Council on Governmental Relations

“The Council has three categories of membership:(1) Research universities, which are institutions of higher education that give a high priority to graduate education and research and are authorized to confer a doctoral degree; (2) Research foundations, which are separately incorporated foundations connected to a research university; and (3) Affiliated organizations, which include hospitals or research institutes with a strong, continuing research alliance with a member university. Affiliated organizations are considered associate members of the council, and are not eligible for representation on the board of directors. Each applicant should have federally sponsored research expenditures of at least $15 million annually as reported by the National Science Foundation (or such other organization as the Board may from time to time designate).”

“COGRs form 990 is prepared by its independent accounting firm and is reviewed by its administrative officer and president.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy is provided annually to each member of the governing body as well as to all officers and key employees; each is reminded to review the policy and to report any conflicts of interest.”

“Compensation is determined in accordance with salary data from WHES, Washington Higher Education Secretariat). Time in position and experience are also consideration factors for new hires. All compensation changes must be reviewed and approved by The Board of Directors.”

“Compensation is determined in accordance with salary data from WHES, Washington Higher Education Secretariat). Time in position and experience are also consideration factors for new hires. All compensation changes must be reviewed and approved by The Board of Directors.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are not generally made available to the general public, but if requests for copies of these documents were to be received, the council would consider making them available to the requestor.”

“The Councils audit oversight and selection processes remain unchanged from the prior year.”

“Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission:COGR is an association of leading universities and research institutions. We are the national authorities on the financial and regulatory infrastructure, and the corresponding compliance requirements associated with managing federal research grants and contracts within research institutions. We provide information, analyses, advice, policy perspective, and historical context to our members in the areas of research administration and compliance, financial oversight, and intellectual property. COGR communicates the viewpoint and concerns of its members and fosters productive relationships between the research community and federal policymakers, advocating for innovation and change that avoid unnecessary regulatory burden.”