Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
35-1052049
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
27,578,786
22,253,485
22,724,075
12,817,939
19,792,965
105,167,250
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
27,578,786
22,253,485
22,724,075
12,817,939
19,792,965
105,167,250
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
105,167,250
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
27,578,786
22,253,485
22,724,075
12,817,939
19,792,965
105,167,250
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
20,536,299
15,791,689
20,193,220
18,493,583
20,157,669
95,172,460
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,134,938
682,825
600,517
1,364,700
2,830,474
6,613,454
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
206,953,164
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
55,074,188
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
50.820 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
51.380 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 1134938, COLUMN B - 682825, COLUMN C - 600517, COLUMN D - 1364700, COLUMN E - 2830474, COLUMN F - 6613454;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
35-1052049
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF 7 MEMBERS: 4 MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE CHAIR AND ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF SAID BOARD, PROVIDED THAT NO MORE THAN TWO (2) MAY BE GROUP TWO DIRECTORS. SUCH MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR AND UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE A MEMBER EX-OFFICIO OF SAID COMMITTEE WITH FULL VOTING RIGHTS, AND THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR SHALL ALSO BE MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE, WITH THE CHAIR SERVING AS THE CHAIR OF SAID COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF ALL QUESTIONS AFFECTING THE POLICY, PROPERTY, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE FOUNDATION SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE ALL AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION, EXCEPT AS LIMITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
ARTICLE V OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION WAS AMENDED ON 2/27/2013 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: * THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 1: "THE OFFICERS OF SAID CORPORATION SHALL CONSIST OF A CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENTREPRENEURIAL OFFICER (SOMETIMES REFERRED TO IN THESE BY-LAWS ONLY AS THE "PRESIDENT"), A SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, A VICE-PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH PARK DEVELOPMENT, A VICE-PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH, A SECRETARY, A TREASURER, AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY, AN ASSISTANT TREASURER AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS AS MAY BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS." * SECTION 2: "SECTION 2. THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENTREPRENEURIAL OFFICER, SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH PARK DEVELOPMENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER SHALL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SAID CORPORATION. THE OFFICERS SO ELECTED SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR OR UNTIL THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS SHALL BE DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED." * SECTION 3: "SECTION 3. THERE WILL BE A CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE PRESIDENT OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY SHALL HOLD SUCH OFFICE FOR SO LONG AS HE OR SHE REMAINS PRESIDENT. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS AND PERFORM GENERALLY THE DUTIES CUSTOMARILY REQUIRED OF SUCH OFFICE, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS." * A NEW SECTION 4: "SECTION 4. THERE WILL BE A PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENTREPRENEURIAL OFFICER, WHO SHALL BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION AND PERFORM GENERALLY THE DUTIES CUSTOMARILY REQUIRED OF SUCH OFFICE, SUBJECT HOWEVER, TO THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS." * THE SECOND SENTENCE OF EXISTING SECTION 4: "THE VICE-CHAIR SHALL WORK ALONGSIDE THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT IN LEADING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIR, AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS THE CHAIR OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY PRESCRIBE FROM TIME TO TIME." * THE EXISTING SECTION 16: "ANY OFFICER EXCEPT THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANYTIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE." ARTICLE VI OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION WAS AMENDED ON 2/27/2013 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: * THE FIRST FOUR SENTENCES OF SECTION 1: "THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN (7) MEMBERS. FOUR ( 4) MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE SHALL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF SAID BOARD, PROVIDED THAT NO MORE THAN TWO (2) MAY BE GROUP TWO DIRECTORS. SUCH MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR AND UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE A MEMBER EX-OFFICIO OF SAID COMMITTEE WITH FULL VOTING RIGHTS, AND THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR SHALL ALSO BE MEMBERS OF SAID COMMITTEE, WITH THE CHAIR SERVING AS THE CHAIR OF SAID COMMITTEE." * THE REFERENCES TO THE "PRESIDENT" IN SECTION 2 SHALL BE CHANGED TO THE "CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS" TO REFLECT THE LATTER'S POWER TO APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ITS CHAIR. * THE THIRD AND FOURTH SENTENCES OF SECTION 3: "THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL PERIODICALLY REVIEW, SUBJECT TO THE FINAL SENTENCE OF THIS SECTION 3, THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT, AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, AS WELL AS THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION WHO HOLD POSITIONS OF SIGNIFICANT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. NO MEMBER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAY PARTICIPATE IN A FORMAL COMMITTEE REVIEW OF, OR A FINAL COMMITTEE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO, HIS OR HER OWN COMPENSATION." * THE REFERENCES TO THE "PRESIDENT" IN SECTION 4 SHALL BE CHANGED TO THE "CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS" TO REFLECT THE LATTER'S POWER TO APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE/ AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ITS CHAIR.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 WILL BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AFTER THE AUDIT IS COMPLETE. THE COMPANY'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER/COO WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ALSO THE COMPANY'S FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE. AFTER RESOLVING ANY QUESTIONS OR UPDATES, THE FORM 990 WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER ALL INPUT HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED, THE FORM 990 WILL BE FILED BY THE DUE DATE.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE INVESTIGATED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS ESTABLISHED, HUMAN RESOURCES WILL ESTABLISH SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT ALL PARTIES INVOLVED.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPRATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
THE PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPRATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTESEST POLICY IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9
BEGINNING NET ASSETS ICC - -624246;
Number of contributions or items contributed.
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 9
SECURITIES-PUBLICLY TRADED: NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Number of contributions or items contributed.
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 12
SECURITIES-MISCELLANEOUS: NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.