INVESTOR PROTECTION INSTITUTE Charity Report

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INVESTOR PROTECTION INSTITUTE

EIN 26-2504761 · Consumer Protection (W90)

What they do

THE INVESTOR PROTECTION INSTITUTES (IPIS) MISSION is to PROTECT INVESTORS THROUGH RESEARCH and EDUCATION. IPI CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH NATIONAL INVESTOR EDUCATION, PROTECTION, and RESEARCH PROGRAMS DELIVERED AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL WITH THE ASSISTANCE of PARTICIPATING STATE SECURITIES REGULATORS and STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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Money made simple

4,633.39%of revenue went to mission work69.8% of expenses · Program services

$6,636.82spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

2,003.43%of revenue went to management and office costs30.2% of expenses

$1.13in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $36,214 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$554

Mission workProgram services$25,6694,633.39% of revenue69.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$11,0992,003.43% of revenue30.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$36,7686,636.82% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2020CurrentExpense mix: 69.8% mission · 30.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 6,636.82% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 74.9% mission · 25.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.17% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 59.6% mission · 40.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 135.34% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 13.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.77% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 92.6% mission · 7.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.85% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$554

Expenses$36,768

Annual shortfall $36,214 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$25,669 · 69.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$11,099 · 30.2% of expenses

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Revenue$554

Expenses$36,768

Assets$41,433

Income$554

Mission work (program services)$25,669

Grants given$66,989

Average grant$22,330

Management and general$11,099

Accounting fees$7,180

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DR ROBERT E ROUSHMEMBER · 3 hrs/week $12,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

DR ROBERT E ROUSHMEMBER

CRAIG A GOETTSCHCHAIRMAN

DON M BLANDINPRESIDENT & CEO

JOSEPH P BORGMEMBER

ROBIN S RINGOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 1200 18TH STREET NW NO 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
County: District of Columbia
In care of: CHERI MEYER
Primary officer: CHERI MEYER, VICE PRESIDENT AND COO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 775-2112

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: January 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SIKICH LLP
NTEE classification: Consumer Protection (W90)
IRS tax category: Consumer Protection
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: May 15, 2024