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
Texas A&M Foundation
Employer identification number
74-2245072
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.") ....
77,952,468
59,079,107
86,289,894
120,874,792
90,786,370
434,982,631
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
77,952,468
59,079,107
86,289,894
120,874,792
90,786,370
434,982,631
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)..
46,965,802
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
388,016,829
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..
77,952,468
59,079,107
86,289,894
120,874,792
90,786,370
434,982,631
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
16,652,775
16,938,247
21,337,141
21,294,480
20,628,560
96,851,203
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.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
531,833,834
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
72.958 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
70.010 %
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
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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
Texas A&M Foundation
Employer identification number
74-2245072
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS DISCUSSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE FEBRUARY 2015, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWED THE COMPLETED FORM 990, AND IT WAS DISCUSSED AND QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT THE OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND A DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. THE DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE RETURNED AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WITH A BOARD OF ONLY SEVEN TRUSTEES, IT IS NOT DIFFICULT TO DISCERN WHO AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES MAY HAVE A RELATIONSHIP, WHICH REQUIRES DISCLOSURE. IF REVIEW OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM DOES NOT REVEAL WHAT IS EXPECTED TO BE DISCLOSED, THE INDIVIDUAL IS CONTACTED BY AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION FAMILIAR WITH THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPLANATION AND A REVISED DISCLOSURE FORM IS RETURNED. THE FORM STATES THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFICER, TRUSTEE, OR KEY EMPLOYEE TO UPDATE THE DISCLOSURE IF CIRCUMSTANCES OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH NECESSITATES A CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED.
FORM 990, PART IV, SECTION B, LINE 15
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND APPROVES TOTAL COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS AND THE INVESTMENT DIRECTOR. COMPARABILITY DATA FOR ALL POSITIONS UNDER REVIEW IS PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE. THE OFFICERS INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW ARE THE PRESIDENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO ARE UNCOMPENSATED VOLUNTEERS. THE PRESIDENT (CHIEF EXECUTIVE) OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PRESENT FOR A PORTION OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING TO PRESENT THE PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF. NONE OF THE REMAINING OFFICERS ARE PRESENT FOR ANY PORTION OF THIS DISCUSSION. THE PRESIDENT IS EXCUSED FOR DISCUSSION OF HIS OWN PERFORMANCE AND THE DECISION REGARDING HIS OWN SALARY. NONE OF THE OFFICERS ARE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE DISCUSSION, DELIBERATION, AND DECISION FOR ALL POSITIONS UNDER REVIEW BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE PREPARED BY THE PRESIDENT AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE FOR PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVES AN ORAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE, GENERALLY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING. EVERY 4-5 YEARS AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS HIRED TO REVIEW COMPENSATION TO ENSURE SALARIES ARE COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND MARKET CONDITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S LAST REVIEW WAS JUNE 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND ARE FREQUENTLY REQUESTED AND SUPPLIED IN THE COURSE OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS. THE BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MAINTAINED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND HAS NOT BEEN PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC IN ANY MANNER. HOWEVER, IF REQUESTED, THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REQUESTING THIS INFORMATION. THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH INCLUDES THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS. THIS REPORT IS MAILED TO MANY DONORS, IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE COMPLETE AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
CHANGES IN OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B
SCHEDULE 990T FORM 990T IS IN PROCESS AND WILL BE FILED WITH THE IRS ON OR BEFORE THE EXTENDED DUE DATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A
MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, OR OTHER PERSONS WHO HAD POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT EACH YEAR AS ONE OF THE TRUSTEE'S TERM ENDS, A NEW TRUSTEE IS SELECTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS, A SEPARATE ORGANIZATION THAT ALSO SUPPORTS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.