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
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-3955804
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.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
0
0
0
0
0
0
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......
10,360,263
5,724,917
100,366
11,228
7,866
16,204,640
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
10,360,263
5,724,917
100,366
11,228
7,866
16,204,640
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
16,204,640
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...
10,360,263
5,724,917
100,366
11,228
7,866
16,204,640
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
773,508
38,489
11,990
4,524
143,904
972,415
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
773,508
38,489
11,990
4,524
143,904
972,415
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
11,133,771
5,763,406
112,356
15,752
151,770
17,177,055
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
94.339 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
92.220 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
5.661 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
7.780 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-3955804
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7A
THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER; THE CORPORATE MEMBER ELECTS/APPROVES DIRECTORS.
DESCR CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPR & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING POWERS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE CORPORATE MEMBER: (I) AMENDMENT, RESTATEMENT, OR REPEAL OF THESE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION. (II) ANY MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION, OR THE CREATION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE, OF THE CORPORATION. (III) THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF ANY OF THE ASSETS OR PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION HAVING A REASONABLE VALUE IN EXCESS OF $25,000 EXCEPT FOR THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS OR PROPERTY TO THE CORPORATE MEMBER. (IV) THE EXPENDITURE, WHETHER BY WAY OF PURCHASE, LEASE, MORTGAGE OR OTHERWISE OF MORE THAN THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME BY RESOLUTION OF THE CORPORATE MEMBER, OR THE ENTERING INTO OR EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT (OR ANY AMENDMENT OF SUCH) WHICH, DURING ITS TERM OBLIGATES OR MAY OBLIGATE THE CORPORATION TO EXPEND IN EXCESS OF SAID SPECIFIED AMOUNT EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH EXPENDITURES OR TRANSACTIONS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CORPORATE MEMBER AS PART OF ANY CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGET OR PLAN. (V) ANY BORROWING, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT INVOLVED, EITHER SECURED OR UNSECURED, WHETHER IN THE NATURE OF A MORTGAGE, PLEDGE, ASSIGNMENT OR LIEN ON OR AGAINST ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE CORPORATION'S REAL PROPERTY, ASSETS OR OTHER PROPERTY, OR IN ANY OTHER FORM. (VI) APPROVAL OF ALL ANNUAL AND LONG-TERM CAPITAL AND OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OR PROGRAMS AND ALL CHANGES TO OR ACTIONS THAT MAY HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT UPON SUCH BUDGETS OR PROGRAMS. (VII) ANY GUARANTY OF THE DEBTOR OBLIGATION OF ANOTHER. (VIII) SELECTION OR CHANGE IN THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE AUDITORS, LEGAL COUNSELOR INSURANCE PROGRAMS OR ARRANGEMENTS.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B
THE 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED PRIOR TO FILING BY MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION ALONG WITH THE ADVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDITORS, ATTORNEYS AND TAX ADVISORS.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND ALL OF ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER CERTAIN FACULTY AND STAFF ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISCLOSE ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY, FOR REVIEW AND ANNUAL APPROVAL. A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND RESOLVES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS REPORTED ON THE QUESTIONNAIRES INVOLVING A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE PRESIDENT, AS DESIGNEE OF THE BOARD COMMITTEE, REVIEWS AND RESOLVES MATTERS INVOLVING OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE THE QUESTIONNAIRES. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE SET FORTH IN THE BOARD APPROVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT. RECORDS OF ANY PROCEEDINGS ARE KEPT, AND ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE ACTIVITIES, REVIEWS AND RESOLUTIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MADE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 13
THE UNIVERSITY HAS A BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPROVED WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY IN PLACE AND HAS IMPLEMENTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEES TO COME FORWARD (WHETHER THROUGH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY OR A CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE IN THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OFFICES) WITH INFORMATION ON VARIOUS IMPROPER ACTIVITIES, SPECIFIES THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE PROTECTED FROM RETALIATION, IDENTIFIES STAFF AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL TO WHOM SUCH INFORMATION CAN BE REPORTED, AND ASSURES THAT SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY MANAGEMENT AS APPROPRIATE.
DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 14
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY HAS A BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPROVED WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY.
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 15A & 15B & Schedule J part III
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY ADOPTED A COMPREHENSIVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW SYSTEM IN 1995 AND HAS FOLLOWED THE POLICY THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES HAVE ENSURED A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY FOR ALL ACADEMIC DEANS AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE"). THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF TRUSTEES WITHOUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WHICH IT APPROVES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO BENCHMARK THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL OF MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY. MERIT INCREASES ARE AWARDED BASED ON COMPREHENSIVE WRITTEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS, EXTERNAL MARKET AND COMPARABILITY DATA AND INTERNAL EQUITY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORMS, INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND COLLECTED AND EVALUTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ONE MEETING IS HELD EXCLUSIVELY TO REVIEW THE PERTINENT DATA AND PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCLUDE THE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT DURING THE MEETING. THE PRESIDENT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MEETING. MINUTES OF ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE WRITTEN AND MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT CEO.
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.COM AND ALSO AT EACH THE UNIVERSITY'S TWO CAMPUSES. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PERTINENT OPERATING STATISTICS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DACBOND.COM.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS $348,626
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.