Form990
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4202 EAST FOWLER AVENUE ALC 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TAMPA, FL33620
D Employer identification number

59-0879015
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 193,618,554
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOEL MOMBERG
4202 EAST FOWLER AVENUE
TAMPA,FL33620
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://GIVING.USF.EDU/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1960
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ACCEPT, INVEST AND DISTRIBUTE PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 50
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 44
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 371
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -185,913
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -194,905
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 50,256,633 49,012,806
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,023,489 2,201,136
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 26,621,637 18,299,006
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 13,253,635 709,197
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 92,155,394 70,222,145
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 46,815,987 45,309,910
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,065,569 1,427,515
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 305,512 182,349
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,975,611    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 20,127,649 19,877,469
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 68,314,717 66,797,243
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 23,840,677 3,424,902
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 593,860,172 582,015,627
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 38,623,025 41,810,434
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 555,237,147 540,205,193
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL LEGAL CONDUIT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE, INVESTMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WHICH INCLUDES THE COLLEGES, CAMPUSES, HEALTH, ATHLETICS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY-RELATED UNITS. SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO USF BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIRS, GRANTS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 46,753,519 including grants of $ 45,309,910 ) (Revenue $ 2,457,784 )
THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL LEGAL CONDUIT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE, INVESTMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA WHICH INCLUDES THE COLLEGES, CAMPUSES, HEALTH, ATHLETICS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY-RELATED UNITS. SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO USF BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE ENDOWED CHAIRS, GRANTS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet46,753,519
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
243
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
50
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
44
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , CA , CO , HI , ME , MN , MD , MA , MI , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , SC , UT , TN , WA , WV , WI , LA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletRobert Fischman4202 E Fowler Ave ALC 100   Tampa,FL33620 (813) 974-1801
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOE P TEAGUE
 
CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) GEORGE MORGAN
 
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) RAY E NEWTON
 
TREASURER
 5.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) OSCAR J HORTON
 
ASSISTANT TREASURER
 5.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) MARK FERNANDEZ
 
SECRETARY
 5.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) JOEL MOMBERG
 
SR. VP, UNIV ADV & CEO USFF
 40.0
.................
  		X   X       0 562,313 37,880
(7) DON A ARIPOLI
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) PETER BARONOFF
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) REBECCA BAST
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) FRANKLIN N BIGGINS
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) ALAN C BOMSTEIN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) ANGELA M BREWER
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ALLEN BRINKMAN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) DARRYL M BURMAN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JOIE CHITWOOD
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) SHAUKAT H CHOWDHARI
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) CORNELIA G CORBETT
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) TJ COUCH
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) GENE ENGLE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JEFFREY D FISHMAN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) JUDY L GENSHAFT
 
PRESIDENT, USF
 5.0
.......................35.0 		X           0 1,037,539 35,474
(22) GORDON L GILLETTE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JOHN C GREER
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MICHAEL GRIFFIN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) STEVE GRIGGS
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) STEPHANIE HOLMQUIST-JOHNSON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) PAM IORIO
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ANTHONY JAMES
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) TINA P JOHNSON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) BRIAN P KEENAN
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) TOD LEIWEKE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) ANN LIGUORI
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) JOHN LONG
 
COO & SVP USF
 5.0
.......................35.0 		X           0 301,716 22,031
(34) DONNA LONGHOUSE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) LINDA D MARCELLI
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) LESLIE M MUMA
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) BETTY OTTER-NICKERSON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) CAROLE F PHILIPSON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) VALERIE RIDDLE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) FRANK J RIEF III
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) PAUL R SANBERG
 
VP RESEARCH & INNOVATION
 5.0
.......................35.0 		X           279 567,042 39,603
(42) NANCY M SCHNEID
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) LINDA O SIMMONS
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) GEOFFREY A SIMON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) JOHN T SINNOTT
 
ASSOC DEAN, COLLEGE MEDICINE
 5.0
.......................35.0 		X           450,183 214,156 30,939
(46) RICHARD SMITH
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) DAVID TOUCHTON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) CHARLES F TOUCHTON
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) JOSE VALIENTE
 
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) RALPH WILCOX
 
EXEC VP & PROVOST , USF
 5.0
.......................35.0 		X           0 388,877 37,148
(51) ROBERT FISCHMAN
 
ASSOC VP, BUS & FIN, USFF CFO
 40.0
.......................   		    X       0 197,409 30,549
(52) NOREEN E SEGREST
 
VP, COO & USFF COUNSEL
 40.0
.......................   		    X       0 236,436 34,910
(53) STEVEN BLAIR
 
VP DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................   		      X     2,514 243,183 35,893
(54) KIMBERLY CONSTANTINE
 
ASSOCIATE VP OF USF HEALTH
 40.0
.......................   		        X   0 168,125 27,895
(55) JULIE GILLESPIE
 
AVP GIFTS, USFF
 40.0
.......................   		        X   0 143,939 25,417
(56) LIZ SISMILICH
 
SR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................   		        X   0 133,915 25,731
(57) MARK MUHLHAUSER
 
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF ATHLETICS
 40.0
.......................   		        X   0 130,878 24,635
(58) TRACY MUIR
 
ASSIST VP, DONOR RELATIONS, USFF
 40.0
.......................   		        X   0 116,785 17,554
(59) JAN RESCH
 
SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOP RELATIONS, USFF
 40.0
.......................   		          X 0 117,552 16,290
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 452,976 4,559,865 441,949
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
National Public Radio Inc

635 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington,DC200013752 		Programming Services 776,233
Corcoran & Johnston

13945 5th Street
Dade City,FL33525 		Consulting Services 340,000
American Public Media

480 Cedar Street
St Paul,MN55101 		Programming Services 168,890
Public Radio International

100 North Six Street
900A
Minneapolis,MN55403 		Programming Services 155,013
Mercury Public Affairs LLC

437 Madison Avenue
FL 4
New York,NY100227043 		Consulting Services 129,512
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 859,351
d Related organizations1d 13,107,542
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 35,045,913
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 443,060
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 49,012,806
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PUBLIC BROADCASTING SPONSORSHIPS 515111 1,645,431 1,645,431    
b RENTAL INCOME 531110 41,224 22,135 19,089  
c MEMBERSHIP DUES 813410 13,885 13,885    
d Lease Income 531110 500,596 500,596    
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 2,201,136
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 7,272,112   -205,002 7,477,114
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   133,945,710
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   122,918,816
c Gain or (loss) 0 11,026,894
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 11,026,894     11,026,894
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 859,351of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 911,053
b Less: direct expenses ...b 477,593
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 433,460   433,460
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ATHLETIC 80/20 REVENUE 713990 275,737 275,737    
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 275,737
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 70,222,145 2,457,784 -185,913 18,937,468
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 45,286,185 45,286,185
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 23,725 23,725
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,427,515 58,092 644,998 724,425
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 24,649   24,649  
c Accounting ........... 84,700   84,700  
d Lobbying ........... 448,701   448,701  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 182,349 182,349
f Investment management fees ...... 3,135,374   3,135,374  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 128,516 0 128,516 0
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 499,603   163,409 336,194
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 373,646   130,228 243,418
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 105,904   57,345 48,559
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 21,101 21,101    
23 Insurance ... 320,220   320,220  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EMPLOYEE LEASING EXPENSE 11,959,222   4,530,562 7,428,660
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1,207,268 1,207,268    
c COMMUNITY RELATIONS 364,269   43,752 320,517
d INVESTMENT EXPENSES 213,007   213,007  
e All other expenses 991,289 157,148 142,652 691,489
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 66,797,243 46,753,519 10,068,113 9,975,611
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 866,351 2 1,930,916
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 47,040,171 3 47,866,808
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 529,195 4 718,950
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,124,773
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 742,686 7,283,717 10c 7,382,087
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 454,853,082 11 441,333,582
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 78,158,467 12 77,671,768
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,129,189 15 5,111,516
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 593,860,172 16 582,015,627
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,620,599 17 1,734,561
18 Grants payable ... 2,327,313 18 7,031,484
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 6,143,420 24 5,799,858
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 27,531,693 25 27,244,531
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 38,623,025 26 41,810,434
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 9,553,317 27 7,320,932
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 205,341,067 28 183,309,057
29 Permanently restricted net assets 340,342,763 29 349,575,204
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 555,237,147 33 540,205,193
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 593,860,172 34 582,015,627
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
70,222,145
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
66,797,243
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,424,902
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
555,237,147
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-18,456,856
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
540,205,193
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID: 15000238
Software Version: 2015v3.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 26,915,929 36,564,034 27,698,697 50,256,633 49,012,806 190,448,099
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.. 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,500,000
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 27,215,929 36,864,034 27,998,697 50,556,633 49,312,806 191,948,099
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).. 12,068,396
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 179,879,703
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 27,215,929 36,864,034 27,998,697 50,556,633 49,312,806 191,948,099
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 9,823,960 9,891,966 8,691,929 8,836,549 7,272,112 44,516,516
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 99,526 0 0 0 0 99,526
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 5,401,208 5,085,615 4,406,759 13,904,554 1,186,790 29,984,926
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 266,549,067
12
12
8,717,149
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
67.48 %
15
15
65.28 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING REVENUE, COLUMN A - 829847.0, COLUMN B - 816494.0, COLUMN C - 749460.0, COLUMN D - 961901.0, COLUMN E - 911053.0, COLUMN F - 4268755.0; DESCRIPTION - RELATED ORGANIZATION SUPPORT, COLUMN A - 3683268.0, COLUMN B - 3683269.0, COLUMN C - 3183269.0, COLUMN D - 3183269.0, COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 13733075.0; DESCRIPTION - ATHLETICS 80/20, COLUMN A - 358004.0, COLUMN B - 308437.0, COLUMN C - 250967.0, COLUMN D - 284671.0, COLUMN E - 275737.0, COLUMN F - 1477816.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER REVENUE, COLUMN A - 530089.0, COLUMN B - 277415.0, COLUMN C - 223063.0, COLUMN D - 316533.0, COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 1347100.0; DESCRIPTION - DONATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, COLUMN A - 0.0, COLUMN B - 0.0, COLUMN C - 0.0, COLUMN D - 9158180.0, COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 9158180.0;
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
University of South Florida Foundation
  		Employer identification number
59-0879015
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
University of South Florida Foundation
  		Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
University of South Florida Foundation
  		Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
448,701
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
448,701
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1g DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES REPORTED ON LINES 1A THROUGH 1I $701 WAS EXPENDED IN GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DURING THE 2015-2016 FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. A FEE OF $448,000 INCLUDING EXPENSES WAS PAID TO MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FIRMS. ALL MONIES WERE EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA; NO MONIES WERE PAID IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR POLITICAL OFFICE.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $ 78,623
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 3,377,812
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 446,608,407 449,776,559 391,672,650 357,302,326 371,063,605
b Contributions ... 6,445,611 7,307,818 4,465,829 9,292,525 8,774,042
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -6,853,309 13,627,096 75,721,388 48,198,002 34,004
d Grants or scholarships ... 16,645,307 15,825,336 14,629,220 14,995,947 15,321,160
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,244,045 865,115 660,448 1,089,647  
f Administrative expenses .... 7,761,117 7,412,615 6,793,640 7,034,609 7,248,165
g End of year balance ...... 419,550,240 446,608,407 449,776,559 391,672,650 357,302,326
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet5.42 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet94.58 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ... 6,756,589 388,825 7,145,414
b Buildings   633,037 590,834 42,203
c Leasehold improvements   194,470   194,470
d Equipment ...   139,818 139,818 0
e Other ...   12,034 12,034 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 7,382,087
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) Private Equity Partnership Investments 		39,981,064 F

(B) Fixed Income Partnership Investments 		23,384,376 F

(C) Real asset Partnership Investments 		14,306,328 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 77,671,768
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
AMOUNTS DUE TO THIRD PARTY BNF 26,501,379
ANNUITIES AND LIFE INCME TRSTS 743,152
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 27,244,531
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 48,416,908
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -18,456,856
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -18,456,856
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 66,873,764
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 3,348,381
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 3,348,381
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 70,222,145
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 63,448,863
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 63,448,863
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 3,348,380
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 3,348,380
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 66,797,243

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections IT IS THE CONCERTED MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM TO ACHIEVE A BOLD, CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE ENRICHMENT AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF STUDENTS, FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY (ON THE TAMPA AND REGIONAL CAMPUSES), THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL TEACHING AND RESEARCH. THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM WILL EXPAND, HOUSE, MANAGE, PRESERVE, CONSERVE, AND EXHIBIT THE UNIVERSITY'S ART COLLECTIONS. THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM INITIATES AND DEVELOPS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION. THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM PROVIDES THE LEADERSHIP FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS AND MAJOR ACQUISITIONS OF ART ON THE USF CAMPUSES AND CATALOGUES, MANAGES, AND OVERSEES THEIR CARE AND PRESERVATION. THE USF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM MAINTAINS AND MANAGES A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART. AS THE LEGAL CONDUIT FOR THE RAISING, ACCEPTANCE, INVESTMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL PRIVATE GIFTS MADE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, DONATIONS OF WORKS TO THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION ARE THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 1100 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA INCLUDING: SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, ENDOWED CHAIRS, PROFESSORSHIPS, FACILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPMENT, RESEARCH, ETC. THE ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY'S DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS (DSO) TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE FOUNDATION CLASSIFIES AS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (A) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF GIFTS DONATED TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (B) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF SUBSEQUENT GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, AND (C) ACCUMULATIONS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE APPLICABLE DONOR GIFT INSTRUMENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCUMULATION IS ADDED TO THE FUND. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IS CLASSIFIED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS UNTIL THOSE AMOUNTS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR EXPENDITURE BY THE ORGANIZATION IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARD OF PRUDENCE PRESCRIBED BY THE FLORIDA UNIFORM MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(A) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. INCOME EARNED IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOUNDATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION NO. 740-10-25 (ASC 750-10-25), ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007. ASC 740-10-25 CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES BY PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM RECOGNITION THRESHOLD A TAX POSITION IS REQUIRED TO MEET BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ASC 740-10-25 PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. THE FOUNDATION DETERMINED THAT DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015, THE IMPACT OF ASC 740-10-25 DID NOT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON ITS FINANCIAL POSITION, ACTIVITIES, OR CASH FLOWS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 9,251
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 3,933
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 1 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 72,840
South Asia 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 2,669
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 2,778
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 10,017
Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 163
South America 0 0 Program Services SEE SCH F, PART V 7,163
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 1 108,814
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 108,814
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SEE SCHEDULE F, PART V Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 23,725 WIRETRANSFER 0 N/A FMV
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds FOUNDATION FOREIGN PROGRAM EXPENSES CONSISTED OF TWO TYPES. THE FIRST IS TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED BY UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE FOUNDATION'S PROCESS FOR MONITORING THESE EXPENSES INCLUDES CODING THESE TYPES OF EXPENSES APPROPRIATELY THROUGH THE NORMAL CHECK DISBURSEMENT PROCESS. THE SECOND RELATES TO THE USF BRIT PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A CONTRACT WITH A UK CITIZEN LIVING OUTSIDE OF THE US TO FUNCTION AS THE LONDON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BRITISH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE (BRIT) PROGRAM. THE ADMINISTRATOR IS PAID A FEE FOR IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING ARTISTS FOR THE PROGRAM. TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF CONTRACTING GUEST ARTISTS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ADVANCED FUNDING TO THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES A FINANCIAL REPORT WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (RECEIPTS) FOR ALL EXPENDITURES WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE BRIT PROGRAM ANNUAL EVENT. ANY DIFFERENCE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION OR PAID TO THE ADMINISTRATOR AS APPROPRIATE.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES, LINE 4E AND PART III (A) THE USF BRIT PROGRAM STRIVES TO BRING THE BEST OF BOTH CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES OF BRITISH THEATRE TO THE STUDENTS IN THE USF SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE AND TO AUDIENCES IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. EXPENSES ARE INCURRED IN EUROPE TO LOCATE AND ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS, LEADING VOICE AND SPEECH EXPERTS AND TOP RATE DESIGNERS. THESE EXPERTS HAVE BROUGHT THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN BRITISH CLASSICAL THEATRE AND CONTEMPORARY CUTTING EDGE THEATRE TO THE STUDENTS AT USF IN THE FORM OF HANDS ON MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WERE ALSO INCURRED FOR VARIOUS TRAVEL RELATED EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES WERE INCURRED TO SUPPORT RELATED EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF USF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOUNDATION FOREIGN PROGRAM EXPENSES CONSISTED OF TWO TYPES. THE FIRST IS TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED BY UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES FOR PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE FOUNDATION'S PROCESS FOR MONITORING THESE EXPENSES INCLUDES CODING THESE TYPES OF EXPENSES APPROPRIATELY THROUGH THE NORMAL CHECK DISBURSEMENT PROCESS. THE SECOND RELATES TO THE USF BRIT PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A CONTRACT WITH A UK CITIZEN LIVING OUTSIDE OF THE US TO FUNCTION AS THE LONDON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BRITISH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE (BRIT) PROGRAM. THE ADMINISTRATOR IS PAID A FEE FOR IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING ARTISTS FOR THE PROGRAM. TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF CONTRACTING GUEST ARTISTS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ADVANCED FUNDING TO THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES A FINANCIAL REPORT WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (RECEIPTS) FOR ALL EXPENDITURES WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE BRIT PROGRAM ANNUAL EVENT. ANY DIFFERENCE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION OR PAID TO THE ADMINISTRATOR AS APPROPRIATE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ
1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW
 
Cedar Rapids, IA52404 		ANNUAL GIVING   No 193,087 182,349 10,738
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 193,087 182,349 10,738
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, KS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Accounting Circle Conference
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

2015 Celebration of Free Enterprise
(event type) 		(c) Other events

92
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
196,105
180,781
1,393,518
1,770,404

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
32,680
140,535
686,136
859,351
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
163,425
40,246
707,382
911,053



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 4,628   85,619 90,247
7 Food and beverages . . . 1,244 21,436 96,760 119,440
8 Entertainment . . . .     99,155 99,155
9 Other direct expenses . . . 4,036   164,715 168,751
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 477,593
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 433,460
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
4,036
 
164,715
168,751


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I SCHEDULE G PART I COLUMN V DISTINGUISHING PAYMENTS FOR PROF. FUND RAISING SERVICES FROM EXPENSE PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT. THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH A TELEMARKETING SERVICE PROVIDER, RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ, IN ORDER TO MANAGE A YEAR-ROUND, ON CAMPUS TELEPHONE FUND RAISING PROGRAM. PAYMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THIS CONTRACT, AND ITS AGREED UPON ANNUAL COMPLETED CALL RATE. THE CONTRACT WITH RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ ENDED 12/31/2015.
Schedule G, Part II FUNDRAISING ACTIVITES, SCH G PART III FORM 990 REPORTING REQUIRES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FUND RAISING EVENTS BE REPORTED ON LINE 1, PART VIII; THEREFORE, LINE 2, PART II, SCHEDULE G SUBTRACTS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FUND RAISING RECEIPTS. THIS RESULTS IN A GAIN OF $433,460 FROM THE FUND RAISING EVENTS ON LINE 11, SCHEDULE G WITH THE $911,053 OF CONTRIBUTIONS REFLECTED ON LINE 1, PART VIII.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number
59-0879015
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa,FL33620 		59-3102112 SEC 115 (I) 44,662,408   FMV   Academic & Student Support
(2) Alumni Association
4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa,FL33620 		23-7357236 501 (C) (3) 623,777   FMV   Alumni Program Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. GRANT EXPENSES ARE AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO OR PAID ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OR THE USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS. ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE USE OF THESE FUNDS ARE REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION BEFORE THEY ARE DISBURSED TO ENSURE THAT THE EXPENSES ARE BEING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOUNDATION POLICIES MADE AVAILABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH AN INTERNAL WEBSITE. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION HOLDS PERIODIC TRAININGS IN ORDER TO FURTHER ENSURE THAT EXPENDITURES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR DONOR-IMPOSED PURPOSES AND IRS REGULATIONS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JOEL MOMBERG
  SR. VP, UNIV ADV & CEO USFF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
528,406 		0
-------------
24,000 		0
-------------
9,907 		0
-------------
20,678 		0
-------------
17,202 		0
-------------
600,193 		0
-------------
0
2JUDY L GENSHAFT
  PRESIDENT, USF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
463,974 		0
-------------
501,375 		0
-------------
72,190 		0
-------------
20,252 		0
-------------
15,222 		0
-------------
1,073,013 		0
-------------
0
3JOHN LONG
  COO & SVP USF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
300,696 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
1,020 		0
-------------
20,427 		0
-------------
1,604 		0
-------------
323,747 		0
-------------
0
4PAUL R SANBERG
  VP RESEARCH & INNOVATION 		(i)

(ii)		 279
-------------
475,422 		0
-------------
90,000 		0
-------------
1,620 		0
-------------
22,209 		0
-------------
17,394 		279
-------------
606,645 		0
-------------
0
5JOHN T SINNOTT
  ASSOC DEAN, COLLEGE MEDICINE 		(i)

(ii)		 450,183
-------------
212,716 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
1,440 		0
-------------
15,717 		0
-------------
15,222 		450,183
-------------
245,095 		0
-------------
0
6RALPH WILCOX
  EXEC VP & PROVOST , USF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
378,901 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
9,976 		0
-------------
20,737 		0
-------------
16,411 		0
-------------
426,025 		0
-------------
0
7ROBERT FISCHMAN
  ASSOC VP, BUS & FIN, USFF CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
191,389 		0
-------------
5,000 		0
-------------
1,020 		0
-------------
15,327 		0
-------------
15,222 		0
-------------
227,958 		0
-------------
0
8NOREEN E SEGREST
  VP, COO & USFF COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
223,816 		0
-------------
5,000 		0
-------------
7,620 		0
-------------
17,616 		0
-------------
17,294 		0
-------------
271,346 		0
-------------
0
9STEVEN BLAIR
  VP DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 2,514
-------------
235,563 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
7,620 		0
-------------
18,594 		0
-------------
17,299 		2,514
-------------
279,076 		0
-------------
0
10KIMBERLY CONSTANTINE
  ASSOCIATE VP OF USF HEALTH 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
160,505 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
7,620 		0
-------------
12,673 		0
-------------
15,222 		0
-------------
196,020 		0
-------------
0
11JULIE GILLESPIE
  AVP GIFTS, USFF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
136,319 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
7,620 		0
-------------
10,195 		0
-------------
15,222 		0
-------------
169,356 		0
-------------
0
12LIZ SISMILICH
  SR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
132,895 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
1,020 		0
-------------
10,509 		0
-------------
15,222 		0
-------------
159,646 		0
-------------
0
13MARK MUHLHAUSER
  ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF ATHLETICS 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
118,220 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
12,658 		0
-------------
9,417 		0
-------------
15,218 		0
-------------
155,513 		0
-------------
0
14JAN RESCH
  SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOP RELATIONS, USFF 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
117,552 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
9,138 		0
-------------
7,152 		0
-------------
133,842 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY PERFORM OPERATING FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOUNDATION. THE UNIVERSITY TRACKS, ADMINISTERS, AND REPORTS ALL PAYROLL AND FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS. THE FOUNDATION TRANSFERS FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR THESE COSTS. THE AMOUNT FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION TO THE UNIVERSITY WAS APPROXIMATELY $4,072,400 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel THE FOUNDATION PAID FOR FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL FOR THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE LISTED ON PART VII: * JOEL MOMBERG, SR. VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CEO, USF FOUNDATION * JUDY L. GENSHAFT, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA *JOHN LONG, USF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THE FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED WERE FOR A BONA FIDE BUSINESS PURPOSE AND THUS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TAXABLE COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions * JOEL MOMBERG, SR. VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CEO, USF FOUNDATION * JUDY L. GENSHAFT, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA THE TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE EMPLOYEES' SPOUSES WERE FOR A BONA FIDE BUSINESS PURPOSE AND THUS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TAXABLE COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees * JOEL MOMBERG, SR. VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CEO, USF FOUNDATION * JUDY L. GENSHAFT, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA * RALPH C. WILCOX, EXECUTIVE VP AND PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA * STEVE BLAIR, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, USF HEALTH DEVELOPMENT THE FULL AMOUNT OF THESE PAYMENTS IS INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUALS' TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
Schedule J, Part II COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME - PAUL R. SANBERG, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - 279.000000, NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - UMSA, TYPE OF COMPENSATION - BENEFITS
Schedule J, Part II COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME - JOHN T. SINNOTT, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - 450183.000000, NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - UMSA, TYPE OF COMPENSATION - SALARY AND BENEFITS
Schedule J, Part II COMPENSATION FROM AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL NAME - STEVEN BLAIR, COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - 2514.000000, NAME OF UNRELATED ORGANIZATION - UMSA, TYPE OF COMPENSATION - BENEFITS
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 7 78,623 Market value
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 48,650 Market value
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 1 1,000 Market value
7 Boats and planes .... X 1 19,500 Market value
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 10 1,098,725 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 3 39,798 Market value
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Software ) X 5 156,324 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Agricultural supplies ) X 2 43,270 Market value
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Event supplies ) X 4 27,226 Market value
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Musical Instruments ) X 2 22,276 Market value
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Miscelleanous ) X 10 6,392 Market value
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
11
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions THE FOUNDATION USES A THIRD PARTY AUCTIONEER SERVICE TO SELL DONATED ITEMS THAT IT DOES NOT INTEND TO KEEP IN ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION (LIKE JEWELRY), OR HAVE AN INTERNAL USE FOR (LIKE A VEHICLE). AFTER THE AUCTIONEER FINDS A WILLING BUYER, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES THE PROCEEDS OF THESE TRANSACTIONS MINUS A SERVICE FEE. THE USF FOUNDATION UTILIZES CHARITABLE AUTO RESOURCES (CARS) AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE WUSF PUBLIC BROADCASTING DIVISION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM. CARS ACTS AS AN AUTHORIZED AGENT TO PROCESS DONATED VEHICLES AND PROVIDES WRITTEN SUBSTANTIATION OF DONATIONS TO DONORS INCLUDING APPROPRIATE TAX FORMS. CARS RETAINS A PORTION OF THE NET VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM PROCEEDS AND DISTRIBUTES THE REMAINDER TO THE USF FOUNDATION TO BENEFIT WUSF PUBLIC BROADCASTING.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 5 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION REPORTING AS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") DOES NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ("UNIVERSITY") EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO SECTION F.S. 1004.28. THE FOUNDATION SHARES THE COST OF PERSONNEL, SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND EXPENSES WITH THE UNIVERSITY, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE COSTS OF THESE SERVICES ARE ALLOCATED TO FOUNDATION ON VARIOUS LINES OF PARTS VIII-X OF THIS RETURN
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 1004.28 FLORIDA STATUTES, AS A DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT; IN THE FORM OF MONEY AND OTHER FORMS OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SYSTEM ("UNIVERSITY SYSTEM") AND PERSONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; AND TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH, LEARNING AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS THE FIDUCIARY AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR THE RECEIPT, MANAGEMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL PRIVATE GIFTS MADE TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. THE ROLE OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIFICALLY INCLUDES ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES; APPROVAL OF POLICY; OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; PARTICIPATION IN LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING; PROVIDING VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS; AND SERVING IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM PRESIDENT. THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE THE FOUNDATION BOARD, COMPRISED OF THE VOTING MEMBERS, INCLUDING ELECTED AND DESIGNATED MEMBERS; AND THE NON-VOTING MEMBERS, INCLUDING CAMPUS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ELECTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 2(B). THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD, AND BY OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES THEREOF, AS POWERS MAY BE DELEGATED TO SUCH OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES BY THESE BYLAWS OR BY RESOLUTION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. (A) VOTING MEMBERS. THE FOUNDATION BOARD SHALL BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST TWENTY (20), BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY (50) ELECTED MEMBERS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBER OR A DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING WILL SERVE AS DESIGNATED MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION: (1) PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (2) PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (3) SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (4) CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. (5) PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. (6) PRESIDENT OF THE USF BULLS CLUB. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY PERSON HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OF THE ABOVE OFFICES SHALL HAVE ONLY ONE VOTE AS A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. (B) NON-VOTING MEMBERS. (1) THE CAMPUS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF EACH REGIONAL CAMPUS OR INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; (2) THE EMERITUS MEMBERS; (3) OTHER INDIVIDUALS MAY SERVE AS NON-VOTING MEMBERS. SUCH MEMBERS SHALL BE NOMINATED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND SHALL BE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A COMPLETE DRAFT OF FORM 990, PREPARED INTERNALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT IS MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD FOR COMMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD PERFORMS A THOROUGH AND DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND OTHER FEDERAL FORMS PRIOR TO REVIEW BY THE FULL BOARD AND PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy DUE TO THE VARIED INTERESTS AND BACKGROUNDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SITUATIONS INVOLVING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY ARISE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO GOVERN THE USF FOUNDATION'S AFFAIRS HONESTLY, EXERCISING DUE CARE, SKILL AND JUDGMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOUNDATION. POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DESCRIBED IN THE USF FOUNDATION CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IN FACT, EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND SHALL ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY VOTE OR DISCUSSION INVOLVING THE MATTER. THE USF FOUNDATION SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION BOARD RELATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY AND THE COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION BOARD RELATIONS REPORTS ANY DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS WITH THE USF FOUNDATION'S CHAIR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND RELEVANT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE USF FOUNDATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY THE USF FOUNDATION TO USF STAFF ALONG WITH MARKET SALARY DATA TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS. THE STAFF SELECTED FOR REVIEW, AS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, INCLUDED OFFICERS OR MEMBERS OF USF FOUNDATION BOARD WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM THE USF FOUNDATION, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID STAFF AND HAVE HAD CHANGES IN THEIR COMPENSATION SINCE THEIR REVIEW IN THE PRIOR YEAR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO RECEIVED THE WRITTEN OPINION OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO AID IN THE DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS. THIS COMPENSATION REVIEW IS UNDERTAKEN TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS UNDER THE IRS RULES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MUST: * BE COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS UNRELATED AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING REVIEWED; * OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO THE COMPARABILITY OF SALARY; AND * DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THAT THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE IN LIGHT OF THAT DATA. DURING THE DISCUSSION OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S SALARY THAT INDIVIDUAL MUST LEAVE THE ROOM. THE COMMITTEE'S CONCLUSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURS WHEN NEW HIRES ARE MADE TO KEY POSITIONS OR WHEN SALARY DATA IS SOLICITED FROM AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR MARKET COMPARISONS WHICH MAY BE ANNUALLY OR BI-ANNUALLY. SALARY INFORMATION WAS REVIEWED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SR. VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CEO, USF FOUNDATION FOUNDATION OFFICERS VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS & FINANCE AND USF FOUNDATION CFO KEY EMPLOYEES VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 5 HIGHEST PAID SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, GIFTS SR. DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING SR. DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING SR. DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees PLEASE SEE DISCLOSURE FOR 15A
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE USF FOUNDATION POSTS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS), AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PRIOR THREE (3) FISCAL YEARS, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, MOST RECENTLY FILED INFORMATIONAL RETURN FORM 990, AND MOST RECENTLY FILED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN FORM 990-T ON ITS WEBSITE (HTTP://GIVING.USF.EDU) FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VIII, Column (B) HOURS DEVOTED TO FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS DEVOTED AN ESTIMATED AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF): JUDY L. GENSHAFT 35 HOURS JOHN T. SINNOTT 35 HOURS RALPH C. WILCOX 35 HOURS JOHN LONG 35 HOURS PAUL R. SANBERG 35 HOURS FORM 990,PART VII, COLUMN B DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
University of South Florida Foundation
 
Employer identification number

59-0879015
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
4202 E FOWLER AVE

TAMPA,FL33620
59-3102112 		EDUCATION FL 501(c)(1   N/A
 
No
(2)USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
4202 E FOWLER AVE

TAMPA,FL33620
23-7357236 		ALUMNI RELATIONS FL 501(c)(3 Type II N/A
 
No










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data


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