Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc generated $15.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MEMBERS OF THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES AND POLICIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONFERENCES- TO PROVIDE MULTIPLE FORUMS FOR ADDRESSING ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE INDUSTRY.
WASHINGTON - EFFORTS TO FURTHER GENERAL ISSUES REGARDING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE ACTIVITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.
REGIONAL MEETINGS & EDUCATION - TO PROVIDE A CONTINOUS FLOW OF INFORMATION TO LOCAL CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Nivison Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Harris Trifon Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Eric B Thompson Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jan Sternin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Robert R Foley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Adam A Behlman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Optics Event Design Services | 12/30/22 | $1,237,414 | 
| Steptoe And Johnson Llp Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $815,704 | 
| Ethos Event Collective Event Design Services | 12/30/22 | $389,474 | 
| Prosek Llc Marketing Services | 12/30/22 | $282,567 | 
| Bluepay Inc Credit Card Processing Company | 12/30/22 | $224,264 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,114,870 | 
| Investment income | $131,830 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $15,246,700 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,540,435 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,686,894 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $537,230 | 
| Other employee benefits | $208,884 | 
| Payroll taxes | $435,749 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $630,781 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,510 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $790,370 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $314,721 | 
| Office expenses | $4,723 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $1,188,869 | 
| Travel | $95,579 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,025,118 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $165,313 | 
| Insurance | $96,425 | 
| All other expenses | $103,472 | 
| Total functional expenses | $13,574,780 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,535,309 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,919,960 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $276,279 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,095,539 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $794,590 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,027,772 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $8,106,824 | 
| Total assets | $27,756,273 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,250,173 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $6,431,213 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $9,043,242 | 
| Total liabilities | $17,724,628 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,031,645 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,756,273 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc has awarded $1,665,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| DIRECT RELIEF PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $50,000 | 
| GOOD PLUS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 | 
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CREFC CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCE AT THE SCHACK INSTITUTE | $65,000 | 
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND STUDIES | $1,500,000 |