Liabilities / Assets
17th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
17th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
92nd percentile
Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
100th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 83.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
100th percentile
Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,032,965
Up $1,032,864 (+1022638%) from 2020
Net Assets
$1,032,965
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$1,562,690
Up $1,562,690 from 2020
Expenses
Up$529,826
Up $529,826 from 2020
Net Income
Up$1,032,864
Up $1,032,864 from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
- Signed
- May 13, 2022
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $1,562,690
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The brown university research foundation (burf) was established for the purpose of supporting academic scholarship and scientific research in the public interest for the benefit of brown university and to assist in carrying out the education and research purposes of brown university.
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $101 | $1,032,965 | ▲ $1,032,864 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $101 | $1,032,965 | ▲ $1,032,864 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $101 | $1,032,965 | ▲ $1,032,864 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $101 | $1,032,965 | ▲ $1,032,864 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $101 | $1,032,965 | ▲ $1,032,864 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Christina Paxson | President |
| Richard Locke | Vice President |
| Jill Pipher | Secretary |
| Barbara Chernow | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $1,562,690
- Change in Net Assets
- $1,032,864
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $529,826 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $312,625 | - | - | $312,625 |
| Royalties | $207,877 | - | - | $207,877 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $9,324 | - | - | $9,324 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $529,826 | $0 | $0 | $529,826 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- Yes
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- Yes
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2:
“Christina Paxson is an employee and an officer of Brown University. Barbara Chernow, Richard Locke and Jill Pipher are all employed by Brown University and reported as key employees for the University's Form 990 filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Lines 6, 7A and 7B:
“The president of Brown University who is also the president of Brown University Research Foundation is a member who has the right to appoint board members and make governance decisions unilaterally.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B:
“BURF does not have any other committee which has authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 and Line 11A:
“The tax return is prepared by the University and reviewed by the University's tax consultants. A copy of the Form 990 is not made available to the governing body before filing as the Controller's office is authorized to file the 990 on the governing body's behalf.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 12, 13 & 14:
“In practice, BURF adheres to Brown University's policies and procedures. Brown University has a written conflict of interest policy, a written whistleblower policy and a written document retention & destruction policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15:
“All compensation was paid by Brown University (EIN: 05-0258809). BURF does not pay compensation for serving on the board of BURF.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19:
“BURF is part of the University's consolidated financial statements. The University's financial statements, conflict of interest policies, and governing documents (charters and statutes) are made available to the public upon request and on their website. The BURF Form 990 is available upon request and additionally on Guidestar. All other documents are available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Brown University Research Foundation
- EIN
- 05-0390989
- In Care Of
- % BROWN UNIVERSITY
- Phone
- 4018631743
- Address
- CONTROLLERS OFFICE BOX J, PROVIDENCE, RI 02912
Signing Officer
- Name
- Charlene Sweeney
- Title
- Avp & Controller
- Phone
- 4018635220
- Signed
- 2022-05-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Christina Paxson
- Formed
- 1982
- Legal Domicile
- Ri
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Address
- 101 SEAPORT BLVD SUITE 500, BOSTON, MA 02210
- Phone
- 6175305000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part I, Line I:
“The Brown University Research Foundation (BURF) was established for the purpose of supporting academic scholarship and scientific research in the public interest for the benefit of Brown University and to assist in carrying out the education and research purposes of Brown University.”
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2B:
“Brown University's financial statements include the accounts of the John Nicholas Brown Center for the Study of American Civilizations, Brown Faculty Club and Brown University Research Foundation. All of which are separate entities that are consolidated in the financial statements. Brown University and these consolidated entities are collectively referred to herein as the University. All significant inter-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2:
“Brown university research foundation is a separate legal entity and is consolidated in the financial statements. Brown university and these consolidated entities are collectively referred to as the university. The university is a not-for-profit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, as amended, and is generally exempt from income taxes. The university assesses uncertain tax positions and determined that there are no such positions that have a material effect on the financial statements.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BROWN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY AND IS CONSOLIDATED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BROWN UNIVERSITY AND THESE CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES. THE UNIVERSITY ASSESSES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH POSITIONS THAT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The president's compensation package is established by the University using several different tools, including: a compensation committee, an independent compensation consultant, a compensation survey and approval by the board or compensation committee. |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Terms & Conditions of supplemental retirement plan and payment for 2020: Effective July 1, 2017, the University entered into a new deferred compensation agreement. Under the new plan the organization will deposit $200,000 to the president's deferred compensation account each June 30th through June 30, 2022. Such amounts will vest over the course of the agreement so long as the president remains continuously employed by the University through each vesting date. No amounts were paid under this plan in calendar year 2020. As part of her employment agreement, Barbara Chernow participates in a deferred compensation arrangement. Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, Ms. Chernow will receive a payment of 75% of her annual pay in July 2020, provided she remains employed at the University through that date. $540,028 was paid to Ms. Chernow in July 2020, which is reported in Schedule J, Part II, Column B (III). As part of her amended employment arrangement, effective July 1, 2020, Ms. Chernow participates in an additional deferred compensation arrangement. Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, Ms. Chernow is credited 15% of her base compensation on a monthly basis beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2025. Amounts credited to the account become vested immediately and are included in Schedule J, Part II, Column B (III). |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Brown University Research Foundation (BURF) was established for the purpose of supporting academic scholarship and scientific research in the public interest for the benefit of Brown University and to assist in carrying out the education and research purposes of Brown University. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Christina Paxson is an employee and an officer of Brown University. Barbara Chernow, Richard Locke and Jill Pipher are all employed by Brown University and reported as key employees for the University's Form 990 filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The president of Brown University who is also the president of Brown University Research Foundation is a member who has the right to appoint board members and make governance decisions unilaterally. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | BURF does not have any other committee which has authority to act on behalf of the governing body. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The tax return is prepared by the University and reviewed by the University's tax consultants. A copy of the Form 990 is not made available to the governing body before filing as the Controller's office is authorized to file the 990 on the governing body's behalf. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | In practice, BURF adheres to Brown University's policies and procedures. Brown University has a written conflict of interest policy, a written whistleblower policy and a written document retention & destruction policy. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | All compensation was paid by Brown University (EIN: 05-0258809). BURF does not pay compensation for serving on the board of BURF. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | BURF is part of the University's consolidated financial statements. The University's financial statements, conflict of interest policies, and governing documents (charters and statutes) are made available to the public upon request and on their website. The BURF Form 990 is available upon request and additionally on Guidestar. All other documents are available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Brown University's financial statements include the accounts of the John Nicholas Brown Center for the Study of American Civilizations, Brown Faculty Club and Brown University Research Foundation. All of which are separate entities that are consolidated in the financial statements. Brown University and these consolidated entities are collectively referred to herein as the University. All significant inter-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Lines 6, 7a and 7b: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 and Line 11a: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 12, 13 & 14: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b: |
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,032,965
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $1,032,965
- Revenue
- $1,562,690
- Expenses
- $529,826
- Net income
- $1,032,864