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The Incentive Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 30-0496640

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 01, 2018

Organization ProfileTHEIRF.ORG

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7918 Jones Branch Drive Ste 300Mclean, VA 22102

(703) 651-8189

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

65th percentile

9.2%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

79th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,208,976

Up $192,303 (+19%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$948,061

Up $115,785 (+14%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$260,915

Up $76,518 (+41%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,074,988

Up $192,344 (+22%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$976,206

Up $284,509 (+41%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$98,782

Down $92,165 (-48%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $446,562Liabilities 2010: $52,733Net Assets 2010: $393,8292010Assets 2011: $545,433Liabilities 2011: $96,874Net Assets 2011: $448,5592011Assets 2013: $612,895Liabilities 2013: $36,737Net Assets 2013: $576,1582013Assets 2014: $722,008Liabilities 2014: $64,417Net Assets 2014: $657,5912014Assets 2015: $769,314Liabilities 2015: $142,354Net Assets 2015: $626,9602015Assets 2016: $1,016,673Liabilities 2016: $184,397Net Assets 2016: $832,2762016Assets 2017: $1,208,976Liabilities 2017: $260,915Net Assets 2017: $948,0612017Assets 2018: $1,287,480Liabilities 2018: $265,662Net Assets 2018: $1,021,8182018Assets 2019: $1,486,355Liabilities 2019: $211,761Net Assets 2019: $1,274,5942019Assets 2020: $808,413Liabilities 2020: $247,183Net Assets 2020: $561,2302020Assets 2022: $885,617Liabilities 2022: $108,862Net Assets 2022: $776,7552022Assets 2024: $2,102,066Liabilities 2024: $586,474Net Assets 2024: $1,515,5922024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,208,976
Liabilities$260,915
Net Assets$948,061
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $504,3122010Expenses 2011: $350,5952011Revenue 2013: $431,125Expenses 2013: $358,213Net Income 2013: $72,9122013Revenue 2014: $467,632Expenses 2014: $384,776Net Income 2014: $82,8562014Revenue 2015: $537,621Expenses 2015: $534,740Net Income 2015: $2,8812015Revenue 2016: $882,644Expenses 2016: $691,697Net Income 2016: $190,9472016Revenue 2017: $1,074,988Expenses 2017: $976,206Net Income 2017: $98,7822017Revenue 2018: $1,197,086Expenses 2018: $1,053,948Net Income 2018: $143,1382018Revenue 2019: $1,257,307Expenses 2019: $1,076,991Net Income 2019: $180,3162019Revenue 2020: $238,560Expenses 2020: $974,972Net Income 2020: -$736,4122020Revenue 2022: $1,341,040Expenses 2022: $1,221,465Net Income 2022: $119,5752022Revenue 2024: $2,169,733Expenses 2024: $1,794,518Net Income 2024: $375,2152024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,074,988
Expenses$976,206
Net Income$98,782
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 1, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,690,506
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The incentive research foundation (irf) funds research studies and develops educational programs serving all segments of the global incentive industry. Irf focuses its initiatives on pragmatic research highlighting the premise and the power of incentive and motivational programs. Through these efforts, the irf helps businesses to develop effective motivational and performance improvement strategies.

Research and education to advance the science, awareness and appropiate application of incentive and motivational programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$499,870$627,090▲ $127,220
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$484,591$536,448▲ $51,857
Accounts Receivable$15,495$24,000▲ $8,505
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,028$18,812▲ $14,784
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,689$2,626▼ $10,063
Total Assets$1,016,673$1,208,976▲ $192,303
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$150,665$182,600▲ $31,935
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,732$78,315▲ $44,583
Total Liabilities$184,397$260,915▲ $76,518
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$832,276$948,061▲ $115,785
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$832,276$948,061▲ $115,785
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,016,673$1,208,976▲ $192,303

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,626$30,893$33,519
Equipment-$3,211$3,211
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike MayChair
Melissa Van DykePresident
Kari VrbaVice Chair
Betty WeinkleTrustee
Bich-lien KaldahlTrustee
Brett HatchTrustee
Chris JohnsonTrustee
Janet TraphagenTrustee
Joost De MeyerTrustee
Mark AltTrustee
Michael FreedmanTrustee
Rodney MorrowTrustee
Scott SiewertTrustee
Soma KimTrustee
Stephen CookTrustee
Susan AdamsTrustee
Todd ZintTrustee
Patrick SmithSecretary
Jim KelleyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
MciusaManagement7918 JONES BRANCH DRIVE, STE 300, Mclean, VA 22102$563,307
Intellective GroupResearch16020 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD, STE 145, Chesterfield, MO 63017$151,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,066,793
Program Service Revenue
$130,813
Investment Income
$34,862
Other Revenue
$-157,480
Change in Net Assets
$98,782

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table5$372,769
Total Noncash Contributions5$372,769

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,074,988
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,479,726
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,554,714
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,074,988
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$939,381
Total Fundraising Expense$118,719
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$36,825
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$207,860$241,659$113,788$563,307
Fees for Services Other$217,928--$217,928
Grants to Domestic Orgs$36,825--$36,825
Travel$10,079$3,690$4,931$18,700
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,495-$12,495
Depreciation Depletion-$11,314-$11,314
Office Expenses-$9,284-$9,284
Other Expenses$11,120$9,185-$9,185
Insurance-$2,654-$2,654
All Other Expenses-$1,969-$1,969
Information Technology-$473-$473
Total Functional Expenses$554,377$303,110$118,719$976,206

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,438,929
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,462,723
Expenses per Audited Statements$976,206
Total Expenses per Form 990$976,206
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Northwestern Pritzer School of LawChicago, IL501c3Academic Research$30,000
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL501c3Academic Research$6,825
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$615,518
Fundraising Gross Income$458,038
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Invitational$1,524,831$458,038$242,750$215,288
Total Events$1,524,831$458,038$615,518$-157,480
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 3

“The foundation has engaged a management company to serve as the employer of record of the foundations's staff, to provide oversight of the foundation's operations, to manage the foundation's information technology hardware and software, and to provide specialists in the fields of headquarters support, strategic communications, and accounting and budget management.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The president reviews the 990 and emails the 990 to the board of trustees for comments and questions which are addressed before final approval, signature and filing by the president.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and discussed periodically at board meetings.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Not publically disclosed.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Incentive Research Foundation
EIN
30-0496640
Phone
7036518189
Address
7918 JONES BRANCH DRIVE STE 300, MCLEAN, VA 22102

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Van Dyke
Title
President
Phone
7036518189
Signed
2018-10-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Van Dyke
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Steve Guy & Associates Pc
Address
4900 SOUTHPOINT DRIVE, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
Preparer
Steve R Guy
Phone
5408917555
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The incentive research foundation (irf) funds research studies and develops educational programs serving all segments of the global incentive industry. Irf focuses its initiatives on pragmatic research highlighting the premise and the power of incentive and motivational programs. Through these efforts, the irf helps businesses to develop effective motivational and performance improvement strategies.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“RESEARCH 217,928 0 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Fundraising exp netted with fundraising rev on 990 615,516 fundraising exp netted with fundraising rev on 990 -615,516”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Fundraising exp netted with fundraising rev on 990 615,516”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising exp netted with fundraising rev on 990 615,516”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,208,976
Liabilities
$260,915
Net assets
$948,061
Revenue
$1,074,988
Expenses
$976,206
Net income
$98,782
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.10$0.59$1.52$2.17$1.79$0.38
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.11$0.78$1.34$1.22$0.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.81$0.25$0.56$0.24$0.97$0.74
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.49$0.21$1.27$1.26$1.08$0.18
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.29$0.27$1.02$1.20$1.05$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.26$0.95$1.07$0.98$0.10
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.02$0.18$0.83$0.88$0.69$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.14$0.63$0.54$0.53$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.06$0.66$0.47$0.38$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.04$0.58$0.43$0.36$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.10$0.45$0.35
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.05$0.39$0.50