UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 520816670 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,131,159
Total Expenses
$7,370,158
Total Assets
$21,005,395
Net Assets
$18,961,997
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JOHN MESTER
Phone
2022931382
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC. (URA) IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. THE MISSION OF URA IS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES TO EXPAND THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER INNOVATION, AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SCIENTISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,036,174 Revenue: $4,047,567

NTESS/SNL: URA WAS PART OF THE HONEYWELL PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY ITS WHOLLY OWNED AFFILIATE, THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA LLC (NTESS), THAT LED TO THE CONTRACT AWARDED IN...

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NTESS/SNL: URA WAS PART OF THE HONEYWELL PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY ITS WHOLLY OWNED AFFILIATE, THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA LLC (NTESS), THAT LED TO THE CONTRACT AWARDED IN DECEMBER 2016 BY DOE/NNSA TO MANAGE AND OPERATE SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES. A NTESS-URA SUBCONTRACT FOR ASSURING SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING THE TALENT PIPELINE AND FACILITATING STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH ACADEMIA BECAME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 31, 2018 AND WAS VALID THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022. THIS SUBCONTRACT IS VALID FOR FIVE YEARS, OR THROUGH APRIL 30, 2027. THE NTESS-URA SUBCONTRACT IS A SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF URA'S PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES URA EMPLOYEES ONSITE AT SANDIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $595,710 Revenue: $0

VISITING SCHOLARS AWARDS: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007, URA COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF $400,000 PER YEAR OVER FIVE YEARS TO SUPPORT MEMBER UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AT...

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VISITING SCHOLARS AWARDS: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007, URA COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF $400,000 PER YEAR OVER FIVE YEARS TO SUPPORT MEMBER UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AT FERMILAB. IN 2012, AND AGAIN IN 2016, THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE SUPPORT TO FERMILAB IN THE FORM OF THE VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM. THIS COMMITMENT IS FUNDED THROUGH A SERIES OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS OF $5,000 FROM EACH EXISTING URA MEMBER INSTITUTION, AND A ONE-TIME ASSESSMENT OF $10,000 FOR NEW MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $506,951 Revenue: $-5,602

FRA/FERMILAB: FROM THE LABORATORY'S ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, URA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, AND OPERATING THE FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY...

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FRA/FERMILAB: FROM THE LABORATORY'S ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, URA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, AND OPERATING THE FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY (FERMILAB) UNDER CONTRACTS WITH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ITS PREDECESSOR AGENCIES. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2007, A NEW CONTRACT TO MANAGE AND OPERATE FERMILAB WAS AWARDED TO THE FERMI RESEARCH ALLIANCE, LLC, AN ILLINOIS 501(C)(3) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. URA HAS A 50% OWNERSHIP IN THE FERMI RESEARCH ALLIANCE, LLC, THE PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR THE OPERATION OF FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY (UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO OWNS THE REMAINING 50%). URA RECEIVES 50% OF EARNINGS (AS NOTED IN THE PROGRAM REVENUE). AS SUCH, URA EMPLOYEES SPEND TIME MANAGING THIS RELATIONSHIP. AFTER AN INITIAL FIVE-YEAR BASE TERM, THE FERMILAB CONTRACT HAS BEEN EXTENDED BASED ON PERFORMANCE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $562,779
Program Service Revenue $4,041,965
Investment Income $522,103
Other Revenue $4,312
TOTAL REVENUE $5,131,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $656,688
Salaries & Benefits $3,414,848
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,590,987
Other Expenses $3,298,622
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,370,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,131,159 $5,770,537 -0.1%
Expenses $7,370,158 $6,296,625 +0.2%
Net Income $-2,238,999 $-526,088 +3.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
15
Volunteers
13

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
$1,529,548
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$332,860
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY SANDS CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM H JOYCE VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LEEBRON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY FENVES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE BLOCK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRIS PASTIDES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN HOLLOWAY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SUE COLEMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA C FREEMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ROBBINS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY BARISH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARNETT S STOKES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REX D GEVEDEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MESTER PRESIDENT 38.00
Officer
$493,227 $72,624 $565,851
TED WACKLER VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$341,534 $36,340 $377,874
MARY EGGER CHIEF COUNSEL 40.00
Officer
$297,884 $30,797 $328,681
NAVNEET KAUR CFO/TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$225,102 $32,040 $257,142
DAVID SCHULTZ DIRECTOR, USSO 40.00
Key Emp
$301,621 $31,239 $332,860
TIGIST GEBEYEHU SR. FINANCE & OPERATIONS ANALYST 40.00
Highest
$143,829 $28,695 $172,524
DAVETTA TRUJILLO USSO BUSINESS & FINANCE MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$128,995 $23,599 $152,594
CLAUDETTE ROSADO-REYES DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$160,108 $27,097 $187,205
LOURDES RUIZ GARCIA SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE 40.00
Highest
$102,158 $25,402 $127,560
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
2024 $5,131,159 $7,370,158 $21,005,395 $-2,238,999
2023 $5,770,537 $6,296,625 $20,400,511 $-526,088
2022 $6,414,512 $4,375,289 $18,569,709 $2,039,223
2021 $5,982,811 $3,917,725 $19,819,998 $2,065,086
2020 $5,868,471 $3,763,067 $16,112,676 $2,105,404
2019 $5,758,133 $3,390,746 $13,944,288 $2,367,387
2018 $4,687,531 $2,256,291 $11,138,992 $2,431,240
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