2025-11-17T14:00:11-06:00 2024-12-31 420714325 RSM US LLP 1001 WATER ST STE 500 TAMPA FL 33602 990 2024-01-01 521101422 POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM POLI 2024667820 1120 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 930 WASHINGTON DC 20036 CHUCK WEXLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2024667820 2025-11-14 1 1 KRISTEN BARNETT P01234578 8133162300 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHUCK WEXLER 1120 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 930 WASHINGTON DC 20036 11835713 0 X WWW.POLICEFORUM.ORG X 1978 DC PERF CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN POLICING, AND DISSEMINATES FINDINGS TO THE FIELD. 5 5 37 5 0 0 4529852 4963484 7244217 6060111 698877 792073 22889 20045 12495835 11835713 0 0 0 0 5726372 5089905 0 0 0 7613210 6832125 13339582 11922030 -843747 -86317 21370586 23014614 7590061 9227026 13780525 13787588 X 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. 0 0 5497478 5301920 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. 2067042 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. 1063379 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. 1126132 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. 862826 506728 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. 25369 31649 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. 251744 219814 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." 2266071 758191 10893970 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 63 0 1 37 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X KEN HARTWICK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2024667820 1120 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 930 WASHINGTON DC 20036 JOHN DRAKE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHY LESTER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN BETHEL TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN O'HARA SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT TRACY MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEN HARTWICK CFO 40.00 X 268017 0 64641 CHUCK WEXLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 483702 0 90461 CHRISTOPHER FISHER DIR., STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION 40.00 X 218265 0 50571 MEAGAN CAHILL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH 40.00 X 246810 0 27525 JENNIFER SOMMERS DEPUTY DIR. OF MGMT & TECH SVCS 40.00 X 200586 0 22797 THOMAS WILSON DIR. CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH 40.00 X 268167 0 27897 DANIEL ALIOTO DEPUTY DIR. OF TECH ASSISTANCE 40.00 X 200697 0 20598 1886244 0 304490 17 0 1 0 BRIAN MANDELL 66 PARKMAN STREET UNIT 1 BROOKLINE MA 02446 CONSULTING 154000 1 604265 2076324 2282895 4963484 CONF. & REGISTRATIONS 611430 4638212 4638212 EDUCATION 900099 663708 663708 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 541610 506728 506728 EXECUTIVE SEARCH 900099 219814 219814 PUBLICATIONS 513120 31649 31649 6060111 792073 792073 OTHER REVENUE 900099 20045 20045 20045 11835713 6060111 0 812118 X 906822 487542 419280 3086120 1844702 1241418 4104 215 3889 1092859 631540 461319 1754 1754 51650 51650 9025 9025 2027668 1707311 320357 2396 2396 283803 226796 57007 147833 21805 126028 536825 536825 1450630 1375013 75617 60846 60846 108762 108762 CATERING 1047780 997039 50741 OTHER EXPENSES 684895 410056 274839 SITE RENTAL 237076 230382 6694 MEDIA PRODUCTION 181182 181151 31 2778022 -2778022 11922030 10893970 1028060 0 20941 27606 1923504 2914949 1125433 799234 66327 43190 1314 1314 39314 8527 636416 594969 92621 41447 17793495 16219899 307637 2958448 21370586 23014614 1450910 1584287 5833445 4659544 305706 2983195 7590061 9227026 X 13732769 13739832 47756 47756 13780525 13787588 21370586 23014614 -86317 93380 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4832033 3093162 13559856 4529852 4963482 30978385 4832033 3093162 13559856 4529852 4963482 30978385 9343483 21634902 55254 123341 62319 698877 792073 1731864 9777 27382 35514 22889 20045 115607 32825856 26520087 0.65910 0.67280 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 9,777. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 27,382. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 35,514. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 22,889. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 20,045. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 11922030 11922030 746102 186526 0 0 561837 663064 816979 746102 2787982 4181973 140459 165766 204245 186526 696996 1045494 PART II-B PERF DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN 2024. 577371 573414 3957 59045 21555 37490 41447 DEPOSITS 88585 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 2869863 2958448 LEASE LIABILITY 2983195 2983195 X 11920068 93380 93380 11826688 9025 9025 11835713 11913005 0 11913005 9025 9025 11922030 PART X, LINE 2: PERF IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). IN ADDITION, PERF QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DEDUCTIONS UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). INCOME THAT IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. PERF HAD NO PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. PERF COMPLIES WITH THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED PERFS TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT PERF HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHUCK WEXLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 363157 0 60000 0 60545 0 69000 0 21461 0 574163 0 0 0 KEN HARTWICK CFO 267621 0 0 0 396 0 28885 0 35756 0 332658 0 0 0 THOMAS WILSON DIR. CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH 267909 0 0 0 258 0 26345 0 1552 0 296064 0 0 0 MEAGAN CAHILL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH 246720 0 0 0 90 0 23967 0 3558 0 274335 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER FISHER DIR., STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION 217869 0 0 0 396 0 23375 0 27196 0 268836 0 0 0 JENNIFER SOMMERS DEPUTY DIR. OF MGMT & TECH SVCS 200328 0 0 0 258 0 19285 0 3512 0 223383 0 0 0 DANIEL ALIOTO DEPUTY DIR. OF TECH ASSISTANCE 200559 0 0 0 138 0 19248 0 1350 0 221295 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THERE IS ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS, REFERRED TO AS "GENERAL MEMBERS." THERE ARE SEVERAL CLASSES OF NON-VOTING MEMBERS, INCLUDING "SUBSCRIBING," "SUSTAINING, AND "LIFETIME" MEMBERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERS, WHO EACH CAST ONE VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL MEMBERS, WHO EACH CAST ONE VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PREPARED BY POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE 990 DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT BEFORE FILING. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PERF HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. THE POLICY DEFINES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS SITUATIONS WHERE PERSONAL INTERESTS COULD CONFLICT WITH THE INTERESTS OF PERF, INCLUDING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FAMILY MEMBERS OR ENTITIES IN WHICH A COVERED INDIVIDUAL HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR SERVES IN A FIDUCIARY ROLE. THE POLICY PROHIBITS COVERED INDIVIDUALS FROM PARTICIPATING IN DECISIONS WHERE A CONFLICT EXISTS AND FROM ACCEPTING GIFTS OR BENEFITS FROM ENTITIES SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH PERF, EXCEPT FOR NOMINAL ITEMS UNDER $25. PROCEDURES INCLUDE: -ANNUAL REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION BY ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A SIGNED QUESTIONNAIRE. -MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL, PERCEIVED, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. -RECUSAL OF INDIVIDUALS FROM RELATED DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. -THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW ALL DISCLOSED CONFLICTS AND MAY BRING THESE MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANY AFFECTED TRANSACTION. PERF MONITORS COMPLIANCE THROUGH ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS AND ONGOING DISCLOSURES, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS TO THE BOARD FOR RESOLUTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 PERF RETAINS AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR ANNUAL REVIEW OF ITS STAFF. THE CONSULTANT ADVISES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AN INDEPENDENT BODY, OF THE SALARY PRACTICE THAT IS PERTINENT TO PERF AND COMPUTES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL STAFF, EXCEPT FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS' REPORT, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CHOOSE TO REVIEW AND/OR AMEND SUCH ITEMS PRIOR TO VOTING ON THEIR APPROVAL. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,707,311. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 320,357. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,027,668. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS.