Virginia Tech Foundation Inc.

“Review of form 990 management and the foundation accounting staff provide the necessary financial and other information to the foundation's independent third party tax consultants. The tax consultants review and compile the information into the 990 and 990t forms and provide a draft to management. Management and the associate vice president and controller perform a detailed review of the form prior to forwarding it to the ceo for review. The ceo then reviews the forms. Any issues after these reviews are communicated back to the third party tax consultants. Any issues are corrected and addressed by both parties. Two weeks prior to the filing deadline, the forms are electronically provided to all members of the foundation board of directors. If there are no comments or issues that could not be resolved, the chief executive officer then signs the transmittal form to permit the electronic filing, as required by the irs, on behalf of the foundation. Disclosure of the 990 and 990t will be made in full compliance with the requirements established by the irs.”

“Conflict of interest policy the virginia tech foundation, inc. Has adopted a conflict of interest policy that requires each member (foundation board of directors, officers, and key employees (responsible persons)) to complete an annual statement setting forth any and all potential and actual conflicts of interest that occurred during the past fiscal year. In addition to the statement, an annual compliance questionnaire must be completed and submitted by each member. Also, if a conflict should arise that was not previously disclosed in the annual statement or the questionnaire, a statement must be submitted to the virginia tech foundation disclosing the facts of the situation. The executive committee of the foundation reviews the questionnaires and statements and will determine if a conflict does actually exist. The executive committee shall determine whether to authorize approve or ratify the arrangement/transaction based solely on whether it is in the best interests of the foundation in performing its mission.”

“Board of directors directors receive no compensation for service to the foundation. Officers - executive vice presidents executive vice presidents of the foundation are the university's vice president for advancement, and chief financial officer. These positions are employed by and funded 100% by the university and their salaries and benefits are approved by the university's board of visitors based upon recommendation by the university president. The university utilizes various higher education salary studies and data from peer institutions in establishing salaries and benefits for these positions. Officer - chief executive officer and secretary/treasurer salary and benefits for the chief executive officer and secretary treasurer are recommended by the university president and approved by the foundation's compensation committee. Comparative salary and benefits information is provided to the compensation committee for its consideration in making salary adjustments and establishing benefit programs. Professional and classified staff it is the foundation's policy to provide salary and benefits as close as practible to those provided to university employees. Professional and classified staff salaries are approved by the chief executive officer and secretary treasurer and included in the board approved annual operating budget. Comparative data including university averages for similar positions are used in establishing and adjusting salaries. Merit adjustments mirror the university approved merit adjustments each year.”

“Joint venture the foundation adopted a joint venture policy on september 1, 2009. The policy requires that the foundation evaluate its participation in joint venture agreements under federal tax law and take steps to safeguard the foundation's exempt status with respect to such arrangements.”

“In addition, the foundation manages virginia tech's endowment, through which donors to the university make a significant difference to the faculty and students. The foundation is also a responsible corporate citizen. As such, the foundation deploys capital in ways that serve the interests not only of the university, but also of its region.”

“Other changes in net assets change in split-interest agreements......($2,797,754)”

“Description:non-monetary support to prog total expenses:11588008 program services:11588008”

“Description:public relations total expenses:1248770 program services:921125 management and general:11068 fundraising:316577”

“Description:radio station total expenses:1181199 program services:637234 management and general:278654 fundraising:265311”

“Description:miscellaneous total expenses:14821550 program services:14553243 management and general:81358 fundraising:186949”

“Description:university equipment purchase total expenses:1856930 program services:1554788 management and general:1692 fundraising:300450”

“Description:rivercourse total expenses:1652761 program services:714571 management and general:938190”

“Description:maintenance total expenses:72138 program services:38616 management and general:710 fundraising:32812”

“Description:professional memberships total expenses:301446 program services:261686 management and general:19324 fundraising:20436”

“Description:other equipment rentals total expenses:190493 program services:118678 management and general:995 fundraising:70820”

“Description:annuity deferred giving total expenses:44986 program services:44986”

“Description:taxes total expenses:128915 program services:128915”