Nonprofit · EIN 52-2250648
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $565,891 | $574,871 | -$8,980 | $1,081,601 | $220,841 | $860,760 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $455,374 | $593,776 | -$138,402 | $990,328 | $138,556 | $851,772 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $278,035
- Program service revenue
- $272,490
- Investment income
- $15,366
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,111
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $152,001
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $200,001
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,130
- Travel
- $2,186
- Program services (functional)
- $435,195
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,305
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,371
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $990,328
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,081,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $220,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $860,760
- Publicly traded securities
- $318,789
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $860,760
- Gross receipts
- $614,889
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA LANDACRE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 16.88 | $0 | $482,200 | $67,814 |
| SAMANTHA J AGUAYO | DEP E.D. & CHIEF POLICY COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 3.75 | $0 | $334,041 | $48,076 |
| THOMAS S VALENTE | SENIOR COUNSEL, GLOBAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 1.87 | $0 | $308,124 | $70,507 |
| MEGAN R GRIGGS | DIR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 9.37 | $0 | $197,662 | $64,283 |
| SUSAN E MCLOUGHLIN | DIR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 9.37 | $0 | $153,911 | $52,292 |
| CLARA L STANFIELD | SENIOR MANAGER OF MEETINGS & EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 1.87 | $0 | $116,951 | $25,178 |
| HENRY HADAD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BARKER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJANETTE LECHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX LONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREI IANCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIANA WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN ZIELINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL FRICKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KAPPOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENA EHRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA ARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CHEEK | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS FOREMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANNY SCHECTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MERCEDES MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL MICHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MATTEI | DIRECTOR (FROM 1/12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS TURNER-BRIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJ SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUBEN MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA K LANDACRE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 18.75 | $0 | $440,322 | $60,243 |
| SAMANTHA AGUAYO | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIR. & CHIEF POLICY COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 3.75 | $0 | $308,759 | $43,069 |
| THOMAS VALENTE | SR DIRECTOR FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 1.9 | $0 | $285,396 | $59,009 |
| MEGAN GRIGGS | DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 11.25 | $0 | $188,114 | $54,652 |
| SUSAN MCLOUGHLIN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 9.37 | $0 | $147,769 | $47,174 |
| ROBERT DEBERARDINE | PRESIDENT (UNTIL 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS TURNER-BRIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BUCKMASTER DE WOLF | TREASURER (UNTIL 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA ARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CHEEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENA EHRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BART EPPENAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS FOREMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL P FRICKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY HADAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES D HALLENBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID J KAPPOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJANETTE LECHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES K MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL R MICHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBEN H MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MCDONALD O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MANNY SCHECTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIANA WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN ZIELINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 M ST NW STE 1150, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-1772
- In care of
- % ADA E BARNES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSICA LANDACRE, 1501 M STREET NW 1150, WASHINGTON, DC 200051700
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA LANDACRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 507-4500
- Website
- WWW.IPOEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND THEIR VALUE TO SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS GOALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, THE CONDUCT OF EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- INVENTOR OF THE YEAR (DECEMBER 12, 2024) THE FOUNDATION GIVES AN ANNUAL AWARD TO THE MOST OUTSTANDING INVENTOR OF A RECENT, PATENTED INVENTION THAT EXEMPLIFIES MODERN INGENUITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT INVENTORS AND PATENTS, AND HOW INVENTIONS BENEFIT THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. NOMINEES ARE SOLICITED FROM INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, INDEPENDENT INVENTORS, ACADEMIA, AND OTHER SOURCES IN ALL FIELDS OF TECHNOLOGY. THE WINNER IS SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE 2024 AWARD WAS GIVEN AT AN AWARDS CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 12 AND INCLUDES A PLAQUE AND TRIBUTE VIDEO. THE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN ADVANCE OF THE AWARDS CEREMONY AND DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF RECENT INVENTORS.Expenses $126,605 · revenue $133,745
- EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (DECEMBER 12, 2024) THE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD TO AN EXECUTIVE WITHIN A COMPANY WHO IS COMMITTED TO THE CREATION, PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. THE WINNER IS SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE 2024 AWARD WAS GIVEN AT AN AWARDS CEREMONY DECEMBER 12 AND INCLUDES A PLAQUE AND TRIBUTE VIDEO.Expenses $126,605 · revenue $133,745
- PR CAMPAIGN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED HIRING A PR FIRM IN JULY 2024 TO PROMOTE THE VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA. AS PART OF THE PARTNERSHIP, THE PR FIRM WOULD PROMOTE MESSAGING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, CONNECT WITH TRADITIONAL MEDIA, AND CREATE NEW RESOURCES THAT COULD TEACH THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF IP. THEY LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN TITLED "IP IS EVERYWHERE" WHERE THEY ENGAGED A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER TO CREATE VIDEOS AT THE ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION TO HIGHLIGHT INNOVATION AND IP.Expenses $141,890
- IP EDUCATION FOR NEXT GEN INNOVATORS TOOLKIT THE FOUNDATION CREATED A FREE TOOLKIT FOR VOLUNTEERS TO USE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO TEACH ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. IN ADDITION TO ENGAGEMENT WITH IPO MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS, THE FOUNDATION CONNECTS WITH PARTNERS TO PRESENT THE CONTENT TO STUDENTS, PRIMARILY GRADES 6-12.Expenses $20,175
- WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT? 2023-2024 "WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT?" IS A VIRTUAL INVENTION COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS. STUDENTS QUALIFY IF THEY HAVE AN ORIGINAL INVENTION THAT THEY CREATED AT AGE 18 OR YOUNGER AND THE INVENTION HAS RECEIVED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION. THREE WINNING INVENTIONS WERE SELECTED BY THE BOARD AND PUBLIC VOTE. WINNERS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL TO LEARN HOW TO ADVANCE THEIR INVENTION, THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE RECOGNITION IN A PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN, AND ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE AWARDS CELEBRATION. THE FOUNDATION HIRED A MARKETING COMPANY TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNICATIONS PORTION OF THE PROGRAM.Expenses $19,920 · revenue $5,000
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
- 52-2250648
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,081,601
- Income (IRS master file)
- $614,889
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $565,891 | $574,871 | $1,081,601 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $455,374 | $593,776 | $990,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $522,901 | $617,685 | $1,199,398 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $365,159 | $420,100 | $1,172,883 | 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 52-2250648).
Questions about INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 52-2250648.
- Is INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSICA LANDACRE.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $565,891, expenses of $574,871 and total assets of $1,081,601 at year end.
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