Global Associations of Risk Proffesionals Inc
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What it says it does
GARP IS THE WORLD'S LEADING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RISK MANAGERS, DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND THE PROMOTION OF BEST PRACTICES. THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION OF RISK PROFESSIONALS (GARP) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND THE ONLY GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR RISK MANAGERS. GARP'S GOAL IS TO HELP CREATE A CULTURE OF RISK AWARENESS WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS, FROM ENTRY LEVEL TO BOARD LEVEL. IN THE AREA OF FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT, GARP SETS THE GLOBAL STANDARD IN PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION WITH THE FRM (FINANCIAL RISK MANAGER) CERTIFICATION AND SCR (SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE) CERTIFICATE. THROUGH OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPECIALIZED CONTENT, IN-PERSON OR ONLINE EVENTS, AND CHAPTER PROGRAM, GARP PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS ONGOING PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR RISK MANAGERS.
- Income
- $41.4 million
- Spending
- $42.7 million
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $2.0 million, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- SEE SCHEDULE OPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CERTIFICATION: GARP SETS THE GLOBAL STANDARD IN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION WITH THE FRM (FINANCIAL RISK MANAGER) CERTIFICATION AND THE SCR (SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE RISK) CERTIFICATE. IT OFFERS THESE EXAMS ANNUALLY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE RIGOROUS AND VERY WELL RESPECTED ACROSS THE GLOBE. BY DEMONSTRATING EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT TO BETTER RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, CERTIFIED FRMS AND SCR HOLDERS STAND APART IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: EVERYONE HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY IN SUPPORTING A ROBUST RISK CULTURE. WHETHER IT IS EDUCATING AN ENTERPRISE, OR EDUCATING FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS ACROSS AN ENTIRE COUNTRY, GARP PARTNERS WITH FIRMS AND CENTRAL BANKS TO DELIVER FOUNDATIONAL AND ADVANCED RISK AWARENESS PROGRAMS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS WE HAVE ENABLED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FINANCE PROFESSIONALS GLOBALLY TO PROMOTE A RISK-AWARE CULTURE.
- SEE SCHEDULE OBENCHMARKING INITIATIVE AND RISK INTELLIGENCE GARP BENCHMARKING INITIATIVE (GBI): IN THIS TIME OF INCREASING ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION AND MARKET INTERCONNECTEDNESS, THE CAUSES OF AND APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH GLOBAL SYSTEMIC RISK ISSUES ARE OF IMMENSE IMPORTANCE. BANKS AS WELL AS THEIR REGULATORS ARE IN NEED OF WAYS TO APPROPRIATELY DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND ANALYZE STUDIES TO TEST AND BENCHMARK BANK RISK SYSTEMS AND APPROACHES. GBI IS PLAYING A MAJOR AND GLOBALLY UNIQUE ROLE IN ANALYZING THE PROCESSES RELATED TO HYPOTHETICAL PORTFOLIO EXERCISES, QUANTITATIVE IMPACT STUDIES, AND OTHER MUCH NEEDED BENCHMARKING ACTIVITIES.RISK INTELLIGENCE: KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-EVOLVING RISK LANDSCAPE IS CHALLENGING, BUT ESSENTIAL FOR RISK PROFESSIONALS AND THE INDUSTRY TO COLLECTIVELY SAFEGUARD THE WORLD'S FINANCIAL MARKETS. GARP DELIVERS CRITICAL RISK INTELLIGENCE: INDUSTRY SURVEYS, SPECIAL REPORTS, NEWS, ANALYSIS, WHITEPAPERS, WEBINARS AND MORE, TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY HAS THE VERY LATEST INTELLIGENCE TO DRIVE INFORMED DECISION MAKING.
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ADDITION TO OCCASIONAL SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENT PROGRAMS, OFFERS DISCOUNTS ON GARP AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY PUBLICATIONS, A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, AND OFFERS ACCESS TO A CAREER CENTER TO POST RESUMES AND SEARCH FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES.
- CONNECTING THE RISK LEADERSHIP AND THE GLOBAL RISK COMMUNITY: ADDRESSING RISK IS A TEAM EFFORT, AND WITH OVER 112,000 MEMBERS IN 150 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES - GARP MEMBERS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. GARP MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE A VOICE IN INDUSTRY RESEARCH, UNPARALLELED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO RISK INTELLIGENCE, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. OUR CONVENTIONS, TOGETHER WITH 51 CHAPTER DIRECTORS REPRESENTING 29 CHAPTERS IN MORE THAN A DOZEN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, GIVE THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. ADDITIONALLY, OUR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PROGRAM OFFERS RISK PROFESSIONALS ACCESS TO THE VERY LATEST IN RISK EDUCATION, PAVING THE WAY FOR A CLEAR VIEW OF THE RISK HORIZON.ONGOING DIALOG BETWEEN REGULATORS, PRACTITIONERS AND LEADING ACADEMIC EXPERTS IS CRITICAL TO HELP BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SOLVE FOR THE EVER-INCREASING NUMBER OF FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RISK CHALLENGES FACING THE WORLD'S MARKETS TODAY. IT'S IMPORTANT FOR THIS KIND OF DIALOG TO BE OPEN, OBJECTIVE AND NOT MOTIVATED BY PARTISAN AGENDA. WE FACILITATE OBJECTIVE AND NON-PARTISAN DIALOGUE THROUGH REGULARLY HOSTING GLOBAL RISK FORUMS WHERE REGULATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND LEADING ACADEMICS COLLECTIVELY AND COLLABORATIVELY ADDRESS IMPORTANT RISK ISSUES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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