Big Ten 990 report: Fiscal Year 2010

7/27/2019 Big Ten 990 report: Fiscal Year 2010

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efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493133005192Return o f Or a n i z a t i o n Exem t From I ncome Tax OMB No 1545-0047990 g pForm Under section 50 1 ( c ) , 52 7, or 4947 a)(1) of t he Internal Revenue Code excep t b l ac k l un g 2benefit trust or private foundation)

D e p a r t m e n t o f th e T r e a s u r yI n t e r n a l R e v e n u e S e r v i c e 0 The organization may have t o use a copy o f t h is return t o satisfy state reporting requirements

For the 2010 calendar year , or tax year beginning 07 01-2 010 an d ending 06 30-2011B Check i f a p p l i c a b l e C Name o f organization

D Employer identification numberTh e B ig Te n Conference I n cfd d r e s s change 36-3640583

Name change D oi n g B us in e ss A s E Telephone numberf l I n i t i a l r e t u r n Number an d s tr e et ( o r P 0 box i f mail i s not delivered to s t r e e t address) Room/suite 847) 696-1010F_ Terminated 1500 West Higgins Road

Amended r e t u r n C i t y or town, s t a t e or country, an d ZI P + 4 G Gross r e c e ip ts 265,078,691p p l i c a t i o n pending Park Ridge, I L 60068 IMF Name a nd a dd r es s o f principal o f f i c e r H(a) I s t h is a group r e t u r n f o r a f f i li a t es ? Ye s I No

James E D ela ny1500 West Higgins Road H b) Ar e a l l a f f i l i a t e s included? Ye s NPark Ridge , I L 8

I f No, attach a l i s t (see instructions)I Tax-exempt s t a t u s F01(c)(3) fl 501(c) I ( i n s e r t no fl 4947(a)(1) o r F_ 52 7 H c Group exemption number 0 -J Website : 0 www Big T en orgK Form o f organization Forporationr u s t F_ Associationther 0 - L Year o f formation 1987 M State o f l e g a l domicile

Summary1 B r i e f l y describe the organization s mission or most significant activitiesS i n ce 1896, t he Big Ten Conference ha s b een i n existence t o promote an d regulate inter-collegiate athletic programs, e ncourage

s ou n d a c ad e mi c principles, an d foster c o l l e g i a l i t y among ou r eleven member institutions, a l l o f which ar e prestigious, non-profitW educational institutions


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Form 990 (2010) PageStatement of rogram Service ccomplishmentsCheck i f Schedule contains a response t o any question i n t h i s Part I I I

1 B r i e f l y describe the organization s missionSince 1896 the Bi g Ten Conference has been i n existence t o promote and regulate inter-collegiate athletic programs, e n co ura ge s o un dacademic principles, and foster c o l l e g i a l i t y among our eleven member institutions, a l l o f which are prestigious, non-profit educationalinstitutions

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the y ear w hich w ere no t l i s t e d onthe p r i o r Form 990 or 990 EZ? fl Yes NoIf Yes, describe these new services on Schedule

3 Di d the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes i n how i t conducts, any programservices? Yes NoIf Yes, describe these changes on Schedule

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements f o r each o f the organization s three largest program services by expensesSection 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required t o report the amount o f grants andallocations t o others, the t o t a l expenses, and revenue, i f any, f o r each program service reported

4a (Code (Expenses 251,617,223 i n c l u d i n g grants o f 251,617,223 (Revenue 262,362,958Th e Conference c o l l e c t s revenue on behalf o f the member schools from f o o t b a l l an d basketball t e l e v is i o n c o n t r a c t s , bowl games, an d basketball tournaments asw e l l as grants from the National C o l l e g i a t e A t h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n (NCA A), a nd remits the revenue t o the member s c h o o l s a t h l e t i c department

4b (Code (Expenses 1,157,956 i n c l u d i n g grants o f (Revenue 624,485Championships The Conference declares conference champions i n twenty-five s p o r t s a n d o versees twenty-one season-ending championships/tournaments

4c (Code (Expenses 1,315,617 i n c l u d i n g grants o f (Revenue 0 O f f i c i a t i n g The Conference provides n e ut r a l t h i rd - p a rt y o f f i c i a l s f o r several conference-sponsored s p or t s ( b as e b a l l, b a s k e tb a l l , f i e l d hockey, f o o tb a l l, v o l l e yb a l l ,s o c c e r , s o f t b a l l an d w r e s t l i n g ) , oversees management o f the o f f i c i a t i n g program ( e g assigning o f f i c i a l s , finance a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , e t c an d administers annual l i n i s r u l e reviews, an d other programs designed t o enhance the s k i l l s o f p a r t i c i p a t i n g o f f i c i a l s

4d Other program services (Describe i n Schedule Se e also Additional D ata for Description(Expenses 1 272 5 9 including grants o f (Revenue 1 7 8 884


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Form 990 (2010) PageChecklist of Required Schedules

Yes No1 I s the organization described i n section 501(c)(3) or4947 a 1 (other than a private foundation)? I f Yes, Y es

complete ScheduleAs 12 I s the organization required t o c o m p le t e S c he du le B , Schedule o f Contributors (see instruction)? 2 No3 Di d the organization e n g a g e direct or indirect p o l i t i c a l campaign activities on behalf o f or i n opposition t o No

candidates f o r public o f f i c e ? I f Y e s , complete Schedule C , P a r t I 34 Section 50 1 c)(3) organizations Did the organization e n g a g e i n lobbying a c t i v i t i e s , or ha v e a section 501(h) Noelection i n e f f e c t during th e t ax year? I f Y e s , complete Schedule C , P a r t I I 45 I s the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,

assessments, or similar amounts a s de fi ne d i n Revenue Procedure 98-19? I f Y e s , complete Schedule C , P a r tII I 5

6 Di d the organization maintain a ny d on o r a dv is ed funds or any similar funds or a cc oun ts wh ere do no rs h av e th er i g h t t o provide advice on the distribution or investment o f amounts i n such funds or accounts? I f Yes, completeSchedule D , P a r t Is 6 N o

7 Di d the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements t o preserve o p e n space,th e environment, h i s t o r i c land areas or h i s t o r i c structures? I f Yes, complete Schedule D , P a r t I I 7 No

8 Di d the organization maintain collections o f works o f a r t , historical treasures, or other similar assets? I f Yes,complete Schedule D , P a r t II I 8 N o9 Di d the organization report an amount i n Part X , l i n e 21, serve as a custodian f o r amounts no t l i s t e d i n Part X , or

provide credit counseling, debt management, credit r e p a i r , or debt negotiation services? I f Yes,complete Schedule D , P a r t I V 9 N o

10 Di d the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets i n term, permanent,or quasi- 10 Noendowments? I f Yes, complete Schedule D , P a r t VS

11 If the organization's answer t o any o f the following questions i s 'Yes/then c o m p le t e S c he du le D, Pa rts VI , V II ,VIII, IX , or X as applicable

a Di d the organization report an amount f o r l a n d , buildings, and equipment i n Part X , linel0? I f Yes, completeSchedule D , P a r t VI.95 11a Y es

b Did the organization report an amount f o r investments-other securities i n Part X , l i n e 12 that i s or more o fit s t o t a l assets reported i n Part X , l i n e 16? I f Yes, complete Schedule D , P a r t V I I . 11b No

c Di d the organization report an amount f o r investments-program related i n Part X , l i n e 13 that i s or more o fit s t o t a l assets reported i n Part X , l i n e 16? I f Y e s , complete Schedule D , PartVIII.95 11c No


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Form 99 0 (2010) PageChecklist of Required Schedules (continued)

21 Di d th e organization report more than 5,000 o f grants and other assistance t o governments and organizations i n 21 Ye sth e United States on Part IX , column A ) , l i n e 1? I f Yes, complete Schedule I , Parts I an d I I

22 Di d th e organization report more than 5,000 o f grants and other assistance t o individuals i n th e United States 22on Part IX , column A ) , l i n e 2? I f Yes, complete Schedule I , P a r t s I and III No23 Di d th e organization answer Yes t o P ar t V I I, Section A, questions 3 , 4 , or 5 , about compens ation o f th e

organization s current a nd f or me r o f f i c e r s , directors, trustees, ke y employees, and highest compensated 23 Ye semployees? I f Yes, completeScheduleJ

24a Di d th e organization ha v e a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount o f more than 100,000as o f th e l a s t day o f t he year , t ha t wa s issued a f t e r December 31 , 2002? If Yes, answer l i n e s 24b-24d andcomplete Schedule K . I f No, go t o l i n e 25 24a N o

b Di d th e organization invest any proceeds o f tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24bc Di d th e organi zati on main tai n an escrow account o th e r t ha n a refunding escrow a t any t i me d urin g th e year

t o defease an y tax-exempt bonds? 24cd Did th e o rg ani za tio n a ct a s a n on behalf o f issuer f o r bonds outstanding a t any time during th e year? 24 d

2 5a Section 501(c ) 3) and 50 1 c)(4) organizations Di d th e organization engage i n an excess benefit transaction witha disqualified person during th e year? I f Yes, complete Schedule L , P a r t I 25a No

b I s th e organization aware that i t engaged i n an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person i n a p r i o ryear, an d t ha t t he transaction has no t been r ep or te d o n any o f the organization s p r i o r Forms 990 or 990-EZ? I f 25b No Yes, complete Schedule L , P a r t I

26 Was a loan t o or by a current or former o f f i c e r , director, trustee, ke y employee, highly compensated employee, ordisqualified per son outstanding as o f th e end o f t he o rg an iz at io n s t ax year? I f Yes, complete Schedule L , 26 NoP ar t I I

27 Di d th e organization provide a grant or other assistance t o an o f f i c e r , director, trustee, ke y employee, substantialcontributor, or a grant selection committee member, or t o a person related t o such an individual? I f Yes, 27 Nocomplete Schedule L , P a r t II I

28 Was th e organization a party t o a business transaction with one o f the following parties? (see Schedule L , Part I Vinstructions f o r applicable f i l i n g thresholds, conditions, a n d e xc e pt i on s )

a A current or former o f f i c e r , director, trustee, or ke y employee? I f Yes, complete Schedule L , P a r tI V 28a No

b A family member o f a current or former o f f i c e r , director, trustee, or ke y employee? I f Yes, 28b No


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Form 990 2010) PageWStatements Regarding Other IRS Filings and x ComplianceCheck i Schedule contains a response t o any question i n t h i s Part V

Yes Nola Enter the number reported Bo x 3 o f Form 1096 Enter-0- i f no t applicable

la 676b Enter the number o f Forms W-2G included i n l i n e la Enter-0- i no t applicable lb 0c Di d the organization comply with backup withholding r u l e s f o r reportable payments t o vendors and reportablegaming gambling) winnings t o p r i z e winners? 1c Yes

2a Enter the number o f employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal o f Wage and TaxStatements f i l e d f o r the calendar year ending w ith o r within the year covered by t h i sreturn 2a 50

b I f a t least one i s reported on l i n e 2a, d i d the organization f i l e a l l required federal employment tax returns?2b Yes

Note I f the sum o f l i n e s la and 2a i s greater than 250, yo u may be required t o e - f i l e see instructions)3a Di d the organization have unrelated business gross income o f 1 000 or more during the

year? 3a Nob I f Yes, ha s i t f i l e d a Form 990-T f or t h i s year? I f No, provide an explanation in Schedule O 3b

4a At any time during the calendar year, d i d the organization have an interest i n or a signature or other authorityover, a f i n a n c i a l account i n a foreign country such as a bank account, securities account, or other f i n a n c i a laccount)? No

b I f Yes, enter the name o f the foreign country 0Se e instructions f o r f i l i n g requirements f o r Form TD F 90-22 1 , Report o f Foreign Bank an d Financial ccounts

5a Was the organization a party t o a prohibited tax shelter transaction a t any time during t he t ax year? b Di d any taxable party n o t i f y the organization that i t w as or i s a party t o a prohibited tax shelter transaction?c If Yes t o l i n e 5a or 5b, d i d the organization f i l e Form 8886-T?

6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts t ha t a re normally greater than 100 000 and d i d theorganization s o l i c i t any contributions that were n ot t ax deductible?

b I f Yes, d i d the organization include with every solicitation an express s t a tement that such contributions or g i f t swere n ot ta x deductible?

5a N o5b N o

5c6a N o

6b


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Form 990 2010 Pagemovernance Management and Disclosure F o r each Yes response t o l in es 2 through 7b below, and f o ra No response t o l i ne s 8 a , 8 b , o r 10b below, describe t h e circumstances, processes, or changes i n Schedule0. See instructions.Check i f Schedule contains a response t o a n y q ue st io n i n t h i s Part VI

Section A Governing Body and ManagementYes No

la Enter th e number o f voting members o f th e governing body a t th e en d o f t he t axyear la 11

b Enter th e number o f voting members included i n l i n e la, above, w ho areindependent lb 0

2 Did any o f f i c e r , director, trustee, or ke y employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with anyother o f f i c e r , director, trustee, or ke y employee? 2 No

3 Di d th e organization delegate control over management duties cus tom arily per for m e d by or under th e directsupervision o f o f f i c e r s , directors or trustees, or ke y employees t o a management company or other person? 3 No

4 Di d th e organization make any significant chan ges t o t s governing documents since th e p r i o r Form 990 wasf i l e d ? No

5 Did th e organization become aware during th e year o f a significant diversion o f the organization s assets? 5 No6 Does th e organization have members or stockholders? 6 Yes7a Does th e organization have members, stockholders, or other persons w ho may elect on e or more members o f th e

governing body? 7a Nob Ar e any decisions o f th e governing body subject t o approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? 7 b No

8 Di d th e organization contemporaneously document th e meetings held or written actions undertaken during th eyear by the following

a The governing body? 8a Yesb Each com mittee with authority t o act on behalf o f th e governing b ody? 8b Yes

9 I s there any o f f i c e r , director, trustee, or ke y employee l i s t e d i n Part VII, Section A, w ho cannot be reached a t th eorganization s mailing address? If Yes, provide th e names and addresses i n Schedule 9 No

Section B . Policies T h i s S ect ion B requests information about p o l i c i e s n o t required by t h e I n t e r n a lRevenue Code.)

Yes No


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Form 99 0 (2010) PageCompensation of Officers Directors Trustees Key Employees Highest CompensatedEmployees and Independent ContractorsCheck i f Schedule contains a response t o any question i n t h i s Part VI I (-

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Kev Employees, and Highest Compensated Employeesla Complete t h i s table f o r a l l persons required t o be l i s t e d Report compensation f o r the calendar year ending with or within the organization tax year L i s t a l l o f the organization s current o f f i c e r s , directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless o f amounto f compensation, and current ke y employees Enter -0 - i n columns D , E , and F i f no compensation was paid L i s t a l l o f the organization s current ke y employees, i f any Se e instructions f o r d e f i n i t i o n o f k ey employee

L i s t the organization s f i v e current highest compensated employees (other than an o f f i c e r , director, trustee or ke y employee)who received reportable compensation (Box 5 o f Form W-2 and/or Box 7 o f Form 1099-MISC o f more than 100,000 from theorganization a nd a ny related organizations L i s t a l l o f the organization s former o f f i c e r s , ke y employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than 100,000o f reportable compensation from the organization a nd a ny related organizations L i s t a l l o f the organization s former directors or trustees that received, i n the capacity as a former director or trustee o f theorganization, more than 10,000 o f reportable compensation from the organization a nd a ny related organizationsL i s t persons i n the following order individual trustees or directors i n s t i t u t i o n a l trustees o f f i c e r s , ke y employees highestcompensated employees, and former such personsCheck t h i s b ox i f neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current o f f i c e r , director, or trustee(A ) (B ) (C) (D) (E) (F)

Name and T i t l e Average Position (check a l l Reportable Reportable Estimatedhours that apply) co mpe nsatio n com pe nsa tion amount o f otheper from the from related compensationweek _ Z organization (W - organizations from the

(describe 7 C 2/1099-MISC (W - 2/1099- organization anhours 4 MISC relatedf o r Dr D 0 -n organizations

related 5 - 0 5organizations M 5 Dm a

nSchedule m a

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0)1 Lo u Anna K Simon 5 00 X X 0 560,469 69,8Chair/Director2 Michael McRobbie 5 00 X X 0 659,054 110,41 s t V i c e Chair/Director


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Form 990 2010) PageSection A. Officers Directors Trustees Key Employees and Highest Compensated Employees continued)

A) B) C) D E F)Name an d T i t l e Average Position check a l l Reportable Reportable Estimated

hours that apply) com pensa tion com pensa tion amount o f otheper from the from related compensationweek _ organization W- organizations from the

describe 2/1099-MISC) W- 2/1099- organization anhours MISC) related

f o r Q+ a aT organizations

related r 5organizations M D V

i nSchedule

0)1 7) Dary l Seaton 40 00 X 134,484 0 23,9Assoc Commissioner Branding18 ) Diane D i e t z 40 00 X 121,868 0 22,5Chief Communications O f f i c e r19 ) Andrea Williams 40 00 X 119,915 0 24,4Assoc Commissioner Basketball Ops20) Richard E F a l k 40 00 X 132,620 0 28,4Former Assoc Comm O f f i c i a t i n g


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Form 99 0 2010 PageN Statement of Revenue

A B CTotal revenue Related or Unrelated

exempt businessfunction revenuerevenue

la Federated mp igns lab Membership dues lb

c c c Fundraising events 1cd Related organizations lde Government grants c o n t r i b u t i o n s ) lef A l l other c o n t r i b u t i o n s , g i t s g r a n t s , an d ifs i m i l a r amounts not i n c l u d e d aboveg Noncash c o n t ri b u t io n s i n c l u de d i n l i n e s la-If

h Total. Add l i n e s la-1f Business Code

2aSports Revenue 900099 251,617,223 251,617,223

b Operating Revenue 900099 1 0,58 4,1 04 1 0,584,1 04c a C Sponsorship Program 900099 1 ,56 0,0 00 1 ,56 0, 00 0

d U n i v e r s i t y Assessments 900099 935,000 935,000U5 e

f A l l other pr o g r a m service revenueO


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Form 990 2010 Page 1Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501 c 3 an d 501 c 4 organizations must complete a l l columns.A l l other organizations must complete column A bu t ar e n ot r eq ui red to complete columns B , C , an d D .

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,7b , 8b, 9b , and 10b of Part VIII

AT o t a l expenses

BProgram s e r v i c eexpenses

CManagement andgeneral expenses

DFundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizationsin th e U S See P ar t I V, line 21 251, 886, 723 251, 886, 723

2 G ran ts an d other assistance t o individuals theU S See P art IV, l i n e 22

3 G ran ts an d other assistance t o governments,organizations an d individuals outside the U S SeeP art IV , l i n e s 15 and 16

Benefits paid t o or f o r members5 Compensation of current officers, directors trustees, and

key employees 1,826,494 1,826,4946 Compensation no t included above, t o disqualified persons

as defined under section 4958 f 1 a nd pe r so n sdescribed i n section 4958 c 3 B

7 Other salaries and wages 1,862,991 1,862,9918 Pension plan contributions include section 401 k) and section

403 b) employer contributions 912,199 912,1999 Other employee benefits 431, 605 431, 60510 Payroll taxes 221, 611 221, 611

a F ees f o r services non-employeesManagement

b Legal 1,090,041 1,090,041c Accounting 63, 004 63, 004d Lobbying e Professional fundraising se rv ic es S ee P a r t I V, l in e 17f Investment management fees g Other 464 ,941 464,941


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Form 99 0 2010) Page 1Balance Sheet

A ) B)Beginning o f year En d o f year

1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 5,196,440 1 21,152,52 Savings and temporary cash investments 236,789 2 2,346,63 P le dg es a nd grants receivable, ne t 34 Accounts r e c ei v a bl e , n e t 998,632 4 488,7

5 Receivables f r om c u rr en t a nd f or m er o f f i c e r s directors, trustees, ke y employees, andhighest compensated employees omplete Part I I o fSchedule L 5

6 Rec eiv ables f ro m o th er disqualified persons as defined under section 4958 f) 1 persons described i n section 4958 c) 3) B), and contributing e m pl o ye r s, a ndsponsoring organizations o f section 501 c) 9) voluntary employees beneficiaryorganiz ati ons s ee instructions)Schedule L 6

7 Notes and loans receivable, ne t 78 Inventories f o r sale or use 89 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 284,822 9 1,229,610 a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete 4,933,315

P a r t VI o f Schedule D 10ab Less accumulated depreciation 10b 2,305,000 2,769,121 10c 2,628,3

11 Investments-publicly traded securities 4,514,382 11 4,978,912 Investments-other securities Se e P art I V, l i n e 11 1213 I n v es t m en t s-pr o g ra m-r e la t ed Se e P ar t I V, l i n e 11 1314 Intangible assets 1415 Other assets See Pa rt I V, line 11 148,541 15 950,616 Total assets Add lines through 15 must e q u a l line 34 14,148,727 16 33,775,417 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 619,527 17 657,218 Grants payable 1819 Deferred revenue 245,000 19 274,0


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Form 990 (2010) Page 1 R e co n ci l li a ti o n o f Ne t Assets

Check Schedule contains a response t o any question n t h i s P art X I

1 Total revenue (must e qua l P art V II I , c o lumn A , l i n e 12)1 265,078,69

2 Total expenses (must e qua l P art IX, c o lumn A , l i n e 25)2 265,247,01

3 Revenue less expenses Subtract l i n e 2 from l i n e 3 -168,32

4 Ne t assets or fund balances a t beginning o f year (must e qua l P ar t X , l i n e 33 , c o lumn (A)) 4,645,1

5 Ot he r c ha n g e s n ne t assets or fund b alances (explain n Schedule O5 752,71

6 Ne t assets or fund balances a t end o f year Combine l i n e s 3 , 4 , and 5 (must equal Part X , l i n e 33 , c o lumn B 6 5,229,5

Z Financial Statements and ReportingCheck Schedule contains a response t o any question n t h i s P art X II (-

Yes NoAccounting method used t o prepare th e Form 990 fl Cash 17 Accrual OtherI f the organization changed t s method o f accounting from a p r i o r year or checked Other, explain nSchedule 0

2a Were the organization s f i n a n c i a l s t at e m en t s c o mp i le d or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a Nob Were the organization s f i n a n c i a l statements a udi te d by a n independent accountant? 2b Ye sc I f Yes, t o 2a o r 2b , does th e organization have a c ommi t t e e that assumes responsibility f o r oversight o f the

a u d i t , review, or compilation o f t s f i n a n c i a l statements and selection o f an independent accountant?I f the organization changed either t s oversight process or selection process during t he t ax ye ar, explain nSchedule 0 2c Ye s

d I f Yes t o l i n e 2a or 2b, che ck a bo x below t o indicate whether the financial statements f o r the y ea r w er e i ssue don a separate basis, consolidated b asis, or bothSeparate basis fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated a n d s ep ar at e d basis

3a As a result o f a federal award, was th e organization required t o undergo an a udi t o r audits as set f o r t h n th eSingle Audit Ac t and O A-133? 3a No


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efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493133005192SCHEDULE A P u b l i c Charity Status a nd P u b l i c Support OMB No 1545-004Form 990 o r 990EZ) 2

omplete i f t h e o rg a ni z a ti o n is a section 501 c) 3) organization or a sectionD e p a r t m e n t o f t h e r e a s u r y 4947 a ) 1) nonexempt charitable trust.I n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e

Atta c h t o Form 9 9 0 or Form 9 9 0 - E Z S ee s e p a r a t e instructions.Name of t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n Employer ide n t i f i cat ion numberTh e B ig Te n Conference I n c

36-3640583Reason for Public C h a r i t y Status A l l organizations must c om p l e t e t h i s p a r t . See InstructionsTh e o r g a n i z a t i o n i s n o t a p r i v a t e foundation beca use i t i s F o r l i n e s 1 through 1 1 , check o n l y on e box)

1 A church, convention o f c h ur c h e s, or association o f c h u r c h e s described i n section 170 b) 1) A) i).2 A s c h oo l d es c r ib e d i n section 170 b) 1) A) ii). Attach S c h e d u l e E 3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described i n section 170 b) 1) A) iii).4 A m e di ca l r e se a rc h organization op e r a t e d i n conjunction with a hospital described i n section 17 0 b) 1) A) iii). Enter th e

hospital s n a m e , c i t y , a n d state

5 fl An organization operated f o r th e benefit o f a college or university owned or op e r a t e d by a g o v e r n m e n t a l u n i t described i nsection 17 0 b) 1 ) A ) i v . C o m p l e t e Part II 6 fl A federal, s ta te , or l o c a l government or g o v e r n m e n t a l u n i t described i n section 170 b) 1) A) v).

7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part o f i t s s u pp or t f ro m a g o v e r n m e n t a l u n i t or from th e general publicdescribed i nsection 170 b) 1) A) vi C o m p l e t e Part II

8 fl A community trust described i n section 170 b) 1) A) vi C o m p l e t e Part II 9 An organization that normally receives 1 ) more t h a n 331/3 o f i t s s u pp or t f ro m contributions, membership fees, a n d g ros s

receipts from activities related t o it s exempt f un c t i on s-subje c t t o certain exceptions, a n d 2 ) no more t h a n 331/3 o fit s sup p or t from gross inves tment income a n d unrelated busi n e ss taxable income less section 511 tax) from b u s i n e s s e sacquired by th e organization after June 3 0 , 1975 S e e section 50 9 a) 2) . C o m p l e t e Part I I I

10 fl An organization organized a n d o pe ra t ed exclusively t o test f o r public safety S ees ectio n 509 a) 4).11 F An organization o rg an iz ed a n d o pe ra t ed exclusively f o r th e benefit of , t o perform th e functions o f , or t o carry ou t th e pu rpo s es o f

on e or more publicly sup p or t e d organizations described i n section 5 0 9 a ) 1 ) or section 5 0 9 a ) 2 ) S e e section 50 9 a) 3 ) . Checth e box that describes th e t y p e o f s u p porting o rga n iza t ion a n d co mplete l i n e s 11e through 11h

a fl Type I b F Type II c f l Type I I I Functionally integrated d fl Type I I I O t h e r


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Sc he dul e A ( Fo rm 99 0 o r 990-EZ) 2010 PageSupport Schedule fo r Organizations Described i n Sections 170 b ) ( 1)(A)(iv) and 170 b) 1)(A)(vi)(Complete only y ou c he cke d the bo x on l i n e 5 , 7 , or 8 of Part I or the organization f a i l e d t o qualifyu n d e r Part I I I . I f the organization f a i l s t o qualify u n d e r the tests l i s t e d be lo w , pl e as e complete Part I I I . )

Section A Public Suppo r tCale n d ar y e ar ( o r f is c al year beginning (a ) 2006 (b) 2007 ( c ) 2008 (d ) 2009 (e ) 2010 ( f ) Totali n ) 1 G i f t s , grants, contributions, and

membership fees r ec eive d ( Do no tinclude any un u su a lgrants )

2 Tax revenues levied f o r theorganization's benefit and eitherpaid t o or expended on it sbehalf

3 The value o f services or f a c i l i t i e sf ur n is h ed by a governmental u n i t t othe organization without charge

4 Total .Add l i n e s through 35 The portion o f t o t a l contributions

by e ac h pe rs o n (other than agove rn m e ntal u n i t or publiclysupported o r ganizati on) included o nl i n e 1 that exceeds 2 o f theamount shown on l i n e 11, c o l u m n f

6 Public Support Subtract l i n e 5 froml i n e 4

Section B . Total Suppo rtCalendaryear ( o r f is c al year beginning ( a ) 2006 ( b ) 2007 ( c ) 2008 ( d ) 2009 ( e ) 2010 ( f ) T o t a li n7 Amounts from l i n e 48 Gr o ss in co m e from i n t e r e s t ,dividends, payments received on

s e c urities l oan s , r ents, r o ya ltie sand income from similars o u r c e sNe t income from unrelated

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Page T Support Schedule fo r Organizations Described i n Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only i y ou c he cke d the bo x on l i n e 9 of Part I or i the organization f a i l e d t o qualify u n d e rPart I I . I f the organization f a i l s t o qualify u n d e r the tests l i s t e d be lo w , pl e as e complete Part I I . )

Section A Public SupportCale n d ar y e ar o r f is c al year beginning (a ) 2006 (b) 2007 c ) 2008 (d ) 2009 (e) 2010 f ) Totalin ) l l i k1 G i f t s , grants, contributions, and

membership fees received (Do no tinclude any un u su a l grants )

2 Gr o s s receipts from ad mis s io n s ,m e r c h a n d i s e s old or servicesperformed, or f a c i l i t i e s furnished i nany activity that i s related t o theorganization's tax-exemptpurpose

3 Gr o s s receipts from activities thatare no t a n u n re l ate d trade orbusiness under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied f o r theorganization's benefit and eitherpaid t o or expended on it sbehalf5 The value o f services or f a c i l i t i e sf ur n is h ed by a gov e r n m e ntal u n i t t othe organization without charge

6 Total Add l i n e s 1 through 57a Amounts i nc lu de d o n l i n e s 1 , 2 ,

and 3 r e ce iv ed f r om disqualifiedpersons

b Amounts i nc lu de d o n l i n e s 2 and 3r ec ei ve d f ro m o th er th andisqualified persons that exceedthe greater of 5,000 or 1 o f theamount on l i n e 13 f o r the year

c Add l i n e s 7a and 7b8 Public Support (Subtract l i n e 7c

from l i n e 6 Section B . Total Suppo rt

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Supplemental Information Supplemental Information. Complete t h i s part t o provide the explanationsr eq uir ed b y Part l i n e 10; Par t l i n e 17 a or 17b; and Part l i n e 12. Also complete t h i s part f o r anyadditional information. See instructions .


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Additional Data

Software ID:Software Version:

EIN: 36 3640583 me The Big Ten Conference In c

Form 990 Schedule A, Part I , Line 11h - Provide the following information about t he organizations t heorganization supports.

i v v) v iI s the) ) Di d yo u n o t i f y I s theName o f i i T yp e o f or g anization r g a n nation the or g anization or g anization i n V )e

dd

i nn y

yoi s u rSupported EIN described on l in e s 1 - 9 i n i o f your i organized i n Amount o f support?

Organization a b o v e or R section governingdocument? support? the U S ?Yes No Yes No Yes No

A U n i v e r s i t y o fI l l i n o i s 376000511 6 Yes 22894702 B IndianaU n i v e r s i t y 356001673 6 Yes 22879703

C) U ni v er s i t y o fIowa 426004813 6 Yes 22881702

D) U ni v er s i t y o fM i c h i g a n 386006309 6 Yes 22899702

E MichiganS t a te U ni v er s it y 386005984 6 Yes 22899703

F U n i v e r s i t y o fM i n n e s o t a 416007513 6 Yes 22880703

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Software ID:Software Version:

EIN: 36 -3640583 me The Big Ten Conference In c

Form 990, Part II I - 4 Program Service Accomplishments See the Instructions)4d . ther program services

Code Expenses 378,025 including gran ts of Revenue 148,884Football Kick-off Lun cheo n Media Days

(Code (Expenses 1 7 2 5 3 4 including grants o f (Revenue hampionship Enhancement

(Code (Expenses 9 8 8 3 2 including grants o f (Revenue Women s Promotion

(Code (Expenses 3 9 2 5 3 including grants o f (Revenue Basketball Media Day

Code Expenses 31,800 including gran ts of Revenue 1,560,000Sponsorship Program

(Code (Expenses 269,500 including grants o f (Revenue Internship Program

(Code (Expenses 1 9 1 8 7 including grants o f (Revenue SCO RE/Community Outreac h

(Code (Expenses 263,378 including grants o f (Revenue Drug Testing

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SCHEDULE D(Form 9 9 0 ) Supplemental F i n a n c i a l Statements

1 Complete i f th e organization answered Yes, to Form 990,

OMB No 1545 47

2 0 1 0D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e T r e a s u r y Part IV , l i n e 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 1 0 , 1 1 , or 1 2 . ffiI n t e r n a l R e v e n u e S e r v i c e 1 Attach to Form 990. 1 See separate instructions.Name o f the organization Employer identification numberTh e B i g Te n Conference I n c

36 364 583Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds o r Other S im ilar Funds o r Accounts Complete i f thor g anization answered Yes t o Form 990 Part IV l i n e 6 .

(a ) Donor advised funds (b ) Funds an d other accounts1 Total number a t end o f year2 Aggregate contributions t o (during year)3 Aggregate grants from during year)4 Aggregate value a t end o f year5 Did the organization inform a l l d on or s a nd donor advisors i n w r i t i n g that the assets held i n donor advised

funds a re t he organization s property subject t o the organization s exclusive l e g a l control? FYes I No6 Di d the organization inform a l l grantees donors, and don or advisors i n writing that grant funds may b e

used only f o r charitable purposes and no t f o r the be ne fi t o f the donor or donor advisor or f o r any other purposeconferring impermissible private benefit fl Yes fl No

MRSTIonservation Easements Complete i f th e organization answered Yes to Form 990 Part IV l i n e 7 .1 Purp ose s ) o f conservation easements held by the organization check a l l that apply) Preservation o f land f o r public use e g recreation or pleasure Preservation o f an historically importantly land area Protection o f natural habitat Preservation o f a c e r t i fi e d h i s t o r ic structurefl Preservation o f o p en s p aceComplete l i n e s 2a 2d i f the organization held a q u a l i f i e d conservation contribution i n the form o f a conservationeasement on the l a s t da y o f the t ax year

Held at th e En d of th e Yeara Total number o f conservation easements 2ab Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2 b


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Sc he du le D ( Fo rm 990 2010 Pager:FTnFW Organizations Maintaining Collections of rt Historical Treasures or Other Similar Assets c o n t i n u e3 Using t h e o r ga n i z a t i o n s accession and other r e c o r d s , check any o f t h e f o l l o w i n g t ha t a r e a s i g n i f i c a n t use o f i t s c o l l e c t i o n

items (check a l l that apply)a F_ Public exhibition d fl Loan or exchange programsb Scholarly research e (- Otherc F Preservation f o r future generations

4 Provide a description o f the organization s collections an d explain how they further the organization s exempt purpose i nPart XIV5 During the year, d i d the organization s o l i c i t or receive donations o f a r t , historical treasures or other similar

assets t o b e s o l d t o r a i s e funds r a t h e r than t o b e maintained a s p a r t o f t h e o r g an i za t i o n s c o l le c t i o n? Yes NoEscrow and Custodial Arrangements Complete i the organization answered Yes t o Form 990,Part IV, l i n e 9 , or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X , l i n e 21 .

la I s the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary f o r contributions or other assets notincluded on Form 990, Part X7 Yes FNo

b If Yes, explain the arrangement i n Part XIV an d complete the following tableAmount

c Beginning balance 1cd Additions during the year lde Distributions during the year lef Ending balance i f

2a Did the organization include an amount on F or m 9 90 , Part X , l i n e 21? fl Yes fl Nob If Yes, explain the arrangement i n Part XIVMITIT ndowment Funds Com p l e t e I f the or g anization answered Yes t o Form 990, Part I V l i n e 10 .la Beginning o f year b alanceb Contrib utions c Investment earnings or lossesd Grants or scholarships

(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years B ack (d) Three Years Ba ck (e) Four Years Ba c


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Sc he du le D F or m 990 2010 PageInvestmentsOther Securities See Form 990 Part X l i n e 12 .

a ) Description o f security or category b)Book value c Method o f valuationincluding name o f security) Cost or end-of-year market value 1 )Financial derivatives2) Closely-held equity interestsOther

Total Column b should equal Form 9 9 0, P art X , c o l B l i n e 12 1InvestmentsPro ram Related See Form 99 Part X l i n e 13 .

b) Book value c Method o f valuationa) Description o f investment type Cost or end-of-vear market value


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Sc he du le D F or m 990 2010 Page econciliation of Chang e i n Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements

1 Total revenue Form 990, Part VIII, column A , l i n e 12 1 265,078,692 Total expenses Form 990, Part IX , column A , l i n e 25 2 265,247,013 Excess or d e f i c i t f o r the year Subtract l i n e 2 from l i n e 3 -168,32 Ne t unrealized gains losses on investments 752,715 Donated services and us e o f f a ci l it ie s 56 Investment expenses 67 Prior period adjustments 78 Other Describe Part X I V 89 Total adjustments net Add l i n e s 4 8 9 752,7110 Excess or d e f i c i t f o r the year per financial statements Combine l i n e s 3 and 9 10 584,39

Reconciliation of Revenue p er Audited Financial Statements With Revenue p er Return1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited f i n a n c i a l statements 1 14,214,182 Amounts included on l i n e b ut not on Form 990, Part V I II , l i n e 12a Ne t unrealized g ai ns o n investments 2a 752,715b Donated services and us e o f f a c i l i t i e s 2bc Recoveries o f p ri or year grants 2cd Other Describe i n Part X I V 2de Add l i n e s 2a through 2d 2e 752,71

3 Subtract l i n e 2e from l i n e 1 3 13,461,464 Amounts included on Form 990, Part V I II , l i n e 12, b ut not on l i n e 1a Investment expenses not included on F or m 990, Part VIII, l i n e 7b 4 ab Other Describe i n Part X I V 4 b 251,617,223c Add l i n e s 4 a and 4 b 4 c 251,617,22

5 Total Revenue Add l i n e s 3 and 4 c . This should equal Form 990, Part I l i n e 12 5 265,078,69 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return

1 Total expenses and losses per audited f i n a n c i a l 13,629,79

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Schedule I OMForm 990 Grants and Other Assistance t o O r g a n i z a t i o n s ,

Governments and I n d i v i d u a l s i n th e United StatesComplete if the organization answered Yes to Form 990, P a rt IV line 21 or 22 .Department o f the Treasury l Attach to Form 990I n t e r n a l Revenue Service

Name o f the organization Employer identificaThe Bi g Ten Conference In c 36-3640583

G e n e ra l I nf o rm a ti o n on Grants and A s s i s t a n c e1 Does th e organization maintain records t o substantiate th e amount o f th e grants or assistance, th e grantees' e li g ib i li t y f o r th e grants or a s s i stan c e , an d

th e selection c r i t e r i a us ed t o award th e grants or a s s i st an c e ? 2 Describe i n Part IV th e organization's procedures f o r monitoring th e us e o f grant funds i n th e Un i te d St ate s

Grants and O t h e r A s s i s t a n c e to Governments and Org aniz ations i n th e U ni te d S ta te s Complete i f t h e organization answeredForm 990, P a r t I V , l n 21 f o r a ny r e ci p ie n t t h at received more than 5,000. C h e ck t h i s box i f no on e r e c i p i e n t received more than 5,00duplicated i f a d d i t i o n a l space i s needed. l l i i F

1 (a ) Name a nd address o f (b ) EIN c ) IRC Code section (d) Amount o f c a s h (e ) Amount o f non- f ) Method o f (g ) Description o forganization i f applic able grant c a s h valuation non-c a s h a s s i st an c e

or government a s s i st an c e (book, FMV, appraisal,other)

1 ) University oflllinois509 37-6000511 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,894,702 TSouth F ourth S t re et mChampaign IL 61820 ii 2 ) Indiana University107 35-6001673 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,879,703 TSouth Indiana Avenue mBloomington,IN 47405 i

i 3 ) University oflowal 42-6004813 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,881,702 TJes s up H a l l mIowa City,IA 52242 i

i 4 ) University o f M i c h i g an 38-6006309 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,899,702 T412 Maynard Street mAnn Arbor, MI 48109 i

i 5 ) M i c h i g an State 38-6005984 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,899,703 TUniversity2216 Ea s t mM i c h i g an Avenue iEast Lansing, MI 48824 i 6 ) University o f Minnesota 41-6007513 50 1( c ) (3 ) 22,880,703 T

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Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals i n the United States Complete i th e organization answered Yes t o Form 990, PartUs e Schedule I 1 (Form 990) i a d d i t i o n a l space i s needed.

(a)Type o f grant or assistance (b)N umber o frecipients

c)Amount o fca s h grant

d)Amount o fnon-cash assistance

(e )Meth od o f valuation(book,

FMV, appraisal, other)(f)Description o

Supplemental Information Complete t h i s p a r t t o provide t h e information required i n P a r t I l n and any other a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m aIdentifier Return Ref er en ce ExplanationP r o cedur e f o r Monitoring Part I Line 2 Schedule I Part I Line 2 The Bi g Ten Co n f er en ce acts as a n inte r m e dia ry an d collects ca s h receipts onGrants i n th e U S member schools fr o m television contracts, bowl g mes an d basketball t o u rn a m e nt s , a n d remits s uch am

schools Since i t i s a pass-through organization, rather than grant giving, The Bi g Ten C o nf e re n ce d o e s np a r a m et er s t o or require reporting on how th e funds ar e u t i l i z e d The mon i e s ca n be us ed a t th e member spursue their i n dep en dent m i s s io n s The Council o f Presidents/Chancellors a p p r o ved th e allocation o f 24university toward t he c r e at io n o f internship opportunities e a r m a r k e d t o promote diversity i n intercollegiato f these funds i s a t the discretion o f e a c h i n s t i t u t i o n h ow e v e r th e funds must be us ed t o create new interThe goal o f th e prog ra m i s t o provide th e intern ex p o s ur e a n d e x pe r ie n c e t o athletic administration that cindividual f o r an entry-level administration position i n college athletics

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Schedule J Compensation Information O No 1545-0047Form 990) For c ertain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, an d Highest

Compensated Employees 1 omplete i f t he organization answered Yes to Form 9 9 0 ,

D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e T r e a s u r y Part IV, question 2 3. Publicpen toI n t e r n a l R e v e n u e S e r v i c e 1 - Attach to Form 9 9 0 . 1 - Se e separate instructions. InspectionName of the organizationThe B i g Te n Conference I n c

Employer identification number

36-3640583Questions Regarding Compensation

la Check th e ap propiate box es i f th e organization provided an y o f th e following t o or f o r a person l i s t e d i n Form9 9 0 , Part V I I Section A, l i n e la omplete Part I I I t o provide an y relevant information regarding t he se i te ms First-class or charter travel Hous ing allowance or residence f o r personal us e Travel f o r companions Payments f o r b us in e ss u se o f personal residence Tax idemnification an d gross-up payments Health or social club dues or i n i t i a t i o n fees Discretionary spending ac co unt Personal services e g maid, chauffeur, chef)

Ye s No

b I f an y o f th e boxes i n l i n e la are checked, d i d th e organization follow a written policy regarding payment orreimbursement orprovision o f a l l th e expenses described above? I f No, com plete Part I I I t o explain lb Ye s

2 Did th e organization require substantiation p r i o r t o reimbursing or allowing expenses i nc ur re d b y a l lo f f i c e r s directors, trustees, an d th e CEO/Executive Director, regarding th e items ch ecked i n l i n e l a? 2 Ye s

3 Indicate w hi ch i f any, o f th e following th e organization uses t o establish th e compensation o f th eorganization s CEO/ Executive Director Check a l l that apply Compensation committee fl Written employment contract I n d e p e n de n t c o m p e n sa t i o n consultant Compensation survey or studyfl Form 990 o f other organizations Approval by th e board or c o mp e n sa t i on c o mm i tt e e

4 During t he ye ar , d i d a ny p e rs on l i s t e d i n Form 9 9 0 , Part V I I , Section A, l i n e la with respect t o th e f i l i n g organizationor a related organization

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Officers , irectors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Us e duplicate copies i f additional space iFo r each individual whose c omp e nsa t ion must be reported i n Schedule J , report c omp e nsa t ion from th e organization on ro w i an d from related organizations, described i ninstructions on r ow i i Do no t l i s t an y in div id ua ls t ha t a re n ot l i s t e d on Form 990, Part VI INote The sum o f c o l u m n s B 1 - i i i must equal th e applicable c o l u m n D or c o l u m n E amounts on F o rm 9 90 , Part VII, l i n e la

A Name B reakdown o f W-2 an d / or 1099-MISC c omp e nsa t ion C R e ti r em e n t a n d D Nontaxable E Total o f c o l u m n si Base

compensationi i B onu s

i n c e n t i v ecompensation

i i i Otherreportable

compensation

other defer r edcompensation

benefits B 1 - D

S e e Additional D at a T a bl e2)

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Supplemental Informationomplete t h i s part t o provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required f o r Part l i n e s la , 1 b, 4c, 5a , 5 b, 6a , 6 b, 7 a n d 8 Also complete t h i s part f o r a ny a

Identifier Ret urn Expla na t ionReference

Part Line la James E Delany received th e following t axa ble benefits Companion Travel 1,537 Social Club Dues 7,860 B rad ford S Traviolia recetaxa ble benefit Companion Travel 789 M a rk R ud n er received the following t axa ble benefit Companion Travel 191

Part Line 4b James E Delany received a payment of 255,705 from a supplemental non-qualified retirement James E Dela n y accrued deferred com pena supplemental non-qualified retirement Michael A McRobbie accrued deferred com pensa t io n o f 50,000 f o r a supplemental non-qualifiedS p a n ier accrued deferred com pensa t io n o f 138,512 f or a supplemental non-qualified retirement Sally Mason accrued deferred com pensa tsupplemental non-qualified retirement

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Software ID :Software Version:

EIN: 36 3640583 me The Bi g Ten Conference In c

Form 990 Schedule J , Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees Key Employees and Highest Compensated EmployeesA Name B Breakdown o f W 2 and/or 1099 MISC compensation C Deferred D Nontaxable E Total o f column

i i Bonus compensation benefits B i - D i Base i i i OtherCompensation incentive compensationcompensation

Lo u Anna K Simon 1 0 0 0 0 0 u 498 520 0 61 949 32 667 37 221 630 35

Michael McRobbie 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 424 250 0 234 804 85 250 25 245 769 54France Cordov a 0 0 0 0 0

H 425 128 0 28 161 79 000 7,868 540 15Sally Mason 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 456 250 0 10 980 112 102 15 634 594 96M ary S ue Coleman 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 560 418 100 000 108 387 31 542 9,266 809 61Robert Bruininks 0 0 0 0 0

H 442 092 0 10 713 199 000 108 002 759 80E Gordon Gee 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 802 144 296 786 69 755 904 948 13 158 2 086 79Graham Spanier 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 660 002 200 000 77 953 161 272 7,358 1 106 58Michael Hogan 0 0 0 0 0

H 310 089 0 22 000 0 18 637 350 72Ca ro l yn A Martin 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 421 766 0 0 55 500 40 845 518 11Morton Schapiro 1 0 0 0 0 0 i i 738 131 0 171 295 174 500 171 727 1 255 65James E Delany i 939 372 0 275 734 519 717 30 688 1 765 51

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SCHEDULE OMB No 1545 4Form 990 o r 9 9 0 - E Z Supplemental Information t o F o r m 9 9 0 or 9 9 0-EZ 2

O

D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e r e a s u r y Complete to provide information fo r responses to specific questions o nForm or t o p r ov i de any additional information OpenI n t e r n a l R e v e n u e e r v i c e 1 Attach to Form or 9 9 0 - EZ. InspectionName o f the organizationTh e B i g Te n Conference I n c

Employer identification number36 364 583

I d e n t i f i e r Return ExplanationRefe r e n c e

Form 9 9 0 P a r t V I S e c t i o n A The B i g Te n Conference I n c i s made up o f 1 1 member i n s t i t u t i o n s who r e c e i v e d i s t r i b u t i o n sl i n e 6 from t h e o r g a n i z a ti o n

I d e n t i f i e r Return Explanation


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ReferenceForm 9 9 0 P a r t The Form t ax r et ur n i s prepared b y o u r e x t e r n a l t a x a d v i s o r with d a t a provided b y o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n V I S e c t i o n l i n e d r a f t o f t h e Form i s provided t o management f o r review an d comment Th e reviewed Form i s then1 1 presented t o t h e a u d i t committee f o r t h e i r review The Form i s then provided t o t h e o r ga n i z a ti o n s

governing body before i s f i l e d

I d e n t i f i e r Return Reference Explanation


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Form 9 9 P a r t V I E a ch e mp l o ye e i s provided a copy o f t h e c o nf l i ct o f i nt er es t p o l ic y a nd mus t c o m p l e t e s i g n and date aS e c t i o n l i n e 2c d i s c l o s u r e statement a t t h e b e g i n n i n g o f h i s o r h e r term o f service o r employment and t h e b e g i n n i n g o f

each f i s c a l year t h e r e a f t e r

I d e n t i f i e r Return Explanation


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ReferenceForm 9 9 P a r t thorough compensation study i s performed every fe w years f o r t h e Commissioner s p o s i t i o n b y an independentV I S e c t i o n t h i r d p a r t y Th e l a s t compensation study w s performed i n 2010 Th e r e s u l t s were presented t o t h e Board o fl i n e 15 D i r e c t o r s who have t h e a u t h o r i t y t o a p p ro v e a ny c om pe ns a ti o n changes l e s s f o r m a l i z e d process i s i n p l a c e

f o r o t h e r p o s i t i o n s Th e Deputy Commissioner w i l l present compensation recommendations t o t h eCommissioner who has t h e u l t i m a t e a u t h o r i t y t o a p pr o ve C o mp en sa t io n adjustments a r e b r o a d l y based uponperformance reviews o u t s i d e market r e s e a r c h and i n f o r m a l surveys o f o t h e r conferences t o o b t a i ncompensation f o r s i m i l a r p o s i t i o n s



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Form 9 9 P a r t VS e c t i o n l i n e 19

The Conference makes t 9 9 a v a i l a b l e t o t h e p u b l i c upon request The C o nfer ence d o es n o t make i t sgoverning documents f i n a n c i a l statements o r c on f li ct s o f i n t e r e s t a v a i l a b l e t o t h e p u b l i c



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Changes i n N e t Assets o r Fund Balances Form 9 9 P a r t X l i n e 5 N e t u n r e a l i z e d g a i n s on investments 752 7 5



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Form 9 9 P a r t V I I The p r e s i d e n t s o f Th e B i g Ten Conference member u n i v e r s i t i e s serve as t h e Board o f D i r e c t o r s TheAverage hours p e r d i r e c t o r s worked an average o f 4 hours p e r w k a t t he ir r e s p e c t i v e u n i v e r s i t i e s Lou Anna K S i m o nw k a t r e l a t e d P r e s i d e n t M i c h i g a n S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y M i c h a e l McRobbie P r e si d e nt I n d i a n a U n i v er s i t y France Cordovao r g a n i z a t i o n s P r e s i d e n t Purdue U n i v e r s i t y S a l l y Mason P r e s i d e n t U n i v e r s i t y o f I owa M ary Su e Coleman P r e s i d e n t

U n i v e r s i t y o f M i c h i g a n Robert B r u i n i n k s P r e s i d e n t U n i v e r s i t y o f Minnesota Gordon Gee P r e s i d e n t OhioS t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Graham S p a n i e r P r e s i d e n t Pennsylvania S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y M i c h a e l Hogan P r e s i d e n tU n i v e r s i t y o f I l l i n o i s Carolyn M a r t i n P r e s i d e n t U n i v e r s i t y o f Wisconsin Morton S c h a p i r o P r e s i d e n tNorthwestern U n i v e r s i t y



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Form 9 9 P a r t V I S e c t i o n L i n e

I n d i v i d u a l departments a r e r e l i e d upon t o a p p r o p r i a t e l y manage document r e t e n t i o n g u i d e l i n e s asr e q u i r e d f o r t h e i r area

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Form 9 9 0D e p a r t m e n t o f th e T r e a s u r yI n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e

1 - Complete i f th e organization answered Yes to Form 9 90 , P a rt IV , l i n e 3 3, 3 4, 3 5, 3 6, or 37 .1 ttach to Form 990. 1 Se e separate instructions.

Name of the organization Employer identification numbTh e Bi g Te n Conference I n c

36 3640583I d ent i fi c a tion of Disre garded Entities Complete i t h e organization answered Yes on Form 990, P a r t I V , l i n e 3 3 .

aName, address, an d EI N o f disregarded e n t i t y

b )Primary a c t i v i t y

cLegal domicile s t a t eor f o r e i g n country)

d)T o t a l income

eEnd-of-year assets D i r e c t

e

1) Bi g Te n Network H o ld in g L LC1 5 0 0 West Higgins Ro adPark Ridge, IL 6006820-8671841

Holding Corporation IL 0 0 N/ A

Identification of R elated Tax Exempt Organizations Complete i t h e organization answered Yes on Form 990, P a r t I V , l i n e 3 4 bo r more r e l a t e d tax-exempt organizations during t h e t a x y e a r .

aName, address, an d EI N o f r e la t e d organization

b )Primary a c t i v i t y

cLegal domicile s t a t eor f o r e i g n country)

d E x e m p t C o de s e c t i o n

eP u bl i c c h ar i ty s t a t us

i f s e c t i o n 501 c) 3))f

D i r e c t c o n tr oe n t i t y

Se e A d d i t i o n a l Data Table

Schedule R Form 990 2010Identification of Related Organizations axable as a Partnership Complete i t h e organization answered Yes on Form 990, P abecause i t ha d on e o r more r e l a t e d organizations t r e a t e d as a partnership during t he t ax y e a r .


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c h) 0 Ub) L e g a l d) e ) 9) Disproprtionate Code V-UBI GeneraName, add r e s s , an d EI N Primary a c t i v i t y domicile D i r e c t c o n t ro l l i n g Predominant income Share o f t o t a l income Share of end-of-year a l l o c a t i o n s 7 amount i n box 2 0 of managof s t a t e o r e n t i t y r e l a t e d , unrelated, assets Schedule K- 1 p a r t nr e l a t e d organization f o r e i g n excluded from tax Form 1065)

country) under s e c t i o n s 512-514)Yes No Yes

1 ) B i g Te n Network LL CP r ov i d i n g s p o rt s an d B i g Te n NetworksPO Box 90 0 r e l a t e d programming DE Holdings LL C N/ A 76,636,000 NoBeverly H i l l s C A 9 0 2 1 3

20-5987000

Identification of Related Organizations axable as a Corporation or Trust Complete i t h e organization answered Yes on Fol n 34 because i t had on e o r more r e l a t e d organizations t r e a t e d as a corporation o r t r u s t during t he t ax y e a r .

aName, address, an d EIN o f r e l a t e d organization b)Primary a c t i v i t y c

L e g a l domicile s ta te o rf o r e i g ncountry)

d)D i r e c t c o n t ro l l i n g

e n t i t y eType of e n t i t y

C c o r p , S c o r p ,or t r u s t

fShare o f t o t a l income g)Share oend-of-ye

assets

Schedule R Form 990 2010Transactions With Related Organizations Complete i f the organization answered Yes on Form 990, Part IV , l i n e 34 , 35 , 35A, o r 3


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Note omplete l i n e 1 i f any entity i s l i s t e d i n Parts I I , I I I or IV1 During the tax y ear , d i d the orgranization engage i n any o f the following transactions with one or more related organizations l i s t e d i n Parts II-IV?a Receipt o f i interest i i annuities i i i royalties i v rent from a controlled entityb G i f t , grant, or capital contribution t o other organization sc G i f t , grant, or capital contribution from other organization sd Loans or loan guarantees t o or f o r other organization se Loans or loan guarantees by other organization s

f Sale o f assets t o other organization sg Purchase o f assets f r om o ther organization sh Exchange o f assetsi Lease o f f a c i l i t i e s , equipment, or other assets t o other organization s

j Lease o f f a c i l i t i e s , equipment, or other assets f r om o ther organization sk Performance o f services or membership or fundraising solicitations f o r other organization s Performance o f services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization s Sharing o f f a c i l i t i e s , equipment, mailing l i s t s , or other assetsn Sharing o f paid employees

o Reimbursement paid t o other organization f o r expensesp Reimbursement paid by other organization f o r expenses

q Other transfer o f cash or property t o other organization sr Other transfer o f cash or property from other organization s

2 I f the answer t o any o f the above i s Yes, see the instructions f o r information on who must complete t h i s l i n e , including covered relationships and transaction thresb) a Transaction ^ MethodName of other organization type a-r) mount involved

1)See A d d i t i o n a l Data Table2)

3)

Schedule R Form 990 2010Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete i the organization answered Yes on Form 990, Part I V , l i n e 37.)


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Provide the following information f o r each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than f i v e percent o f it s activities measured by t o t arevenue) that was not a related organization Se e instructions regarding exclusion f o r certain investment partnerships

aName, address, an d EI N o f e n t i t y

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s t a t e or f o r e i g ncountry)

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501 c) 3)organizations?

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end-of-yearassets

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es No es No

Schedule R Form 990 2010Supplemental Informationomplete t i s part t o provide additional information o r responses t o q ues tion s o n Schedule R see instructions


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Identifier Return Reference ExplanationSchedu

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Software ID :Software Version

EIN: 36 3640583 me The Bi g Ten Conference In c

rorm vvu, scneauie r i , Part ii - iaentirication or Keiatea ax - txempt organizations

e a b c d Public c harity fName address, a nd EI N o f related organization Primary activity Legal domicile Exempt Code status Direct contrstate section i f section 501 c entityor foreign country 3

University o f I l l i n o i s509 So u t h Fourth Street Public University IL 501 c 3 Line 6 N/ AChampaign IL6182037 6000511I n d i a n a U n i versit y107 So u t h Indiana Avenue Public University IN 501 c 3 Line 6 N/ ABloomington, IN4740535 6001673University o f Iowa Jessup H a l l Public University IA 501 c 3 Line 6 N/ AIowa City, IA5224242 6004813University o f Michigan412 Maynard Street Public University MI 501 c 3 Line 6 N/ AAnn Arbor, M14810938 6006309Michigan S t a te U n i versit y2216 E as t M i ch i g a n Avenue Public University MI 501 c 3 Line 6 N/ AEast Lansing, M14882438 6005984University o f Mi n ne so t a

Form 99 Schedule R Part V - Transactions With Related Organizationsa) b) c

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a1 ) University o f I l l i n o i s B 22 894 7 2 Cash2 ) Indiana University B 22 879 7 3 Cash3 ) University o f Iowa B 22 881 7 2 Cash4 ) University o f Michigan B 22 899 7 2 Cash5 ) Michigan State University B 22 899 7 3 Cash6 ) University o f Minnesota B 22 88 7 3 Cash7 ) Northwestern University B 22 879 7 2 Cash8 ) Ohio State University B 22 941 7 2 Cash9 ) Pennsylvania State University B 22 9 3 7 Cash 1 0) Purdue University B 22 898 7 2 Cash 11 ) University o f Wisconsin

B 22 926 7 2 Cash

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