2015-11-16T13:51:52-06:00 2014-12-31 Grant Thornton LLP 100 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53202 990 2014-01-01 390743975 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION % BRIDGET A BUSH UNIV 6082634545 1848 University Avenue Madison WI 537264090 bridget bush treasurer 6083085469 2015-11-13 true Michelle L Weber P00556798 4142898200 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z MICHAEL M KNETTER PRES CEO 1848 University Avenue Madison WI 537264090 1454104504 false X WWW.SUPPORTUW.ORG X 1945 WI UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS UW - MADISON BY SOLICITING GIFTS & BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS & INVESTS SECURITIES & PROPERTY,& DISTRIBUTES PAYMENTS FOR BENEFIT OF UW-MADISON 43 40 449 56 1175137 266773753 388508377 0 1972234 109716040 153860401 657196 585530 377146989 544926542 236845858 246727971 0 0 16980109 20031373 0 0 18818436 22059710 27759069 275885677 294518413 101261312 250408129 3100909316 3283644772 388863359 374482676 2712045957 2909162096 X THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION IS THE OFFICIAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT FUND RAISING CORPORATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON (UW-MADISON). IT RECEIVES GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY, AND DISBURSES PAYMENTS TO AND ON BEHALF OF UW-MADISON FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND ATHLETIC PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION RECEIVES GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY AND DISBURSES PAYMENTS TO AND ON THE BEHALF OF SEVERAL OTHER UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. true false 246727971 246727971 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION ASSISTS BY MAKING PAYMENTS TO OR ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. 1873649 Membership Services: Providing programs, activities, alumni learning, alumni clubs and chapters, as well as awards and recognition for approximately 40,000 members. These programs promote the University of Wisconsin. 83485 Publications: "On Wisconsin" is a quarterly publication and serves as the official University of Wisconsin Alumni magazine. "Badger Insider" is a members only publication serving as the members forum. 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TERM EXP 6/2016 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 John P Holton Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 1.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 William P Hsu Director - term exp 6/2017 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dong-Soo Hur Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Judy H Jorgensen Director - THRU 6/2014 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ted D Kellner Ex Officio -TERM IS Continuous 0.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Peter S Kies Director - term exp 6/2017 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Kozina Director - term exp 6/2017 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Paul A Leff Director - TERM EXP 6/2015 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael E Lehman Director - TERM EXP 6/2014 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Peter A Leidel Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Thomas P Madsen Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jane R Mandula Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Karen A Monfre Director - term exp 6/2017 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Alice D Mortenson Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Melinda J Mount Director - TERM EXP 6/2014 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 John S Nelson Director - TERM EXP 6/2016 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cory Nettles Director - TERM EXP 6/2015 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Albert O Nicholas Director - 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However, the foundation is subject to federal and state income taxes on its unrelated business income, as a result of ownership in various investment entities. The foundation recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statement is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The foundation applied the uncertain tax position guidance to all tax positions for which the statute of limitations remained open. The foundation is subject to federal income taxes and files state tax returns in various states. In addition to filing in its home state of Wisconsin, the foundation files state income tax returns in thirty-six states. Additionally, voluntary disclosure agreements in two states are still pending. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. Tax years open to examination by tax authorities under federal statute of limitations include calendar years 2011 through 2014. Open tax years under the various state statuteS OF LIMITATIONS VARY AND IN MOST CASES INCLUDE CALENDAR YEARS 2008 through 2014. For all states where the foundation has not filed a state return, all tax years remain open. The foundation, if applicable, recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and recognizes penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the foundation did not recognize any material interest or penalties. Part XI, Line 4b RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE WAA Contribution 8,016,107 Gaming Expenses (21,385) Contra Revenue Reclass 81,843 Contra Expenses Reclass 3,135,648 ----------- Total 11,212,213 Part XII, Line 4b Reconciliation of expense Gaming Expenses (21,385) Contra Revenue Reclass 81,843 Contra Expenses Reclass 3,135,648 Rounding (1) ----------- Total 3,196,105 Central America and the Caribbean Investments Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Investments Sub-Saharan Africa Investments true false false true true false Schedule F, Part I, Column (F) Activities per Region: Total Expenditures and Investments Due to the extent and indirect tiered partnership structure of the Foundation's investments, this information is not readily available. The Foundation does monitor the investments for Form 926 and Form 8865 filing requirements and files applicable returns as needed which are submitted with Form 990-T. 38939 10410 10975 false 38939 10410 10975 21385 17554 WI true false true false 1.00000 Bridget Bush 1848 University Avenue Madison WI 53726 false Bridget Bush Oversees student organization raffle X false true University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 2083500 appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 918500 fair market value medical equip See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 500000 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 400000 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 338902 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 250000 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 234930 appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 185200 Appraisal books See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 150000 appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 100000 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 80000 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 54778 fair market value animal equip See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 30000 Appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 30000 Appraisal piano See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 22750 appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 20000 appraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 13732 fair market value event hosting See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 11500 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 9500 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 7500 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 6500 aappraisal artwork See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 6294 fair market value travel expenses See Sch I, Part IV University of Wisconsin uw campus Madison WI 53715 396006492 State of WIS 5500 Appraisal Artwork See Sch I, Part IV UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN uw campus MADISON WI 53715 396006492 STATE OF WIS 241218640 SEE SCH I, PART IV 1 Schedule I, Part I, Question 2, Part II, Column (H) ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BY SOLICITING GIFTS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH IT COLLECTS, ADMINISTERS AND DISTRIBUTES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN IN ADVANCING ITS SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ATHLETIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THERE IS NO FURTHER MONITORING OF THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOLLOWING DISBURSEMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. X true true X X X false true false false false false false true false Michael M Knetter PRESIDENT AND CEO 461603 0 95625 0 11380 0 90000 0 19574 0 678182 0 0 0 Julie Van Cleave Chief Investment Officer 500600 0 99520 0 1290 0 10000 0 1498 0 612908 0 0 0 Thomas P Olson Chief Investment Officer 371595 0 101970 0 450 0 26000 0 19574 0 519589 0 0 0 Steven L Hudson Chief Financial Officer 223747 0 0 0 1980 0 22950 0 19574 0 268251 0 0 0 Kari Myrland Chief Information Officer 206718 0 0 0 1290 0 19008 0 7278 0 234294 0 0 0 Alisa A Robertson Assistant Treasurer 175401 0 30600 0 300 0 17497 0 1498 0 225296 0 0 0 Russell N Howes Assistant secretary 180405 0 0 0 3810 0 18360 0 12961 0 215536 0 0 0 Geoffrey M McCloskey Controller 133667 0 0 0 371 0 13064 0 19205 0 166307 0 0 0 John Dobson Managing Sr Dir - Term 5/2014 157131 0 123529 0 292 0 14817 0 1173 0 296942 0 0 0 Marion Brown Vice President of Development 163047 0 0 0 3810 0 16448 0 2131 0 185436 0 0 0 James Kennedy Chief Marketing Officer 164135 0 0 0 398 0 0 0 17874 0 182407 0 0 0 Jodi Patek Chief of Staff 156025 0 0 0 445 0 15109 0 12846 0 184425 0 0 0 Anne Lucke VP & Managing Group Leader 148455 0 0 0 687 0 15057 0 7045 0 171244 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1A HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPS THE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF MICHAEL M KNETTER'S COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP WAS INCLUDED IN HIS FORM W-2. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4B PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN MICHAEL KNETTER PARTICIPATES IN A 457(B) AND 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED $17,500 AND $46,500 RESPECTIVELY TO THESE PLANS DURING 2014. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 ORGANIZATION PROVIDING NON-FIXED PAYMENTS NOT DESCRIBED IN LINES 5 & 6 BEGINNING WITH CALENDAR YEAR 2007, THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BOARD INSTITUTED AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS OF THE UW FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGMENT GROUP. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION APPROVED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLAN WHICH IS DETAILED BELOW: PARTICIPANTS: CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SENIOR DIRECTORS OF INVESTMENTS AND OTHERS RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND APPROVED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION: PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS RANGING FROM ZERO TO 50% OF THEIR ANNUAL BASE CASH COMPENSATION EARNED IN THE FISCAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIR OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE PERCENTAGE AWARDS BASED UPON A RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AGAINST GOALS ON A SET OF WEIGHTED FACTORS CUSTOMIZED FOR EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE. THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPLETED AS DATA BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR, TYPICALLY DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, AND ARE SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED TO THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDED UNDER THIS PLAN WILL NOT TRIGGER ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION'S DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN. FACTORS TO CONSIDER: IN DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF SALARY TO BE AWARDED, EACH ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT WILL BE EVALUATED ON INVESTMENT RETURN RESULTS AS WELL AS NON-FINANCIAL FACTORS RELATED TO HIS/HER PERFORMANCE. THE SPECIFIC FACTORS, COMPARISONS, TIMEFRAMES AND WEIGHTINGS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT'S ROLE, LENGTH OF SERVICE, ASSET CLASS RESPONSIBILITY AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. THESE PERSONALIZED PERFORMANCE MEASURES WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN MATRICES, AND APPROVED BY THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR TO BE MEASURED. METHOD OF PAYMENT: PAYMENTS WILL BE AWARDED AS CASH OR DEFERRED COMPENSATION, THE LATTER SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE IRS AND SEC REGULATIONS. PARTICIPANTS MAY SELECT THE FORM OF COMPENSATION IN INCREMENTS OF 25%. Robert W Baird Co Inc Director on the board 676000 Investment Management Fees false Schedule L, Part IV, Line 1 Business Transaction Involving Interested Person The UW Foundation paid Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. $676,000 for investment management. Cory Nettles, a UW Foundation director, is a director at Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. X 28 4279185 APPRAISAL/OTHER X 185202 APPRAISAL/OTHER X 443 116616869 OTHER X 4 1092349 OTHER X 1 54188 other X 5 1704300 APPRAISAL X medical equipment 1 918500 OTHER X animal equipment 1 54778 OTHER X piano 1 30000 OTHER X event hosting 11 25962 OTHER X travel hosting 1 6294 OTHER X horse 1 4800 OTHER X sailing equipment 1 2000 OTHER X gift cards 10 1017 OTHER X miscellaneous items 6 818 OTHER X plants 2 690 OTHER X game tickets 1 78 OTHER X event supplies 7 7 other X royalties 6 6 other X life insurance policy 1 1 other X postcards 1 1 other 49 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Column B COLUMN B REPORTING EXPLANATION THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN COLUMN B OF SCHEDULE M, PART I. Schedule M, Part I, Line 32 THIRD PARTIES AND NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS The University of Wisconsin Foundation hires real estate agents (at arm's length), as necessary, to sell real estate that is not transferred to the University of Wisconsin. Part III, Question 2 Significant Program Changes As of July 1, 2014, the Wisconsin Alumni Association merged with the University of Wisconsin Foundation. All of the activities, including membership dues, contributions, member programs, and alumni tours, are now conducted within the foundation. Part V, Question 4A & 4B FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES: THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS FOREIGN OFFSHORE INVESTMENT FUND HOLDINGS BASED ON RECENT IRS GUIDANCE AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE FILING OF FORM TD F 90-22.1 TO REPORT ITS INTERESTS IN FOREIGN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE FOREIGN OFFSHORE INVESTMENT FUND HOLDINGS AND DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF FOREIGN MUTUAL FUNDS REQUIRING DISCLOSURE. Part VI, Section A, Question 2 Reportable Relationships: Susan S. Engeleiter and Michael S. Shannon - Family Relationship Paul S. Shain and Ted D. Kellner - business relationship Paul S. Shain, Ted D. Kellner, and Michael M. Knetter - business relationship Part VI, Section A, Question 6 ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS: ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE II. MEMBERS: "2.01. NUMBER. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED (100) MEMBERS AND NO MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) MEMBERS, THE EXACT NUMBER TO BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP." "2.02. QUALIFICATIONS. MEMBERS SHALL BE NATURAL PERSONS. MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE PERSONAL TO A MEMBER AND NO MEMBERSHIP OR RIGHTS OF A MEMBER SHALL BE ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED IN ANY MANNER. IT SHALL NOT BE A CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP THAT A PERSON SHALL HAVE BEEN A GRADUATE OR STUDENT OR FORMER STUDENT OF A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE, OR SHALL HAVE HELD ANY OFFICE, POSITION OR MEMBERSHIP IN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE." Part VI, Section A, Question 7A MEMBERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY: ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE II. MEMBERS: "2.09. NOTICE OF MEETING. WRITTEN NOTICE STATING THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF THE MEETING AND, IN THE CASE OF A SPECIAL MEETING, THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE MEETING IS CALLED, SHALL BE GIVEN NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS NOR MORE THAN FIFTY (50) DAYS BEFORE SUCH MEETING BY OR AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CHAIR, IF THE CHAIR CALLED THE MEETING, OR THE SECRETARY, IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALLED THE MEETING OR THE SECRETARY CALLED THE MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF MEMBERS, TO EACH MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE AT SUCH MEETING. NOTICE MAY BE GIVEN IN PERSON OR BY ANY RELIABLE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION PERMITTED BY WISCONSIN STATUTES, INCLUDING E-MAIL, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION, OR CONVENTIONAL MAIL. IF MAILED, SUCH NOTICE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE DELIVERED WHEN DEPOSITED IN THE UNITED STATES MAIL, ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER AT HIS/HER ADDRESS AS IT APPEARS IN THE RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION WITH POSTAGE THEREON PREPAID." "2.10. QUORUM. TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY, SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING AND ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER SHALL BE THE ACT OF THE MEMBERS UNLESS THE VOTE OF A GREATER NUMBER IS REQUIRED BY LAW. THOUGH LESS THAN A QUORUM OF THE MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED AT A MEETING, A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SO REPRESENTED MAY ADJOURN THE MEETING FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. AT SUCH ADJOURNED MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM SHALL BE PRESENT OR REPRESENTED, ANY BUSINESS MAY BE TRANSACTED WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN TRANSACTED AT THE MEETING AS ORIGINALLY NOTIFIED." "2.12. VOTING OF MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE UPON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY MEMBERS PRESENT, IN PERSON OR BY PROXY, AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT SHALL BE THE ACT OF THE MEMBERS, UNLESS A GREATER NUMBER OF VOTES IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS." Part VI, Section A, Question 7B DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS: ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION BYLAWS, ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS: "8.01. BY MEMBERS. THESE BY-LAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED OR REPEALED AND NEW BY-LAWS MAY BE ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES ENTITLED TO BE CAST BY THE MEMBERS PRESENT IN PERSON OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY AT A MEETING OF MEMBERS AT WHICH QUORUM IS PRESENT, UNLESS A GREATER VOTE IS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR THESE BYLAWS." Part VI, Section B, Line 11B PROCESS ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN COORDINATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FINANCE DEPARTMENT. ONCE A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS RECEIVED FROM THE INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING FIRM, REVIEW OF THE RETURN IS COMPLETED BY THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION WHO HOLDS A MASTERS OF TAXATION DEGREE AND IS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE RETURN IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND/OR CONTROLLER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION. THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM MAKES ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVIDES A REVISED RETURN. UPON RECEIPT OF A FINAL DRAFT THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION PRIOR TO SIGNATURE AND FILING. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY OR IN PAPER FORM TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. ISSUES OR QUESTIONS FROM BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING THE TAX RETURN ARE RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN AND INCORPORATED INTO THE RETURN IF REQUIRED. IN THE EVENT THERE ARE CHANGES, A REVISED FINAL VERSION IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CHANGES. Part VI, Section B, Question 12C HOW ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION ARE COVERED UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES ARE TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT MAY LEAD TO A CONFLICT. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. THE INTERESTED PARTY MUST FULLY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND COMPLETELY RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION AND ANY RELATED VOTE. Part VI, Section B, Questions 15A & 15B PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT: ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETS TO: 1) DETERMINE AND APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S PAY, AND 2) REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PAY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIR, BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CHAIR, AND SELECT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. THE SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY SURVEYS ADMINISTERED BY PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS THAT INCLUDE BIG TEN, BIG 12 AND OTHER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE SUBCOMMITTEE USES THIS MARKET DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH INDIVIDUAL JOB PERFORMANCE AND THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY TO BE COMPETITIVE ON A NATIONAL BASIS FOR SIMILAR JOBS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AS A BASIS FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. ACTIONS TAKEN ARE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES ARE DISTRIBUTED, REVIEWED, AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED AT SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS. Part IV, Section C, Line 19 HOW ORGANIZATION MAKES DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC Following Documents available on the organization's website at: www.supportuw.org/about-us/tax-legal/ -Restated Articles of Incorporation -By-Laws -Form 1023 Application for Exemption -IRS Tax Determination Letter -Audited Financial Statements -Form 990 -Form 990-T The conflict of interest policy is available upon request. UW-MADISON SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION INC 1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUE MADISON WI 53726 391947636 SUPPORT ORG. 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