Conference Board Inc
74% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Conference Board Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1930, with $95,469,652 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
875 Third Avenue 9th Fl, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 13-1624108 Since 1930
Revenue (FY2024)
$95.5M
▼ 4.4% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$77.2M
Net assets
$68.0M
Employees
280
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Conference Board Inc: 74% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +19% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Conference Board Inc: 11 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Conference Board Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Conference Board Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The conference board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. we help members anticipate "what's ahead," improve their performance, and better serve society. founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the united states.
What they do
Research: the conference board creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society. working as a global independent membership organization in the public interest, the conference board conducts research and produces research reports .
Publications: through a wide range of reports and periodicals, the conference board analyzes and reports on business practices and policies and evaluates worldwide economic trends.
Information: the communication department communicates the value and public benefits of the conference board to major media, including newspapers, magazines, radio/tv, and internet users. through press releases, news alerts, personal contacts and news briefings, the department publicizes the conference board's management and economic research and programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 875 Third Avenue 9th Fl, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $57.0M (FY2013) to $95.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $61.6MNet assets $68.0M
Operating margin
19.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$129.5M
Total liabilities
$61.6M
Net assets
$68.0M
Salaries & benefits
$47.9M
62% of expenses
Board members
21
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,469,652▼4.4% | $77,184,879▲0.9% | $67,966,451▲41.3% | $129,530,885▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $99,841,188▲14.0% | $76,477,787▲8.0% | $48,105,376▲102% | $114,855,045▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,594,934▲20.6% | $70,805,422▲13.7% | $23,778,965▲123% | $92,135,904▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,603,284▲0.8% | $62,299,042▲3.7% | $10,671,710▲3348% | $64,541,991▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,035,040▼0.1% | $60,068,018▼11.7% | $309,503▲103% | $48,747,274▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,123,954▲6.3% | $68,030,240▲1.4% | -$9,669,542▲33.7% | $35,486,506▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,855,895▲2.5% | $67,099,056▲4.0% | -$14,588,761▲6.3% | $30,133,621▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,198,436▲1.5% | $64,511,280▲4.2% | -$15,568,554▲10.0% | $32,944,020▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,214,650▲2.3% | $61,913,872▲2.3% | -$17,298,318▲30.3% | $32,500,913▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $63,730,889▲150% | $60,529,474▲141% | -$24,804,390▲30.8% | $30,995,958▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $25,468,212▼55.3% | $25,086,592▼56.1% | -$35,867,154▼13.2% | $23,804,589▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $56,965,675 | $57,115,090▼1.7% | -$31,691,691▼8.9% | $24,190,304▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $58,119,605▲4.3% | -$29,108,481▲11.1% | $27,129,840▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $55,735,371▲3.6% | -$32,734,851▼72.3% | $25,889,691▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $53,785,680▲10.3% | -$18,994,213▲22.9% | $29,899,696▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $48,774,014 | -$24,639,547 | $26,564,694 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steve Odland — $1,474,119 (1.91% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Odland | President and Ceo, Trustee | 35 | $1,474,119 |
| Sara Murray | Managing Director, International | 35 | $428,464 |
| Dana Peterson | Chief Economist | 35 | $427,197 |
| Ivan Pollard | Marketing & Communications Center Leader | 35 | $425,659 |
| Carol Orenstein | Chief Strategy Officer | 35 | $421,229 |
| Kathleen Plotkin | Chief U.s. Member Development Officer | 35 | $391,436 |
| Jennifer Tarlow | Chief Human Resource Officer | 35 | $388,982 |
| Diana Scott | U.s. Human Capital Center Leader | 35 | $352,410 |
| Matthew Dornfeld | Senior Director, U.s. Member Development | 35 | $350,591 |
| James Slamp | Evp, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (until 6/30/24) | 35 | $348,153 |
| Tricia La Marca | Council Relationship Executive (former Chief Exec. Programming Officer) | 35 | $336,672 |
| Steve Forrey | Chief Financial Officer (as of 7/1/24) | 35 | $250,111 |
| Kelly Zimmerman | Chief Events Officer (as of 4/8/24) | 35 | $220,061 |
| Paul Washington | Executive Director, Environmental, Social, and Governance Center (until 4/12/24) | 35 | $197,917 |
| Daniel Saltman | Assistant Treasurer | 35 | $178,775 |
| Jennifer Chan | Assistant General Counsel and Secretary | 35 | $160,289 |
| Anna Mok | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Asutosh Padhi | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beth Brooke-marciniak | Vice Chair and Trustee | 1 | — |
| Camille Olson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Gregg Mauro Inc | Pd and Professional Services | $2,004,201 |
| Economic Modeling LLC | Research Services | $1,364,746 |
| Canon Business Process Services | Copying Services | $808,747 |
| Datamatics Global Services Limited | Professional It Services | $741,348 |
| Brainsell Technologies LLC | Software Consulting | $393,385 |
Grants received · $2.4M total
69 grants to Conference Board Inc totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $45,000 |
| AARP | Sponsorship of conference | 2024 | $35,000 |
| The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation | Support of the community | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $18,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,706 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $107,500 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support eda good jobs challenge national community of practice | 2023 | $17,106 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $13,000 |
| National Association of Manufacturers of the USA | 2023 awards support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Business and industry | 2023 | $10,000 |
| AARP | Sponsorship of women lead conference | 2023 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Conference Board Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Conference Board Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624108, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Conference Board Inc's EIN?
- Conference Board Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624108.
- How much revenue does Conference Board Inc report?
- Conference Board Inc reported $95,469,652 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Conference Board Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Conference Board Inc spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Conference Board Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Conference Board Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Conference Board Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Conference Board Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,474,119, paid to Steve Odland (President and Ceo, Trustee).
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Data for Conference Board Inc (EIN 13-1624108) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.