Center for International

“The 990 was prepared by the audit firm that prepares cipe's annual audit. It was reviewed by the accounting staff and circulated to the audit committee for comments and questions. Prior to filing the return, a complete copy of the return was circulated to the full board, and then the return was filed.”

“Each member of the board of directors is responsible for compliance with the cipe code of ethics, which addresses conflicts of interest. Each officer, director and committee member must complete and submit an annual conflict of interest disclosure statement to the chairman. Under the code of ethics, directors must (a) disclose to the board chair the existence of circumstances of any transaction or relationship that the director reasonably believes could give rise to an actual or apparent conflict of interest with cipe, (b) refrain from using personal influence to encourage cipe to take action or decline to take an action involving such transaction or relationship and (c) recuse himself or herself from participation in any discussions or decisions regarding such transactions or relationships with directors, officers or employees of cipe. Any conflict of interest that is material enough to call into question a director's ability to exercise his or her fiduciary duty to cipe, apart from a particular transaction, will be reviewed by the executive committee.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the executive committee of the board. In determining the compensation of the executive director the committee reviews and compares compensation data of the top management officials of comparable organizations and compensation data in publicly available compensation surveys. Additionally, the committee considers the results of a market comparison of cipe compensation, including compensation of the executive director, that an outside, independent firm is periodically commissioned to prepare. A written performance evaluation/justification of any change in compensation and a record of the committee's decision are kept on file. Cipe's human resources director and managing director, planning & human resources, establish and maintain job classifications and compensation ranges for all positions based on regular review of published compensation surveys of the nonprofit sector and other comparability data. Based on this information, individual total compensation is determined by the individual's supervisor and the human resources director and approved by the managing director, planning & human resources and executive director on an annual basis. Compensations levels for all positions are also reviewed annually by the board. An independent compensation consultant periodically reviews compensation levels and ranges and provides supporting data and analysis to cipe's human resources director, the managing director, planning & human resources and the executive director. The information is then presented to the board for their review and discussion. An independent market review and comparison of cipe's salaries and their correlation to the non-profit sector was conducted in november 2022, which is also the date of the most recent salary review for the executive director. Compensation reviews happen annually.”

“Cipe board of directors code of ethics, which includes the conflict of interest policy, and cipe bylaws are made available on the cipe website. The form 990 and other governing documents are all made available to the public upon request. All requests are forwarded to the chief financial officer, who will forward a copy of the documents to the requestor.”

“The center for international private enterprise (cipe) is a non-profit global organization that works to strengthen democracy and build competitive, resilient markets in many of the world's most challenging environments. Working alongside local partners, cipe helps to raise the voice of business in policy making and reduce barriers to economic participation, resulting in greater accountability and opportunities for all citizens. Cipe's extensive partner network includes business associations and chambers of commerce representing millions of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises from nearly every sector. Through the creation of business agendas, data-rich resources, and other initiatives, they play a leading role in helping governments and communities address complex challenges. Among the key focuses: combating corruption, economic security, access to information, trade facilitation, advancing women's economic empowerment, and supporting youth entrepreneurship. Founded in 1983, cipe is a core institute of the national endowment for democracy and a non-profit affiliate of the u.s. Chamber of commerce. Cipe is a global non-profit organization committed to strengthening democracy and creating economic opportunities through work with an extensive network of local private sector partners. Together we create new models for impactful initiatives that are being duplicated around the globe: effective anti-corruption approaches, accessible women's business resource centers, practical advice for countries in need of foreign investment, and ways to simplify trade. By innovating around challenges, we are also identifying opportunities and building both democratic and economic resilience. This also reinforces trust in the role of business to be a logistical and strategic problem solver and partner.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 2,292,198. Management and general expenses 171,525. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,463,723. Contractual services: program service expenses 5,423,822. Management and general expenses 909,757. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,333,579. Employee recruitment: program service expenses 3,644. Management and general expenses 190,310. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 193,954. Honoraria & stipends: program service expenses 172,134. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 172,134. Other professional fees: program service expenses 98,714. Management and general expenses 40,747. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 139,461.”