UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION (EIN 39-0743975)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-11-14
IRS object ID
201333189349302463
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2013-11-14T10:04:20-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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Business Name Line1Grant Thornton LLPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line1100 E Wisconsin AveAddressLine1
CityMilwaukeeCity
StateWIState
ZIP Code53202ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
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Name Name

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CityMadisonCity
StateWIState
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NameBridget A BushName
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NameDaniel RomanoName
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BY SOLICITING GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS SECURITIES AND PROPERTY AND DISTRIBUTES PAYMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF UW-MADISON.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE 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.MissionDescription
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (66 entries)

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Director - Term Exp 6/20151.0X000
Jerome A Chazen
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Paul J Collins
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Jeffrey J Diermeier
Director - Term Exp 6/20142.0X000
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Director - Term Exp 6/20151.0X000
Thomas J Falk
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Wade Fetzer III
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous1.0X000
David F Florin
Director - Term Exp 6/20121.0X000
Jere D Fluno
Ex Officio -Term is Continuous2.0X000
W Jerome Frautschi
Director - Term Exp 6/20131.5X000
Peter L Frechette
Director - Term Exp 6/20151.0X000
Colleen A Goggins
Director - Term Exp 6/20141.0X000
Phillip T Gross
Director - Term Exp 6/20121.0X000
George F Hamel Jr
Director - Term Exp 6/20141.0X000
Jeffrey C Hammes
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Jon D Hammes
Director - Term Exp 6/20151.0X000
Jill S Hatton
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John P Holton
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Ted D Kellner
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Paul A Leff
Director - Term Exp 6/20151.0X000
Michael E Lehman
Director - Term Exp 6/20142.0X000
Peter A Leidel
Director - Term Exp 6/20131.0X000
Sheldon B Lubar
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Thomas P Madsen
Director - Term Exp 6/20131.0X000
Jean Manchester-Biddick
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Jane R Mandula
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Dr Alice R McPherson
Director - Term Exp 6/20130.5X000
Melinda J Mount
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John S Nelson
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Cory Nettles
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Albert O Nicholas
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John J Oros
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Linda L Procci
Director - Term Exp 6/20151.5X000
Dr Frederick A Robertson
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Ricky C Sandler
Director - Term Exp 6/20141.0X000
Allan H Selig
Director - Term Exp 6/20140.25X000
Paul S Shain
Director - Term Exp 6/20141.0X000
Michael S Shannon
Director - Term Exp 6/20142.0X000
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Frances S Taylor
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San Watterson Orr Jr
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Daniel Julie
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Mark Lefebvre
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Jean-Francis Lopez de Valdivia
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Martin Moderi
Chief Information Officer45.0184498204490X
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410 Park Avenue 19th FlrNEW YORKNY10022Alt Investmt Advisor612125
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Grants Payable GrantsPayable

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiability

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectors

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY158597133BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY1214730355BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY831798642BOY
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Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY2205126130BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY2532717884BOY
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses94316304ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
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Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReview
FS AuditedtrueFSAudited

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Statement ConsolidatedXFinancialStatementConsolidated
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteetrueAuditCommittee
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
College Support Org170b1 AivXCollegeSupportOrg170b1Aiv

Gifts Grants Contrib Received170 GiftsGrantsContribReceived170

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years160979453CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years156118593CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years165667841CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year197541841CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year211242673CurrentTaxYear
Total891550401Total

Tax Rev Levied For Org Benefit170 TaxRevLeviedForOrgBenefit170

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total0Total

Value Srvc Fclts Furnished By Govt ValueSrvcFcltsFurnishedByGovt

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total0Total

Total170 Total170

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years156118593CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year197541841CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year211242673CurrentTaxYear
Total891550401Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Amounts Subst Contributors Total181613961AmountsSubstContributorsTotal
Public Support Total170709936440PublicSupportTotal170

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years29159809CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years13422452CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years17790765CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year24330580CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year28098234CurrentTaxYear
Total112801840Total

Net UBI NetUBI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total0Total

Other Income170 OtherIncome170

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years0CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years505943CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years0CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year0CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year103805CurrentTaxYear
Total609748Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support1004961989TotalSupport
Public Support Pertcentage1700.70643PublicSupportPertcentage170
Public Support Pertcent Prior Year0.73646PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear
Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY170XThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmtsArtPublicExhibitionAmts
Held Works Of Art AmtsHeldWorksOfArtAmts

Current Year CurrentYear

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance979721193BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions24271427Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses122517831InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures50595585OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance1075914866EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1022569932BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions35834472Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-41848815InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures36834396OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance979721193EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance886302945BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions53062709Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses130411566InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures47207288OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance1022569932EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1215651932BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions29825088Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-312299012InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures46875063OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance886302945EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance1693517816BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses-403207079InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures74658806OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance1215651931EndOfYearBalance
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance0.76080PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Term Endowment EOY Balance0.23920TermEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated OrgsfalseEndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related OrgsfalseEndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis502530OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value502530BookValue

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis9692998OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation4102999Depreciation
Book Value5589999BookValue

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis258108OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation248908Depreciation
Book Value9200BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis5843454OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation2143890Depreciation
Book Value3699564BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Land BuildingsOtherLandBuildings
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings9801293TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings
Financial DerivativesFinancialDerivatives
Closely Held Equity InterestsCloselyHeldEquityInterests

Other Securities OtherSecurities (3 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS341939525F
REAL ASSET FUNDS178490630F
OTHER FUNDS2927058F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Securities523357213TotalOfBookValueSecurities
Federal Income Tax Liability0FederalIncomeTaxLiability

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (9 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
DEFERRED COMPENSATION$1,467,887
ACCRUED SOCIAL SECURITY$4,193
LIABILITY UNDER SPLIT INTEREST$41,388,885
FUNDS DUE TO OTHER ORGANIZATION$1,126,716
BENEFIT OF U.W. - HOSPITAL & CLINIC$260,230,580
BENEFIT OF U.W. - STEVENS POINT FDN$19,125,132
BENEFIT OF U.W. - STOUT FDN$1,222,151
BENEFIT OF WI ALUMNI ASSN FUND$6,580,236
BENEFIT OF U.W. GREEN BAY$1,157,577
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts332303357TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt434333765TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Net Unrealized Gains Investments89454117NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Donated Srvc And Use Of Facilities30177DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities
Revenue Not Rptd F99089484294RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal344849471RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included2458938OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt2458938RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form990347308409TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt250563344TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Donated Services Use Of Facilities30177DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities
Expenses Not Rptd F99030177ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal250533167ExpensesSubtotal
Other Expenses Not Included2458938OtherExpensesNotIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt2458938ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form990252992105TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
INTENDED USES OF ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDSPART V, LINE 4ENDOWED FUNDS ARE CRITICAL TO THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. THE PRESENT AND FUTURE REVENUE STREAMS THAT ENDOWED FUNDS GENERATE ALLOW COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS TO HIRE FACULTY, IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS, ADVANCE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT OUTSTANDING STUDENTS.
ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER ASC 740PART X, QUESTION 2The foundation has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service stating that it is exempt from federal income tax under secion 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code ("IRC"). 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 has entered into voluntary disclosure agreements with twenty-four states. Additionally, voluntary disclosure agreements in seven 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 2009 through 2012. Open tax years under the various state statutes of limitations include calendar years 2006 through 2012. 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, 2012 and 2011, the foundation did not recognize any material interest or penalties.
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUEPART XI, LINE 4bInternal Invest Costs Revenue reclassed from Expense $2,441,839 Rental Income, included in revenue $17,099 ---------- Total $2,458,938 ========== Reconciliation of expense Part XII, Line 4b Internal Invest Costs Revenue reclassed to Revenue $2,441,839 Rental Income, included in revenue $17,099 ---------- Total $2,458,938 ==========

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (3 entries)

RegionRegionType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConducted
Central America and the CaribbeanInvestments
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Investments
Sub-Saharan AfricaInvestments
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transfer To Foreign CorptrueTransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign CorpfalseOwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest CotruePassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign PartnershiptrueForeignPartnership
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountries

Form990 Schedule F Part V Form990ScheduleFPartV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierActivities per Region: Total Expenditures and InvestmentsIdentifier
Return ReferenceSchedule F, Part I, Column (F)ReturnReference
ExplanationDue 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.Explanation

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records MaintainedtrueRecordsMaintained

Recipient Table RecipientTable (24 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Non Cash AssistanceAmountOfNonCashAssistanceMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuationDescription Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistancePurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis20580400AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis280000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis219250AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis215000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis200000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis175000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis120000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis105000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis75000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis65000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis54150AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis41500AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis30000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis28825AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis26750AppraisalCarSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis20000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis12000Donor EstimateEquipmentSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis10500AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis10500AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis10000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis10000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis9000AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
University of Wisconsin
UW CampusMadisonWI53715396006492State of Wis8500AppraisalArtworkSee sch I, Part IV
university of Wisconsin
UW CampusmadisonWI53715396006492state of win/a - cashSee sch I, Part IV191618470
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants1TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants
Total Nbr Of Other Organizations0TotalNbrOfOtherOrganizations

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDSIdentifier
Return ReferencePART I, QUESTION 2; PART II, COLUMN (H)ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AIDS THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BY SOLYCITING 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.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Club Dues Or FeesXClubDuesOrFees
Written Policy Re T And E ExpensestrueWrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation RequiredtrueSubstantiationRequired
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance PaymenttrueSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlantrueSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp ArrangementfalseEquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related OrgsfalseCompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing OrgfalseCompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate OrgsfalseCompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed PaymentstrueAnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (10 entries)

TitleTitleBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
Michael Knetter
President and CEO4052230650000112960800000194780580997000
Thomas Olson
Chief Investment Officer34867610200004410250000194780495595000
Jennifer DeKrey
CFO - Term Exp 6/30/2012128644002488020132430102090400898000
Steven Hudson
Chief Financial Officer231780006200114240102090254033000
Russell Howes
VP / Asst. Secretary1709960019420175210128900203349000
John Dobson
Managing Senior Director261988910000441025000015960380025000
Daniel Julie
Senior Director of Investments241869770000441024519015880345417000
Mark Lefebvre
Vice President2424780019420250000130060282426000
Jean-Francis Lopez de Valdivia
Senior Director of Investments24062600677028850194780263666000
Martin Moderi
Chief Information Officer182556001942075120129370204947000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPSSCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1ATHE PERSONAL USE PORTION OF MICHAEL M KNETTER'S COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP WAS INCLUDED IN HIS FORM W-2. Severance payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Chief financial officer, Jennifer Kidon Dekrey RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $248,577 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2012. THIS SEVERANCE PAYMENT IS REFLECTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(iii).
PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANSCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4BMICHAEL 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 $17,000 AND $38,000 RESPECTIVELY TO THESE PLANS DURING 2012.
ORGANIZATION PROVIDING NON-FIXED PAYMENTS NOT DESCRIBED IN LINES 5 AND 6SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7BEGINNING 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%.

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part III Form990ScheduleLPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Interested PersonJEFFREY D WIESNERNameOfInterestedPerson
Relationship With OrganizationDIRECTORRelationshipWithOrganization
Amount Of Grant4000AmountOfGrant
Type Of AssistanceSCHOLARSHIPTypeOfAssistance
Purpose Of AssistancescholarshipPurposeOfAssistance

Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierGrants or assistance benefiting interested personsIdentifier
Return ReferencePart III, Line 1ReturnReference
ExplanationDirector Jeffrey D. Weisner's son received approximately 4,000 dollars in merit based scholarship from the industrial and systems engineering department of University of Wisconsin. These scholarships are awarded by a committee of faculty and administrative staff within the department. The corpus that endows the scholarships is managed by the UW Foundation.Explanation

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Works Of Art WorksOfArt

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Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions37NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F99022352743NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesAPPRAISAL/OTHERMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Historical TreasuresArtHistoricalTreasures
Art Fractional InterestArtFractionalInterest

Books And Publications BooksAndPublications

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Noncash Contribs Rptd F9905337NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesAPPRAISAL/OTHERMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Clothing And Household GoodsClothingAndHouseholdGoods
Cars And Other VehiclesCarsAndOtherVehicles
Boats And PlanesBoatsAndPlanes
Intellectual PropertyIntellectualProperty

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTraded

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions466NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F99015816309NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesOTHERMethodOfDeterminingRevenues

Securities Closely Held Stock SecuritiesCloselyHeldStock

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions7NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F990964655NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesOTHERMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities Prtnrshp Trust IntrstsSecuritiesPrtnrshpTrustIntrsts

Securities Miscellaneous SecuritiesMiscellaneous

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions9NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F990259072NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesotherMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Qualified Contrib Hist StructQualifiedContribHistStruct
Qualified Contrib OtherQualifiedContribOther

Real Estate Residential RealEstateResidential

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxXNonCashCheckbox
Number Of Contributions1NumberOfContributions
Noncash Contribs Rptd F990230600NoncashContribsRptdF990
Method Of Determining RevenuesAPPRAISALMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real Estate CommercialRealEstateCommercial
Real Estate OtherRealEstateOther
CollectiblesCollectibles
Food InventoryFoodInventory
Drugs And Medical SuppliesDrugsAndMedicalSupplies
TaxidermyTaxidermy
Historical ArtifactsHistoricalArtifacts
Scientific SpecimensScientificSpecimens
Archaeological ArtifactsArchaeologicalArtifacts

Other Non Cash Contributions Table OtherNonCashContributionsTable (9 entries)

Non Cash CheckboxNonCashCheckboxDescriptionDescriptionNumber Of ContributionsNumberOfContributionsNoncash Contribs Rptd F990NoncashContribsRptdF990Method Of Determining RevenuesMethodOfDeterminingRevenues
XLife Insurance Policies3190075OTHER
XComputer Equipment for UWF1160232OTHER
XEvent Items79464OTHER
XHorse14500OTHER
XEquipment43908OTHER
Xsupplies33594OTHER
XEvent Hosting21957OTHER
Xplants1139OTHER
XRoyalties99OTHER
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Number Of8283 Received25NumberOf8283Received
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld
Review Process Unusual NC GiftstrueReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts
Third Parties UsedtrueThirdPartiesUsed

Form990 Schedule M Part II Form990ScheduleMPartII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
COLUMN B REPORTING EXPLANATION:SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN BTHE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN COLUMN B OF SCHEDULE M, PART I.
THIRD PARTIES AND NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONSSCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32The 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.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES:PART V, QUESTION 4A & 4BTHE 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. Reportable Business Relationships: Part VI, Section A, Question 2 John J. Oros and Paul Collins - business relationship Paul S. Shain and Ted D. Kellner - business relationship Paul S. Shain, Ted D. Kellner, and Michael Knetter - business relationship
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS:PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 4The compensation section of the bylaws has changed. The bylaws now state the following: 3.13. Compensation. The board of directors shall not be paid compensation for their services to the corporation, which the exception of the President and CEO. The Other committees section of the bylaws has changed. The Bylaws now state the following: 3.16. Other Committees. The board of directors, by resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors, may designate one or more other committees, each committee to consist of at least three or more directors nominated by the Chair and appointed by the board of directors, which shall have and may exercise, when the board of directors is not in session, powers of the board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation to the extent provided in each committee's charter as initially adopted by resolution of the board and as thereafter supplemented or amended by further resolution adopted by a like vote, except with respect to electing general officers or filling vacancies on the board of directors or committees. Each such committee shall fix its own rules governing the conduct of its activities, consistent with these bylaws, and shall make such reports to the board of directors of its activities as the board of directors may request. Any committee may establish one or more subcommittees and delegate powers and duties of the committee to such subcommittees to carry out the committee's functions and mission. The scope and charter of any subcommittee when created shall be reported to the Chair. Unless the board of directors otherwise decides, the board of directors shall have the following committees in addition to the Executive Committee: 3.16.1. Governance and Nominating Committee. The purpose of the Governance and Nominating Committee shall be to assist the board of directors in fulfilling its responsibility in the monitoring and oversight of governance matters and to make recommendations to the board of directors regarding matters of governance. In addition, this committee shall recommend to the board of directors, candidates to serve as (1) Members of the corporation, and (2) members of the board of directors, and (3) officers of the corporation. 3.16.2. Audit Committee. The purpose of the Audit Committee shall be to (1) oversee the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the corporation, (2) engage and approve the work of the independent auditor, and (3)oversee the corporation's compliance with any applicable legal and regulatory requirements. 3.16.3. Budget and Personnel Committee. The purpose of the Budget and Personnel Committee shall be to (1) oversee the budgeting process of the corporation, in general, and (2) oversee and approve staffing, compensation and benefit plans, and (3) set the compensation plan for the President and CEO and other officers with approval of the board of directors. 3.16.4. Investment Committee. The purpose of the Investment Committee shall be to serve as the investment fiduciary responsible for the prudent management of the corporation's investment portfolios. 3.16.5. Development Committee. The purpose of the Development Committee of the University of Wisconsin Foundation is to learn about development best practices and compare those best practices to the current practices of the Foundation with the goal of recommending changes where appropriate.
ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS:PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 6ACCORDING 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."
MEMBERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY:PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7AACCORDING 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."
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS:PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 7BACCORDING 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."
PROCESS ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990:PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11BTHE 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 ACCOUNTANT 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.
HOW ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY:PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12CALL 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.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT:PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTIONS 15A & 15BANNUALLY 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.
HOW ORGANIZATION MAKES DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLICPART IV, SECTION C, LINE 19Following 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.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Controlled OrgControlledOrg
UW-MADISON SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION INC
1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUEMADISONWI53726391947636SUPPORT ORG.WI501(c)(3)11A TYPE IUNIV WI FNTNtrue
THE EVJUE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 8060MADISONWI53708396073981SUPPORT ORGWI501(c)(3)11A TYPE 1NAfalse
TERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
6048 S HIGHLANDS AVEMADISONWI53705391831024SUPPORT ORGWI501(c)(3)11A TYPE 1NAfalse

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (5 entries)

Primary ActivityPrimaryActivityLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Type Of EntityTypeOfEntity
CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST -116
TRUSTWIUW FOUNDATIONTRUST
CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST - 12
TRUSTWIUW FOUNDATIONTRUST
POOLED INCOME FUND A - 25
POOLED FUNDWIUW FOUNDATIONTRUST
POOLED INCOME FUND B - 11
POOLED FUNDWIUW FOUNDATIONTRUST
POOLED INCOME FUND D - 3
POOLED FUNDWIUW FOUNDATIONTRUST
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents RoyaltiesfalseReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other OrgfalseSaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other OrgfalsePurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of AssetsfalseExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of FacilitiestrueSharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid EmployeestrueSharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other OrgfalseOtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other OrgtrueOtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable

Name Of Other Organization NameOfOtherOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUSTS - 4BusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeSTransactionType
Amount Involved1503885AmountInvolved
Method Of Amt DeterminationCASH VALUEMethodOfAmtDetermination

Form990 Schedule R Part VII Form990ScheduleRPartVII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierTRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONSIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART V, LINES 1M & 1NReturnReference
ExplanationTHE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION SHARES FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PAID EMPLOYEES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION; HOWEVER, THE EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT OF SUPPORT PROVIDED IS NOT READILY DETERMINABLE.Explanation

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