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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1109620
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
168,896,350
204,916,519
212,038,399
231,265,085
193,000,326
1,010,116,679
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
168,896,350
204,916,519
212,038,399
231,265,085
193,000,326
1,010,116,679
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.
1,010,116,679
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
168,896,350
204,916,519
212,038,399
231,265,085
193,000,326
1,010,116,679
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
132,753,677
225,263,306
280,937,126
380,138,499
354,312,501
1,373,405,109
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
-7,489,624
-5,971,457
-4,989,461
-9,598,804
-4,632,306
-32,681,652
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,350,840,136
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,358,881,427
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
42.960 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1109620
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
.....................................
5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
Schedule E, Part I, Line 3, Racially nondiscriminatory policy
THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDES A STATEMENT OF ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARD STUDENTS IN BROCHURES, CATALOGUES, AND OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC DEALING WITH STUDENT ADMISSIONS, PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 4d, Records and copies maintained by the organization
RICE MAKES EVERY EFFORT WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A LARGE UNIVERSITY TO RETAIN COPIES OF ALL CATALOGUES, BROCHURES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND OTHER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO THE PUBLIC DEALING WITH STUDENT ADMISSION, PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a, Financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency
THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, FELLOWSHIPS AND STUDENT AID AWARDS, AND OCCASIONAL CONSTRUCTION GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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TIN:
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
74-1109620
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 2, Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
TRUSTEES MARK DANKBERG AND JEFFREY SMISEK - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE COMPENSATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CORD) COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE TRUSTEES BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER UNIVERSITY OFFICES, REVIEWED WITHIN THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, REVIEWED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS THE PAID PREPARER, REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND THE PRESIDENT TOGETHER WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT BEFORE IT IS PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTEES.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH INTERLOCKING BOARD MEMBERSHIPS, WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES ANY SUCH ASSOCIATIONS BE DISCLOSED IN WRITING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. WHEN SUCH ASSOCIATIONS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO MITIGATE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT, INCLUDING RECUSAL OF THE BOARD MEMBER FROM ANY DECISIONS INVOLVING THE ENTITY DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE TRANSACTIONS WITH THE ENTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRUSTEES OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE SIGNIFICANT AND MAY INCLUDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, COMMON PARTICIPATION IN INVESTMENT VEHICLES, OR THE PURCHASES OF GOODS OR SERVICES. WHEN THE UNIVERSITY ENTERS INTO SUCH TRANSACTIONS, THE PRICES ARE SET AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AND THE TERMS ARE NO LESS BENEFICIAL THAN THOSE OFFERED TO OTHERS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS' OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE CORD COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE CORD COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AS ARE ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES. FURTHER DETAIL IS PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART III.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees
SEE PT VI, LINE 15A
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 16B, DID THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOW A WRITTEN POLICY
JOINT VENTURE OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS ARE INVESTMENTS BY THE ENDOWMENT POOL IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAY GENERATE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AS REPORTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990-T. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS INVESTMENTS IN PARTNERSHIPS UNDER UNIVERSITY POLICY #838.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED WITH THE STATE AND ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AND BY REQUEST. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND FORM 990T TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST. THE UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE.
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
LIFE INCOME - -33347756; OTHER - -40933062;
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=MINERAL RIGHTS : ONE DONATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS FOR 11 RECORDED DEEDS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 1, Number of contributions or items contributed.
11 WORKS OF ART RECEIVED FROM 6 DONORS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 9, Number of contributions or items contributed.
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 4, Number of contributions or items contributed.
1 COLLECTION OF BOOKS PERIODICALS SCORES CDS RECORDS AND TEACHING MATERIALS FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=USED EQUIPMENT : USED FOOSBALL TABLE AND USED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other, Number of contributions or items contributed.
OTHER=MINERAL RIGHTS : ONE DONATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS FOR 11 RECORDED DEEDS
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