﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2014v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2016-05-02T17:34:37-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2015-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>460257538</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KETEL THORSTENSON LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 3140</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>577093140</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2014-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>466011771</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SOUT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6053946660</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>306 EAST SAINT JOSEPH ST STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JOEL KINCART</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6053946660</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2016-05-02</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JOHN B WALKER CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00179985</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6053425630</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2016-05-02</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2014</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2016-08-17 19:52:53Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="10">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">
      <DoingBusinessAsName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SDSM&amp;T FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </DoingBusinessAsName>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>JOEL KINCART</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>306 EAST SAINT JOSEPH ST STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>38788398</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>FOUNDATION.SDSMT.EDU</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1954</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>SD</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE SDSM&amp;T FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY IN PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL INTELLECTUAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE SEEK THE REQUIRED RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH AND EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL'S ATTAINMENT OF OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND LIFETIME EXPERIENCES TO ADDRESS SOCIETY'S NEEDS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>36</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>36</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>21</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>50</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>9863788</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>6032518</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>510248</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>537369</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2291972</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>5098219</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>272134</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>157188</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>12938142</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>11825294</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>3727768</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>5055238</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1003448</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1202087</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>67500</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>6121</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>1081645</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>626825</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>705934</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>5425541</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>6969380</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>7512601</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>4855914</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>77437461</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>76211303</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>9813621</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>7774130</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>67623840</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>68437173</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE SDSM&amp;T FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY IN PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL INTELLECTUAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE SEEK THE REQUIRED RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH AND EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL'S ATTAINMENT OF OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND LIFETIME EXPERIENCES TO ADDRESS SOCIETY'S NEEDS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2243579</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>2243579</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (SDSM&amp;T). SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BY THE SDSM&amp;T SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. PRIZES AND AWARDS TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC AWARD CRITERIA.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>2811659</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>2811659</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>698665</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>GENERAL SUPPORT TO SDSM&amp;T, ITS DEPARTMENTS, AND ITS STUDENTS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>5055238</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc10">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>true</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc9">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>39</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>21</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>true</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>true</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>36</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>36</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>true</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>LANA THOM</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>6053946660</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>306 E SAINT JOSEPH ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <AddressLine2Txt>SUITE 200</AddressLine2Txt>
          <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL M SELZER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>178277</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>14521</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRADLEY JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP-PRES. DEV</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>121447</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>13386</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOEL KINCART</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>299724</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>27907</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>2</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <FundraisingAmt>58451</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>5974067</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>2695735</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>6032518</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ADMINISTRATIVE FEES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>223557</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>223557</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CAMPUS ACTIVITIES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>188865</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>188865</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SDSM&amp;T REGISTRATION ACTIVITY</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>124947</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>124947</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>537369</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1005662</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1005662</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>584378</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>423082</RealAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>161296</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>161296</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>161296</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>30583540</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>26490983</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>4092557</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4092557</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>4092557</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>44931</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>58451</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>49039</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-4108</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-4108</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11825294</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>698665</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>5094111</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5055238</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5055238</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>415299</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>164085</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>251214</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>627226</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>247145</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>380081</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24553</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9701</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14852</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>49906</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19718</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>30188</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>85103</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33573</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>51530</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21663</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8559</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13104</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23585</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9318</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14267</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>6121</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6121</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>262758</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>220261</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>42497</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>115420</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27920</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>87500</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>110493</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>41327</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>69166</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>45818</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18103</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>27715</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>73120</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>73120</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24122</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9531</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14591</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19533</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19533</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9422</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3723</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5699</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6969380</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5055238</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>832497</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1081645</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>546126</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>337493</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3734048</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2063682</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6570695</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5117121</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>207343</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>166844</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>403765</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>373346</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>51784</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>74953</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>6181670</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>872704</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5424739</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5308966</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>46837664</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>44021593</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>13582615</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>18374379</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>78682</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>372926</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>77437461</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>76211303</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3835009</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2026123</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11580</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8350</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
        <BOYAmt>72388</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>117654</EOYAmt>
      </EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1097610</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1084201</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4797034</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4537802</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9813621</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7774130</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1762889</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1902715</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15071986</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15536902</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>50788965</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>50997556</EOYAmt>
      </PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>67623840</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>68437173</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>77437461</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>76211303</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>4855914</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-4042581</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc10">
      <CollegeOrganizationInd>X</CollegeOrganizationInd>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>9360004</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5502429</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>7633371</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9863788</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6032518</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>38392110</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>9360004</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>5502429</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>7633371</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9863788</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6032518</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>38392110</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>3624384</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>34767726</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1140979</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1339808</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>937441</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1139086</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1005662</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5562976</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>43955086</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>1121747</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.79100</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.78400</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <FundsAndOtherAccountsHeldCnt>2</FundsAndOtherAccountsHeldCnt>
      <FundsAndOtherAccountsContriAmt>47500</FundsAndOtherAccountsContriAmt>
      <FundsAndOtherAccountsGrantsAmt>29838</FundsAndOtherAccountsGrantsAmt>
      <FundsAndOtherAccountsVlEOYAmt>98192</FundsAndOtherAccountsVlEOYAmt>
      <DisclosedOrgLegCtrlInd>true</DisclosedOrgLegCtrlInd>
      <DisclosedForCharitablePrpsInd>true</DisclosedForCharitablePrpsInd>
      <AgentTrusteeEtcInd>false</AgentTrusteeEtcInd>
      <InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd>true</InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd>
      <ExplanationProvidedInd>X</ExplanationProvidedInd>
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>54892075</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>1088935</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>421178</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>-915000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>-195442</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>55291746</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>48300926</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>1714724</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>5793776</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>-738000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>-179351</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>54892075</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>42670413</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>2922579</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>3573173</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>-640000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>-225239</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>48300926</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>42504607</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>2127808</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-810011</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>-938364</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>-213627</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>42670413</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>32679059</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>5249238</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>6341891</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>-966362</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>-799219</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>42504607</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>0.01400</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.92200</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.06400</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>true</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>false</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1857189</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>61374</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1918563</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>3554293</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>782795</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2771498</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>192893</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>45313</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>147580</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>46155</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>44596</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1559</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>469766</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>469766</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>5308966</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>LOW-CORRELATED HEDGE FUNDS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>10088071</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>REAL ESTATE FUNDS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3483121</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>PRIVATE EQUITY</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>1858917</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>GOV SEC/CORP BONDS/CD'S</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>1736475</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>ILLIQUID CREDIT</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>1207795</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER INVESTMENTS</Desc>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>18374379</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LIAB UNDER CHARIT. TR AND ANNUITIES</Desc>
        <Amt>4537802</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>4537802</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>7648366</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>-4042581</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>9118</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>49039</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>-3984424</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>11632790</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>192504</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>192504</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>11825294</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>6835033</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>9118</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>49039</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>58157</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>6776876</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>192504</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>192504</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>6969380</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION HOLDS MONIES FOR VARIOUS SDSM&amp;T DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. GENERALLY THIS IS ON A SHORT TERM BASIS, AT WHICH TIME, UPON PROPER AUTHORIZATION FROM THE SCHOOL, MONIES ARE RETURNED OR DISBURSED TO THE APPROPRIATE THIRD PARTY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, FACULTY SUPPORT, RESEARCH, STUDENT ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT SUPPORT TO THE SDSM&amp;T, AND OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR LIABILITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECT FUND RAISING EXP. 49,039</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECT FUND RAISING EXP 49,039</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc4">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>MINES MEDAL</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>67756</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>53833</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>13923</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>31697</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>FILM SERIES</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>30118</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>4218</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>25900</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>13888</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>1</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>5508</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>400</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>5108</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>3454</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>103382</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>58451</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>44931</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>49039</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>49039</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-4108</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc5">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SDSM&amp;T</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>501 E ST JOSEPH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>466000364</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>GOV</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>2243579</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWS</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SDSM&amp;T</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>501 E ST JOSEPH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>466000364</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>GOV</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>2122149</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>689510</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>GENERAL SUPPORT</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES SDSM&amp;T FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND NON-SCHOLARSHIPS. FOR SCHOLARSHIP, SDSM&amp;T PROVIDES A LIST SHOWING RECIPIENT, AWARD, AMOUNT, AND DEGREE PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS TO DETERMINE AWARD CRITERIA IS MET. NON-SCHOLARHSIP EXPENDITURES ARE EITHER REIMBURSED TO SDSM&amp;T UPON SUBMISSION OF A DETAILED INVOICE OR PAID DIRECTLY TO THIRD PARTY VENDORS UPON SUBMISSION OF AN INVOICE AND AUTHORIZATION BY SDSM&amp;T.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc6">
      <ClubDuesOrFeesInd>X</ClubDuesOrFeesInd>
      <WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>true</WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>
      <SubstantiationRequiredInd>true</SubstantiationRequiredInd>
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <WrittenEmploymentContractInd>X</WrittenEmploymentContractInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>true</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>true</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL M SELZER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>144621</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>33656</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>7500</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>7021</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>192798</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 5A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION BOARD HAS ESTABLISHED A BONUS PLAN. IF PRIOR YEAR GOALS ARE MET, WHICH INCLUDE CONTRIBUTION REVENUE GOALS, THE CEO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS SUPPLEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 7</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>IN ADDITION TO CONTRIBUTION REVENUE GOALS IN 5 ABOVE, OTHER FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY BONUS INCLUDE STEWARDSHIP, PERFORMANCE TO BUDGET, PROPERTY GOALS, PLEDGE COLLECTIONS, AND NUMBER OF DONORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc7">
      <SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>47</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>527894</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>PLEDGES</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>58</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>1482331</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>PLEDGES @ NET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>MUSICAL INSTRU</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>337896</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>COMPARABLE PRICE/VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>11614</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>ACADEM. LICENSE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>9</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>336000</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>false</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>true</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>false</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SCH M, PART I, COL. B; METHOD USED IS NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc8">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SDSM&amp;T FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY IN PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL INTELLECTUAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE SEEK THE REQUIRED RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH AND EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL'S ATTAINMENT OF OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND LIFETIME EXPERIENCES TO ADDRESS SOCIETY'S NEEDS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GARY DIRKS MONTE DIRKS TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY JEANE HULL JOHN HULL TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY SCOTT KENNER TODD KENNER TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION SURVEYS ALL TRUSTEES EACH YEAR. ANY CONFLICTS WOULD BE COMMUNICATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE TRUSTEE MAY BE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING OR EVEN RELINQUISH SERVING AS A FOUNDATION TRUSTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF SOME OF OUR TRUSTEES MEETS ANNUALLY TO DISCUSS THE SALARY/BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE CEO. THE COMMITTEE LOOKS AT COMPARABLE DATA, PERFORMANCE, FINANCIAL CONDITION, AND PRESENTS A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY CHANGE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SAME PROCESS AS CEO.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc9">
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>TECH VENTURES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>306 E ST JOSEPH ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <AddressLine2Txt>STE 200</AddressLine2Txt>
          <CityNm>RAPID CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>57701</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>383704015</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>MGMT.</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>SD</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SDSM&amp;T FDN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C CORP</EntityTypeTxt>
        <ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>-163</ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>
        <ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>5000</ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>
        <OwnershipPct>1.00000</OwnershipPct>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>true</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>false</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>false</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>false</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>false</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>