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The Institute for Financial Markets

We help people understand derivatives markets.

Washington, DC   |  https://www.theifm.org
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The Institute for Financial Markets

EIN: 52-1634508


Mission

The IFM’s mission focuses on financial markets education, and more specifically derivatives markets. Our aim is to increase public awareness and understanding of the importance of financial markets and the financial service industry to the global economy, and to improve the technical competence of those in the industry who deal with the public. As such, IFM engages in activities such as research, publications, course development, workshops, conferences, ethics and anti-money compliance laundering training, and free educational videos.

Ruling year info

1994

President & CEO

Trish Foshee

Main address

2001 K St NW Ste 725

Washington, DC 20006 USA

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EIN

52-1634508

Subject area info

Economics

Financial services

Population served info

Adults

Academics

Farmers

NTEE code info

Economics (as a Social Science) (V22)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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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.

Population(s) Served

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.

Population(s) Served
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Low-income people

Course and workshops are designed to fostering knowledge and understanding of the derivatives markets for industry professionals, market users and individuals of all backgrounds.

Population(s) Served
Adults
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Financials

The Institute for Financial Markets
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
done  Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant. info

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2019 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

44.97

Average of 13.27 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2019 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.2

Average of 7.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2019 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8%

Average of 18% over 10 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Balance sheet

Fiscal 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.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Material data errors No No No No No

Operations

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Documents
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President & CEO

Trish Foshee

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Board of directors
as of 02/23/2023
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Board chair

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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