Defined Contribution Alternatives Association

EIN: 364813561 Community Improvement

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$748,481
Total Expenses
$662,882
Total Assets
$176,473
Net Assets
$176,473
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
8883225828
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Defined Contribution Alternatives Association, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $748K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $663K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

To enhance and secure participant outcomes through education, research and advocacy on the benefits of including different types of alternative investments within a defined contribution plan framework.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Education - Held four board meetings and an annual strategy session to focus on general session content, principles for the industry and white paper topics for educational purposes. Held 3 in-person...

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Education - Held four board meetings and an annual strategy session to focus on general session content, principles for the industry and white paper topics for educational purposes. Held 3 in-person general sessions for membership to cover industry trends for alts in DC plans, operational/technological advancements, the merits of different types of non-traditional investments and how they may benefit DC retirement plan savers and we initiated our industry-changing Principles Initiative. Conducted a UK/US Webinar to compare and contrast policy perspectives and the pace of Alts in DC plans.

Program 2

Research - Released 3 key papers through our Alts Implememtation & Operation Committee to educate the industry and stakeholders representing different roles and responsibilities in the retirement...

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Research - Released 3 key papers through our Alts Implememtation & Operation Committee to educate the industry and stakeholders representing different roles and responsibilities in the retirement ecosystem: Unlocking the Potential of Private Investments in Defined Contribution Plans, Principles for DC Stakeholders on the Consideration and Use of Private Market Investments, and Private Credit in CC Plans - Enhancing Retirement Outcomes Through Diversification and Yield.

Program 3

Advocacy & Lobbying - Regularly communicated updates on our legislative and regulatory efforts to membership during general session meetings and quarterly Public Policy Committee meetings...

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Advocacy & Lobbying - Regularly communicated updates on our legislative and regulatory efforts to membership during general session meetings and quarterly Public Policy Committee meetings. Established a separate and formal lobbying initiative on July 2, 2025. The initiative is funded separately by those members interested in pursuing legislative advocacy efforts related to facilitating the inclusion of alternative asset classes into multi-asset class options (i.e., target-date funds and managed accounts) as designated investment alternatives for 401(k) plans.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,000
Program Service Revenue $648,481
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $748,481

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $363,176
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $299,706
TOTAL EXPENSES $662,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $748,481 $380,133 +1.0%
Expenses $662,882 $370,374 +0.8%
Net Income $85,599 $9,759 +7.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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
6
$396,868
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jonathan Epstein President 60.00
Officer
$336,350 $13,800 $350,150
Michelle Rappa Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alain Michnick Vice Chairman 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Yao Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Hayden Galary Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jani Venter Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Garzone Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Smole Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Farrell Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Hannigan Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Delong Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Avi Turetsky Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Serge A Boccassini Controller 20.00
Officer
$46,718 $0 $46,718
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 $748,481 $662,882 $176,473 $85,599
2024 $380,133 $370,374 $90,685 $9,759
2023 $345,975 $349,614 $84,992 $-3,639
2022 $265,603 $263,555 $88,631 $2,048
2021 $269,047 $222,386 $86,583 $46,661
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