Liabilities / Assets
10th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 54-6063408
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
10th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
18th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
71st percentile
Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
91st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 45.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
60th percentile
Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
81st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
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
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Lawson | Secretary | $93,401 | $93,401 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ted Aronson Cfa | Chair |
| Joanne Hill Phd | Vice Chair |
| Aaron Low Cfa | Board Member |
| Bill Fung Phd | Board Member |
| Daniel Gamba Cfa | Board Member |
| Dave Uduanu CFA | Board Member |
| Heather Brilliant Cfa | Board Member |
| Joachim Klement Cfa Cfp | Board Member |
| Lotta Moberg Cfa | Board Member |
| Marg Franklin Cfa | Board Member |
| Mauro Miranda Cfa | Board Member |
| Sophie Palmer Cfa | Board Member |
| Vikram Kuriyan Phd Cfa | Board Member |
| Walter V Haslett Jr Cfa | Executive Director/board Mbr |
| Kimball E Maynard | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon Communications Inc | Research Services | 1229 Maple Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 | $120,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Grantmaking | - | - | - | $14,000 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Grantmaking | - | - | - | $10,972 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
“CFA Institute Research Foundation has one sole voting member, CFA Institute, which has the exclusive right to elect and remove elected trustees.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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”
“Description:consulting total fees:155999”
“Description:subscription services total fees:20000”
“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.”
“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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