The Institute for Financial Markets
We help people understand derivatives markets.
The Institute for Financial Markets
EIN: 52-1634508
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Ethics and AML Compliance Training
The IFM provides ethics training and anti money laundering training to keep financial services professionals cognizant of industry developments and their ethical and fraudulent implications that impact U.S. markets.
Smart Financial Regulation Events
IFM hosts public policy- and regulation-focused educational events. Of special note is the free, annual DC Fintech Week, hosted by the IFM and the Institute of International Economic Law, Georgetown University's Law Center. DC Fintech Week's aim is to elevate the public’s understanding, and discourse, by democratizing the ideas and thoughts driving industry and policymakers.
Educational Programs
Course and workshops are designed to fostering knowledge and understanding of the derivatives markets for industry professionals, market users and individuals of all backgrounds.
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Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2019 info
44.97
Months of cash in 2019 info
1.2
Fringe rate in 2019 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
The Institute for Financial Markets
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The Institute for Financial Markets
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of The Institute for Financial Markets’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Profitability info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $473,915 | -$62,232 | $2,314,190 | -$716,792 | -$416,298 |
As % of expenses | 33.0% | -3.7% | 269.9% | -86.6% | -43.4% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $471,325 | -$64,417 | $2,287,649 | -$751,344 | -$451,036 |
As % of expenses | 32.7% | -3.8% | 258.8% | -87.1% | -45.3% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $2,058,632 | $2,082,025 | $3,391,428 | -$11,810 | $407,149 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 6.3% | 1.1% | 62.9% | -100.3% | -3547.5% |
Program services revenue | 94.8% | 94.0% | 4.5% | -1004.2% | 29.8% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 1.6% | 5.8% | 12.6% | 2470.8% | 44.4% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -717.0% | 20.8% |
Other revenue | 3.6% | 0.2% | 82.9% | -649.6% | 5.0% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $1,437,128 | $1,677,306 | $857,560 | $827,647 | $960,171 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | -9.7% | 16.7% | -48.9% | -3.5% | 16.0% |
Personnel | 57.4% | 60.3% | 58.0% | 57.6% | 50.4% |
Professional fees | 4.6% | 20.5% | 13.9% | 16.2% | 10.8% |
Occupancy | 0.0% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 21.4% |
All other expenses | 38.0% | 10.9% | 23.5% | 21.7% | 13.5% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,439,718 | $1,679,491 | $884,101 | $862,199 | $994,909 |
One month of savings | $119,761 | $139,776 | $71,463 | $68,971 | $80,014 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $22,174 | $75,385 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $1,581,653 | $1,894,652 | $955,564 | $931,170 | $1,074,923 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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Months of cash | 17.9 | 19.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Months of cash and investments | 41.4 | 40.4 | 80.5 | 75.8 | 74.0 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 24.1 | 19.6 | 70.7 | 62.9 | 48.9 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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Cash | $2,139,639 | $2,703,463 | $177,665 | $84,719 | $96,910 |
Investments | $2,815,437 | $2,939,434 | $5,578,313 | $5,143,718 | $5,824,115 |
Receivables | $73,307 | $55,801 | $1,730,873 | $1,315,401 | $782,483 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $45,627 | $121,012 | $126,870 | $41,876 | $131,938 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 47.6% | 19.8% | 39.8% | 0.0% | 90.7% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 42.9% | 18.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Unrestricted net assets | $2,906,710 | $2,842,293 | $5,129,942 | $4,378,598 | $3,927,562 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $1,884,470 | $2,191,375 | $2,068,710 | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $0 | $1,884,470 | $2,191,375 | $2,068,710 | $2,660,711 |
Total net assets | $2,906,710 | $4,726,763 | $7,321,317 | $6,447,308 | $6,588,273 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President & CEO
Trish Foshee
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
The Institute for Financial Markets
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
The Institute for Financial Markets
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
The Institute for Financial Markets
Board of directorsas of 02/23/2023
Board of directors data
Michael Dawley
President, Bluefin Partners LLC
Term: 2017 - 2022
Gary A. DeWall
Special Counsel and Chair, Financial Markets and Regulatory, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Daniel A. Driscoll
Special Policy Advisor, National Futures Association
Peter F. Borish
Chairman and CEO, Computer Trading Corporation
John M. Damgard
Director, Interactive Brokers
Arthur W. Hahn
Retired, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Walter L Lukken
President and Chief Executive Officer, FIA
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