Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2020 , and ending 08-31-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1575 I STREET NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-1300485
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 11,898,516
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHELLE MASON
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ASAECENTER.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN AREAS THAT NO ONE ASSOCIATION CAN UNDERTAKE ON ITS OWN, DEVELOPING EXISTING AND NEW PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL LEAD THE PROFESSION OF ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT INTO THE FUTURE AND HELPING ASSOCIATIONS BECOME MORE INNOVATIVE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 13
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 37
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 676,390 590,695
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 736,996 1,599,580
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 17,561 302,969
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,430,947 2,493,244
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 38,347 72,568
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,379,101 783,412
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet424,114    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,935,046 1,172,447
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,352,494 2,028,427
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,921,547 464,817
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 26,488,111 31,104,132
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,533,144 6,674,881
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 18,954,967 24,429,251
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN AREAS THAT NO ONE ASSOCIATION CAN UNDERTAKE ON ITS OWN AND HELPING ASSOCIATIONS BECOME MORE INNOVATIVE. WITH THE HELP OF ASAE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY, THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A RIGOROUS RESEARCH AGENDA THAT SUPPORTS THE KNOWLEDGE TO EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF ASSOCIATION LEADERS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,307,513 including grants of $ 72,568 ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH - THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH DEPARTMENT ADVANCES KNOWLEDGE IN NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT BY PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP LEADERS FOCUS ON CRITICAL FACTORS TO ENHANCE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTS AND FACILITATES THE APPLICATION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS BY EXECUTIVES AND BOARDS THROUGH RIGOROUSLY DESIGNED SECONDARY, QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS. THOUGHT PROVOKING RESEARCH HAS BEEN PRODUCED ON MEMBERSHIP, VOLUNTEERISM, FUNDRAISING, AND THE ECONOMY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,307,513
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
8
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
13
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
13
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletBRIAN TEAGUE1575 I STREET NW   WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 626-2723
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) STEPHEN J CALDEIRA......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) STEVEN C ANDERSON......................................................................
CHAIR-ELECT
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) LAKISHA ANN WOODS CAE......................................................................
SECRETARY-TREASURER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SCOTT BECK FOFD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) HEIDI BIGGS BROCK......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) RITA CHEN FUJISAWA MBA CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) SHERI L JACOBS FASAE CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) JAY KAREN CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) STEFANIE REEVES MA FASAE CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) SHERI SESAY-TUFFOUR PHD CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) JEFFREY SHIELDS FASAE CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) LYNNE THOMAS GORDON CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) IRVING WASHINGTON FASAE CAE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
2.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) SUSAN ROBERTSON......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 8/2021)
 5.75
.................
31.75 		    X       153,966 850,161 60,687
(15) HEIDI ROBEY......................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 4.50
.................
33.00 		    X       28,257 207,219 43,932
(16) SHARON MOSS......................................................................
CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER
 33.75
.................
3.75 		    X       190,180 21,131 24,772
(17) ROBERT SKELTON......................................................................
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (THRU 11/2021)
 4.00
.................
33.50 		      X     27,009 226,191 47,803
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) REGINALD HENRY........................................................................
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
 4.25
.......................33.25 		      X     31,707 248,062 34,739
(19) JOHN ROBERT EDWARD LEE IV........................................................................
CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
 4.25
.......................33.25 		      X     24,823 194,209 9,759
(20) AMY LEDOUX........................................................................
SR. VP, MEETING & EXPOSITIONS (THRU 3/2021)
 1.50
.......................36.00 		      X     9,681 232,345 14,122
(21) ELIZABETH MARIE PIPER BACH........................................................................
PRESIDENT ASAE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
 37.50
.......................0.00 		      X     302,133 0 16,040
(22) DEBRA STEVENS........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
 37.50
.......................0.00 		        X   136,693 0 11,085
(23) AMY HISSRICH........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 4.25
.......................33.25 		        X   15,272 119,480 17,083
(24) DEBORAH HANGER........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
 4.25
.......................33.25 		        X   14,845 116,143 32,517
(25) SOURI JAHANMIR........................................................................
DR., FINANCE, REVENUE & COLLECTIONS (THRU 6/2021)
 4.50
.......................33.00 		        X   15,414 113,041 7,765
(26) LARRY COVERT........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 4.25
.......................33.25 		        X   14,384 112,532 12,996
(27) JOHN H GRAHAM IV........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 1/2020)
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 0 1,271,844 4,384






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 964,364 3,712,358 337,684
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
WESTAT INC

1600 RESEARCH BLVD
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		RESEARCH 131,150
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 90,495
d Related organizations1d 131,417
e Government grants (contributions)1e 72,907
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 295,876
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 590,695
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 586,031     586,031
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,220     2,220
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   10,389,070 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   9,375,521 7b
c Gain or (loss)   1,013,549 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 1,013,549     1,013,549
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 90,495of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 29,751
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -29,751   -29,751
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a EVENT CANCELLATION INSURANCE 900099 330,500     330,500
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 330,500
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 2,493,244 0 0 1,902,549
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 72,568 72,568
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 697,383 435,271 114,540 147,572
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 25,571 15,938 4,227 5,406
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 60,458 38,265 9,288 12,905
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 85,172 60,170 25,002  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 242,734 221,798   20,936
12 Advertising and promotion .... 76,207 34,699 41,508  
13 Office expenses ....... 8,246 2,872 862 4,512
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 2,278 1,300 978  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,319     3,319
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ...        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a OVERHEAD ALLOCATION 746,693 423,229 99,796 223,668
b AWARDS & SPONSORSHIPS 5,025     5,025
c DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,864 1,093   771
d TEMP HELP 349   349  
e All other expenses 560 310 250  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,028,427 1,307,513 296,800 424,114
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 314,789 2 316,770
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 121,491 4 20,539
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 218 9 2,431
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 265,363
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 265,363 0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 26,051,613 11 30,676,917
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 87,475
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 26,488,111 16 31,104,132
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 50,658 17 55,486
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19 1,500
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 7,482,486 25 6,617,895
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,533,144 26 6,674,881
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 18,751,005 27 24,214,701
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 203,962 28 214,550
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 18,954,967 32 24,429,251
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 26,488,111 33 31,104,132
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
2,493,244
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
2,028,427
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
464,817
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
18,954,967
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
5,009,467
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
24,429,251
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 883,510 708,114 803,336 676,390 590,695 3,662,045
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 883,510 708,114 803,336 676,390 590,695 3,662,045
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 624,480
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 3,037,565
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 883,510 708,114 803,336 676,390 590,695 3,662,045
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,000,212 804,216 844,195 857,013 588,251 4,093,887
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 29,295     10,132 330,500 369,927
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 8,125,859
12
12
910,847
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
37.380 %
15
15
29.350 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
52-1300485
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 13,987,318 13,338,870 13,901,941 13,244,825 12,299,469
b Contributions ...         150
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 4,203,646 1,076,439 13,387 1,201,202 1,559,776
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		301,351 427,991 576,458 544,086 614,570
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 17,889,613 13,987,318 13,338,870 13,901,941 13,244,825
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   265,363 265,363 0
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 0
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,617,895
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 7,447,290
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 5,009,467
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 29,751
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 5,039,218
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 2,408,072
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 85,172
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 85,172
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 2,493,244
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 1,973,006
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 29,751
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 29,751
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,943,255
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 85,172
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 85,172
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 2,028,427
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THIS IS A BOARD-DESIGNATED FUND, THE CORPUS OF WHICH IS TO REMAIN INTACT, AND THE INVESTMENT INCOME USED FOR RESEARCH BENEFITING THE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY AND FOR PROJECTS FOSTERING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY. THE GUIDELINES FOR THE SPENDING OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN ANY BUDGET YEAR SHALL BE RECOMMENDED BY THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND PRESENTED TO THE INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION BASED ON PORTFOLIO RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31ST FOR THE THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE UPCOMING BUDGET YEAR. THE RECOMMENDATION WILL BE MADE PRIOR TO PREPARATION OF THE BUDGET, WHICH WILL BE PROPOSED BASED ON THE ANTICIPATED PROGRAM OF WORK FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR AND THE RECOMMENDED SPENDING GUIDANCE. THE BOARD WILL APPROVE THE SPENDING GUIDANCE AND BUDGET TOGETHER AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE ANNUAL RECOMMENDATION WOULD FALL IN THE RANGE OF 3-6%, WITH AN EXPECTATION OF 4-4.5%.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 29,751.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 29,751.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SPECIAL EVENTS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
90,495
 
 
90,495

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
90,495
 
 
90,495
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 29,751     29,751
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 29,751
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -29,751
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
52-1300485
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) PA FOUNDATION
2318 MILL ROAD SUITE 1300
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		54-1071370 501C3 10,000       PROJECT SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
1527 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		53-0200001 501C3 15,000       PROJECT SUPPORT
(3) EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 645174
CINCINNATI,OH45264 		31-0743605 501C3 10,000       PROJECT SUPPORT
(4) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
1201 15TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		88-0359303 501C6 10,000       PROJECT SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES FINAL PROJECT REPORT FROM AWARD RECIPIENTS. THE FOUNDATION KEEPS RECORDS OF ALL AWARD ACCEPTANCE FORMS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
Yes
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
Yes
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1JOHN H GRAHAM IV
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 1/2020) 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
1,271,133 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
711 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
4,384 		0
-------------
1,276,228 		0
-------------
0
2SUSAN ROBERTSON
PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 8/2021) 		(i)

(ii)		 123,049
-------------
679,445 		29,566
-------------
163,253 		1,351
-------------
7,463 		3,631
-------------
20,048 		5,675
-------------
31,334 		163,272
-------------
901,543 		0
-------------
0
3ELIZABETH MARIE PIPER BACH
PRESIDENT ASAE BUSINESS SERVICES, IN 		(i)

(ii)		 238,987
-------------
0 		57,692
-------------
0 		5,454
-------------
0 		12,641
-------------
0 		3,399
-------------
0 		318,173
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4REGINALD HENRY
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 31,266
-------------
244,611 		113
-------------
887 		328
-------------
2,564 		1,204
-------------
9,419 		2,733
-------------
21,384 		35,644
-------------
278,865 		0
-------------
0
5ROBERT SKELTON
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (THRU 1 		(i)

(ii)		 26,709
-------------
223,685 		107
-------------
893 		193
-------------
1,613 		1,353
-------------
11,332 		3,746
-------------
31,372 		32,108
-------------
268,895 		0
-------------
0
6HEIDI ROBEY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 27,387
-------------
200,837 		120
-------------
880 		750
-------------
5,502 		2,160
-------------
15,843 		3,111
-------------
22,817 		33,528
-------------
245,879 		0
-------------
0
7AMY LEDOUX
SR. VP, MEETING & EXPOSITIONS (THRU 		(i)

(ii)		 9,564
-------------
229,536 		40
-------------
960 		77
-------------
1,849 		480
-------------
11,525 		85
-------------
2,033 		10,246
-------------
245,903 		0
-------------
0
8SHARON MOSS
CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 186,817
-------------
20,757 		900
-------------
100 		2,463
-------------
274 		9,500
-------------
1,056 		12,794
-------------
1,422 		212,474
-------------
23,609 		0
-------------
0
9JOHN ROBERT EDWARD LEE IV
CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFF 		(i)

(ii)		 24,492
-------------
191,614 		113
-------------
887 		218
-------------
1,708 		461
-------------
3,608 		645
-------------
5,045 		25,929
-------------
202,862 		0
-------------
0
10DEBORAH HANGER
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DATABASE ADMINISTRA 		(i)

(ii)		 14,661
-------------
114,698 		113
-------------
887 		71
-------------
558 		791
-------------
6,189 		2,894
-------------
22,643 		18,530
-------------
144,975 		0
-------------
0
11AMY HISSRICH
SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOL 		(i)

(ii)		 15,115
-------------
118,251 		113
-------------
887 		44
-------------
342 		775
-------------
6,062 		1,161
-------------
9,086 		17,208
-------------
134,628 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 THE FOUNDATION'S CEO IS ALSO CEO OF, AND AN EMPLOYEE OF, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. ACCORDINGLY, HER COMPENSATION, WHILE DETERMINED BY ASAE, TAKES INTO ACCOUNT BOTH ASAE AND THE FOUNDATION'S MISSIONS AND GOALS. THE ASAE & THE FOUNDATION COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION LEVELS (INCLUDING BOTH ANNUAL CASH COMPENSATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS) FOR HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED AGAINST DATA DEVELOPED BY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS USING SURVEYS COMPRISED OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE SIMILAR TO ASAE & THE FOUNDATION IN MAGNITUDE, COMPLEXITY, AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, AND THEY ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE VARIOUS MARKETS IN WHICH ASAE & THE FOUNDATION COMPETE FOR TALENT. TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION IS TARGETED AT THE COMPETITIVE RANGE OF 85% - 115% OF THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF DEVELOPED MARKET RATES, DEPENDING ON TENURE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CEO.
PART I, LINE 4B JOHN GRAHAM IV SERP PAYOUT: $1,164,788 (VIA RELATED ORGANIZATION ASAE).
PART I, LINE 5 THE FOUNDATION'S CEO IS ALSO CEO OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION, ACCORDINGLY, IS DETERMINED THROUGH A PROCESS CONDUCTED BY ASAE. THAT PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE CEO'S ANNUAL INCENTIVE AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE MARKET PRACTICES OF THE COMPARABLE GROUP AS DESCRIBED IN THE ANSWER (ON ASAE'S FORM 990) TO PART VI, QUESTION 15. THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PREDETERMINED FINANCIAL, STRATEGIC, BUSINESS, AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS OF BOTH ASAE AND THE FOUNDATION. THE PRIMARY QUANTITATIVE FACTORS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE AS FINANCIAL MEASURES NET INCOME, REVENUE, TOTAL MEMBERSHIP, AND ACHIEVEMENT OF OTHER BOARD PRIORITIES AS DEFINED EACH YEAR BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PAY IS NOT DETERMINED AS A SPECIFIC PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES; RATHER, REVENUES ARE UTILIZED AS MERELY ONE FACTOR WITH REGARD TO OVERALL PERFORMANCE.
PART I, LINE 6 THE FOUNDATION'S CEO IS ALSO CEO OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, A RELATED SECTION 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE CEO'S CONTINGENT COMPENSATION, ACCORDINGLY, IS DETERMINED THROUGH A PROCESS CONDUCTED BY ASAE. THAT PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE CEO'S TARGET ANNUAL INCENTIVE AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE MARKET PRACTICES OF THE COMPARABLE GROUP AS DESCRIBED IN THE ANSWER (ON ASAE'S FORM 990) TO PART VI, QUESTION 15. THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PREDETERMINED FINANCIAL, STRATEGIC, BUSINESS, AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS OF BOTH ASAE AND THE FOUNDATION. THE PRIMARY QUANTITATIVE FACTORS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE AS FINANCIAL MEASURES NET INCOME, REVENUE, TOTAL MEMBERSHIP, AND ACHIEVEMENT OF OTHER BOARD PRIORITIES AS DEFINED EACH YEAR BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PAY IS NOT DETERMINED AS A SPECIFIC PERCENTAGE OF NET EARNINGS; RATHER, NET EARNINGS ARE UTILIZED AS MERELY ONE FACTOR WITH REGARD TO OVERALL PERFORMANCE.
PART I, LINE 7 THE CEO HAS DISCRETION TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH BONUSES BASED ON THE OVERALL ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE. THIS IS A COMBINATION OF METRICS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES GRANTED BASED ON SPECIFIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS FOR A DEPARTMENT AND/OR INDIVIDUAL.
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Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 ASAE FOUNDATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF ASAE. IT MAY ACT IN THE PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN AUTHORITY IS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OR IN EMERGENCY MATTERS WHERE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION IS TEMPORARY AND SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A FOUNDATION DIRECTORS OTHER THAN EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS ARE NOMINATED BY THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE) AND ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASAE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED, SHOULD THE FOUNDATION WISH TO SEPARATE FROM ASAE OR TAKE MAJOR STEPS TOWARD SUCH SEPARATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 RETURNS ARE PREPARED BY THE 3RD PARTY PREPARER WORKING WITH THE CFO AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. ONCE THE CFO IS COMFORTABLE WITH THE COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY OF THE DOCUMENT, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW AND IS UPLOADED INTO A SECURE RESTRICTED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT IS USED TO DISTRIBUTE BOARD MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 5 DAYS PRIOR TO FILING. BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE, FOR HOW LONG AND WHEN THE RETURN WILL BE FILED. THE RETURN WILL BE FILED AS PRESENTED IF NO FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS ARE WARRANTED. THE BOARD WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL CHANGES PRIOR TO FILING. THE RETURN IS THEN SIGNED BY THE CEO AND FILED APPROPRIATELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER AND EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A DISCLOSURE FORM DETAILING ANY SUCH 'OTHER INTERESTS.' THE INDIVIDUAL ALSO MUST UPDATE THE DISCLOSURE FORM IF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE SUBMITTED INFORMATION ARISE DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. A CHECKLIST IS MAINTAINED AND FOLLOW UP IS DONE UNTIL ALL FORMS ARE RETURNED. ONCE ALL FORMS ARE RECEIVED, THE CEO REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURES. ANY AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSE DEEMED UNUSUAL OR WHICH MAY APPEAR TO CONSTITUTE AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR DETERMINATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY SEEK THE GUIDANCE OF COUNSEL AND MAKE SUCH DETERMINATION WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHOSE INVOLVEMENT IN SUCH TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY CONCLUDE THAT THIS DETERMINATION SHOULD BE MADE BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI, AND THE MATTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE BOARD (WITH OR WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE) FOR ITS CONSIDERATION, DELIBERATION AND RESOLUTION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHOSE INVOLVEMENT IN SUCH TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE APPROPRIATE BOARD SHALL HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY OVER THE RESOLUTION OF ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MATTERS INVOLVING THE MEMBERS OF SUCH BOARD. IF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE BELIEVES THAT A PARTICULAR RELATIONSHIP OR TRANSACTION MAY REPRESENT AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL FIRST REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE INDIVIDUAL IN QUESTION DETAILING THE NATURE OF THE RELATIONSHIP OR TRANSACTION. WHEN EVALUATING WHETHER A PARTICULAR TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP CONSTITUTES AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING (NON-EXHAUSTIVE) FACTORS: --ABUSING ONE'S ROLE FOR PERSONAL OR THIRD-PARTY GAIN OR PLEASURE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS OR OTHER ITEMS OF VALUE OR INDIRECT INDUCEMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TREATMENT ON ORGANIZATION MATTERS.) -- PLACING ONE'S OWN SELF-INTEREST, THE INTEREST OF ONE'S COMPANY, ORGANIZATION OR ANOTHER ENTITY FOR WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL SERVES IN A LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, OR OWNERSHIP CAPACITY, OR THE INTEREST OF ANY THIRD PARTY ABOVE THAT OF ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI. -- ENGAGING IN ANY OUTSIDE BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECT ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI. --PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES TO ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI AS A PAID VENDOR. IF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT A PARTICULAR RELATIONSHIP OR TRANSACTION REPRESENTS AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT (OR THE APPROPRIATE BOARD, IF THE MATTER HAS BEEN REFERRED TO THE BOARD) SHALL RESOLVE SUCH ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MANNERS: (1) WAIVE THE ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT AS UNLIKELY TO AFFECT THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION; (2) DETERMINE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE RECUSED FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING RELATED TO THE PARTICULAR TRANSACTION WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT. THIS RESOLUTION SHOULD APPLY PARTICULARLY WHEN THE TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP IS ONE THAT PRESENTS A CONFLICT ONLY WITH RESPECT TO ONE OR TWO DISCRETE PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, IF AN INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER ALSO WORKS FOR A COMPANY THAT PRODUCES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT COMPETES WITH ONE OR TWO DISCRETE PROGRAMS OF ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR RELEVANT BOARD MAY DETERMINE THAT THE BOARD MEMBER SHOULD BE RECUSED FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING RELATED TO SUCH PROGRAM(S) (BOTH AT THE OUTSET AND ON AN ONGOING BASIS), BUT THAT THE BOARD MEMBER NEED NOT RESIGN HIS/HER SEAT ON THE BOARD. (3) DETERMINE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL MUST RESIGN FROM HIS/HER SERVICE TO ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI BECAUSE THE ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT IS SO PERVASIVE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WOULD SELDOM, IF EVER, LIKELY BE ABLE TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF AN INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER ALSO WORKS FOR A COMPANY THAT PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT COMPETE WITH MOST OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR FOUNDATION BOARD MAY DETERMINE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL SHOULD RESIGN FROM THE FOUNDATION BOARD. (4) THE SPECIAL PROCEDURE BELOW IS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSTANCES IN WHICH A INDIVIDUAL (OR THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMPANY, ORGANIZATION OR ANOTHER ENTITY FOR WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL SERVES IN A LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT OR OWNERSHIP CAPACITY, OR A MEMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S FAMILY) SEEKS TO PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI AS A PAID VENDOR, OR SEEKS TO RECEIVE A SIGNIFICANT GRANT OR CONTRACT FROM ONE OF THE THREE ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE SHALL NOT APPLY TO PRE-EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS THAT PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED TO, AND WAIVED BY, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD OF THE RELEVANT ORGANIZATION. (A) THE INDIVIDUAL MUST DISCLOSE TO THE APPLICABLE CHAIRMAN IN ADVANCE OF ANY RELATED ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD HIS/HER INTENT TO SEEK TO PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES AS A PAID VENDOR TO ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI, OR TO RECEIVE A GRANT OR CONTRACT FROM ONE OF THE THREE ORGANIZATIONS; (B) THE INDIVIDUAL MUST RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING RELATED TO THE CONTEMPLATED ACTION; (C) IF THE VALUE OF THE TRANSACTION EXCEEDS $5,000, ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI MUST, THROUGH A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS, HAVE SOLICITED PROPOSALS BROADLY FROM OTHER QUALIFIED VENDORS / PROSPECTIVE GRANT OR CONTRACT RECIPIENTS AND RECEIVED (OR ATTEMPTED TO RECEIVE) WRITTEN BIDS FROM AT LEAST THREE SUCH INDIVIDUALS / ENTITIES (INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL IN QUESTION); (D) THE BOARD MUST DETERMINE (WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OR PARTICIPATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL) THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ASAE, THE FOUNDATION, OR ABSI BASED ON ALL OF THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, AND SUCH DETERMINATION (INCLUDING THE FACT THAT IT WAS MADE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL) SHALL BE DOCUMENTED AS PART OF THE RELEVANT MEETING MINUTES (ALL COMPETING BIDS RECEIVED SHALL BE RETAINED AS WELL); AND (E) IF SELECTED, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PROCESS BY WHICH HIS/HER PERFORMANCE AS A VENDOR / GRANT OR CONTRACT RECIPIENT IS EVALUATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE FOUNDATION IS STAFFED BY ASAE EMPLOYEES. ASAE'S COMPENSATION POLICY IS DEFINED IN ITS BOARD POLICY MANUAL, AND CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: PRESIDENT & CEO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION: THIS RESPONSIBILITY IS VESTED WITH THE ASAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ASAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHARGED WITH ENSURING THAT THE ANNUAL EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED AND COMPENSATION ESTABLISHED. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE SECRETARY/TREASURER, AND CHAIRMAN-ELECT WILL RECOMMEND COMPENSATION LEVELS TO THE ASAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES ARE APPROVED BY THE ASAE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT IS THESE AGREED UPON OBJECTIVES THAT ARE USED TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE EACH YEAR. CEO COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE, VIEWED AS A WHOLE, SHOULD PROMOTE PERFORMANCE-BASED RESULTS LINKED TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ASAE & THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC GOALS. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM SHOULD ENCOURAGE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND MEMBER SERVICE ENVIRONMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TO DETERMINE, GUIDE, AND OVERSEE THE EXECUTION OF ASAE & THE FOUNDATION'S STRATEGIC GOALS AND MISSION. GIVEN THE UNIQUE SET OF SKILLS NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION AND GOALS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE TOTAL COMPENSATION -- DIRECT AND INDIRECT -- SHOULD BE TARGETED ABOVE THE MARKET MEDIAN, YET BE DEMONSTRABLY REASONABLE RELATIVE TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OFFERED BY ORGANIZATIONS COMPARABLE TO ASAE & THE FOUNDATION. THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY SHOULD BE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT CONTINUES TO BE ALIGNED WITH ASAE'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND FINANCIAL LIMITS AND CONTINUES TO BE BOTH REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE. CEO COMPENSATION PRACTICES THE ASAE & THE FOUNDATION COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION LEVELS (INCLUDING BOTH ANNUAL CASH COMPENSATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS) FOR HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED AGAINST DATA DEVELOPED BY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS USING SURVEYS COMPRISED OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE SIMILAR TO ASAE IN MAGNITUDE, COMPLEXITY, AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, AND THEY ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE VARIOUS MARKETS IN WHICH ASAE COMPETES FOR TALENT. TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION IS TARGETED AT THE COMPETITIVE RANGE OF 85% - 115% OF THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF DEVELOPED MARKET RATES, DEPENDING ON TENURE AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CEO. CONSISTENT WITH THIS STRATEGY, THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM: -- TOTAL ANNUAL CASH COMPENSATION (CONSISTING OF BASE PAY AND A VARIABLE, AT-RISK INCENTIVE) IS POSITIONED AT 85% - 115% OF THE 75TH PERCENTILE OF DEVELOPED MARKET RATES; -- THE MIX OF TOTAL COMPENSATION ELEMENTS WILL REFLECT COMPETITIVE MARKET REQUIREMENTS AND STRATEGIC BUSINESS NEEDS; -- COMPENSATION IS LINKED TO BOTH QUALITATIVE AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS, AND KEY OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC METRICS; AND -- COMPENSATION WILL BE DIFFERENTIATED ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS: BASE PAY - ON RELATIVE RESPONSIBILITY; ANNUAL INCENTIVES - ON PERFORMANCE; AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS - ON LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE. BASE PAY -- DETERMINED BY INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PAY IS ESTABLISHED BASED ON JOB RESPONSIBILITY, LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE BUSINESS, ANALYSES OF COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND VARIOUS OTHER QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PERFORMANCE FACTORS. ANNUAL INCENTIVE -- THE TARGET ANNUAL INCENTIVE AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE MARKET PRACTICES OF THE COMPARATOR GROUP AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARD IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PREDETERMINED FINANCIAL, STRATEGIC, BUSINESS, AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. THE PRIMARY QUANTITATIVE FACTORS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE AS FINANCIAL MEASURES NET INCOME, REVENUE, TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENT OF OTHER BOARD PRIORITIES AS DEFINED EACH YEAR BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMONG THE QUALITATIVE FACTORS EVALUATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROGRESS IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS GOALS, MEMBER SATISFACTION, AND THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ASAE & THE FOUNDATION AND ITS HUMAN RESOURCES. SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS -- UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PLAN, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANTS DEFERRED SALARY AND SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME ARRANGEMENTS, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES SUBJECT TO INDIVIDUAL LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE. THESE AWARDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED IN LINE WITH COMPETITIVE PRACTICES OF THE COMPARATOR GROUP. THE OBJECTIVES FOR THESE AWARDS ARE TO CLOSELY ALIGN EXECUTIVE INTERESTS WITH THE LONGER-TERM INTERESTS OF STAKEHOLDERS AND TO RETAIN THE SKILLS CRITICAL TO THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF ASAE & THE FOUNDATION. ------------ OTHER KEY OFFICERS/EMPLOYEES UNDER BYLAW AND CEO CONTRACT, THE BALANCE OF STAFF ARE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CEO. STAFF COMPENSATION POLICY DECISIONS TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION ASAE'S OVERALL FINANCIAL CONDITION, EQUITY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, AND COMPETITIVE SALARY PLANNING. ASAE'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF AND ONGOING INTERNAL REVIEW OF ALL COMPENSATION PLANS AND POLICIES. THIS COMPENSATION REVIEW HELPS ASAE MAINTAIN AND ADMINISTER A COMPENSATION PLAN THAT ACCURATELY AND FAIRLY REFLECTS EACH INDIVIDUAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE. ASAE'S STAFF SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM(S) CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: -- JOB EVALUATION - THIS IS A SYSTEMATIC METHOD OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF EACH JOB WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING REVIEW OF SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL PREREQUISITES AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION. -- SALARY STRUCTURE - POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED AND POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR VALUES ARE PLACED IN A SALARY GRADE THAT IS REVIEWED IN TERMS OF ITS COMPETITIVENESS WITHIN THE MARKET AND OUR ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS. EACH GRADE HAS A MINIMUM, WHICH IS THE LOWEST RECOMMENDED SALARY TO BE OFFERED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO MEETS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION; A MIDPOINT, REPRESENTING THE SALARY AT WHICH A FULLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF MEMBER WHO SATISFACTORILY PERFORMS ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS OF A POSITION IS PAID WITHIN THE MARKETPLACE; AND A MAXIMUM, WHICH IS THE UPPER LIMIT OF THE SALARY RANGE. A THIRD PARTY IS ENGAGED PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF AND/OR FULL STAFF RELATIVE TO BASE COMPENSATION, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS COMPARATIVE TO MARKET. -- SALARY BUDGET AND GUIDELINES - ASAE'S ANNUAL SALARY BUDGET IS DEVELOPED ANNUALLY IN ORDER TO ALLOCATE MONIES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN STAFF MEMBER SALARIES AT COMPETITIVE LEVELS, SUBJECT TO BUDGETARY LIMITATIONS. AN ANNUAL MERIT POOL IS DEVELOPED AND APPROVED AS PART OF THE BUDGET CYCLE. THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM, AND ALL INCREASES ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 SOME GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE - FOUNDATION BYLAWS, STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK - WHAT WE DO AND OUR PROMISE, CODE OF CONDUCT AND BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CURRENTLY NOT POSTED, BUT PROVIDED AS A SAMPLE DOCUMENT UPON REQUEST. PUBLIC INSPECTION COPIES OF THE 990 ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 221,798. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 221,798. DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 20,936. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,936.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASAE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

52-1300485
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
1575 I ST NW

WASHINGTON,DC20005
53-0026940 		MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND VOICE OF THE ASSOCIATION PROFESSION DC 501(C)(6)    
 
No
(2)AM SOCIETY OF ASSN EXECUTIVES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
1575 EYE ST NW

WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-1746813 		POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE DC 527   AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
 
 
No










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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ASAE BUSINESS SERVICES INC

1575 EYE STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-1066386 		INSURANCE AND OTHER SERVICES DC N/A
 C         No
(2) ASAE INSURANCE COMPANY

1575 EYE STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005
03-0335958 		INSURANCE AND OTHER SERVICES DC N/A
 C         No










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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AM SOCIETY OF ASSN EXECUTIVES

 C 47,048 CONTRIBUTION & CHARITABLE MATCH
(2) AM SOCIETY OF ASSN EXECUTIVES

 P 1,850,000 OVERHEAD REIMBURSEMENT




Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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