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
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-2872494
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.") ....
49,882,452
122,892,206
44,934,284
77,670,231
71,417,991
366,797,164
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..
928,448
1,054,629
1,019,940
1,137,984
1,005,676
5,146,677
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
50,810,900
123,946,835
45,954,224
78,808,215
72,423,667
371,943,841
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)..
80,198,325
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
291,745,516
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..
50,810,900
123,946,835
45,954,224
78,808,215
72,423,667
371,943,841
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
7,771,806
8,733,864
7,968,468
7,055,264
6,829,199
38,358,601
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.)..
523,395
576,732
517,448
499,560
599,260
2,716,395
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
413,018,837
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
70.640 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
70.030 %
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:
13000170
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
UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-2872494
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
THIS 990 FORM WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD. DURING SUCH REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF ACCOUNTING STAFF AND THE CPA PREPARING THE RETURN. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION REQUIRES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION FORM FROM EACH TRUSTEE ANNUALLY WHICH DISCLOSES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR LACK THEREOF. THE REPLIES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATE SECRETARY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. IF A CONFLICT DOES EXIST, THE IMPACTED TRUSTEE RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON THAT MATTER.DR. KEN KRONER, A TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION AND CHAIR OF THE FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, IS EMPLOYED BY BLACKROCK INC AS A PRINCIPAL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRM. THE FOUNDATION HAS HAD LONGSTANDING INVESTMENTS IN VARIOUS BLACKROCK PRODUCTS. THE DECISION TO RETAIN AND INVEST IN BLACKROCK PRODUCTS IS DETERMINED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND THE FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT IN THESE PRODUCTS IS HIGHLY IMMATERIAL TO BLACKROCK AS WHOLE. THE FOUNDATION IS GUIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT CONSULTANT AND MR. KRONER RECUSES HIMSELF FROM ANY DECISIONS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF THESE HOLDINGS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
COMPENSATION REVIEW IS DONE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS AND/OR BY THE UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAMPUS POLICIES AND CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases
ACTUARIAL LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT = -$1138060
EXPLANATORY INFORMATION RELATED TO UCSD FOUNDATION STRUCTURE
THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SOLELY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CAMPUS.EMPLOYEES, SALARY AND BENEFITSALL COMPENSATION REPORTED IN THE FORM 990 AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES IS ON A CALENDAR YEAR BASIS PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FORM 990.ALL UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION STAFF ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS FROM THE UNIVERSITY. ALL COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990 ARE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE HOURS DISCLOSED ARE THE ESTIMATED HOURS THE EMPLOYEE SPENDS SOLELY ON FOUNDATION BUSINESS. UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UC RETIREMENT 403(B) AND 457(B) PLANS WHICH ARE MANAGED BY THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. CONTRIBUTION REVENUETHE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION SOLICITS GIFTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS, ITS FACULTY, AND ITS VOLUNTEERS. THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY RECIPIENT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED TO SUPPORT UC SAN DIEGO. GIFTS PROCESSED BY THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION INCLUDE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS PLUS MEMBERSHIP AND SPECIAL EVENT PROCEEDS IN WHICH A PORTION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED MAY INCLUDE QUID PRO QUO ITEMS. THE FOUNDATION DISCLOSES THE VALUE OF ANY BENEFITS RETURNED TO DONORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS BOTH AT THE TIME OF SOLICITATION AND ON THE GIFT RECEIPT.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4C AND PART IX LINE 24D OPERATING EXPENSES
THE TOTAL UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION OPERATING COSTS, INCLUDING IMPUTED FACILITY COSTS, ARE SHOWN ON SCHEDULE A PART II SECTION A LINE 3. THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION'S OPERATING COSTS, SPACE AND FACILITY NEEDS ARE PROVIDED BY THE UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS, AS ITS PRIMARY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA POLICY. THE FOUNDATION HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAMPUS TO ENSURE THAT THE CAMPUS HAS RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING COSTS. THE FOUNDATION GRANTS THE INVESTMENT INCOME FROM ITS CURRENT USE FUNDS TO THE CAMPUS ANNUALLY FOR THIS PURPOSE. ANY EXCESS INCOME IS USED BY THE CAMPUS TO COVER OTHER FUNDRAISING COSTS.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 1 GRANTS TO CAMPUS
PER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM WIDE POLICIES, CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENDOWMENT PAYOUT RECEIVED BY CAMPUS FOUNDATIONS MUST BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE GIVEN DIRECTLY BY THE CAMPUS AND NOT BY THE CAMPUS FOUNDATION. ACCORDINGLY, CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENDOWMENT PAYOUT ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS AS GRANTS, WHEN REQUESTED BY THE BENEFITING CAMPUS UNIT. THE CAMPUS THEN EXPENDS THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES THE GIFTS WERE GIVEN, SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, RESEARCH, SPECIAL EVENT COSTS, ETC. THEREFORE, ALL EXPENDITURES OF GIFT FUNDS ARE INCURRED BY THE CAMPUS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND ARE NOT REFLECTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS.
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 8 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN GIFTS RECOGNIZED IN PRIOR YEAR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED UNTIL THE PERIOD IN WHICH THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER GASB STATEMENT NUMBER 33 HAD BEEN MET. IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, THE PRIOR YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE ADJUSTED TO REDUCE BOTH CONTRIBUTION REVENUE AND NET PLEDGES RECEIVABLE. THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF THE ADJUSTMENT IS REFLECTED ON LINE 8.THE ANNUAL EFFECT IS ALSO INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE A PART II SECTION A.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.