Police Executive Research Forum
- Assets
- $21.4m
- Revenue
- $12.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1101422
Organization Overview
Police Executive Research Forum is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I60) the organization is classified as: Law Enforcement, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Police Executive Research Forum employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Police Executive Research Forum 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, Police Executive Research Forum generated $12.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 8 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
PERF CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN POLICING, AND DISSEMINATES FINDINGS TO THE FIELD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING: IN 2023 PERF HELD 4 SESSIONS OF ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE FOR POLICE (SMIP), A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MID AND SENIOR LEVEL POLICE OFFICIALS WHO IN MANY CASES WILL BE TOMORROW'S POLICE CHIEFS. PERF ALSO RAMPED UP TRAINING OF OFFICERS TO IMPLEMENT PERF'S "ICAT" PROGRAM (INTEGRATING COMMUNICATIONS, ASSESSMENT, AND TACTICS), WHICH HELPS PREVENT UNNECESSARY USE OF FORCE BY POLICE AND PROMOTES BETTER OUTCOMES IN INCIDENTS THAT INVOLVE SUBJECTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OR OTHER CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE THEM TO BEHAVE UNPREDICTABLY. IN 2023 PERF OPENED ITS NATIONAL ICAT FACILITY IN DECATUR, IL. ICAT TRAININGS ARE HELD MONTHLY AT THE FACILITY. PERF ALSO CONTINUES TO CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ICAT TRAINING. THESE AGENCIES INCLUDED PHOENIX, AZ; SAN LEANDRO, CA; LOVELAND, CO; FERGUSON, MO; CHICAGO, IL; ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD; KANSAS CITY, MO; INDIANA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SYSTEM; LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA; FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA; AND WASHINGTON, DC. PERF CONDUCTED REGIONAL TRAININGS IN ROXBORO, NC, FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND FOR COLORADO POST. PERF ALSO HELD ITS SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL ICAT CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CA. IN THE SUMMER OF 2023, PERF EXPANDED ITS PILOT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH EIGHT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT TWO HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUS) IN BALTIMORE TO A NATIONAL PROGRAM WITH 30 INTERNS, 29 POLICE AGENCIES IN 15 STATES, AND 13 HBCU'S IN TEN STATES. THE STUDENTS' PAID INTERNSHIPS LASTED EIGHT TO TEN WEEKS AND CULMINATED IN THE COMPLETION OF CAPSTONE PROJECTS.
RESEARCH: PERF CONDUCTS A RANGE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PUBLISHES FINDINGS IN REPORTS FOR POLICE PRACTITIONERS, THE NEWS MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC. IN 2023, PERF'S RESEARCH TEAM EXAMINED POLICING CIVIL DISTURBANCES; POLICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES. IN 2023, PERF PRODUCED REPORTS ON POLICE PURSUITS.
DEMONSTRATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PERF STUDIES BEST PRACTICES AND EMERGING ISSUES IN POLICING. ISSUES ADDRESSED IN 2023 INCLUDED: BODY-WORN CAMERA POLICY; THE RESPONSE TO MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED CALLS; VEHICULAR PURSUIT POLICY; OFFICER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION; BUILDING PUBLIC TRUST; AND SUPPORTING WOMEN IN POLICE LEADERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Diaz President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michel Moore Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Lester Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Drake Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jakari Young Member-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Hartwick CFO | Officer | 40 | $265,441 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Brian Mandell Consulting | 12/30/23 | $148,000 |
Safer Technologies Consulting | 12/30/23 | $123,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $633,767 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,533,672 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,362,413 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,529,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,244,217 |
| Investment income | $698,877 |
| 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 | $12,495,835 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $882,504 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $403,868 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,199,008 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,940 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,315,984 |
| Payroll taxes | $326,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,246 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,070 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,423,677 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $588,093 |
| Information technology | $124,407 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $451,256 |
| Travel | $1,966,201 |
| 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 | $59,328 |
| Insurance | $123,421 |
| All other expenses | $122,288 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,339,582 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,941 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,923,504 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,125,433 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $66,327 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,314 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,314 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,621 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,793,495 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $307,637 |
| Total assets | $21,370,586 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,450,910 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,833,445 |
| 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 | $305,706 |
| Total liabilities | $7,590,061 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,732,769 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $47,756 |
| 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 | $21,370,586 |