2024-08-16T16:08:10+00:00 2023-09-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago IL 606061224 990 2022-10-01 571239010 Fermi Research Alliance LLC FERM 6308408976 PO Box 500 MS-105 WH-2E Batavia IL 60510 Nikolitsa Merminga President 2024-08-16 true MALLORY FAIRLESS P01321579 3128997000 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Nikolitsa Merminga PO Box 500 MS-105 WH-2E Batavia IL 60510 658749338 false X www.fra-hq.org X LLC 2006 IL FRA LLC's purpose is the management and operation of Fermilab, an international scientific user facility owned by the US Department of Energy at which the fundamental nature of matter and energy is studied. 16 13 2431 25 0 0 593847754 656861851 0 782 3594 1883893 593848536 658749338 254144 280396 0 224675821 241458581 0 0 366299976 416455852 591229941 658194829 2618595 554509 13250391 14532147 11131797 14377639 2118594 154508 The organization's primary exempt purpose is the management and operation of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory ("Fermilab") in Batavia, Illinois, an international scientific user facility owned by the U.S. Department of Energy at which the fundamental nature of matter and energy is studied. false false 656071411 280396 1883893 THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AWARDED THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACT FOR FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY (FERMILAB) TO FRA, LLC, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007. FRA BUILDS ON UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION'S 50-YEAR RECORD OF PERFORMANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF FERMILAB; AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO'S LEADERSHIP OF ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY (ANL) SINCE ITS FOUNDING AS THE FIRST NATIONAL LABORATORY. THE FRA TEAM BRINGS RESOURCES, COLLABORATIONS, AND BEST PRACTICES TO ADDRESS THE LABORATORY'S CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. FRA SUPPORTS LABORATORY DIRECTOR NIKOLITSA (LIA) MERMINGA'S LONG-TERM VISION AND TOTAL COMMITMENT TO DISCOVERY, THE DOE SCIENTIFIC MISSION, AND ENSURING OUR NATION'S CONTINUED PREEMINENCE IN PARTICLE PHYSICS. Presently, Fermilab's primary ten-year goal is to establish a world-leading neutrino science program led by the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE). LBNF/DUNE advances the Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) plan by establishing the first phase of this facility with a new beamline and a far detector sited deep underground in South Dakota in the 2020s. As Fermilab steps into this new role as host lab for LBNF/DUNE, the organizational structure is adjusting to support the scientists, students, technicians and engineers who are and will be working at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. The laboratory has established a new Fermilab division, the South Dakota Operations Division, which is based full-time at SURF to provide the same range of operational and support services that exist at Fermilab's main campus in Batavia, IL. In addition, Fermilab's major initiatives include leading one of the five DOE National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers. The Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS) has the concrete and ambitious goal to develop, build, and deploy the first quantum computer at Fermilab. 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ACTIVITIES INVOLVING LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ARE GENERALLY EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL IN NATURE. OCCASIONALLY, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED TO INFLUENCE CURRENT OR PENDING LEGISLATION; THOSE ACTIVITIES ARE DISCLOSED HEREIN AS LOBBYING. Sec 457 Deferred Compensation -TIAA 1139388 Related-party payable - U Chicago 73863 Sec 457 Deferred Compensation - Fidelity 11534221 12747472 X 658749338 0 0 658749338 0 0 658749338 658194829 0 0 658194829 0 0 658194829 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote FRA has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indicating that it is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes is included in the financial statements. There were no income tax-related interest or penalties recognized by FRA for the two years ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022. FRA has not been examined by any tax jurisdiction. FRA has no ongoing federal, state or local tax audits. FRA does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. FRA had no uncertain tax positions during 2023 or 2022. If FRA incurs interest and penalties, FRA recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and income tax expense, respectively. true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 8 Program Services RESEARCH 22012962 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH 2298525 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH 296470 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH 7246 South America 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH 37292 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Research 214913 South Asia 0 0 Program Services RESEARCH 36189 0 8 0 0 0 8 24903597 0 24903597 Sub-Saharan Africa SPONSORSHIP 10000 WIRE 0 0 OTHER Sub-Saharan Africa SPONSORSHIP 15000 WIRE 0 0 OTHER 2 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE CLOSELY MONITORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY THE DOE TO ENSURE ARE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ARE BIENG MET. 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It is treated as taxable compensation. BONNIE FLEMING KEY EMPLOYEE 23969 REIMBURSEMENT TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR DEPENDENT Form 990, Part I, Line 8 Contributions and Grants Revenue from the Department of Energy contract has been classified for Form 990 purpose as contribution and grants. The contract serves the general public. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons JUAN DE PABLO - Business relationship, WILLIAM H. JOYCE - Business relationship, JOHN MESTER - Business relationship, PAUL ALIVISATOS - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The University of Chicago and Universities Research Association represent the members of the organization. The percentage interest of each Member is fifty percent. The University President is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and presides over the Board of Directors. The Chairman is a voting member of the Board of Directors, and only the Chairman's vote shall be deciding in the event of a tie. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO AND UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION REPRESENT, HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Decisions of governing body subject to approval of the members: - Appoint or remove the company's auditors; - Engage in certain types of business; - Acquire any entity; - Sell, reorganize, merge, consolidate, dissolve, wind-up, liquidate, or otherwise change the corporate form, structure, or control of company; - Sell, assign, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, or mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber any asset or property of the company, other than in the ordinary course of the company's business and on arm's-length terms; - Material modification of the contract proposed by the DOE; - Institute, compromise, settle any litigation, arbitration proceeding or settlement with the DOE or the U.S. Government; - Purchase, acquire or obtain any assets, either outside the scope of the company's business, or not on arms-length terms; - Enter into any joint ventures or partnerships or establish any subsidiaries; - Commence any proceeding or file any petition seeking relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; - Enter into certain contracts or agreements. Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body The organization did not utilize committees with broad authority to act on behalf of the organization's governing body during the tax year. This question has been answered "No" in accordance with the Form 990 instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Audit and Enterprise Risk Committee has been designated to review Form 990 in detail along with FRA's management and outside accountants, Crowe LLP. Once reviewed, Form 990 will be available on a secure website for all directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE FRA CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS TO ALERT THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, OR THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF EITHER OF ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN OR VOTING ON THE MATTER. THE POLICY ALSO REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY COMPLETING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The process for determining the President's compensation includes the following: -- REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE FRA MEMBERS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE; - Use of comparable compensation data; - Documentation and record keeping with respect to the deliberation and decision-making process. This process is conducted annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The process for determining the compensation of other officers and key employees includes the following: - Review and approval by the Executive and Governance Committee; - Use of comparable compensation data; - Documentation and record keeping with respect to the deliberation and decision making process. This process is conducted annually. 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