Civic Intelligence

National Policing Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-0906599

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 07, 2018

1201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW No 200Washington, DC 20036-2636

(202) 833-1460

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

1.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.0%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$246,225

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

95th percentile

88%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$2,289,995

Up $1,069,760 (+88%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$79,744

Down $250,777 (-147%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$2,369,739

Up $1,320,537 (+126%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$4,972,155

Up $1,010,066 (+25%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$5,222,932

Up $1,642,129 (+46%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$250,777

Down $632,063 (-166%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2011: $334,191Liabilities 2011: $279,886Net Assets 2011: $54,3052011Assets 2012: $609,887Liabilities 2012: $525,774Net Assets 2012: $84,1132012Assets 2013: $645,015Liabilities 2013: $463,628Net Assets 2013: $181,3872013Assets 2014: $650,250Liabilities 2014: $472,913Net Assets 2014: $177,3372014Assets 2015: $593,394Liabilities 2015: $803,647Net Assets 2015: -$210,2532015Assets 2016: $1,220,235Liabilities 2016: $1,049,202Net Assets 2016: $171,0332016Assets 2017: $2,289,995Liabilities 2017: $2,369,739Net Assets 2017: -$79,7442017Assets 2018: $3,068,326Liabilities 2018: $2,703,305Net Assets 2018: $365,0212018Assets 2019: $3,256,819Liabilities 2019: $2,546,928Net Assets 2019: $709,8912019Assets 2020: $5,943,495Liabilities 2020: $4,092,057Net Assets 2020: $1,851,4382020Assets 2021: $4,608,281Liabilities 2021: $3,500,544Net Assets 2021: $1,107,7372021Assets 2022: $4,637,035Liabilities 2022: $2,590,406Net Assets 2022: $2,046,6292022Assets 2023: $8,518,005Liabilities 2023: $7,173,190Net Assets 2023: $1,344,8152023Assets 2024: $6,983,774Liabilities 2024: $6,798,106Net Assets 2024: $185,6682024Assets 2025: $5,517,772Liabilities 2025: $6,157,743Net Assets 2025: -$639,9712025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,289,995
Liabilities$2,369,739
Net Assets-$79,744

Operations Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $1,817,450Expenses 2011: $1,880,579Net Income 2011: -$63,1292011Revenue 2012: $2,201,795Expenses 2012: $2,171,987Net Income 2012: $29,8082012Expenses 2013: $2,577,6162013Revenue 2014: $2,581,296Expenses 2014: $2,585,346Net Income 2014: -$4,0502014Revenue 2015: $2,939,633Expenses 2015: $3,327,223Net Income 2015: -$387,5902015Revenue 2016: $3,962,089Expenses 2016: $3,580,803Net Income 2016: $381,2862016Revenue 2017: $4,972,155Expenses 2017: $5,222,932Net Income 2017: -$250,7772017Revenue 2018: $7,118,231Expenses 2018: $6,673,465Net Income 2018: $444,7662018Revenue 2019: $8,478,739Expenses 2019: $8,142,521Net Income 2019: $336,2182019Revenue 2020: $10,429,298Expenses 2020: $9,309,351Net Income 2020: $1,119,9472020Revenue 2021: $7,529,893Expenses 2021: $8,273,594Net Income 2021: -$743,7012021Revenue 2022: $14,115,250Expenses 2022: $13,176,358Net Income 2022: $938,8922022Revenue 2023: $11,479,350Expenses 2023: $12,181,164Net Income 2023: -$701,8142023Revenue 2024: $13,620,855Expenses 2024: $14,780,002Net Income 2024: -$1,159,1472024Revenue 2025: $10,661,371Expenses 2025: $11,487,010Net Income 2025: -$825,6392025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$4,972,155
Expenses$5,222,932
Net Income-$250,777
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 7, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,972,155
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The national policing institute is a nonpartisan and independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating excellence in policing through the development, translation, and application of research.

An independent and unique resource for policing, the police foundation acts as a catalyst for change and an advocate for new ideas, in restating and reminding ourselves about the fundamental purposes of policing, and in ensuring that an important link remains intact between the police and the public they serve.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$686,017$1,754,588▲ $1,068,571
Pledges and Grants Receivable$306,454$390,520▲ $84,066
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$110,590$89,327▼ $21,263
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$111,098$44,324▼ $66,774
Accounts Receivable$5,976$11,136▲ $5,160
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$100$100→ $0
Total Assets$1,220,235$2,289,995▲ $1,069,760
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$653,596$1,686,517▲ $1,032,921
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$253,997$543,960▲ $289,963
Other Liabilities$141,609$139,262▼ $2,347
Total Liabilities$1,049,202$2,369,739▲ $1,320,537
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$171,033$-79,744▼ $250,777
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$171,033$-79,744▼ $250,777
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,220,235$2,289,995▲ $1,069,760

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$39,912$186,652$226,564
Other Land Buildings$48,280$30,520$78,800
Leasehold Improvements$1,135$22,821$23,956
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James BueermannPresidentFT$215,491$25,906$241,397
James BurchVP Strategic InitiativesFT$185,894$30,879$216,773
Blake NortonCOO/Vice PresidentFT$189,293$20,560$209,853
Tari LewisChief Financial OfficerFT$181,763$12,588$194,351
Rob DavisChief Social ScientistFT$151,747$33,398$185,145
Karen AmendolaChief Behavioral ScientistFT$129,753$16,104$145,857

Board Members and Trustees

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Persistent Surveillance Systems LLCproject consulting services140 N Valley Rd, Xenia, OH 45385$160,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,331,703
Program Service Revenue
$1,533,957
Investment Income
$501
Other Revenue
$105,994
All Other Contributions
$5,322
Change in Net Assets
$-250,777
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,968,493
Other Expenses$2,254,439
Total Fundraising Expense$140,792
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,017,841$405,935$38,943$1,462,719
Fees for Services Other$995,917$35,441$51,000$1,082,358
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$578,350$231,326$22,187$831,863
Other Employee Benefits$460,094$195,175$18,642$673,911
Travel$317,431$23,476$4,773$345,680
Occupancy$188,537$138,781$4,484$331,802
Other Expenses$1,117,351$-892,852-$224,499
Information Technology$4,027$50,025-$54,052
Office Expenses$37,464$14,437$580$52,481
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,579-$49,579
Conferences and Meetings$22,308$13,561$183$36,052
Depreciation Depletion-$34,430-$34,430
Insurance$1,288$29,181-$30,469
Fees for Services Legal-$11,381-$11,381
Advertising$1,490$166-$1,656
Total Functional Expenses$4,742,098$340,042$140,792$5,222,932
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Lease Obligation$139,262
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1

Between meetings of the board of directors, on-going oversight of the affairs of the foundation may be conducted by an executive committee, the membership of which shall include the officers of the board, as well as other directors appointed by the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

The draft is reviewed by the officers of the organization, then a copy of the form 990 is provided to each member of the board of directors before submission.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

The members of the board of directors are required to complete and sign an annual statement defining conflicts and indicating if any such conflicts exist. All employees must sign an annual statement defining conflicts and indicating if any such conflicts exist.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The process for determining compensation for new and existing positions is as follows: the compensation committee approves pay ranges and benefits for existing positions. This is ratified by the board. Salary surveys are performed to determine pay ranges. Board minutes reflect discussions about pay/benefits for new positions.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available to the public on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Police Foundation
EIN
52-0906599
Phone
2028331460
Address
1201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW No 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2636

Signing Officer

Name
James BUEERMANN
Title
President
Phone
2028331460
Signed
2018-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James BUEERMANN
Formed
1970
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
36
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Tate and Tryon
Address
2021 L Street NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Preparer
Elizabeth Heller
Phone
2022932200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: Program service expenses 995,917. Management and general expenses 35,441. Fundraising expenses 51,000. Total expenses 1,082,358.

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

The audit oversight process has remained unchanged from the previous year.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.52$6.16$0.64$10.7$11.5$0.83
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$6.80$0.19$13.6$14.8$1.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.52$7.17$1.34$11.5$12.2$0.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.64$2.59$2.05$14.1$13.2$0.94
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$3.50$1.11$7.53$8.27$0.74
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.94$4.09$1.85$10.4$9.31$1.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$2.55$0.71$8.48$8.14$0.34
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.07$2.70$0.37$7.12$6.67$0.44
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$2.37$0.08$4.97$5.22$0.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$1.05$0.17$3.96$3.58$0.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.80$0.21$2.94$3.33$0.39
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.47$0.18$2.58$2.59$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.46$0.18$2.58
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.53$0.08$2.20$2.17$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.28$0.05$1.82$1.88$0.06