What CCIM Foundation does

The CCIM Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (Tax ID 36-3773054) established in 1988 and incorporated in 1991, headquartered at 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago. It operates as the charitable arm of the CCIM Institute and advances commercial real estate careers through scholarship funding and research grants rather than commercial products or services. The foundation runs three scholarship programs: the Opportunity Scholarship (up to $5,000 for first-generation commercial real estate professionals), the Veterans Scholarship Program (up to $15,000, established 2020, for U.S. military veterans, funded through CCIM Institute and NAR affiliates including RLI, IREM, and SIOR), and the Named Education Scholarship Program (chapter-level awards that surpassed 1,000 recipients and $1M in cumulative payouts by late 2023). The foundation also administers the Robert L. Ward Fund for real estate analytics research, producing outputs such as the Tenant Resiliency Index.\n\nThe foundation's revenue model is exclusively donation-based. Funding sources include individual gifts, corporate contributions, planned giving, gifts of stock, and real estate gifting, as well as a structured Leadership Society recognition program with tiers from Gold ($1,000–$4,999) through Diamond ($25,000+). Distribution and engagement are routed through a network of more than 50 regional chapters spanning the U.S., Canada, and Asia, which serve as localized channels for scholarship delivery and grassroots fundraising. Annual flagship events include the Spring Forum and a Spring Governance Meeting fundraiser; targeted events like 'CCIM's Got Talent' support community building. Marketing channels are primarily digital (website, email newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn) plus event-driven outreach and a board/donor ambassador network.\n\nGovernance is led by CEO/EVP Paul Rumler and Deputy CEO/Foundation Executive Director Gail Collins, supported by a 2026 Board of Directors comprising President Richard Slaton, Vice President Leslie G. Callahan, Treasurer Glenn Preuss, Treasurer-Elect Jennifer Tom, Immediate Past President David Wilson, multiple CCIM-designated board members, and ex-officio members. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, and the organization does not publicly disclose operating revenue.

Name

CCIM Foundation

Legal name

The CCIM Institute Foundation

Website

https://ccimef.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The CCIM Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that funds scholarships and research to help commercial real estate professionals obtain the CCIM Designation, serving first-generation practitioners, U.S. military veterans, and chapter-affiliated candidates across 50+ chapters in the U.S., Canada, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate scholarships
• Professional designation funding
• Veterans career transition
• Charitable education foundation
• Real estate research grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The CCIM Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1988 and incorporated in 1991 (Tax ID: 36-3773054). It generates revenue entirely through donations from individuals, corporate partners, and a Leadership Society recognition program with tiers at Diamond ($25,000+), Ruby ($20,000–$24,999), Sapphire ($10,000–$19,999), Emerald ($5,000–$9,999), and Gold ($1,000–$4,999). Donation methods include one-time gifts, planned giving, gifts of stock, and real estate gifting.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCIM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds commercial real estate education through three scholarship programs (Opportunity, Veterans, and Named Education Scholarships) covering CCIM Designation coursework and fees, and supports real estate analytics research through the Robert L. Ward Fund and associated research reports.

Product overview

The CCIM Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1988 that advances commercial real estate careers through scholarship programs and research initiatives. The Foundation operates three distinct scholarship programs: the Opportunity Scholarship Program (up to $5,000 for first-generation commercial real estate professionals), the Veterans Scholarship Program (up to $15,000 for U.S. veterans and active-duty military), and the Named Education Scholarship Program (chapter-based scholarships that surpassed $1 million in total payouts). Additionally, the Foundation supports real estate education research through the Robert L. Ward Fund, which has produced research reports including the Tenant Resiliency Index. The Foundation supports a network of more than 50 regional chapters in the U.S., Canada, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opportunity Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 Named Education Scholarships awarded, surpassing the $1 million mark in total payouts, as of late 2023.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Affiliate OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The Veterans Scholarship Program, established in 2020, funds non-degree-based commercial real estate education including certification programs through NAR affiliate organizations including CCIM Institute, REALTORS® Land Institute, IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), and SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®). These organizations collectively provide the educational pathways that veterans can pursue with scholarship funding.
• CCIM InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCIM Institute Foundation is the charitable arm of the CCIM Institute. The foundation supports individuals pursuing the CCIM Designation — the gold standard designation in commercial real estate — through scholarships and research funding. The CCIM Institute provides the educational curriculum, courses, and designation program that the foundation's scholarships fund.
• SperryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSperry, a commercial real estate company, is mentioned as a corporate donor supporting the Veterans Scholarship Program. A company representative noted that seeing veterans awarded scholarships creates a positive buzz internally and demonstrates where donated funds are allocated, helping build a case for ongoing corporate giving.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICSC Foundation: Foundation affiliated with the International Council of Shopping Centers. Comparable as a CRE-vertical foundation providing scholarships, research, and education funding for retail real estate professionals.
• NAIOP Foundation: Foundation affiliated with NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association. Comparable as a CRE-focused grantmaking and research body that funds industry talent development, scholarships, and thought leadership.
• IREM Foundation: Foundation of the Institute of Real Estate Management. Comparable as a CRE property-management-aligned foundation providing scholarships and education funding to industry professionals pursuing IREM credentials.
• SIOR Foundation: Charitable arm of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS. Comparable as a CRE professional society foundation supporting scholarships and education for industrial/office real estate practitioners—a near-twin structure to CCIM Foundation.
• BOMA Foundation: Foundation of the Building Owners and Managers Association. Comparable as a CRE building-management-aligned foundation providing scholarships, research, and workforce development for industry professionals.
• Counselors of Real Estate: Membership organization for senior CRE advisors. Comparable as a high-credential CRE body that funds industry research, education, and recognition programs through grants and foundation mechanisms.
• Appraisal Institute Education Trust: Educational trust of the Appraisal Institute providing scholarships for real estate appraisal students. Comparable as a CRE-adjacent credentialing-body foundation funding scholarships and educational research.
• NAR Foundation: Charitable arm of the National Association of REALTORS, providing scholarships and housing-related philanthropy. Directly comparable to CCIM Foundation as a real-estate-industry-aligned grantmaking entity serving REALTOR and industry members.

Broad incumbents

• The Real Estate Roundtable: Policy and leadership organization for senior real estate executives. Comparable as a broader CRE leadership body that supports industry research and education, though focused primarily on policy advocacy rather than direct scholarship administration.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Major global real estate and land-use research and education organization. Comparable as a much larger CRE-focused nonprofit that funds scholarships, research, and thought leadership, though with a broader land-use mandate than CCIM's commercial-investment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCIMFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccim-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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