THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION

EIN: 205400381 501(c)(3) Education

MEMPHIS, TN

Total Revenue
$1,260,057
Total Expenses
$1,087,447
Total Assets
$4,970,367
Net Assets
$4,218,224
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JASBIR DHALIWAL
Phone
9016781596
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND AID THE FULFILLMENT OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SERVICE FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (U OF M) AND TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND AID THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY GENERATED IN THE COURSE OF RESEARCH BY U OF M FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,011,937 Revenue: $157,937

SPONSORED RESEARCH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL/SERVICE ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED ON BEHALF OF FACULTY AND STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS TOTALED 9 ACTIVE PROGRAM SERVICE PROJECTS FUNDED BY...

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SPONSORED RESEARCH AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL/SERVICE ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED ON BEHALF OF FACULTY AND STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS TOTALED 9 ACTIVE PROGRAM SERVICE PROJECTS FUNDED BY 2 UNIQUE SPONSORS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF SEVERAL PATENTS.THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS FOR THE UNIVERSITY:1. FACULTY AND STAFF MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS FROM SPONSORS WHOSE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA REQUIRES A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.2. FACULTY AND STAFF MAY CONTRACT WITH SPONSORS THAT CANNOT ACCEPT TN LAWS (REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY CONTRACTS).3. FOR NON-COST REIMBURSABLE PROGRAM SERVICES FUNDED BY MULTIPLE SPONSORS, THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE ACCOUNTING BY SPONSOR WHICH REDUCES THE ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN ON UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING STAFF.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $953,299
Program Service Revenue $157,937
Investment Income $107,230
Other Revenue $41,591
TOTAL REVENUE $1,260,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,011,937
Other Expenses $1,087,447
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,087,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,260,057 $2,469,897 -0.5%
Expenses $1,087,447 $2,371,425 -0.5%
Net Income $172,610 $98,472 +0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$1,141,256
Total Directors
14
$2,152,317
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASBIR DHALIWAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $425,656
RICHARD BLOOMER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $346,333
ERIKA DILLARD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD PHILLIPS SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN BOUTEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKITA CAVIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WHITEHORN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CODY BEHLES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $135,110
GARY EMMERT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $93,180
FIROUZEH SABRI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $107,588
RENE BUSTAMANTE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $328,850
ANNA MCQUISTON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY YOUNG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HARDGRAVE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $715,600
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,260,057 $1,087,447 $4,970,367 $172,610
2024 $2,469,897 $2,371,425 $5,035,494 $98,472
2023 $2,093,460 $1,899,168 $4,827,142 $194,292
2022 $1,236,519 $956,762 $4,297,067 $279,757
2021 $721,919 $752,314 $4,107,100 $-30,395
2020 $1,239,594 $1,068,181 $3,377,064 $171,413
2019 $413,732 $587,071 $2,648,336 $-173,339
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