I recall the foundation I worked for was getting charged rent by the University like they were doing us a favor instead of giving us one of the worst buildings on that side of campus - after they knocked down the actual worst buildings to build a library. Then took a cut of all grants and a very large chunk of patent and IP royalties.

I don't think the fact that they were making money on either was what surprised me or anyone else, but that they were making money on all of them at the same time.

Apparently that building is still standing, 20 years later, though I don't know who is using it now.