Missouri State University Foundation

“The executive committee is composed of 9 trustees of the governing body, which allows for up to 250 trustees. Among the trustees' responsibilities are the election of the executive committee members and amendment of the bylaws. The executive committee has broad authority to act on behalf of the full governing body.”

“The organization allows for up to 250 trustees.”

“The nominating committee provides a slate of new trustees' names to the full governing body for its approval.”

“The organization allows for up to 250 trustees. Among the trustees' responsibilities are the election of members of the executive committee and amendment of the bylaws”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. The public disclosure copy of the form 990 will initially be internally reviewed. After this review, the public disclosure copy of the form 990 will be presented to the governing body. This will allow the opportunity for members to ask questions, make comments, or request changes before the filing of the final form 990.”

“Annual statements are given to the board of trustees requiring acknowledgement that each trustee has read the conflict of interest policy and agrees to comply with the policy. If, at any time subsequent to the statement, a conflict were to arise, the trustee is then required to notify the chair and executive director in writing. Additionally, the organization sent out a questionnaire provided by the independent accountant to comply with the 990 reporting requirements. When it is proposed that the foundation engage in a business transaction, including acceptance of any gift from a third party, any trustee who has any direct or indirect interest in the transaction must make a full disclosure of such interest to the executive committee of the board of trustees and will refrain from all deliberations or votes taken in regard to such transaction.”

“The articles of incorporation, bylaws, and conflict of interest policy are available upon request on site, by mail, by fax, or by e-mail. The financial statements are published in the audited financial report, which is available on the organization's website.”

“Common paymaster arrangement and salaries: a related organization, missouri state university (msu), files all w-2 forms and pays all payroll taxes and benefits on behalf of the foundation. The amount reported on part v, line 2a, is the number of w-2 forms filed for those who work primarily for the foundation. The amounts listed in column d of part vii, section a, were paid through msu and are for the executive director, who is estimated to work approximately 60% for the foundation; the treasurer, who is estimated to work approximately 20% for the foundation; and, the secretary, who is estimated to work approximately 35% for the foundation. Other salaries and wages on part ix, line 7, is the amount of salaries allocated for duties performed for the organization as contributed personnel services, reduced by the amount reported on part ix, line 5, for the executive director, treasurer and secretary.”

“Pledge Discount - -10608993;”