Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
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What it says it does
TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, ANALYTICS, PROSPECT MANAGEMENT, AND INTERSECTING FIELDS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $185,361
- Spending
- $178,881
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (2)
- $96,253 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE: ANNUAL 2-DAY EVENT PRESENTED BY NEW ENGLAND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, OFFERING A VARIETY OF SESSIONS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROSPECT RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS OF ALL LEVELS.
- $2,047 spent. VIRTUAL AND INPERSON PROGRAMS INCLUDE: RESEARCH BASICS BOOTCAMP: A FULL DAY OF INSTRUCTION IN THE ESSENTIALSOF PROSPECT RESEARCH. THIS TRAINING IS A MUST FOR THOSE NEW TO RESEARCH OR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD RESEARCH ADDED TO THEIR ROLES. VINO (VERY INFORMAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY) EVENTS: OFFER PROSPECTDEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS A CHANCE TO MEET AND SOCIALIZE. THINK TANK: BALANCING PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE RESEARCH: DISCUSSION ON BALANCING PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE RESEARCH, INCLUDING THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF MOVING FROM A REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE RESEARCH SHOP. HIGH FINANCE FOR PROSPECT RESEARCHERS: PRIVATE EQUITY AND HEDGE FUNDS: 4WEEK COURSE FOR PROFESSIONALS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS IN PROSPECT RESEARCH, DESIGNED TO EXAMINE INVESTMENT MANAGERS IN THE ALTERNATIVES" SUBSECTOR PRIVATE EQUITY "BUYOUT AND VENTURE CAPITAL) AND HEDGE FUND BUSINESSES. PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERNS, STUDENT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS: A FREE WEBINAR DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A BASIC INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD MEANT TO SPARK INTEREST, SHARE SOME SIMPLE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES, AND OFFER ADVICE ON HOW TO BEGIN A CAREER IN PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT. PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT FOR BEGINNERS: A FREE SESSION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT. PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT: BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER: A WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON EXPLORING HOW EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT INTERSECTS WITH THE WORK OF PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT. USING EXCEL FOR DATA ANALYTICS: PIVOTAL TIPS FOR PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT: A SESSION DEMONSTRATING ENDTOEND ANALYTICS CONCEPTS FROM DATA COLLECTION AND CLEANING TO VISUALIZATION AND PRESENTATION. PHYSICIAN COMPENSATION: A PROGRAM ON HOW TO ESTIMATE COMPENSATION QUICKLY AND SEGMENT PHYSICIAN PROSPECTS. FUNDRAISING IN 2024: RETHINKING DONOR STRATEGY IN A CHANGING WORLD: A PROGRAM FOR FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS FOCUSED ON PLANNING AND ADDRESSING CURRENT CHALLENGES. STRATEGY, ACTION, AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP: PARTNERING TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STRATEGY MEETINGS: A PROGRAM ON HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EVERY STRATEGY SESSION. 2017: A PORTFOLIO REVIEW ODYSSEY: A PROGRAM ON HOW TO CREATE MORE DYNAMIC AND STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO REVIEWS. TO AFFINITY AND BEYOND: A SESSION ON HOW TO LEVERAGE DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ENGAGE YOUR DONORS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 November 1997.
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 November 4, 2026.
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