2018-07-13T09:02:27-05:00 2017-08-31 390859910 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 205 N Michigan Ave 2800 Chicago IL 606015927 990 2016-09-01 364296414 Accenture Foundation Inc ACCE 3126938096 161 North Clark Street Chicago IL 60601 KAREN L BOWEN TAX COUNSEL 3126938096 2018-07-09 Mark Heroux P00959793 3127298000 2018-07-09 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jessica Jecmen Brummel 161 N Clark St Chicago IL 60601 69720153 0 X N/A X 1999 NY The support of educational and charitable activities. 8 8 0 12 0 0 4762516 4286419 0 0 13582722 32634768 0 0 18345238 36921187 2933921 10096799 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 375352 344290 3309273 10441089 15035965 26480098 118041029 121256403 10953591 10486926 107087438 110769477 X ACCENTURE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "CHARITY") FOCUSES ON THREE PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS: (1) EDUCATION, (2) DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND (3) ENHANCEMENT OF HUMAN LIFE AND WELL-BEING. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS ARE IDENTIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE CHARITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH ARE DETERMINED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITY'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. 0 1 9465553 9465553 GLOBAL GRANTS - THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE GLOBAL GRANTS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES WHICH CREATE A POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES AND WHICH BUILD SKILLS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY. 648988 631246 631246 EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN - THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ACCENTURE EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN IS TO PROVIDE A CONVENIENT AND EFFECTIVE WAY FOR ACCENTURE EMPLOYEES TO GIVE TO THE CHARITABLE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT. 10114541 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 AL AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS LA MD MA MI MN NJ NY NC OH PA TN UT VA WA WI X X Jessica Jecmen Brummel 3126938096 161 N Clark St Chicago IL 60601 SCOTT AHLSTROM DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HANDA DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 SU-SIAN HON DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JILL HUNTLEY PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GUY MAES DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 VIBEKE NYVOLD DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 PALLAVI VERMA VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 AJAY VIJ DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS R REES TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN L BOWEN TAX COUNSEL 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA JECMEN BRUMMEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00 0.00 X 0 129071 0 RONALD J ROBERTS SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 129071 0 0 0 0 0 NORTHERN TRUST 50 S LASALLE STREET CHICAGO IL 60603 INVESTMENT MANAGER 251233 1 4286419 1033 4286419 2952899 2952899 62480835 32798966 29681869 29681869 29681869 36921187 0 0 32634768 3539908 3539908 6556891 6556891 34887 34887 276980 17742 259238 40 40 22181 22181 4075 4075 6127 6127 10441089 10114541 326548 0 1099283 56688016 4123 0 116469248 64565967 468375 2420 118041029 121256403 63144 72617 10890447 10414309 10953591 10486926 X 106501180 110314880 586258 454597 107087438 110769477 118041029 121256403 26480098 -22798059 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 940137 1786364 2089761 4762516 4286419 13865197 940137 1786364 2089761 4762516 4286419 13865197 5703735 8161462 3037656 2912369 2925128 3150203 2952899 14978255 3994 3994 28847446 0.28290 0.28380 X Schedule A, Part II, Section C, Line 17A: Although the Accenture Foundation, Inc. failed to meet the 33 1/3% test, it meets the 10% support rule and the facts and circumstances test based on the following factors: 1. For the tax year ended August 31, 2017 Accenture Foundation, Inc. received 28.29% of its support from the general public. Additionally, 51.94% of total support over the last five years came from investment income from invested funds that came from contributions from the general public. 2. Accenture Foundation, Inc. is organized and operates to attract public support. 3. The Accenture Foundation's Board of Directors represents the community which it serves. 4. The Accenture Foundation has various programs for funding charitable work focusing in three primary programs areas: (1) Education, (2) Digital Opportunities, and (3) Enhancement of human life and well-being. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 14399548 -22798059 276420 -22521639 36921187 0 36921187 10717509 276420 276420 10441089 0 10441089 Part X, Line 2: The Foundation follows the accounting standards for contingencies in evaluating uncertain tax positions. The guidance prescribes recognition threshold principles for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. No liability has been recognized by the Foundation for uncertain tax positions as of August 31, 2017 and 2016. The Foundation's tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. 1 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Grantmaking 6232107 North America Grantmaking 324784 0 0 0 0 0 0 6556891 0 6556891 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Train Youth 1031334 Wire Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Train Women 311000 Wire Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Train Youth 1846160 Wire Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Train and/or Employ Disabled Persons 1438613 Wire Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) Train Youth 1605000 Wire North America Employ Job Seekers 324784 Wire 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: All grantees that receive funds from the Accenture Foundation, Inc. go through an approval process and sign an agreement to ensure funds are used for their intended purpose. Accenture Foundation also conducts quarterly stakeholder meetings via conference call, and requires grantees to submit status reports that monitor the use of funds. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 1: PLAN INTERNATIONAL (LATIN AMERICA) - A 3-YEAR $3.07 M PROJECT TO INCREASE THE EARNING CAPACITY OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN BRAZIL AND COLOMBIA BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS AND MARKET-DRIVEN TECHNICAL TRAINING. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 2: SOCIAL BUSINESS WOMEN (SBW)- A 3-YEAR $1.4 M GRANT TO TRAIN AND EQUIP WOMEN THROUGHOUT GERMANY WITH EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 3: YOUTH BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL (YBI) A 3-YEAR $5M STRATEGIC GRANT TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUATIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF YBI MEMBERS AND DELIVER ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLING TO YOUTH WHICH WILL ENABLE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND STRENGTHENING OF START-UPS AND CREATE ASSOCIATED JOBS. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 4: LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY (LCD) A 3-YEAR $4.1M GRANT TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS, AND TO SECURE A JOB OR START A BUSINESS. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 5: EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (EFE) - A 3-YEAR $4.6 M GRANT TO SCALE "PROGRAMMING FOR THE FUTURE" IN 6 COUNTRIES (SPAIN, MOROCCO, SOUTH AFRICA, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL AND TUNISIA), EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS VIA E-LEARNING. SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 (C), ROW 6: ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY COUNSELING AND EMPLOYEMENT SERVICES (ACCES) A 2-YEAR $1M GRANT TO PROVIDE SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA AND TRAIN THEM WITH INDUSTRY SPECIFIC BRIDGING PROGRAMS TO ENABLE THEM TO GET JOBS. 0 Cure Childhood Cancer 200 Ashford Center North Suite 250 Atlanta GA 30338 581244138 501(c)(3) 5088 Employee giving campaign Dumb Friends League 2080 S Quebec Street Denver CO 80231 840405254 501(c)(3) 6000 Employee giving campaign Junior Achievement USA 1 Education WAy Colorado Springs CO 80906 841267604 501(c)(3) 5952 Employee giving campaign Food for Hungry Minds 3108 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55407 201331977 501(c)(3) 6828 Employee giving campaign Catholic Charities of the East Bay 433 Jefferson Street Oakland CA 94607 942677202 501(c)(3) 5004 Employee giving campaign Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road Jacksonville FL 32256 202370934 501(c)(3) 12032 Employee giving campaign St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Inc 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN 38105 620646012 501(c)(3) 8504 Employee giving campaign Karla Smith Foundation 301 Southridge Drive Shiloh IL 62269 202699020 501(c)(3) 7476 Employee giving campaign Doctors Without Borders 333 Seventh Ave 2nd Floor New York NY 10001 133433452 501(c)(3) 5300 Employee giving campaign Hope Community Church of Cary Inc 821 Buck Jones Rd Raleigh NC 27606 561854615 501(c)(3) 5040 Employee giving campaign Light of Life Rescure Mission 10 E North Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15212 251056389 501(c)(3) 6060 Employee giving campaign Save the Children Federation Inc 501 Kings Highway E Fairfield CT 06880 060726487 501(c)(3) 2400000 Global giving program Upwardly Global 505 8th Avenue Suite 602 New York NY 10018 943346127 501(c)(3) 984800 Global giving program 13 Form 990, Part III, line 3 THE EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN WAS DISCONTINUED IN JANUARY 2017. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 THE FOUNDATION BOARD UPDATED ITS INVESTMENT POLICY IN FY17. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS GIVEN ONE DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. ONCE IT IS REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL, THE FORM IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE TAX COUNSEL AND THE DIRECTOR. THEN THE FORM IS SIGNED BY THE TAX COUNSEL AND A COPY IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS FURNISHED ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD BY EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND STAFF MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The full board of directors reviews and retains oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant.