Notes to the Financial Statements, continued
13. Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc., continued
Reclassification
The presentation of certain items in 2015 were reclassified to conform with the 2016 presentation, this reclassification had no impact on net assets or change in net assets.
During 2016 and 2015, the Foundation determined that certain amounts were improperly classified between the net asset categories. Certain amounts have been reclassified to more accurately reflect the net asset balances of the Foundation based on donor intent. This reclassification had no effect on total change in net assets or total net assets.
c. Investments
Investments as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:
20162015
Equity securities$ 5,427,028$ 6,422,743
Debt securities2,625,8172,252,883
Real estate investment trust8,129160,258
U.S government securities385,510651,670
Total investments$ 8,446,484$ 9,487,554
d. Fair Value Measurements
The Foundation classifies its investments based on a hierarchy consisting of: Level 1 (valued using quoted prices from active markets for identical assets), Level 2 (not traded on an active market but for which observable market inputs are readily available), and Level 3 (valued based on significant unobservable inputs). The investment's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used as of June 30, 2016 and 2015.
Common stocks, municipal bonds, corporate bonds, U.S. government securities, and equity exchange traded funds: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Some level 2 inputs are used for pricing of municipal and corporate bonds; therefore, they are all classified as level 2.