Robert a Toigo Foundation

What it reported doing in 2024

As part of its 35th Anniversary milestone, the Toigo Foundation proudly welcomed a new cohort of young professionals into its Milestone Class, selected from an applicant pool of 253 finalists. These future leaders represent a broad spectrum of finance-focused graduate students committed to careers in investment, advisory, and asset management. In alignment with our strategic goals and continued innovation in candidate engagement, the Foundation invested $[$11,731] in the development and implementation of a new applicant platform and customer relationship management (CRM) system. These tools were designed to capture applicant and student data, foster a sense of community, and provide employers with direct access to talent through job postings and curated career-focused events. The system also features integrated video content, targeted candidate assessments-particularly around coachability-and robust applicant reporting dashboards. The Foundation launched the "Catapult" program as the first-tier industry education event, hosted virtually over 2.5 days to accommodate the financial and time constraints of today's graduate student population. Delivered via a high-functioning virtual event platform, the program included general sessions, skill-building breakout groups, chat forums, and structured networking spaces-creating a rich, accessible learning experience. From this broader group, [60] students were selected as our final Toigo Legacy Fellows and invited to attend an in-person onboarding event held in New York. This immersive experience provided deeper program orientation, exposure to senior industry executives, and a realistic preview of graduate school expectations in the context of their Fellow responsibilities. The Fellows were also recognized during Toigo's annual industry dinner, further elevating their visibility and affirming their accomplishments. To support students' career preparedness, the Foundation engaged a team of subject matter experts who delivered individual and group sessions focused on self-assessment, navigating a competitive job market, and managing priorities during graduate studies. In addition, our signature APEx (Advancing Professional Experience) leadership development events continued to serve as critical in-person programming, welcoming 150 students for two days of master classes centered on executive presence, communication, and strategic thinking. Participants also took part in coaching engagements and technical workshops tailored to current market demands. Toigo's Learning Intensive in Alternatives was expanded in 2024. The program now includes three sector - focused tracks that offer deep dives into specific investment strategies. Students participated in team-based investment presentations, national case competitions, and coursework aligned with preparation for industry-recognized certifications. The Foundation's financial investment in curriculum design, contractor-led instruction, and asset-class specialization enabled the creation of a scalable, high-value program. Finally, through the Foundation's proprietary Talent Management Portal, members of the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 gained immediate access to internship and full-time job opportunities from leading financial services firms. This portal serves as an essential bridge between education and employment, underscoring our commitment to creating pathways to leadership in the investment profession.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 91.6%; rating input score 92
• Program expense ratio: 78.2%; rating input score 78
• Fundraising efficiency: $9.67 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 95%; rating input score 95; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -16.9%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.1; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.09; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 24.6%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.1% per year; rating input score 100; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.9% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.4% per year; rating input score 100; 22nd percentile among comparable filings