Welfare Research Inc
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Founding
- 11/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 14-6046778
Organization Overview
Welfare Research Inc, operating under the name Wri Solutions, is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (P05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wri Solutions employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wri Solutions is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wri Solutions generated $8.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED STUDIES, PROJECTS, AND OTHER RELATED RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF HUMAN SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judy Archer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bryn Canner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tara Dubey Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lauri Goldkind Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Helene Lauffer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bailey Mack Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,969,784 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $244,629 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,214,413 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $329 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,255,935 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,024,577 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $335,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,371 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,073,341 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $378,846 |
| Other employee benefits | $408,444 |
| Payroll taxes | $202,367 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,073 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,170 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $63,862 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,281 |
| Travel | $28,480 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,628 |
| All other expenses | $11,567 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,493,880 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $314,945 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,835,439 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,717 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,498 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,149,171 |
| Total assets | $5,311,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $459,558 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,142,529 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,186,131 |
| Total liabilities | $5,788,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$476,448 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,311,770 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Welfare Research Inc has awarded $35,777,968 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHERS PURPOSE: THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHERS HELPS YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RECEIVE THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. | $2,708,481 |
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES EMPIRE PANDEMIC RESPONSE FUND PURPOSE: THE EMPIRE PANDEMIC RESPONSE FUND SUPPORTS THE BRAVE WORKING FAMILIES WHO HAVE GOTTEN OUR STATE THROUGH THE PANDEMIC AND INTO REBUILDING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY. | $27,131,287 |
CHAFEE FUNDS PROGRAM OF NEW YORK STATE PURPOSE: THE CHAFEE FUNDS PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY OR WERE IN FOSTER CASE TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES INCURRED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2020 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. | $5,938,200 |