Liabilities / Assets
90th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.99x
Liabilities / Revenue
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
32nd percentile
Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
63rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 13.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
14th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$233,476,345
Up $101,883,125 (+77%) from 2015
Net Assets
Down$1,940,450
Down $32,261 (-1.6%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$231,535,895
Up $101,915,386 (+79%) from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$4,692,249
Down $952,993 (-17%) from 2015
Expenses
Down$4,724,510
Down $609,313 (-11%) from 2015
Net Income
Down-$32,261
Down $343,680 (-110%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
- Signed
- Mar 21, 2017
- Return Version
- 2015v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $4,692,249
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Support and assist the educational purposes of Purdue University by obtaining, acquiring, constructing, or otherwise providing buildings, grounds, or other suitable facilities, improvements, or equipment by providing funds, property, or by assisting in any other manner or by any other means.
Support & assist the educational purposes of Purdue University.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,051,520 | $63,010,881 | ▲ $61,959,361 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $150,873 | $7,675,047 | ▲ $7,524,174 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $1,972,711 | $1,940,450 | ▼ $32,261 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $1,079,075 | $1,079,075 | → $0 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $195,258 | $224,870 | ▲ $29,612 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $32,760 | - | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $2,402 | $3,299 | ▲ $897 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $131,593,220 | $233,476,345 | ▲ $101,883,125 |
| Other Assets Total | $129,081,332 | $161,483,173 | ▲ $32,401,841 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $129,620,509 | $227,116,359 | ▲ $97,495,850 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $4,419,536 | ▲ $4,419,536 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $129,620,509 | $231,535,895 | ▲ $101,915,386 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,972,711 | $1,940,450 | ▼ $32,261 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $131,593,220 | $233,476,345 | ▲ $101,883,125 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $7,524,174 | - | $7,524,174 |
| Land | $150,873 | - | $150,873 |
| Other Assets Org | $37,617,085 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| - | President |
| - | Vice President |
| - | Director |
| - | Assistant Secretary |
| - | Assistant Treasurer |
| - | Secretary/Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $4,684,611
- Other Revenue
- $7,638
- Change in Net Assets
- $-32,261
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $4,724,510 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest | - | $4,480,144 | - | $4,480,144 |
| Other Expenses | - | $222,507 | - | $222,507 |
| Insurance | - | $12,299 | - | $12,299 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $6,500 | - | $6,500 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $2,713 | - | $2,713 |
| Office Expenses | - | $347 | - | $347 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $4,724,510 | $0 | $4,724,510 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
“the TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL is PAID BY PURDUE university, A RELATED ENTITY. THEREFORE, QUESTIONS 15A AND 15B ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH the FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. PURDUE university HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE NON ROUTINE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPARATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE university USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2016.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES
“ALL OFFICERS are PAID BY PURDUE university, A RELATED ENTITY. THEREFORE, QUESTIONS 15A AND 15B ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. PURDUE university HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE NON ROUTINE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPARATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE university USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2016.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1A Delegate broad authority to A committee
“There shall be an executive committee of three members consisting of the president and two other mebers of the board of directors, to be appointed annually by the president. The executive committee shall have power at any time between the regular meetings of the board to act for the board in all matters wherein immediate decisions and actions are deemed necessary for the best welfare of the foundation. Such actions of the executive committee shall be reported to the board at its next regular or special meeting and such minutes shall be made thereof as the board may direct. A majority of committee members shall constitute a quorum.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders
“Purdue university elects the members of the governing body of ross ade foundation.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
“The board of directors of the foundation shall consist of five members. The president of purdue university, the executive vice president and treasurer of purdue university, and the vice president for business services of purdue university shall, by virtue of said officers, be directors of the foundation. The remaining members of the board of directors (the "trustee directors") shall be appointed by the board of trustees of purdue university. Any vacancy in the trustee directors may be filled for the unexpired term or terms by the board of trustees of purdue university.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body
“The Form 990 is prepared annually after the year end activities are complete. The Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of Ross Ade Foundation review the prepared Form 990 and related schedules. The Form 990 then is presented to the board members. All questions and concerns of the members from the board will be addressed by Assistant Treasurer and Secretary/Treasurer and incorporated into the Form 990 as applicable. After all input has been appropriately addressed, the Form 990 will by filed by the due date.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy
“A Conflict of Interest questionnaire is completed annually by board members. Any conflicts of interest are investigated and safeguards are implemented to protect all parties involved if applicable.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
“The governing documents and the financial statements are available upon written request to Ross Ade Foundation, 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The conflict of interest policy is currently not available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ross Ade Foundation
- EIN
- 35-6026021
- Phone
- 7655881061
- Address
- 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Signing Officer
- Name
- Scott Seidle
- Title
- Assistant Treasurer
- Signed
- 2017-03-21
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 1923
- Legal Domicile
- In
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Preparer
- Firm
- Crowe Horwath Llp
- Address
- 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 300 Post Office Box 40977, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0977
- Preparer
- John Woodhull
- Phone
- 3175698989
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| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON PURDUE university (A related ORGANIZATION) to determine compensation for the top management official. Purdue used a compensation committee, COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2016. |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 ARRANGEMENT USED TO ESTABLISH THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | the TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL is PAID BY PURDUE university, A RELATED ENTITY. THEREFORE, QUESTIONS 15A AND 15B ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH the FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. PURDUE university HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE NON ROUTINE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPARATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE university USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2016. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ALL OFFICERS are PAID BY PURDUE university, A RELATED ENTITY. THEREFORE, QUESTIONS 15A AND 15B ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. PURDUE university HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE NON ROUTINE SUGGESTED SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OFFICERS. ALL SALARIES ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING THE COURSE OF THE OVERALL BUDGET PREPARATION AND THEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. PURDUE university USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES IN DETERMINING THE SALARIES FOR THE OFFICERS. THE APPROVAL OF THE SALARIES IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2016. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THREE MEMBERS CONSISTING OF THE PRESIDENT AND TWO OTHER MEBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO BE APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE POWER AT ANY TIME BETWEEN THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD TO ACT FOR THE BOARD IN ALL MATTERS WHEREIN IMMEDIATE DECISIONS AND ACTIONS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE BEST WELFARE OF THE FOUNDATION. SUCH ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AT ITS NEXT REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING AND SUCH MINUTES SHALL BE MADE THEREOF AS THE BOARD MAY DIRECT. A MAJORITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | PURDUE UNIVERSITY ELECTS THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF ROSS ADE FOUNDATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY, THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY, AND THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS SERVICES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY SHALL, BY VIRTUE OF SAID OFFICERS, BE DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "TRUSTEE DIRECTORS") SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY. ANY VACANCY IN THE TRUSTEE DIRECTORS MAY BE FILLED FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OR TERMS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The Form 990 is prepared annually after the year end activities are complete. The Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of Ross Ade Foundation review the prepared Form 990 and related schedules. The Form 990 then is presented to the board members. All questions and concerns of the members from the board will be addressed by Assistant Treasurer and Secretary/Treasurer and incorporated into the Form 990 as applicable. After all input has been appropriately addressed, the Form 990 will by filed by the due date. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | A Conflict of Interest questionnaire is completed annually by board members. Any conflicts of interest are investigated and safeguards are implemented to protect all parties involved if applicable. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | The governing documents and the financial statements are available upon written request to Ross Ade Foundation, 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The conflict of interest policy is currently not available to the public. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $233,476,345
- Liabilities
- $231,535,895
- Net assets
- $1,940,450
- Revenue
- $4,692,249
- Expenses
- $4,724,510
- Net income
- -$32,261