Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 25,429,496 | 43,078,861 | 59,558,407 | 28,670,217 | 12,623,499 | 169,360,480 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 25,429,496 | 43,078,861 | 59,558,407 | 28,670,217 | 12,623,499 | 169,360,480 |
| 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).. | 112,682,644 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 56,677,836 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 25,429,496 | 43,078,861 | 59,558,407 | 28,670,217 | 12,623,499 | 169,360,480 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 257,530 | 258,675 | 427,204 | 421,440 | 435,286 | 1,800,135 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 171,160,615 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 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 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Part II, Section C, line 17a | THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS COLLEGES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE LIBRARIES AND OTHER UNIVERSITY CONNECTED FUNCTIONS. NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY IS A RESEARCH-EXTENSIVE UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO THE CREATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE TO BENEFIT ITS STUDENTS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS FUNDS IN ALL 50 STATES AND HOLDS SOLICITATION LICENSES IN THESE STATES WHERE APPLICABLE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM APPROXIMATELY 22,800 SEPARATE DONORS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY 21 VOTING DIRECTORS THAT SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM. THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE VOTING DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. A SLATE OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES IS CHOSEN FROM A LARGE POOL OF CANDIDATES WHICH IS CREATED AND MANAGED IN AN ONGOING MANNER BY THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE. |
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| Form 990, Page 1, Question J - Website | HTTP://FOUNDATIONSACCOUNTING.OFA.NCSU.EDU/FOUNDATIONS/NC-STATE- UNIVERSITY-FOUNDATION-INC FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: SUPPORTS, BY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHERWISE, THE VARIOUS COLLEGES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY, THE LIBRARIES, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY-CONNECTED FUNCTIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1: | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON, THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON, THE PRESIDENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, AND THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, THE AWARDS AND GRANTS COMMITTEE, AND THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE CHANCELLOR OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT, SECRETARY, AND THE TREASURER OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL SERVE AS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITHOUT VOTING PRIVILEGES. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO YEAR TERMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TERM HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE FOUNDATION BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO (A) AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS; (B) APPROVE DISSOLUTION, MERGER OR SALE, PLEDGE OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS; (C) ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS, EXCEPT TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS; OR (D) ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS. THE PRESENCE OF ONE-HALF OF THE VOTING DIRECTORS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OR SAID COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4: Article 1 Names and Purposes Section 5 - Existence: Amended Language: It is the intent of this Foundation that it have perpetual existence. In the event of dissolution of the Foundation, all assets and property which remain after the discharge of the Foundation's liabilities and unless otherwise designated by the donor of an asset shall be paid over or distributed by the Board of Directors to North Carolina State University or to another Approved Associated Entity of NC State organized to support the University or any of its Colleges, Schools, Departments, and shall be used or distributed for no other object or purpose whatsoever. Superseded Language: It is the intent of this Foundation that it have perpetual existence. In the event of dissolution of the Foundation, either voluntary or involuntary, all assets and property which remain after the discharge of the Foundation's liabilities and unless otherwise designated by the donor of an asset shall be paid over or distributed by the Board of Directors to North Carolina State University or to any other non-profit corporation or corporations organized to support the University or any of its Colleges, Schools, Departments, or affiliated organizations as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion, and shall be used or distributed for no other object or purpose whatsoever; provided, however, that any such organization must be exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and be an associated entity approved by North Carolina State University. Article 2: Board of Directors Section 1: Number and Composition Amended Language: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board, shall be composed of twenty-seven (27) voting members as follows: (a) Elected Directors: Twenty-four (24) Directors shall be elected for four-year terms with six of the terms expiring on the last day of each fiscal year. Their successors shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting Directors present and voting at the annual meeting. At least seventeen (17) of the twenty-four (24) Elected Directors shall be alumni of North Carolina State University. An Elected Director shall not be a member of the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees during his/her term as an Elected Director. Furthermore, an Elected Director shall not be a member of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System during his/her term as an Elected Director. A slate of Elected Director candidates shall be chosen from a larger pool of candidates which is created and managed in an ongoing manner by the Nominations Committee. (b) Automatic Directors: Three (3) other Directors shall hold positions on the Board of Directors. Specifically: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the immediate Past Chairperson of the North Carolina State University Foundation; and the President of the North Carolina State University Alumni Association shall serve as Automatic Directors. (c) Ex-Officio Directors: Individuals serving in the following positions at North Carolina State University shall serve as Ex-Officio Directors: the Chancellor of North Carolina State University, the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and the University Treasurer. Additionally, University administrators who in the Chancellor's opinion, unless they already serve as elected members, have major responsibilities in private support for the University may serve as Ex-officio members of the Board if nominated by the Chancellor and appointed by the Chairperson. Any Ex-officio Director described herein shall serve as such only while holding the described office. (d) Honorary Directors: Honorary Directors shall be selected to serve a two year term as exofficio members and shall be eligible for re-election at the end of the term. (e) One student member representative may be appointed by the Board each year for a one-year non-voting term from July 1 to June 30. (f) At least one Senior Academic Officer or Senior Administrative Officer of NC State University, or a designee of the Chancellor, must sit as an ex-officio voting regular member of the Foundation's Board, and on any standing committee or other committee that has delegated authority to act on behalf of the Board. Superseded Language: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board, shall be composed of twenty-three (23) voting members as follows: (a) Elected Directors: Twenty (20) Directors shall be elected for four-year terms with five of the terms expiring on the last day of each fiscal year. Their successors shall be elected by a majority vote of the voting Directors present and voting at the annual meeting. At least fourteen (14) of the twenty (20) Elected Directors shall be alumni of North Carolina State University. An Elected Director shall not be a member of the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees during his/her term as an Elected Director. Furthermore, an Elected Director shall not be a member of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System during his/her term as an Elected Director. A slate of Elected Director candidates shall be chosen from a larger pool of candidates which is created and managed in an ongoing manner by the Nominations Committee. (b) Automatic Directors: Three (3) other Directors shall hold positions on the Board of Directors. Specifically: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the immediate Past Chairperson of the North Carolina State University Foundation; and the President of the North Carolina State University Alumni Association shall serve as Automatic Directors. (c) Ex-Officio Directors: Individuals serving in the following positions at North Carolina State University shall serve as Ex-Officio Directors: the Chancellor of North Carolina State University, the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, the Director of Finance and Administration, the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business, and the University Treasurer. Additionally, University administrators who in the Chancellor's opinion, unless they already serve as elected members, have major responsibilities in private support for the University may serve as Ex-officio members of the Board if nominated by the Chancellor and appointed by the Chairperson. Any Ex-officio Director described herein shall serve as such only while holding the described office. (d) Honorary Directors: Honorary Directors shall be selected to serve a two year term as exofficio members and shall be eligible for re-election at the end of the term. (e) None of the Ex-officio Directors described in paragraphs (c) and (d), above, shall be entitled to vote or be counted for purposes of establishing whether a quorum of directors is present at a meeting of the Directors. Article II: Board of Directors Section 2: Terms of Office: Amended Language: (a) Elected Directors: Each Elected Director shall serve a term of four (4) years. In unusual circumstances, in honor of exceptional service, an individual may be asked to serve a second term. No Elected Director is eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms, however an Elected Director may serve a partial additional term in order to fill the unexpired term of a vacating director. Two-thirds |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: | FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY AUDIT & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANY CORPORATE TRANSACTION IN WHICH A DIRECTOR HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST MUST BE AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED IN GOOD FAITH BY A MAJORITY, NOT LESS THAN TWO OF THE DIRECTORS WHO HAVE NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION EVEN THOUGH LESS THAN A QUORUM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NO SUCH TRANSACTION SHALL BE AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED BY A SINGLE DIRECTOR. A DIRECTOR HAS AN INDIRECT INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION IF:(A)ANOTHER ENTITY IN WHICH HE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST OR IN WHICH HE IS A GENERAL PARTNER IS A PARTY TO THE TRANSACTION; OR (B) ANOTHER ENTITY OF WHICH HE IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR TRUSTEE IS A PARTY TO THE TRANSACTION AND THE TRANSACTION IS OR SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF NC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC THAT DO RECEIVE COMPENSATION ARE COMPENSATED BY NC STATE UNIVERSITY, A 170(C)(1) ORGANIZATION RELATED TO NC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. NC STATE UNIVERSITY SETS THE COMPENSATION OF THESE EMPLOYEES BY ACQUIRING COMPARABILITY DATA WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS WITH CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DECISION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: | THE 990 IS LISTED ON THE WEBSITE. FORM 1023 (WHICH WAS FILED PRIOR TO JULY 15, 1987) IS NOT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: | THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE HTTP://FOUNDATIONSACCOUNTING.OFA.NCSU.EDU/FOUNDATIONS/NC-STATE-UNIVERSITY- FOUNDATION-INC. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: | TRANSFER TO OTHER UNIVERSITY ENTITIES (254,057) CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,301,073 CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST (250,661) TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 796,355 |
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