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Society of Research Administrators International Inc

EIN 95-2934250 · Arlington, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, DEFINE, AND PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND GROWTH OF THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
14
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$304,101, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. ANNUAL MEETING: SRAI HOLDS ONE ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATORS EACH YEAR. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS 5 DAYS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $814,737 spent. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL MEETING, REGIONAL AND LOCAL MEETINGS, THE SOCIETY HOLDS A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF MEMBERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE VIRTUAL CONFERENCES, THE LEVELUP MICRO-CREDENTIAL PROGRAM, TRAINING INTENSIVES, AND WEBINARS.
  3. $79,050 spent. MEMBERSHIP: SRAI MEMBERS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO A COMMUNITY OF PEERS AS WELL AS EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND DISCOUNTS ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, CAREER RESOURCES AND CONFERENCES. MEMBER BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE MONTHLY VIRTUAL COFFEE TALKS, A ROBUST ONLINE CONNECT COMMUNITY, ACCESS TO AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS, AND MENTORING AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $287,836 spent. OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITY - SRAI OFFERS ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND RECOGNITION. THESE INCLUDE MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES, VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP ROLES, AND AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE FIELD.
  5. $55,200 spent. COMMUNICATIONS - SRAI COMMUNICATES ACROSS A NUMBER OF OUTLETS, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATIONS OF THE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, CATALYST, AND THE PODCAST, SHOPTALK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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