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
L S U FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
72-6020969
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.") ....
31,561,414
30,346,130
25,492,232
32,426,470
65,510,882
185,337,128
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
31,561,414
30,346,130
25,492,232
32,426,470
65,510,882
185,337,128
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)..
10,301,217
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
175,035,911
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..
31,561,414
30,346,130
25,492,232
32,426,470
65,510,882
185,337,128
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,255,943
4,267,718
6,373,689
7,031,957
2,034,316
24,963,623
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).
210,300,751
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
7,363,969
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
83.230 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
72.210 %
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
................................................
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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
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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.
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
L S U FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
72-6020969
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 PART V QUESTION 4B
LSU FOUNDATION DOES NOT OWN 50% OR MORE OF THE PROFITS OR CAPITAL OF THE FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS IN WHICH IT IS INVESTED; ALSO, LSU FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY OVER THE FOREIGN FUNDS; THEREFORE, THE FOUNDATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORM TD F 90-22.1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: (A) CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, (B) CHAIRPERSON-ELECT OF THE BOARD, (C) IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, (D) PRESIDENT AND CEO (EX-OFFICIO), (E) SECRETARY, (F) TREASURER, (G) PRESIDENT AND CHANCELLOR OF LSU, (H) CHANCELLOR OF THE AGCENTER (EX-OFFICIO), (I) CHANCELLOR OF THE LAW CENTER (EX-OFFICIO), (J) CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, (K) CHAIRPERSON OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, (L) CHAIRPERSON OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, (M) CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, (N) CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, (O) CHAIRPERSON OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE, AND (P) CHAIRPERSON OF THE INVESTMENT COMMTITEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE FOUNDATION HAS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LSU FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE CFO REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE CFO PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SEEKS COMMENT AND FEEDBACK PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS IN WHICH THEY ARE ASKED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ENTITIES FOR WHICH THEY ARE BOARD MEMBERS, PARTNERS, OFFICERS, OR PRINCIPAL OWNERS. THE FOUNDATION LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWS SUCH DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ALSO, PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF ALL CONTRACTS, THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THE VENDOR TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LISTING THE PRINCIPALS FOR THE CONTRACT. THESE VENDOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE COMPARED TO THE DISCLOSURES PROVIDED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS AND REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. LEGAL COUNSEL ADDRESSES ANY CONCERNS BROUGHT TO HIM REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD PERIODICALLY PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE FOUNDATION GATHERED EXTERNAL, INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEYS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR RELEVANT PEER GROUPS. THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED THE SURVEYS DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES REFLECT THE PROCESS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS FORM 990.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.