Sponsored Projects Administration

This page addresses funds other than sponsored, contracted and direct state-appropriated funds, and includes information about gift accounts, endowment accounts, designated accounts (MSRDP and Non-MSRDP), service accounts, and auxiliary accounts.

GIFT ACCOUNTS

Gift Accounts are typically established under the FMS funds 58000 (restricted gift) or 58001 (unrestricted gift).

Account Setup Information: Requests for new gift accounts should be sent to the Development Office. The information needed to set up a new gift account includes the following:

  • Account Manager.
  • FMS Dept ID to which the account will be assigned.
  • FMS Program (institutional function) to which the account will be assigned.
  • The title/name that is preferred for the account.

PAF will also need a copy of the donor documentation in order to set up the account. Other information may ultimately be needed by either PAF or Development, depending on the type of account and the donor restrictions.

ENDOWMENT ACCOUNTS

Endowment accounts are established under the FMS Funds 6XXXX.

Account Setup Information: Requests for new endowment accounts should be sent to the Development Office. The information needed to set up a new endowment account includes the following:

  • Account Manager.
  • FMS Dept ID to which the account will be assigned.
  • FMS Program (institutional function) to which the account will be assigned
  • The title/name that is preferred for the account.

PAF will also need a copy of the donor documentation in order to set up the account. Other information may ultimately be needed by either PAF or Development, depending on the type of account and the donor restrictions.

DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS

MSRDP designated accounts are established under FMS Funds 30000 to 34999.

Non-MSRDP designated accounts are established under FMS Funds 36000 to 36999.

SERVICE ACCOUNTS

Service accounts are established in FMS Funds 35000 to 35999. These funds are generated from services provided directly to students, faculty, or employees of the University.

Expense Allowability - follow the same restrictions as for state funds.

AUXILIARY ACCOUNTS

Auxiliary accounts are established in FMS Funds 16000 to 17999. These funds are generated by operating entities within the University that provide services as a convenience to students, faculty, or staff or a fee.