Civic Intelligence

Cfa Institute Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 54-6063408

Sep 01, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020 • Filed on Jul 08, 2021

PO Box 2083Charlottesville, VA 22902-2083

(434) 951-5499

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

71st percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$522,141

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 45.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

60th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$17,228,240

Up $1,631,278 (+10%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$17,154,103

Up $1,708,624 (+11%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$74,137

Down $77,346 (-51%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$1,144,692

Up $235,915 (+26%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$976,692

Up $177,633 (+22%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$168,000

Up $58,282 (+53%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $9,764,088Liabilities 2010: $5,620Net Assets 2010: $9,758,4682010Assets 2011: $10,451,363Liabilities 2011: $36,585Net Assets 2011: $10,414,7782011Assets 2012: $10,698,081Liabilities 2012: $9,594Net Assets 2012: $10,688,4872012Assets 2013: $11,407,974Liabilities 2013: $40,945Net Assets 2013: $11,367,0292013Assets 2014: $13,012,697Liabilities 2014: $6,033Net Assets 2014: $13,006,6642014Assets 2015: $12,388,016Liabilities 2015: $8,140Net Assets 2015: $12,379,8762015Assets 2016: $13,077,413Liabilities 2016: $10,340Net Assets 2016: $13,067,0732016Assets 2017: $14,495,628Liabilities 2017: $50,725Net Assets 2017: $14,444,9032017Assets 2018: $15,492,750Liabilities 2018: $55,691Net Assets 2018: $15,437,0592018Assets 2019: $15,596,962Liabilities 2019: $151,483Net Assets 2019: $15,445,4792019Assets 2020: $17,228,240Liabilities 2020: $74,137Net Assets 2020: $17,154,1032020Assets 2021: $20,673,964Liabilities 2021: $57,745Net Assets 2021: $20,616,2192021Assets 2022: $17,781,846Liabilities 2022: $135,975Net Assets 2022: $17,645,8712022Assets 2023: $19,036,392Liabilities 2023: $86,794Net Assets 2023: $18,949,5982023Assets 2024: $21,326,131Liabilities 2024: $119,025Net Assets 2024: $21,207,1062024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$17,228,240
Liabilities$74,137
Net Assets$17,154,103

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Expenses 2010: $507,2962010Expenses 2011: $649,7262011Expenses 2012: $526,7642012Revenue 2013: $680,538Expenses 2013: $573,191Net Income 2013: $107,3472013Revenue 2014: $853,169Expenses 2014: $577,591Net Income 2014: $275,5782014Revenue 2015: $722,531Expenses 2015: $547,774Net Income 2015: $174,7572015Revenue 2016: $726,423Expenses 2016: $600,065Net Income 2016: $126,3582016Revenue 2017: $901,990Expenses 2017: $672,678Net Income 2017: $229,3122017Revenue 2018: $1,130,713Expenses 2018: $686,811Net Income 2018: $443,9022018Revenue 2019: $908,777Expenses 2019: $799,059Net Income 2019: $109,7182019Revenue 2020: $1,144,692Expenses 2020: $976,692Net Income 2020: $168,0002020Revenue 2021: $1,062,651Expenses 2021: $490,710Net Income 2021: $571,9412021Revenue 2022: $3,613,196Expenses 2022: $585,333Net Income 2022: $3,027,8632022Revenue 2023: $902,437Expenses 2023: $620,419Net Income 2023: $282,0182023Revenue 2024: $2,390,616Expenses 2024: $793,993Net Income 2024: $1,596,6232024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,144,692
Expenses$976,692
Net Income$168,000
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020
Signed
Jul 8, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,492,988
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cfa institute research foundations mission is to provide independent, high-quality research that helps investment professionals effectively fulfill their duties with prudence, loyalty and care. The foundation emphasizes research of practical value to investment professionals, while exploring new and challenging topics that provide a unique perspective in the evolving profession of investment management.

To provide independent, high quality research that helps investment professionals effectively fulfill their duties with prudence and care.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$15,322,951$16,853,657▲ $1,530,706
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$76,691$74,239▼ $2,452
Inventories for Sale or Use$195,445$22,196▼ $173,249
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,795$0▼ $1,795
Accounts Receivable$80$150▲ $70
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$15,596,962$17,228,240▲ $1,631,278
Other Assets Total$0$277,998▲ $277,998
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$151,483$74,137▼ $77,346
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$151,483$74,137▼ $77,346
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$15,445,479$17,154,103▲ $1,708,624
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$15,445,479$17,154,103▲ $1,708,624
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,596,962$17,228,240▲ $1,631,278

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$1,239,495$111,005▲ $4,300-$1,180,300
2018$1,322,095$41,000▲ $9,400-$1,239,495
2017$1,422,987$49,000▼ $892-$1,322,095
2016$1,470,766$30,000▲ $721-$1,422,987
2015$1,532,771-▲ $15,745-$1,470,766
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Jessica LawsonSecretary$93,401$93,401

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ted Aronson CfaChair
Joanne Hill PhdVice Chair
Aaron Low CfaBoard Member
Bill Fung PhdBoard Member
Daniel Gamba CfaBoard Member
Dave Uduanu CFABoard Member
Heather Brilliant CfaBoard Member
Joachim Klement Cfa CfpBoard Member
Lotta Moberg CfaBoard Member
Marg Franklin CfaBoard Member
Mauro Miranda CfaBoard Member
Sophie Palmer CfaBoard Member
Vikram Kuriyan Phd CfaBoard Member
Walter V Haslett Jr CfaExecutive Director/board Mbr
Kimball E MaynardTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Blue Moon Communications IncResearch Services1229 Maple Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091$120,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$713,861
Program Service Revenue
$5,578
Investment Income
$425,059
Other Revenue
$194
All Other Contributions
$282,661
Change in Net Assets
$168,000

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,144,692
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,116,494
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,261,186
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,144,692
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$802,220
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$174,472
Total Fundraising Expense$3,030
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$175,999--$175,999
Grants to Domestic Individuals$149,500--$149,500
Travel$111,993--$111,993
Payments to Affiliates-$42,730-$42,730
Fees for Services Accounting-$40,950-$40,950
Foreign Grants$24,972--$24,972
Office Expenses$6,105$9,007-$15,112
Advertising$6,699--$6,699
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,125-$5,125
Fees for Services Legal--$3,030$3,030
Information Technology-$1,872-$1,872
Other Expenses$711--$711
Occupancy$105--$105
Total Functional Expenses$873,978$99,684$3,030$976,692

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,552,562
Expenses per Audited Statements$976,692
Total Expenses per Form 990$976,692
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$575,870
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$24,972

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Grantmaking---$14,000
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrantmaking---$10,972
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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 ItemBeginningEndChange
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Lines 6, 7A & 7B

CFA Institute Research Foundation has one sole voting member, CFA Institute, which has the exclusive right to elect and remove elected trustees.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B

Form 990 is presented to the finance committee chair and executive director in detail. In addition, copies will be provided to each member of the Board of Trustees, the Chair/Executive Director Presentation, and provision of copies to the Board occur prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12

Conflict of interest statements are collected annually. Employee and board of governors disclosures are directed to the chief compliance officer. The conflict of interest policy provides various avenues for reporting, including anyone wishing to escalate concerns directly to the risk committee chair. Compliance training on the code of conduct, including on conflicts of interest, is required for all new employees and ongoing annually. All employees acknowledge their understanding and adherence to policy within the code of conduct annually. The restrictions imposed on a person with a conflict vary based on the nature of the conflict and the situation; however, resolution of a conflict could include prohibiting a board member from participating in a particular deliberation and/or decision.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19

The organization's financial statements, governing documents, and the CFA Institute Research Foundation's conflict of interest policy are available to the public through the organization's website or upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CFA Institute Research Foundation
EIN
54-6063408
In Care Of
% KIMBALL MAYNARD
Phone
4349515499
Address
PO Box 2083, Charlottesville, VA 22902-2083

Signing Officer

Name
Marg Franklin - Cfa Inst Pres CEO
Title
& Resrch Fdn Bd Mem
Phone
4349515499
Signed
2021-07-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marg Franklin
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Kpmg Llp
Address
8350 Broad Street Suite 900, McLean, VA 22102
Preparer
JG White
Phone
7032868000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

THE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZES RESEARCH OF PRACTICAL VALUE TO INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, WHILE EXPLORING NEW AND CHALLENGING TOPICS THAT PROVIDE A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IN THE EVOLVING PROFESSION OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE FOUNDATION Published: Secure Retirement: Connecting Financial Theory and Human Behavior, The Productivity Puzzle: Restoring Economic Dynamism, African Capital Markets: Challenges and Opportunities, Behavioral Finance: The Second Generation, Performance Attribution: History and Progress, ETFs and Systemic Risks, Research Foundation Review 2019, The VIX Index and Volatility-Based Global Indexes and Trading Instruments, ESG and Responsible Institutional Investing Around the World: A Critical Review, Robert C. Merton and the Science of Finance: A Collection, Is There a Retirement Crisis? An Exploration of the Current Debate, Artificial Intelligence in Asset Management, Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and Inflation (SBBI): 2020 Summary Edition

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

Description:consulting total fees:155999

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

Description:subscription services total fees:20000

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part V, Line 4

CFA Institute Research Foundation intends to utilize its endowment to support the research activities of the Foundation in perpetuity. The 11 September Memorial Scholarship Fund utilizes its funds to provide educational scholarships that benefit survivors and families of the 11 September terrorist attacks. The Foundation grants partial initial funding to authors for their proposed research projects. Upon completion and final approval of the research product, the remaining grant funding is paid. During the year ended August 31, 2014, the Board approved designating net assets for the amount of committed and unpaid grants in the statements of financial position.

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

The Foundation has performed an evaluation of its tax positions and has maintained its tax-exempt status. The Foundation determined that it has adequately provided for all open tax years and has no uncertain tax positions.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.3$0.12$21.2$2.39$0.79$1.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.0$0.09$18.9$0.90$0.62$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.8$0.14$17.6$3.61$0.59$3.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.7$0.06$20.6$1.06$0.49$0.57
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.2$0.07$17.2$1.14$0.98$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$0.15$15.4$0.91$0.80$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.5$0.06$15.4$1.13$0.69$0.44
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.5$0.05$14.4$0.90$0.67$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$0.01$13.1$0.73$0.60$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.4$0.01$12.4$0.72$0.55$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.0$0.01$13.0$0.85$0.58$0.28
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.4$0.04$11.4$0.68$0.57$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.7$0.01$10.7$0.53
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.5$0.04$10.4$0.65
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.76$0.01$9.76$0.51