Community Association Institute Research Foundation

Organization Overview

Community Association Institute Research Foundation, operating under the name Foundation For Community Association Research, is located in Falls Church, VA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (S19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Community Association Research 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 06/2022, Foundation For Community Association Research generated $383.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $346.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RESEARCH IS DEVOTED TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIP. INCORPORATED IN 1975, THE FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION BOTH RECORDING THE HISTORY OF, AND IDENTIFYING TRENDS IN, RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIVING. A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND MAKES THAT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THOSE INVOLVED IN ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES A VARIETY OF ACCURATE, INSIGHTFUL, AND TIMELY INFORMATION, INCLUDING: -NEEDS-BASED RESEARCH TO HELP COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STAKEHOLDERS ADDRESS SPECIFIC CHALLENGES AND PREPARE FOR EMERGING ISSUES; -PUBLISH BEST PRACTICES REPORTS ON CRITICAL TOPICS LIKE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING; -PROVIDE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS; -COLLECT HISTORICAL DATA ON THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING SURVEYS ANALYZING HOMEOWNER SATISFACTION AND COMMUNITY MANAGER COMPENSATION.


MEETINGS & CONFERENCE: AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRENDS, ISSUES, AND OPERATIONS. FOUNDATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT THIS INFORMATION AT CAI AND INDUSTRY EVENTS, SUCH AS THE CAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE, COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAW SEMINAR, AND CEO-MC RETREAT, BY OFFERING EDUCATION SESSIONS AND SPEAKING WITH CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE CUTTING-EDGE FOUNDATION RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER SECURITY, AGING INFRASTRUCTURE, NONPOTABLE WATER, NATURAL DISASTERS, ETHICS, AND MANY OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS IN THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY.


MARKETING: THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS A VARIETY OF METHODS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRENDS, ISSUES, AND OPERATIONS. CURRENT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ARE HIGHLIGHTED ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE, SHARED IN THE CATALYST EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, AND PROMOTED ON THE FOUNDATION YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS IN INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, FOUNDATION RESEARCH IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH CAI'S NUMEROUS COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, INCLUDING EMAIL MARKETING, MAGAZINE AND NEWSLETTER ARTICLES, AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$258,123
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$106,748
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$364,871
Total Program Service Revenue$17,901
Investment income $471
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 $383,243

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Community Association Institute Research Foundation has recieved totaling $36,586.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$20,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$16,063
Kenneth J & Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$23
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Endowment Analysis

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