV LIFE GOLF
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

PC Spring Golf
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 51,860 41,955 37,414 131,229
2 Less: Contributions . . 43,000 25,021 21,577 89,598
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		8,860 16,934 15,837 41,631
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .   5,026   5,026
6 Rent/facility costs . .   15,820 14,594 30,414
7 Food and beverages . 260 1,625 5,663 7,548
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 4,247 2,892 2,620 9,759
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 52,747
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -11,116
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number
54-1603842
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 170/115 901,426       Eminent Scholars
(2) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 170/115 4,998,102       SALARY SUPPORT
(3) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 170/115 847,229       BENEFITS SUPPORT
(4) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 170/115 1,597,656       SCHOLARSHIPS
(5) George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax,VA22030 		54-0836354 170/115 5,255,100       OPERATIONS SUPPORT
(6) Mercatus Center Inc
3351 N Fairfax Drive 4th Floor
Arlington,VA22201 		52-1328708 501(c)(3) 9,721,931       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(7) Center for Media and Public Affairs
933 N Kenmore Street Ste 405
Arlington,VA22201 		54-1436224 501(c)(3) 220,900       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(8) Institute of Humane Studies
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22201 		94-1623852 501(c)(3) 58,205       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(9) Florida State University
A2201 University Center
Tallahassee,FL32306 		59-1961248 170/115 5,023       PROGRAM SUPPORT






2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
5
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Scholarships 204 124,379      












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Other Information Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The George Mason University Foundation follows established disbursement procedures that ensure all payments are properly documented, supported, and recorded, approved by the appropriate officials and management, made for valid purposes that are reasonable and necessary, and made in compliance with government regulations. All disbursements of donor restricted funds are made in accordance with any purpose restrictions, for the benefit of George Mason University or other affiliated educational and research organizations. The foundation disburses funds to George Mason University and other affiliated educational and research organizations for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and general operating expenses based on eligibility decisions made by the foundation/university affiliated entities.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Marc Q BroderickTrustee (i)
(ii)		 0
263,900 		0
7,917 		0
1,722 		0
27,926 		0
12,768 		0
314,233 		0
0
(2)John D FaTrustee/DR of Real Estate (i)
(ii)		 0
143,150 		0
4,295 		0
286 		0
12,168 		0
12,768 		0
172,667 		0
0
(3)Angel CabreraTrustee (i)
(ii)		 0
287,804 		0
0 		0
17,023 		0
21,969 		0
47,157 		0
373,953 		0
0
(4)David A RoeTrustee/President (i)
(ii)		 0
226,898 		0
6,807 		0
727 		0
15,331 		0
0 		0
249,763 		0
0
(5)Kenneth S BallTrustee (i)
(ii)		 0
137,500 		0
10,200 		0
652 		0
13,440 		0
4,504 		0
166,296 		0
0
(6)Michael R KelleyTrustee (i)
(ii)		 0
193,920 		0
5,818 		0
8,355 		0
20,648 		0
8,712 		0
237,453 		0
0
(7)Jorge HaddockTrustee (i)
(ii)		 0
330,005 		0
9,863 		0
3,352 		0
25,033 		0
8,712 		0
376,965 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number
54-1603842
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  		91-1910090   05-30-2013 25,520,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
B FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  		91-1910090   04-21-2010 36,100,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
C IDA OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM
  		52-1325659 74176GAG2 08-10-2011 14,754,539 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
D IDA OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM
  		52-1325659 741758HU3 08-10-2011 31,738,086 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
IDA OF THE TOWN OF CLIFTON VA
  		46-2623577   05-24-2013 6,500,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,520,000 36,100,000 14,754,539 31,738,086
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 200,495 196,366 403,635
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 26,145,496 14,558,173 31,334,451
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,520,000 0 0 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 2012 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X     X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X     X   X   X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0% 0% 0% 0%
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0.00000% 0.00000%   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 0% 0%   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .                
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
b If “Yes” to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. 0.00000% 0.00000%   %   %
c If “Yes” to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
               
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .                
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
               
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X   X     X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X   X     X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . Bank of America
  		Bank of America
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . . 20. 25.    
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .   X   X        
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .   X   X        
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .                
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012

Additional Data


Software ID:  
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number
54-1603842
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  		91-1910090   05-30-2013 25,520,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
B FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  		91-1910090   04-21-2010 36,100,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
C IDA OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM
  		52-1325659 74176GAG2 08-10-2011 14,754,539 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
D IDA OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM
  		52-1325659 741758HU3 08-10-2011 31,738,086 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
IDA OF THE TOWN OF CLIFTON VA
  		46-2623577   05-24-2013 6,500,000 FINANCING FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCT   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,520,000 36,100,000 14,754,539 31,738,086
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 200,495 196,366 403,635
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 26,145,496 14,558,173 31,334,451
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,520,000 0 0 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 2012 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X     X   X   X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X     X   X   X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
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Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0% 0% 0% 0%
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0.00000% 0.00000%   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 0% 0%   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .                
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
b If “Yes” to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. 0.00000% 0.00000%   %   %
c If “Yes” to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
               
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .                
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . . .
               
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X   X     X   X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X   X     X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . Bank of America
  		Bank of America
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . . 20. 25.    
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . . . .   X   X        
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . . . .   X   X        
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Schedule K (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .                
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X   X  
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 601,494 APPR., COMP SALES
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ... X 1 266,866 COMP SALES
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 15 170,055 MARKET SALES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Laboratory supplies ) X 1 3,363 COMP SALES
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Computer equipment ) X 1 19,387 COMP SALES
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Musical instruments ) X 1 25,400 APPR., COMP SALES
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
7
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE AND FURTHER THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS MASON IN GENERATING AND ADMINISTERING PRIVATE SUPPORT; ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDES STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO MASON'S AUXILIARY EFFORTS. Significant Changes to Organizational Documents Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 On March 22, 2013, the Foundation By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect a change in the administrative structure of the Foundation. As a result of the restructure, George Mason University's Vice President of University Advancement will also hold the position of President of the Foundation.
Form 990 Review Process Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Each year, a copy of George Mason University Foundation, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 is provided to all officers, trustees, and senior management officials. During the winter Audit Committee meeting, the 990 is reviewed with the Foundation's tax preparer. After the Audit Committee has approved the 990, it is forwarded to the Executive Committee for their review and approval. After the Executive Committee has approved the 990, it is presented to the full board, and after acceptance, is filed with the IRS.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C All of George Mason University Foundation Inc.'s officers, trustees, and key employees are required to disclose annually their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interests. Individuals complete the conflict of interest disclosure form and submit them to the President of the Foundation who reviews them in detail and presents any conflicts identified to the board chair and appropriate committee chairs. The President of the Foundation submits his conflict of interest disclosure form to the board chair. Any individual with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the board's deliberations and decisions regarding the transaction. At each committee and full board meeting, an agenda item is the identification of any conflicts with items on the agenda. Any conflicts noted by trustees are documented in the minutes for each meeting.
Process For Determining Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A Compensation of the President of the Foundation was reviewed and approved by a compensation committee made up of independent trustees. A compensation consultant was hired and a compensation study was completed to validate the compensation of the President in June 2008.
Process For Determining Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B Other key employee's compensation is reviewed and approved by the University's Equity Office and Human Resources compensation team to determine equity throughout the University, other state agencies, and the marketplace.
States With Which A Copy of This Form 990 Is Required To Be Filed Form 990, Part VI, Line 17 VA, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, UT, WA, WV, WI, DC, HI
How Documents Are Made Available To The Public Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 At http://alumni.gmu.edu/foundation, George Mason University Foundation, Inc.'s Article of Incorporation, Bylaws, Code of Ethics statement, conflict of interest policies, audited financial statements, IRS Forms 990 and 990-T and IRS Determination letter are published. Individuals can request copies of any of the above documents as well as George Mason University Foundation, Inc.'s Form 1023.
Compensation of The Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors Form 990, Part VII, Section B NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE COMPENSATION ---------------- ---------------------- ------------ R&B Communications LLC Print Services 138,656 P.O. BOX 1147 Haymarket, VA 20168 E.E. Reed Construction, LP Construction 129,854 3076 Centreville Road, Ste 210 Herndon, VA 20171 Louis Alloro LLC Consulting Services 128,207 2800 Circle Ct Cleveland, OH 44113 Patton Boggs, LLP Consulting Services 195,000 2250 M Street NW Washington, DC 20037
CHANGES IN NET ASSET OR FUND BALANCES FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS -350,614 CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS -32,426 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUSTS 543,065 UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVES 3,331,408 LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -338,998 ------------------------------------------ ------------ TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 3,152,435
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
George Mason University Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-1603842
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) GMUF Arlington Campus LLC
4400 University Drive Mason Hall D
Fairfax,VA22030
54-2010573 		real estate VA 8,546,295 59,273,814 GMUF
 
(2) GMUF Mason Administration LLC
4400 University Drive Mason Hall D
Fairfax,VA22030
27-0937708 		real estate VA 4,208,811 33,587,274 GMUF
 
(3) GMUF Prince William Housing LLC
4400 University Drive Mason Hall D
Fairfax,VA22030
45-2918081 		real estate VA 846,640 16,327,706 GMUF
 
(4) GMUF Prince Willilam Life Sciences Lab
4400 University Drive Mason Hall D
Fairfax,VA22030
45-2918190 		real estate VA 28 38,558,974 GMUF
 
(5) GMUF Commerce Buildings LLC
4400 University Drive Mason Hall D
Fairfax,VA22030
46-2592279 		real estate VA 0 5,013,161 GMUF
 


Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) George Mason University

4400 University Drive

Fairfax,VA22030
54-0836354 		education VA 115    
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Ch Henry Smith Jr Char Rem Unitrust

4400 University Drive Mason Hall
Fairfax,VA22030
54-6448320 		annuity trust VA GMUF
  		Trust 2,996 54,836 67.400 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) George Mason University

 b 13,599,513 Cash paid
(2) George Mason University

 P 36,446,789 Cash paid
(3) George Mason University

 n 1,135,043 Cash paid
(4) George Mason University

 m 93,408 Cash paid
(5) George Mason University

 A 3,928,794 Cash paid
(6) GMUF Commerce Buildings LLC

 I 296,871 Cash paid
(7) GMUF Prince William Housing LLC

 r 916,752 Cash paid
(8) GMUF Mason Administration LLC

 r 2,536,889 Cash paid
(9) GMUF Arlington Campus LLC

 Q 496,775 Cash paid
(10) GMUF Mason Administration LLC

 Q 400,000 Cash paid
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
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