Nonprofit · EIN 52-1101422
POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,835,713 | $11,922,030 | -$86,317 | $23,014,614 | $9,227,026 | $13,787,588 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,495,835 | $13,339,582 | -$843,747 | $21,370,586 | $7,590,061 | $13,780,525 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,963,484
- of which government grants
- $2,076,324
- Membership dues
- $604,265
- Program service revenue
- $6,060,111
- Investment income
- $792,073
- Other revenue
- $20,045
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $906,822
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,086,120
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,089,905
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,754
- Accounting fees
- $51,650
- Occupancy
- $536,825
- Travel
- $1,450,630
- Depreciation
- $60,846
- Program services (functional)
- $10,893,970
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,028,060
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,370,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,014,614
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,227,026
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,787,588
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,447
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,219,899
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,739,832
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,756
- Gross receipts
- $11,835,713
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK WEXLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $483,702 | $90,461 |
| KEN HARTWICK | CFO Officer | 40 | $268,017 | $64,641 |
| THOMAS WILSON | DIR. CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $268,167 | $27,897 |
| MEAGAN CAHILL | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $246,810 | $27,525 |
| CHRISTOPHER FISHER | DIR., STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,265 | $50,571 |
| JENNIFER SOMMERS | DEPUTY DIR. OF MGMT & TECH SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,586 | $22,797 |
| DANIEL ALIOTO | DEPUTY DIR. OF TECH ASSISTANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,697 | $20,598 |
| JOHN DRAKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LESTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BETHEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN O'HARA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TRACY | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK WEXLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $474,676 | $83,920 |
| KEN HARTWICK | CFO Officer | 40 | $265,441 | $58,469 |
| THOMAS WILSON | DIR. CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $255,350 | $26,368 |
| JOHN SPRINGER | EXECUTIVE EDITOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $217,490 | $22,482 |
| JENNIFER SOMMERS | DEPUTY DIR. OF MGMT & TECH SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,078 | $21,366 |
| MEGAN CAHILL | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,209 | $25,618 |
| DANIEL ALIOTO | DEPUTY DIR. OF TECH ASSISTANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,137 | $17,445 |
| ADRIAN DIAZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEL MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DRAKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKARI YOUNG | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1120 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 930, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-3951
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHUCK WEXLER, 1120 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 930, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- CHUCK WEXLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 466-7820
- Website
- WWW.POLICEFORUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
PERF IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN POLICING. PERF'S WORK INCLUDES GUIDANCE ON POLICE USE OF FORCE, EFFECTIVE CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGIES, AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT POLICE OFFICERS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. PERF ADVANCES PROFESSIONALISM IN POLICING BY SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT BEST PRACTICES WITH THE FIELD.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING: IN 2024, PERF HELD FOUR SESSIONS OF ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE FOR POLICE (SMIP), A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MID- AND SENIOR-LEVEL POLICE OFFICIALS, MANY OF WHOM WILL BE FUTURE POLICE CHIEFS. PERF ALSO TRAINED OFFICERS TO IMPLEMENT PERF'S INTEGRATING COMMUNICATIONS, ASSESSMENT, AND TACTICS (ICAT) PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS PREVENT UNNECESSARY USES 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. ICAT TRAININGS ARE HELD MONTHLY AT PERF'S NATIONAL ICAT FACILITY IN DECATUR, ILLINOIS. PERF ALSO CONTINUES TO CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ICAT TRAINING. PERF ALSO HELD ITS THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL ICAT CONFERENCE.Expenses $5,497,478 · revenue $5,301,920
- RESEARCH: PERF CONDUCTS A RANGE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PUBLISHES FINDINGS IN REPORTS FOR POLICE PRACTITIONERS, THE NEWS MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC. IN 2024, PERF'S RESEARCH TEAM EXAMINED THE POLICE RESPONSE TO CIVIL DISTURBANCES; POLICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO ADDRESS CRIME ISSUES; AND LAW ENFORCEMENT'S ROLE IN COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTIONS.Expenses $2,067,042
- DEMONSTRATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PERF STUDIES BEST PRACTICES AND EMERGING ISSUES IN POLICING. ISSUES ADDRESSED IN 2024 INCLUDED: RESPONDING TO THE RISE IN CARJACKING; REDUCING THE RISK OF RESTRAINT-RELATED DEATH; INTEGRATING CIVILIAN STAFF INTO POLICE AGENCIES; ENGAGING IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES; AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY.Expenses $1,063,379
- MEMBERSHIP: PERF'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF THOUSANDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, ACADEMICS, RESEARCHERS, AND OTHERS WITH AN INTEREST IN POLICING AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES. PERF HOLDS MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER EVENTS, AND COMMUNICATES WITH ITS MEMBERS ON A DAILY BASIS. PERF'S DAILY CLIPS SERVICE IS A DAILY NEWSLETTER FEATURING THE MOST COMPELLING NEWS MEDIA STORIES ABOUT ISSUES IN POLICING. PERF'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALSO SENDS OUT A WEEKLY COLUMN CALLED "PERF TRENDING," WHICH FOCUSES ON A CURRENT TOPIC IN POLICING AND PROVIDES UPDATES ON ACTIVITIES AT PERF.Expenses $1,126,132
- MANAGEMENT SERVICES: PERF PROVIDES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO POLICE AGENCIES. PERF OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES; STRATEGIC PLANNING; TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW; GUIDANCE ON RECRUITMENT, HIRING, AND RETENTION; DEVELOPMENT OF USE-OF-FORCE POLICIES AND TRAINING; AND ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND OTHER DISCIPLINARY POLICIES AND CASES.Expenses $862,826 · revenue $506,728
- COMMUNICATIONS: PERF'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGES THE EDITING AND PRODUCTION OF PERF REPORTS, AS WELL AS MANAGING PERF'S WEBSITE, FIELDING NEWS MEDIA INQUIRIES ABOUT ISSUES IN POLICING, AND MAINTAINING PERF'S PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.Expenses $25,369 · revenue $31,649
- EXECUTIVE SEARCH: OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, PERF HAS HELPED MORE THAN 200 CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS IDENTIFY THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR POLICE CHIEF AND OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. PERF HAS PUBLISHED SEVERAL BOOKS ON EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR POLICING PROFESSIONALS, SUCH AS "COMMAND PERFORMANCE: A CAREER GUIDE FOR POLICE EXECUTIVES," "THE FIRST SIX MONTHS: A POLICE CHIEF'S GUIDE TO STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT, AND "CHAPTER 2: HOW POLICE CHIEFS AND SHERIFFS ARE FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THE NEXT STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS."Expenses $251,744 · revenue $219,814
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1101422
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I60E)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,014,614
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,835,713
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,835,713 | $11,922,030 | $23,014,614 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,495,835 | $13,339,582 | $21,370,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,016,688 | $10,261,284 | $24,845,959 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1101422).
Questions about POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM
- What is the EIN of POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM is 52-1101422.
- Is POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHUCK WEXLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $483,702 (CHUCK WEXLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,835,713, expenses of $11,922,030 and total assets of $23,014,614 at year end.
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