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Form

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DLN: 93490134011239
OMB No 1545-0047

990

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung

benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the

Treasury Internal Revenue Service A For the 2007 -The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

00

calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2007 Please use IRS label or print or type . See S p ecific Instruc tions . C Name of organization THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC

and ending 06 - 30-2008 D Employer identification number 36-3640583 E Telephone number (847) 696-1010

B Check if applicable 1 Address change (- Name change F Initial return (- Final return F-Amended return (- Application pending

Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

FAccounting method fl Cash Other (specify) 0-

F Accrual

* Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ). G I K Website :1- WWW BIGTEN ORG

H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations H(a) H(b) H(c) Is this a group return for affiliates? If "Yes" enter number of affiliates 0Are all affiliates included? (- Yes F_ No (- Yes F No

Organization type (check only one) 1- F 95 501(c) (3) -4 (insert no )

1 4947(a)(1) or

F_ 527 H(d)

(If "No," attach a list See instructions ) Is this a separate return filed by an organization covered by a group ruling? F Yes F No Group Exemption Number 0Check - F if the organization is not required to attach Sch B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or990-PF)

Check here 1- 1 if the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than 25,000 A return is not required, but if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return

I M

Gross receipts

Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 0-

217,721,387

TTii 1 a b c d e
2 3 4 5 6a b c

Revenue . Expenses. and Chances in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions-) Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received Contributions to donor advised funds Direct public support (not included on line 1a) Indirect public support (not included on line 1a) . . la lb 1c ld ) le
2 3 4 5 . . . . . . 6a 6b . 214,677,411 935,000 492,492 179,221

Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1a) Total (add lines la through 1d) (cash $ noncash $

Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) Membership dues and assessments Interest on savings and temporary cash investments Dividends and interest from securities Gross rents Less . . . . . . .

rental expenses

Net rental income or (loss) subtract line 6b from line 6a

6c 7

7
8a

Other investment income (describe - )

Gross amount from sales of assets (A) Securities (B) Other

a
b

other than inventory

Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

8a
8b

c
d

Gain or (loss) (attach schedule)

.
. . . .

Sc
. . . . . . 8d 12,711

Net gain or (loss) Combine line 8c, column s (A) and (B)

9 a b c
10a b c 11 12 13 N F 14 15

Special events and activities (attach schedule) If any amount is from gaming , check here 0-F Gross revenue (not including $ contributions reported on line 1b) Less direct expenses other than fundraising expenses of 9a . 9b . c

Net income or (loss) from special events Subtract line 9b from line 9a
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances Less cost of goods sold .

10a 10b 10c 11 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 15 1,424,552 217,721,387 209,651,505 9,745,995

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) Subtract line 10b from line 10a Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) Total revenue Add lines le, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 10c, and 11 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) . . .

16
17

Payments to affiliates (attach schedule)

Total expensesAdd lines 16 and 44, column (A) . .

16
17 18 19 20 21 Cat No 11282Y 219,397,500 -1,676,113 13,573,067 -473,070 11,423,884 Form 990 (2007)

,A

18 19

Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 17 from line 12

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A))

20
21

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) . .

Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 18, 19, and 20

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions .

Form 990 (2007) Statement of Functional Expenses

Page 2 All organizations must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C), and (D) are required for section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional

for others (See the instructions.)

Do not include amounts reported on line 6b, 8b, 9b, 1Ob, or 16 of Part I. 22a Grants paid from donor advised funds (attach Schedule) (cash $ 0 noncash $ 0 If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 22b F ( A) Total (B) Program services (C) Management and general (D) Fundraising

22a

Other grants and allocations (attach schedule) (cash $ 206,766,720 noncash $ 0 If this amount includes foreign grants, check here F 22b 23 24 206,766,720 206,766,720

23 24 25a

Specific assistance to individuals (attach schedule) Benefits paid to or for members (attach schedule) Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees etc Listed in Part V-A (attach schedule)

25a

1,463,867

1,463,867

b
c

Compensation of former officers, directors, key employees etc listed in Part V-B (attach schedule) .
Compensation and other distributions not icluded above to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule) Salaries and wages of employees not included on lines 25a, b and c Pension plan contributions not included on lines 25a, b and c Employee benefits not included on lines 25a - 27 Payroll taxes Professional fundraising fees Accounting fees Legal fees Supplies Telephone Postage and shipping Occupancy . . . . . . . . . .

25b

25c

26

26

1,283,011

1,283,011

27

27

251,795

251,795

28

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

409,955 158,458

409,955 158,458

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 a b c d e f g 44

4,680,591

4,680,591

Equipment rental and maintenance Printing and publications Travel . . . . . . . . . . .

39 40 41

264,454 135,409 14,539 191,188

264,454 135,409 14,539 191,188

Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule)

42

Other expenses not covered above (itemize) CONFERENCE OFFICE PROGRAMS CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS OFFICIATING PROGRAMS MISCELLANEOUS AMORTIZATION 43a 43b 43c 43d 43e 43f 43g Total functional expenses . Add lines 22a through 43g (Organizations completing columns (B)-(D), carry these totals to lines 13-15) 1,444,139 822,890 551,599 887,973 4,755 66,157 66,157 1,444,139 822,890 551,599 887,973 4,755

44

219,397,500

209,651,505

9,745,995

Joint Costs . Check - fl if you are following SOP 98-2 Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services ' If "Yes," enter ( i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ 0 , (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $ 0 fl Yes F No

(iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ 0

, and ( iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising $0

Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007)

Page 3

iii

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the instructions.)

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose's 0- THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE, INC 'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO REGULATE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AS INSTITUTIO NAL ACTIVITIES, TO ENCOURAGE SOUND ACADEMIC PRACTICES FOR STUDENT ATHLETICS, AND TO ESTABLISH HARMONIOUS INTERCOLLEGIATE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MEMBER INSTITUTIONS the conference also collects

Program Service

revenue on behalf of the member schools from football and basketball television contracts, bowl games and basketball tournaments as well as grants from the national collegiate athletic association
(NCAA), and remits the receipts to the member

Expenses
(Required for 501(c)(3) and

(4) orgs , and 4947(a)(1) trusts, but optional for others

schools' athletic departments the net amounts remitted or owed to the member schools were
$206,766,720 for the years ended June 30, 2008 All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number of clients served, publications issued, etc Discuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others )

a See Additional Data Table

(Grants and allocations $

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here - fl

(Grants and allocations $

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here - F

(Grants and allocations $ d

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here - fl

(Grants and allocations $ e Other program services ( attach schedule) (Grants and allocations $
f

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here )

F-

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here - F

0209,651,505 Form 990 (2007)

Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services)

Form 990 (2007)

Page 4

Balance Sheets (See the instructions.)

Note :
45 46

Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description column should be for end-of-year amounts only.
Cash-non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments

(A) Beginning of year

10,904,401 45 46

(B) End of year

24,883,701

47a b

Accounts receivable Less allowance for doubtful accounts

47a 47b

236,911 1,488,174 47c 236,911

48a

Pledges receivable

48a

b
49

Less

allowance for doubtful accounts

48b

48c
49

Grants receivable

50a b 51a

Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule) Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule)

50a
50b

Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) . . . . . . Less allowance for doubtful accounts

51a 51b 51c

52 155,685 0Cost F FMV 3,437,541 53 54a 48,668 5 ,370,349

a'
52 53

Inventories for sale or use Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Investments-publicly-traded securities

54a

b 55a

Investments-other securities (attach schedule) Investments-land, buildings, and

equipment basis . . . . . 55a

fl Cost

F_ FMV

54b

b 56
57a

Less accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) . . . . . . . Investments-other (attach schedule)

Land, buildings, and equipment basis

55b

55c 56

57a

5,283,284 2,838,705

b
58

Less

accumulated depreciation (attach

. . . . . . . 57b 2,563,763 57c 2,444,579

schedule)

Other assets, including program-related investments

(describe 014,661 58 9,906

59 60 61 62

Total assets (must equal line 74) Add lines 45 through 58 Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18,564,225 551,412

59 60 61

32,994,114 557,906

79,025

62

73,725

Ln

63

Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
600,000

63
64a 300,000

64a

Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule)

b
65

Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)

Other liablilities (describe 0 ) 3,760,721

64b
65 20,638,599

66

Total liabilities Add lines 60 through 65

4,991,158

66

21,570,230

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here - F and complete lines
67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74 67
0

Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted

3,180,040 10,393,027

67 68 69

7,007,395 4,416,489

68 69

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here - fl and LL_
Z5 70 complete lines 70 through 74 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 70

CD

71 72 73

Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund

71 72

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through 72 (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (13) must e q ual
line 21) . 13,573,067 18,564,225

73 74

11,423,884 32,994,114 Form 990 (2007)

74

Total liabilities and net assets / fund balances Add lines 66 and 73

Form 990 (2007)

Page 5

Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return (See the instructions. )
a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a 13,947,481

b
1

Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12

Net unrealized gains on investments bl -562,186

2
3 4

Donated services and use of facilities

Recoveries of prior year grants Other (specify) 5

b2
b3

b4 Add lines blthrough b4 c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3,555,000 . . . . . b C 2,992,814 10,954,667

Subtract line bfrom line a

d
1

Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a

Investment expenses not included on Part I, line

6b
2

.
5

dl

Other (specify)

d2 Add lines dl and d2 e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

206,766,720 . . . d 2,992,814 217,721,387

Total revenue (Part I, line 12) Add lines c and

d .

Reconciliation of Ex p enses p er Audited Financial Statements With Ex p enses

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a

er Return
16,185,780

b 1
2

Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17 Donated services and use of facilities . bl
b2

Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 Losses reported on Part I, line 20 Other (specify) 5

b3

b4 Add lines blthrough b4 c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3,555,000 . . . . . b C 3,555,000 12,630,780

Subtract line bfrom line a

d
1

Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:

Investment expenses not included on Part I, line

6b
2

dl
d2 206,766,720 . . . . . . d 206,766,720 219,397,500

Other (specify)

Add lines dl and d2 e

Total expenses (Part I, line 17) Add lines c and

d .

Current Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee, or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the

Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007)

Page 6

Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees (continued)

75a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business at board
meetings b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0- 11

Yes

No

Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V -A, or highest compensated

employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If "Yes," attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s)
c

75b

No

Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V -A, or highest compensated

employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent
contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether

tax exempt or taxable, that are related to the organization? See the instructions for the definition of "related
organization"

75c

No

If "Yes," attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? 75d Yes

Former Officers, Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the Instructions.)
(A) Name and address (B) Loans and Advances (C) Compensation (If not paid enter -0(D) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation plans (E) Expense account and other allowances

Other Information (See the instructions.)

76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities? If "Yes," attach a detailed statement of each change 77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes 78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? . 78a 78b 76 77

Yes

No

No No

No

b If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990 -T for this year? 79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? If "Yes," attach a statement 80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc , to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? b If"Yes," enter the name of the organization 0- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIATING CONSORTIUM 81a Enter direct or indirect political expenditures and check whether it is (See line 81 instructions F exempt or F nonexempt 81a

79

No

80a

Yes

b Did the organization file Form 1120 -POL for this year?

1b

o Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007)

Page 7

Other Information (continued)

82a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at substantially less than fair rental value? 82a

Yes
Yes

No

b If "Yes," you may indicate the value of these items here Do not include this amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II (See instructions in Part III ) 83a 82b 3,555,000 83a Yes

Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications?

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? .

83b 84a

Yes

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?
85 501(c)(4), (5), or(6) organizations, a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? . . . . . .

84b
85a

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less?

85b

If "Yes," was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a waiver for proxy tax owed the prior year c Dues assessments, and similar amounts from members
d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices

85c
85d 85e

f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e)

85f
. 85g

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f7

h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85fto its

reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax
year? 85h 86 501(c)(7) orgs. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12 86a 0

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities
87

.
.

.
.

.
.

86b
87a

0
0

501(c)(12) orgs. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . .
88a

87b

At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3'' If "Yes," complete Part IX 88a Yes

b At any time during the year, did the organization directly or indirectly own a controlled entity within the meaning
of section 512(b)(13)'' If yes complete Part XI 88b 89a 501(c)(3) organizations section 4911 0Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under 0 , section 4912 00 , section 4955 0No

b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) orgs. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during

the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If "Yes," attach a statement
explaining each transaction 89b No

c Enter A mount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons

during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 . . . . . . . . 0-

d Enter A mount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization

0-

e All organizations. At any time during the tax year was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
89e No

f All organizations. Did the organization acquire direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract?
89f g Forsupporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the supporting No

organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
89g No

90a

List the states with which a copy of this return is filed 0instructions ) . . . . . . . . . . . .

IL
90b 30

b N umber of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2007 (See

.
Telephone no 0( 847) 696-1 010

91a

The books are in care of lim-

BRAD TRAVIOLIA

Located at 0b

1500 W HIGGIN Park Ridge, IL

ZIP + 4 jo-

60068

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

Yes 91b

No No

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 0See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 .1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007) Other Information (continued) c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 092 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 -Check here and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . . . 01 92

Page 8 Yes 91c No No

rMIMAnal y sis of Income - Producin g Activities (See the instructions,

Note : Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Business code 93 a Program service revenue SPORTS REVENUE 206,766,720 7,910,691 (B) Amount Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 Exclusion code (0) Amount (E) Related or exempt function income

b OPERATING REVENUES

C d e f
g

Medicare/Medicaid payments
Fees and contracts from government agencies

94
95 96

Membership dues and assessments

.
14 14 492,492 179,221

935,000

Interest on savings and temporary cash investments Dividends and interest from securities .

97

Net rental income or (loss) from real estate a debt-financed property b non debt-financed property

98 99 100 101 102 103

Net rental income or (loss) from personal property Other investment income Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory Net income or (loss) from special events . 18 12,711

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory Other revenue a ROYALTIES & LIC I I I 01 01 1,331,755 92,797

b MISCELLANEOUS

C d e
104 105 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,108,976 . 215,612,411 217,721,387

Note : Line 105 plus line le, Part I, should equal the amount on l ine 12, Part I.
QoI Iinnchin of Ar I iuii f ioc In I ho Arrmmnlichmon I of 11='v mn + Duirnncoc fCuu thu inctr,, tinnc 1

Line No . Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment t of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes)
93 94 103 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC RECEIVES INCOME FROM THE DUES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS THAT MEMBER SCHOOLS PAY THE THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE, INC ALSO RECEIVES INCOME FROM

(A) Name, address, and EIN of corporation, partnership, or disregarded entity BIG TEN NETWORK 600 W CHICAGO AVE SUITE 875 CHICAGO, IL60610 20-5987000

(B) Percentage of ownership interest

Ni

5100 %

CABLE NETWORF

Information Regarding Transfers Associated with instructions.)

(a) (b) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay prep Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly If "Yes" to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions).

NOTE :

Form 990 (2007) Li^

Page 9

Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities Complete only if the organization is

a controlling organization as defined in section 512(b)(13)

Yes 106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? if "Yes," complete the schedule below for each controlled entity (A) Name and address of each controlled entity a b (B) Employer Identification Number (C) Description of transfer [D) Amount of transfer No No

Totals

Yes 107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? if "Yes," complete the schedule below for each controlled entity (A) Name and address of each controlled entity a b c (B) Employer Identification Number (C) Description of transfer [D) Amount of transfer

No No

Totals

Yes 108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006 covering the interests, rents, royalties and annuities described in question 107 above?

No No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Please Sign Signature of officer Brad Traviolia Treasurer Type or print name and title Dat e Check if empolyed F Firm 's name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4 Preparer's SSN or PTIN (See Gen Inst W) 2009-05-14 Date

Here

id Preparer's
Use Only

Preparers si gnatu re

WILLIAM G ANDREOZZI

EIN F BDO SEIDMAN LLP 233 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 2500 CHICAGO, IL 606015923 Form 990 (2007) Phone no 0 (312) 856-9100

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As Filed Data -

DLN: 93490134011239
OMB No 1545-0047

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or
990EZ )
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3)

(Except Private Foundation ) and Section 501(e ), 501(f ), 501(k), 501(n ), or 4947( a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information -( See separate instructions.)

F MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ

00

Name of the organization THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC

Employer identification number

36-3640583 Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers , Directors , and Trustees (See nacre 1 of the Instructions. List each one. If there are none. enter "None.")
(d) Contributions

(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000
RICH FAULK 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 MARK RUDNER 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 ANDREA WILLIAMS 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 DAVE PARRY 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 WENDY FALLEN 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068

( b) Title and average hours per week devoted to position

( c) Compensation

to employee benefit plans & deferred

compensation

(e) Expense

account and other allowances

ASSOC COMMISSIONER 40 0

166,168

17,448

14,736

ASSOC COMMISSIONER 40 0

157,145

16,500

21,939

ASSOC COMMISSIONER 40 0

105,570

11,085

8,350

ASSOC COMMISSIONER 40 0

71,893

7,549

14,518

ASSOC COMMISSIONER 40 0

74,450

7,817

20,629

Total number of other employees paid over

$50,000 01 7

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services (See page 2 of the instructions. List each one (whether individual or firms). If there are none, enter "None.")
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 Mayer Brown Ilp 2027 COLLECTION CTR CHICAGO,IL 60693 Allen and Company LLC 711 Fifth Avenue NEWYORK,NY 10022 LEGAL 3,500,000 Legal 690,148 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

ml strategies llc
701 pennsylvania ave nw WASHINGTON,DC 20004 legal 75,184

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services P.

Wfiff-M

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services (List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individual or firms. If there are none , enter "None". See p a g e 2 for instructions. )
(b) Type of service (c) Compensation

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 None

Total number of other contractors receiving over $50,000 for other services ^ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 andCat No Form 990 - EZ. 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Page 2

Statements About Activities (See page 2 of the instructions.)

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, include any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If "Yes," enter the total expenses paid or incurred in
connection with the lobbying activities 1111$ iofPartVl-B) Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other (Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line 1

Yes

No

No

organizations checking "Yes" must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the

lobbying activities 2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes,"attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.)
a Sale, exchange, or leasing property? 2a No

b c
d e

Lending of money or other extension of credit? Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities?

Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)7 Transfer of any part of its income or assets?

2b 2c
2d 2e

No Yes
Yes I No

3a
b

Did the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc '' (If "Yes," attach an explanation
of how the organization determines that recipients qualify to receive payments Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for its employees? 3a 3b Yes No

c d 4a b c d e f

Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easements to preserve open space, the environment , historic land areas or structures? If "Yes" attach a detailed statement Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If"Yes," complete lines 4b through 4g If"No," complete lines
4f and 4g

3c 3d
4a

No No
No

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 49667 Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advised funds included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year

4b 4c

No I No

1111.

1111. 0

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 4 through 7 of the instructions.) I certify that the organization is not a private foundation because it is 5
6 7 8 9

Page 3

(Please check only ONE applicable box

1
1 1 1 1

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)

A school Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) (Also complete Part V ) Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v) A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital and state 111111 Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii) Enter the hospital ' s name, city,

10

A n organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

11a

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

11b 12

1 1

A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) A n organization that normally receives

(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

( 1) more than 331/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its charitable, etc , functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2 ) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 13 F See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A

An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons ( other than foundation managers) and otherwise meets the requirements of section 509(a )(3) Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization fl Type I F Type II fl Type III - Functionally Integrated fl Type III - Other

Provide the following information about the supported organizations. (see page 7 of the instructions.)
(b) (c) Type of organization ( described in lines 5 through 12 above or IRC section) (d) Is the supported organization listed in the supporting organization's governing documents ? Yes No

( a)
Name(s) of supported organization ( s)

Employer
identification number

(e)
Amount of support?

See Additional Data Table

Total 14 fl An organization organized and operated to test for public safety

111- 1

206,766,720

Section 509( a)(4) (See page 7 of the instructions ) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Page 4 Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12 ) Use cash method of accounting. Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting.
Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in ) 15 Gifts, grants, and contributions received ok. (Do not (a) 2006 (b) 2005 (c) 2004 (d) 2003 (e) Total

16 17

18

include unusual grants See line 28 Membership fees received Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable, etc , purpose Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on securities loans
(section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties, and

unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired by the
organization after June 30, 1975

19 20

21

22
23 24 25 26

Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 18 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge Do not include the value of services or facilities generally furnished to the public without charge Other income Attach a schedule Do not include gain or (loss) from sale of capital assets
Total of lines 15 through 22 Line 23 minus line 17 Enter 1% of line 23 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11 : a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 ^ 26a

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 2002 through 2005 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with your return . Enter the total of all these excess amounts
c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test Enter line 24, column ( e)

^ 18
22

26b
26c

d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines

19
26b ^ 26d 26e

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total)

f Public support percentage ( line 26e ( numerator ) divided by line 26c (denominator)) 27 Organizations described on line 12 : a

'

26f

For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualified person,"

prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified person Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum of such amounts for each year
(2006) (2005) (2004) (2003) b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than "disqualified persons"), prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11b, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your

return . After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year (2006) (2005) (2004) (2003)

c Add

Amounts from column ( e) for lines 17

15 20

16 21 ^ Ilk' 27c 27d 27e 11111 127f

d Add Line 27a total

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test

and line 27b total

Enter amount from line 23, column (e)

g Public support percentage ( line 27e ( numerator ) divided by line 27f (denominator))

h Investment income percentage ( line 18, column ( e) (numerator ) divided by line 27f (denominator)) 11111
28 Unusual Grants: For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2002 through 2005, prepare a list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of the nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 Private School Questionnaire (See page 7 of the instructions.)

Page 5

( To be com p leted ONLY b y schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV )
29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws, other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? 29 Yes No

30

Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? 30

31

Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during

the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe, if "No," please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement 31

32

Does the organization maintain the following a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on racially nondiscriminatory basis? c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement 32c 32d 32b 32a

33

Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to

a Students' rights or privileges?

I 33a

b Admissions policies? c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

133b 133c 133d

e Educational policies?

133e

f Use of facilities?

33f

g Athletic programs?

33g

h Other extracurricular activities?

33h

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above , please explain

(If you need more space, attach a separate statement

34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?

134a

b Has the organization 's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? If you answered "Yes" to either 34a orb, please explain using an attached statement
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," attach an explanation 35

35

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Page 6

Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page 9 of the instructions.) (To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768)
Check ^ a 1 if the organization belongs to an affiliated group Check ^ b 1 if you checked "a" and "limited control" provisions apply

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures

(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred
36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36

(a)
group totals

(b)
o be completed To
for all electing organizations

37
38 39 40

Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)

Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39)

37
38 39 40

41

Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following tableIf the amount on line 40 isNot over $500,000 Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 Over $17,000,000

The lobbying nontaxable amount is20% of the amount on line 40 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 $1,000,000 42 43 44 0 0 41

42 43 44

Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) Subtract line 42 from line 36 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)

(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 on page 11 of the instructions )
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendaryear ( or fiscal year beginning in ) ^ (a) 2007 (b ) 2006 ( c) 2005 (d) 2004 (e) Total

45

Lobbying nontaxable amount

46

Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 45(e))

47

Total lobbying expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount

49

Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 48(e))

50

Grassroots lobbying expenditures

LTA"

Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities

( For re p ortin g onl y b y or g anizations that did not com p lete Part VI-A ( See a e 11 of the instructions. ) During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any
attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of a Volunteers Yes No No Amount

b c d e f g h i

Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) Media advertisements Mailings to members, legislators, or the public Publications, or published or broadcast statements Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means Total lobbying expenditures (Add lines c through h.) If "Yes" to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Page 7

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations (See page 12 of the instructions.)
51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 50 1(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of Yes 51a(i) a(ii) No No No

(i) (ii) (i) (ii) (iii)

(iv) (v)

Cash Other assets Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets
Reimbursement arrangements Loans or loan guarantees

b Other transactions b(i) b(ii) b(iii)

b(iv) b(v)

No No No
No No

(vi)

Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations

b(vi) c

No No

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees

d If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fai r market value of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization If the organization received less than fair market value i n any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received

52a
b

Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527' If "Yes," complete the following schedule lk^ fl Yes F No

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Additional Data

Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name : 36 -3640583 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC

Form 990, Schedule A, Part IV, Line 13 - An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers ) and supports organizations described in: (1) lines 5 through 12 above; or (2) section 501 ( c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509 ( a)(2). (See section 509(a)(3).):
(a) Name(s) of supported organization ( s) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (b) Line number from above

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Additional Data

Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name : 36 -3640583 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC

Form 990, Part III - Program Service Accomplishments:

Program Service

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner . State the number of clients served , publications issued , etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable . ( Section 501
(c)(3) and ( 4) organizations and 4947 ( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants

Expenses (Required for 501(c)

( 3) and ( 4) orgs., and

and allocations to others .)

4947 (a)(1) trusts; but optional for others.)

conference office program

1,444,139

(Grants and allocations $

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

COLLECTION OF REVENUE FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND REMISSION TO MEMBER SCHOOLS' ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS 206,766,720 (Grants and allocations $ 206,766,720) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here F-

the women's basketball officiating consortium event

66,157

(Grants and allocations $

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

822,890

(Grants and allocations $

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

F-

OFFICIATING ATHLETIC EVENTS OF THE CONFERENCE 551,599

(Grants and allocations $

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

Form 990, Part V-A - Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees:
(B) Title and average ( C) Compensation ( D) Contributions to

(A) Name and address

hours per week devoted to position

( If not paid, enter -0)

employee benefit plans & deferred

compensation plans

(E) Expense

account and other allowances

Mary Sue Coleman 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 John Wiley 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 James E Delany 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 Carol A Iwaoka 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068

o0 ard member 5

Bo0ard member 5 Commissioner of Athletics 40 0 Se c 0 retary

1,166,048

31,850

34,937

108,694

15,217

13,390

Bradford S Traviolia
1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 40 O

surer

189,125

26,478

20,618

Richard Herman
1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 FRANCE CORDOVA 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 Lou Anna K Simon 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068

5 0 vice chair

Bo0ard Member 5

2nd vice chair 50

Robert Bruininks
1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 Henry S Bienen 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 5

h0 air

Bo0ard Member 5

Form 990, Part V-A - Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees:
(B) Title and average ( C) Compensation ( D) Contributions to

(A) Name and address

hours per week devoted to position

(If not paid , enter -0.)

employee benefit plans & deferred

compensation plans

(E) Expense

account and other allowances

E GORDON GEE 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 Graham Spanier 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 MICHAEL MCROBBIE 1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068

Bo0ard Member 5

Bo0ard Member 5

BOARD MEMBER 5 0

sally mason
1500 WEST HIGGINS ROAD PARK RIDGE,IL 60068 5

o0 ard member

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TY 2007 Cash Grants Paid Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Class of Activity Recipient ' s name UNIVERSITY OF ILLINIOIS Address 509 s fourth street cha mpa ig n , IL 61820 Amount Relationship

18 ,777,520 MEMBER

107 s Indiana ave

INDIANA UNIVERSITY bloomington, IN 47405 1 Jessup hall Iowa city, IA 52242 412 maynard street 18 , 801,520 MEMBER

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

18 ,775,520 MEMBER 18 , 789 , 520 MEMBER

ann arbor, MI 48109

2216 e michigan ave east lansing , MI 48824 1701 university ave se MINNEAPOLIS , MN

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

18,832,520

MEMBER

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

18 ,783,520 MEMBER

55407
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 633 Clark street

evanston , IL 60208
enarson hall 154 w 12th avenue

18,776, 520 MEMBER

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

18,789, 520 MEMBER

columbus, OH 43210

Class of Activity

Recipient ' s name PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Address 201 old main university park , PA

Amount

Relationship

18,785,520 MEMBER

16802
610 purdue mall WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907 18 , 826,520 MEMBER

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

333 east campus mall

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 10101 18, 828,520 MEMBER

madison , WI 53715

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TY 2007 Other Assets Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description Beginning of Year Amount End of Year Amount

BOND ISSUANCE COST

14,661

9,906

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TY 2007 Other Changes in Net Assets Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description ADOPTION OF SFAS NO 158 IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS UNRECOGNIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Amount 89,116 3,555,000 562,186 3,555,000

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TY 2007 Other Expenses Included Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description IN KIND CONTRIBUTION Amount 3,555,000

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TY 2007 Other Expenses Not Included Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description AMOUNTS REMITTED TO MEMBER Amount 206,766,720

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TY 2007 Other Liabilities Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description LONG-TERM LIABILITIES SEPT 11 SCHOLARSHIP FUND ACCRUED BENEFIT-BOARD DESIGNATED POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS DUE TO MEMBER SCHOOLS Beginning of Year Amount 3,760,721 0 0 0 0 End of Year Amount 0 500,000 798,812 2,170,749 17,169,038

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TY 2007 Other Revenues Included Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Amount 3,555,000

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TY 2007 Other Revenues Not Included Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Description REVENUE COLLECTED FOR BENEFIT Amount 206,766,720

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TY 2007 Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities Schedule

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583

Item No. Name of Issue Purpose INTEREST RATE: 3.05%

Amount Outstanding Unexpeded Bond Proceeds

Third Party Use Space Percentage Maturity Date Repayment Terms Interest Rate Security

300000

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TY 2007 Self Dealing Statement

Name : THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE INC EIN: 36-3640583
Line Number 2c Explanation VARIOUS CORPORATIONS PROVIDE IN-KIND GIFTS SUCH AS MERCHANDISE INVENTORY AND BROADCASTING TIME. OFFICERS ARE REIMBURSED FOR ORDINARY AND NECESSARY BUSINESS EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THEIR POSITION WITH THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 THE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL WERE REIMBURSED BY EACH RESPECTIVE MEMBER UNIVERSITY (I.E. NOT BIG TEN CONFERENCE). SEE PART V, FORM 990 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2d

N Ee/13/2009

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15:39

FAX

847

696

1150

0001/002

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%% Fonn

8453 - EO

Exempt Organization Declaration and Signature for Electronic Filing

For calendar year 2007, or tax year beginning _ _ Q .7_0 1 , 2007, and ending _ _ _O 6 / 39,2008For use with Forms 990 , 990-EZ , 990-PF , 1120 - POL, and 8868

OMB No 1545-1079

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

^ See instructions on back.

I Employer Identification number TMr, 'qF-"Zrdn,R'2 rnTlT7MD>.f1r't.

Name of exempt organization mut. TTr, mnni

Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only)

Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8453 - EO and enter the applicable amount from the return, if any If you check the box on line 1a, 2a , 3a, 4a , or 6a below and the amount on that line for the return for which you are filing this form was blank, then leave line 1b, 2b , 3b, 4b , or 5b , whichever is applicable , blank ( do not enter -0- ). If you entered - 0- on the return, then enter -0 - on the applicable line below . Do not complete more than one line in Part I 1 a Form 990 check here ^ b Total revenue , if any (Form 990, line 12 ) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1 b 217721 38'7_ 2a Form 990 - EZ check here ^ K b Total revenue, if any ( Form 990-EZ , line 9) . . . . . . . . . . . 2b 3a Form 1120 -POL check here ^ K b Total tax (Form 1120 -POL, line 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b 4a Form 990 - PF check here ^ b Tax based on investment income ( Form 990-PF , Part VI, line 5) 4b Sa Form 8868 check here ^ 4? b Balance due ( Form 8868 , line 3c ) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 5b

Declaration of Officer
6 I authorize the U S Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an ACH electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the organization's federal taxes owed on this return, and the financial Institution to debit the entry to this account To revoke a payment, I must contact the U S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) date I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment If a copy of this return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I certify that I executed the electronic disclosure consent contained within this return allowing disclosuie by the IRS of this Form 990/990-EZ/990-PF (as specifically identified in Part I above) to the selected state agency(ies)

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an officer of the above named organization and that I have examined a copy of the organization's 2007 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown on the copy of the organ)zation's electronic return I consent to allow Iny intermediate service provider, transmitter, or electronic return originator (ERO) to send the organization's return to the IR an ,to r cely from the IRS ( a) an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission, thetas for any delay in processing the return or refund, and ( d) the date of any refund, (b) an indication cr refund o et,

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05/11/200 9 Date

TREASURER Title

Declaration of Electronic Return Originator (ERO) and Paid Preparer (see instructions)
I declare that I have reviewed the above organization's return and that the entries on Form 8453-EO are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge If I am only a collector, I am not responsible for reviewing the return and only declare that this form accurately reflects the data on the return The organization officer will have signed this form before I submit the return I will give the officer a copy of all forms and information to be filed with the IRS, and have followed all other requirements in Pub. 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized a-file Providers If I am also the Paid Preparer, under penalties of perjury I declare that I have examined the above organization's return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete This Paid Preparer declaration is basecj on all information of which I have any knowledge
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Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined the above return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer Is based on all Information of which the preparer has any knowledge Dale signal ees Check I If selfPreparer's SSN or PTIN K

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Firm's name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP code

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For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see back of form.
JSA 701075 1 000

Form 8453-EO (2007)

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