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SIMPLAR FOUNDATION
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 824477408 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B05 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · simplarfoundation.org
revenue
$218K
expenses
$227K
net assets
$631K
employees
1
volunteers
7
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO PRODUCE MEANINGFUL RESEARCH FINDINGS THAT ARE USABLE BY AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSBILE TO HELP BRING POSITIVE AND LASTING IMPROVEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COMPLEX SUPPLY CHAINS.

profile · synthesized from sources

SIMPLAR FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing research and education in the construction and built environment sectors. It produces actionable insights on construction business practices, project delivery, financial management, and technology adoption. The foundation disseminates knowledge through publications, webinars, and scholarship programs aimed at improving industry standards and contractor performance.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Ask the FM Doctor
Interactive web series offering practical advice on facility management, operations, maintenance, and procurement
Business of Construction Blog
Weekly commentary on construction financial transactions, business models, and industry reform
Funded Research Initiatives
Sponsors research on topics including public-private partnerships, procurement, and project performance in construction
Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students in construction-related degree programs
Simplar Foundation Journal
Open-access publication featuring peer-reviewed research and case studies on construction planning, risk management, and technology
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Construction Industry Professional Development 3 activities
    • Advocate for improved construction industry profitability
      Advocates for systemic improvement in the construction industry by promoting a mission to double net profit margins by 2026, based on research and analysis of industry practices and structures.
    • Advocating for Construction Industry Profitability
      Publishes content with the mission to double the construction industry's net profit margins by 2026.
    • Advocating for Construction Industry Profitability
      The organization publishes content with the mission to double the construction industry's net profit margins by 2026.
  • Construction Industry Research & Benchmarking 3 activities
    • Conduct and publish construction industry research
      Sponsors and publishes research on a range of construction-related topics including Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO) projects, procurement case studies for IT implementations, human dimensions in contracting, small construction project performance, AI applications in scheduling and takeoff, Independent Cost Estimation (ICE), and structural analysis of construction contracts and financial transactions.
    • Publishing Research and Analysis
      The organization publishes research and analysis on various topics including a glossary of suretyship, AI's impact on project scheduling, preconstruction schedule issues, AI for takeoff tasks, Independent Cost Estimation, distinctions between construction and commercial activity, contractor profit margins, contracting business models, and the legal structure of construction contracts.
    • Publishing Research and Analysis
      Publishes research, case studies, and commentaries on various construction industry topics, including AI applications in project scheduling, preconstruction schedule challenges, AI-driven takeoff tasks, Independent Cost Estimation, and the distinction between construction and commercial activity.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • Award scholarships to students in degree programs
      Awards individual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degree programs.
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Awards individual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.
  • Research Grantmaking and Support Services 2 activities
    • Sponsoring and Funding Research
      SIMPLAR FOUNDATION sponsors and funds research through master agreements with university researchers, individual grants, and multi-organization collaborations, covering topics such as best practices for Public-Private Partnerships, IT software implementations, human dimensions for contractors, and project performance in small vertical construction projects.
    • Sponsoring and Funding Research
      Sponsors and funds research through master agreements with university researchers, individual grants, and multi-organization collaborations, focusing on topics such as Public-Private Partnerships, IT software implementations, human dimensions in construction, and project performance in small vertical construction projects.
  • Wellness Coaching and Education Services 1 activity
    • Providing Educational Content and Resources
      Offers free educational resources to its audience, including a web series called "Ask the FM Doctor" and weekly "Construction Messages."
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Produce and distribute free educational web content
      Offers a free interactive web series titled "Ask the FM Doctor" and provides free weekly "Construction Messages" to its audience, delivering educational and professional insights.
    • Providing Educational Content and Resources
      SIMPLAR FOUNDATION offers educational content and resources, including individual scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, a free interactive web series called "Ask the FM Doctor," and free weekly "Construction Messages."
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$218K
Contributions & grants$218K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$570%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$227K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$72K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$632K
Cash$616K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$631K
Liquid reserves32.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -29.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BRIAN LINES — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN STONE — PRESIDENT
  • JAKE SMITHWICK — SECRETARY
  • KENNETH SULLIVAN — TREASURER
  • KEVIN SELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Construction Management Associates, Inc. Partner — Collaborated on writing a glossary of suretyship.
  • International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Funder — Sponsors the "Ask the FM Doctor" web series.