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
THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
48-0547734
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.") ....
107,274,043
109,911,593
118,770,141
138,630,627
186,410,633
660,997,037
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
107,274,043
109,911,593
118,770,141
138,630,627
186,410,633
660,997,037
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)..
20,693,597
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
640,303,440
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..
107,274,043
109,911,593
118,770,141
138,630,627
186,410,633
660,997,037
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
28,896,790
32,853,347
28,312,004
29,024,307
23,410,494
142,496,942
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
-11,291
-10,648
-164,977
-212,239
-1,061,458
-1,460,613
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).
802,033,366
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
18,209,652
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
79.840 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
76.110 %
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
THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
48-0547734
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
M.D. MICHAELIS, ROBERT TAYLOR, AND KURT WATSON HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. A. DRUE JENNINGS AND TODD SUTHERLAND HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO BE COMPRISED OF 50 TO 75 MEMBERS. NONE OF WHICH RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR POSITION AS TRUSTEE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE RESERVED A LIMITED NUMBER OF POWERS WHICH INCLUDE: 1.) ELECTION OR REMOVAL OR TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; AND 2.) ELECTION OF THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE OTHER POWERS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE OUTLINED IN THE EXPLANATION TO QUESTION 7B BELOW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE LIMITED POWERS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INCLUDE: 1.) ELECTION OR REMOVAL OR TO FILL VACANCIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; 2.) CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; 3.) AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; AND 4.) LIQUIDATION OR DISSOLUTION OF KU ENDOWMENT, OR DISPOSITION OF ALL, OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL, OF THE ASSETS OF KU ENDOWMENT, OR ANY MERGER OF KU ENDOWMENT INTO OR WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION. THE BYLAWS DO NOT GRANT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANY OTHER POWERS OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED ABOVE. A FULL LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CAN BE FOUND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.KUENDOWMENT.ORG
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY BY THE TAX AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING OFFICER. AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF THE RETURN IS COMPLETED BY APPROPRIATE KU ENDOWMENT PERSONNEL. AN EXTERNAL TAX PREPARER THEN COMPLETES A REVIEW OF THE RETURN. A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS. ANY SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROVIDED IN A TIMELY MANNER TO INCORPORATE THEM IN THE RETURN BEFORE TRANSMITTAL TO THE IRS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY (THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE 990 BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE 990 IS PLACED ON THE TRUSTEE INTRANET FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER TRANSMITTAL OF THE FINAL RETURN TO THE IRS, A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PLACED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE IS REQUESTED FROM ALL CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, UPON DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER KU ENDOWMENT CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN KU ENDOWMENT'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO KU ENDOWMENT AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR A STANDING COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A TRUSTEE HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE TRUSTEE OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE TRUSTEE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE TRUSTEE AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR A STANDING COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE TRUSTEE HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AS DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND BE CONFIRMED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ADJUST COMPENSATION DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHENEVER, IN ITS JUDGMENT, THE BEST INTERESTS OF KU ENDOWMENT WOULD BE SERVED THEREBY. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE NOR MORE THAN SEVEN TRUSTEES SHALL BE APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DESIGNATE ONE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBER AS CHAIR. A MAJORITY IN NUMBER OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST CONSIST OF INDIVIDUALS WHO (I) DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS; (II) HAVE OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING ANY DETERMINATION; AND (III) ADEQUATELY DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR COMMITTEE DECISIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING DETERMINATIONS. THE COMMITTEE IS DIRECTED TO ACT IN A MANNER THAT WILL AVOID THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ITS DUTIES SHALL BE THE REVIEW, STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION OF REASONABLE AND NECESSARY COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF KU ENDOWMENT AND ANY AND ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
KU ENDOWMENT WAS GRANTED AN EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX IN 1934, AND RECEIVED ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATIONS OF THIS EXEMPTION OVER THE YEARS, AND MOST RECENTLY ON OCTOBER 18, 2010. A COPY OF THE LATTER IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE UNDER THE TAB, "ACCOUNTABILITY," "FINANCIALS AND FORMS," "IRS DETERMINATION LETTER."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
KU ENDOWMENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE UNDER THE TAB "ACCOUNTABILITY," "FINANCIALS AND FORMS," "2013 AUDIT REPORT." A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE UNDER THE TAB "ABOUT US," "LEADERSHIP,"BOARD OF TRUSTEES."
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
AMORTIZATION OF PENSION ADJUSTMENTS 463,850. CHANGE IN NET INTEREST IN KU ENDOWMENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND 79,736. CHANGE IN VALUE OF LIFE INCOME GIFTS 1,635,584. CHANGE IN VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 125,629.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.