San Diego State University Foundation DBA Sdsu Research Foundation

“How members or shareholders elect governing body: the president of san diego state university is also the ex officio president of sdsu research foundation and a voting member of the board of directors. Four other sdsu research foundation directors are appointed ex officio by virtue of their positions in the university, and all elected directors are nominated by the president.”

“Decisions of governing body approval by members or shareholders: under title 5 of the california code of regulations 42402, the university president is required to assure that sdsu research foundation operates in conformity with policies of the california state university and san diego state university. The president may discontinue any program or expenditure that he or she determines is inconsistent with these policies.”

“Form 990 review process: a draft of the form 990 is provided to each member of the finance and investment committee. The disclosures, significant changes and questions are discussed and addressed. After review, the finance and investment committee then approves the form 990. Prior to filing, each member of the board of directors is provided a copy for review.”

“Explanation of monitoring and enforcement of conflicts: sdsu research foundation requires each interested party to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflict. Sdsu research foundation also monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through its purchasing and sponsored research development departments. Sdsu research foundation staff reviews contracts and requisitions for potential conflicts. Many of its internal processing documents include affirmations regarding lack of conflicts. The board of directors is authorized to take whatever actions it deems necessary to resolve potential or actual conflicts including; (1) prohibiting the interested party from discussions or decisions regarding the conflict of interest, (2) modifying or redefining the duties and responsibilities of the interested party, or (3)requiring the resignation of the interest party.”

“Compensation review & approval process - ceo & top management: pursuant to tile 5 of the california code of regulations 42405, sdsu research foundation maintains salary schedules comparable to san diego state university (a california public institution). The salaries of the executive director and the chief financial officer are also subject to approval by the board of directors.”

“Other organization documents publicly available: sdsu research foundation's 990 tax return is available on its website. In addition, sdsu research foundation provides paper or electronic copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, audited financial statements, research reports, single audit compliance reports and its form 990 to the public on request. Most of these documents are also available on its website.”

“The directors listed on part vii, section a were not compensated for their role on the board of directors, rather as principal investigators on the research projects of the filing organization.”

“Transfers from sdsu 607,779. Transfers to the campanile foundation -31,268.”