Police Executive Research Forum
- Assets
- $13.2m
- Revenue
- $9.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Police Executive Research Forum employed 35 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 12/2021, Police Executive Research Forum generated $9.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: IN 2021 PERF HELD 4 SESSIONS OF ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE FOR POLICE (SMIP), A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MID-CAREER POLICE OFFICIALS WHO IN MANY CASES WILL BE TOMORROW'S POLICE CHIEFS. A TOTAL OF 388 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE 2-WEEK SMIP PROGRAM. 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 2021 PERF LAUNCHED A NATIONWIDE TRAINING PROGRAM TO BRING ICAT TRAINING TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS, WITH REGIONAL SESSIONS CONDUCTED IN MAINE, COLORADO, PENNSYLVANIA, FLORIDA, NORTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, AND WISCONSIN. IN 2021 PERF ALSO PROVIDED ICAT TRAINING TO INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES IN BUFFALO, NY; MEDFORD, MA; INDIANAPOLIS; VANCOUVER, WA; ATLANTA; NEW YORK CITY; AND OTHER CITIES.
PERF CONDUCTS A RANGE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PUBLISHES FINDINGS IN REPORTS FOR POLICE PRACTITIONERS, THE NEWS MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC. IN 2020-21, PERF PRODUCED 250 DAILY REPORTS ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE POLICE RESPONSE TO COVID-19, BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING LARGE DEMONSTRATONS, IMPLEMENTATION OF ICAT TRAINING TO DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND SPIKES IN VIOLENT CRIME. PERF ALSO PRODUCED REPORTS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUNICIPAL AND CAMPUS POLICE DEPARTMENTS; THE ROLE OF POLICE IN REDUCING OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS; IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS; AND OTHER ISSUES.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES - PERF CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES. DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT, THESE SERVICES MAY ADDRESS A SPECIFIC QUESTION, OR MAY INVOLVE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE AGENCY'S OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS. IN 2021 PERF PROVIDED THESE SERVICES IN AUSTIN, TX; PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA; PATERSON, NJ; FREDERICKSBURG, VA; ATLANTA, GA; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; AND WASHINGTON, DC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chuck Wexler Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $422,659 |
Ken Hartwick Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $216,926 |
Thomas Wilson Dir. - Center For Applied Research | 40 | $213,253 | |
Craig Fischer Director Of Communications | 40 | $206,960 | |
Kevin Morison Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $204,438 | |
Daniel Alioto Deputy Dir. Of Tech. Assistance | 40 | $152,092 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Charlotte Lansinger Consultant | 12/30/21 | $103,400 |
Brian Mandell Consultant | 12/30/21 | $144,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $607,283 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,050,420 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,435,459 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,093,162 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,854,278 |
| Investment income | $123,341 |
| 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 | $9,098,163 |
| 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. | $781,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,446 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,301,716 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,571 |
| Other employee benefits | $960,374 |
| Payroll taxes | $224,555 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,410 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,500 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,233,595 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $172,992 |
| Information technology | $127,245 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $463,198 |
| Travel | $849,927 |
| 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 | $54,773 |
| Insurance | $119,722 |
| All other expenses | $91,854 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,244,232 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,643 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,496,045 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $982,695 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $148,723 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,696 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $133,305 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $163,779 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,174,501 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $112,372 |
| Total assets | $13,229,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,304,906 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,520,251 |
| 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 | $377,236 |
| Total liabilities | $8,202,393 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,979,610 |
| 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 | $13,229,759 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Police Executive Research Forum has recieved totaling $1,440,011.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Motorola Solutions Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600,000 |
Atlanta Committee For Progress Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $570,000 |
Laura And John Arnold Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MARTIN V. BOISE ON THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS. | $170,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, POLICY GUIDANCE, AND DISCUSSION FORUMS FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS ON THE QUESTION OF HOW FEDERAL ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION HAVE AFFECTED PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOW TO BUILD GREATER TRUST WITH MIGRANTS. | $100,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seafarers Officers And Employees Welfare Fund Camp Springs, MD | $10,885,855 | $10,948,260 |
Police Executive Research Forum Washington, DC | $13,229,759 | $9,098,163 |
Integrated Justice Information Systems Institute Inc Ashburn, VA | $2,295,206 | $4,628,206 |
Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund Alexandria, VA | $6,010,538 | $3,999,479 |
National Legal & Policy Center Falls Church, VA | $2,245,899 | $2,527,574 |
National Association Of Police Organizations Inc Alexandria, VA | $2,961,373 | $1,837,654 |
Cia Officers Memorial Foundation Herndon, VA | $44,152,518 | $12,915,085 |
National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives Noble Alexandria, VA | $2,186,857 | $2,238,516 |
Maryland Troopers Association Inc Pikesville, MD | $3,599,016 | $1,815,245 |
Fbi Agents Association Alexandria, VA | $4,554,055 | $1,668,796 |
Virginia Sheriffs Institute Inc Richmond, VA | $2,422,488 | $1,354,206 |
International Municipal Lawyers Association Inc Rockville, MD | $1,741,330 | $1,510,990 |