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
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
54-0721690
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.") ....
86,945,252
101,159,266
73,762,659
83,621,867
81,098,266
426,587,310
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
86,945,252
101,159,266
73,762,659
83,621,867
81,098,266
426,587,310
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.
426,587,310
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..
86,945,252
101,159,266
73,762,659
83,621,867
81,098,266
426,587,310
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
22,778,841
23,385,828
28,222,047
32,798,781
35,359,428
142,544,925
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
16,051
2,091,413
6,866,832
3,003,483
11,977,779
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
581,110,014
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
52,398,769
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
73.409 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
64.710 %
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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Software Version:
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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
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
54-0721690
Return Reference
Explanation
EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS
PART III, LINE 4A IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION MANAGES VIRGINIA TECH'S ENDOWMENT, THROUGH WHICH DONORS TO THE UNIVERSITY MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TO THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO A RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CITIZEN. AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION DEPLOYS CAPITAL IN WAYS THAT SERVE THE INTERESTS NOT ONLY OF THE UNIVERSITY, BUT ALSO OF ITS REGION. REVIEW OF FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 11B MANAGEMENT AND THE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING STAFF PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION TO THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TAX CONSULTANTS. THE TAX CONSULTANTS REVIEW AND COMPILE THE INFORMATION INTO THE 990 AND 990T FORMS AND PROVIDE A DRAFT TO MANAGEMENT. MANAGEMENT AND THE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CONTROLLER PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM PRIOR TO FORWARDING IT TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW. THE CEO THEN REVIEWS THE FORMS. ANY ISSUES AFTER THESE REVIEWS ARE COMMUNICATED BACK TO THE THIRD PARTY TAX CONSULTANTS. ANY ISSUES ARE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED BY BOTH PARTIES. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE, THE FORMS ARE ELECTRONICALLY PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF THERE ARE NO COMMENTS OR ISSUES THAT COULD NOT BE RESOLVED, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THEN SIGNS THE TRANSMITTAL FORM TO PERMIT THE ELECTRONIC FILING, AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS, ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION. DISCLOSURE OF THE 990 AND 990T WILL BE MADE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Part VI Line 12c THE VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC. HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES EACH MEMBER (FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES (RESPONSIBLE PERSONS)) TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT SETTING FORTH ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE STATEMENT, AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY EACH MEMBER. ALSO, IF A CONFLICT SHOULD ARISE THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED IN THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OR THE QUESTIONNAIRE, A STATEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION DISCLOSING THE FACTS OF THE SITUATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS THE QUESTIONNAIRES AND STATEMENTS AND WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT DOES ACTUALLY EXIST. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE APPROVE OR RATIFY THE ARRANGEMENT/TRANSACTION BASED SOLELY ON WHETHER IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION IN PERFORMING ITS MISSION.
COMPENSATION PRACTICES
PART VI, LINE 15 Board of Directors DIRECTORS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE TO THE FOUNDATION. OFFICERS - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE THE UNIVERSITY'S VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THESE POSITIONS ARE EMPLOYED BY AND FUNDED 100% BY THE UNIVERSITY AND THEIR SALARIES AND BENEFITS ARE APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF VISITORS BASED UPON RECOMMENDATION BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. THE UNIVERSITY UTILIZES VARIOUS HIGHER EDUCATION SALARY STUDIES AND DATA FROM PEER INSTITUTIONS IN ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THESE POSITIONS. OFFICER - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY/TREASURER SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY TREASURER ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. COMPARATIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR ITS CONSIDERATION IN MAKING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND ESTABLISHING BENEFIT PROGRAMS. PROFESSIONAL AND CLASSIFIED STAFF IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO PROVIDE SALARY AND BENEFITS AS CLOSE AS PRACTIBLE TO THOSE PROVIDED TO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. PROFESSIONAL AND CLASSIFIED STAFF SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY TREASURER AND INCLUDED IN THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. COMPARATIVE DATA INCLUDING UNIVERSITY AVERAGES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IS USED IN ESTABLISHING AND ADJUSTING SALARIES. MERIT ADJUSTMENTS MIRROR THE UNIVERSITY APPROVED MERIT ADJUSTMENTS EACH YEAR.
JOINT VENTURE
PART VI, LINE 16B THE FOUNDATION ADOPTED A JOINT VENTURE POLICY ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT THE FOUNDATION EVALUATE ITS PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS UNDER FEDERAL TAX LAW AND TAKE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT STATUS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ARRANGEMENTS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABILITY
PART VI, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ANY SUCH REQUESTS WOULD BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 9 Change in Split-Interest Agreements.........................$ 3,297,074
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:INDEPENDENT AND PROF SVS TOTAL EXPENSES:2222148 PROGRAM SERVICES:1918093 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:85973 FUNDRAISING:218082
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES TOTAL EXPENSES:917624 PROGRAM SERVICES:917624
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:TAXES TOTAL EXPENSES:19358 PROGRAM SERVICES:19238 FUNDRAISING:120
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:3186708 PROGRAM SERVICES:2889499 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:128277 FUNDRAISING:168932
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:RADIO STATION TOTAL EXPENSES:1429352 PROGRAM SERVICES:948909 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:277429 FUNDRAISING:203014
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:ANNUITY DEFERRED GIVING TOTAL EXPENSES:77996 PROGRAM SERVICES:77996
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS TOTAL EXPENSES:281797 PROGRAM SERVICES:237993 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:11975 FUNDRAISING:31829
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC RELATIONS TOTAL EXPENSES:1697022 PROGRAM SERVICES:1170157 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:3565 FUNDRAISING:523300
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:UNIVERSITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TOTAL EXPENSES:1830061 PROGRAM SERVICES:1715951 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:5308 FUNDRAISING:108802
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:NON-MONETARY SUPPORT TO PROG TOTAL EXPENSES:815876 PROGRAM SERVICES:782858 FUNDRAISING:33018
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:RIVERCOURSE TOTAL EXPENSES:1151120 PROGRAM SERVICES:379665 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:771455
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:UTILITIES TOTAL EXPENSES:27438 PROGRAM SERVICES:21949 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2631 FUNDRAISING:2858
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:MAINTENANCE TOTAL EXPENSES:555904 PROGRAM SERVICES:548278 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:826 FUNDRAISING:6800
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES
DESCRIPTION:OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS TOTAL EXPENSES:162399 PROGRAM SERVICES:95113 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:925 FUNDRAISING:66361
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.