Association Of Foreign Investors In

Alexandria, VA ยท Founded 1988

Professional association connecting international investors in U.S. commercial real estate markets

Primary audience
Real Estate Investors
Work area
Industry Association
Topic
Commercial Real Estate
Contact
Gunnar Branson
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization educates the public about foreign capital investment in U.S. real estate and promotes goodwill between international investors and American markets. Based in Alexandria, VA, it operates with 4 employees and generates $3.2 million in annual revenue serving the commercial real estate investment community.

What They Focus On

Investment Education

Providing international investors with market intelligence, research, and insights on U.S. commercial real estate opportunities

Public Advocacy

Promoting understanding of how foreign capital investment strengthens American real estate markets and creates economic benefits

Industry Networking

Building connections between global investors and U.S. real estate professionals through conferences, meetings, and collaborative forums

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.2M

+2.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.0M

+8.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$4.1M

+8.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

4

-20% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,237,928 $3,049,791 $4,126,209 4
2023 $3,162,219 $2,810,434 $3,813,054 5
2022 $2,522,387 $2,977,015 $2,138,726 5
2020 $2,239,715 $2,110,249 $2,375,285 5
2019 $2,687,080 $2,847,036 $2,078,938 6
2018 $2,633,018 $3,241,497 $2,579,646 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research & Analysis

    Gather market data on U.S. commercial real estate trends and foreign investment flows

  • 02

    Member Engagement

    Convene international investors through meetings, conferences, and networking events to share insights

  • 03

    Public Education

    Communicate the economic benefits of foreign investment to policymakers and the American public

  • 04

    Market Intelligence

    Distribute research findings and best practices to members and industry stakeholders

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Foreign Investors In

Investor Education

Provides research, analysis, and market intelligence on U.S. commercial real estate opportunities for international investors

Public Outreach

Educates U.S. stakeholders about the economic benefits and impact of foreign capital in domestic real estate markets

Industry Networking

Facilitates connections between international real estate investors and U.S. market participants through events and meetings

Market Research

Produces data-driven insights on commercial property trends, investment flows, and cross-border real estate transactions

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Foreign Investors In.

Gunnar Branson

Gunnar Branson

Gunnar BransonAFIRE
Full-time
Compensation: $673,330
Byron Carlock

Byron Carlock

R. Byron Carlock, Jr.Holland Partner Group
1 hrs/week
Steve Collins

Steve Collins

Steve CollinsEQT Exeter
1 hrs/week
Alexia Gottschalch

Alexia Gottschalch

Alexia GottschalchLGIM America
1 hrs/week
Kai-Yan Lee

Kai-Yan Lee

Kai-yan LeeJD Property
Mike Hu

Mike Hu

Mike HuGaw Capital Partners
Michel Schram

Michel Schram

Michel SchramPGGM
Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown

Thomas BrownLGT Capital Partners
Maggie Coleman

Maggie Coleman

Maggie ColemanManulife Investment Management
Andrew Osborne

Andrew Osborne

Andrew OsborneAustralian Superannuation Fund
Sue Zabloudil

Sue Zabloudil

Sue ZabloudilDLA Piper
Rachel Salerno

Rachel Salerno

Rachel SalernoArtemis Real Estate Partners
Marc Royer

Marc Royer

Marc RoyerCushman & Wakefield
Amy Price

Amy Price

Amy PriceBGO
AM

Alexandra Miller

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $250,260
BV

Benjamin Van Loon

Communications Director
Full-time
Compensation: $138,214
AT

Asmait Tewelde

Meeting Director
Full-time
Compensation: $135,453
BS

Bryan Sanchez

Director Of Programs
1 hrs/week
PM

Paul Meyer

General Counsel
1 hrs/week
PG

Peter Grey-Wolf

Member-At-Large
1 hrs/week
TB

Tommy Brown

Member-At-Large
1 hrs/week
AA

Abdulaziz Al-Marzooq

Director
AL

Adam Lerer

Director
AO

Ali O Alghannam

Director
AE

Amy Erixon

Director
BM

Bardo Magel

Director
BK

Brian Klinksiek

Director
BL

Byron Lamotte

Director
DL

Dennis Lopez

Director
ER

El Rosenheim

Director
EC

Eric C Wurtzebach

Director
GH

Genghis Hadi

Director
IB

Ian Brownlow

Director
ID

Ignacio Diego

Director
JD

Jamie Delmotte

Director
JM

Joao Madeira De Andrade

Director
JG

John Gellaty

Director
JM

John McCarthy

Director
KB

Kathy Briscoe

Director
LT

Landon Taylor

Director
LO

Lara Osterhaus

Director
LD

Lili Dunn

Director
MI

Marwan Isbaih

Director
MS

Matt Scholl

Director
MO

Mike O'Brien

Director
MT

Mj Turmel

Director
PR

Pablo Rabagliati

Director
PP

Pritesh Patel

Director
RW

Ralf Wessel

Director
RR

Ralph Rosenberg

Director
RW

Randy Wilbert

Director
ST

Simon Treacy

Director
SH

Steve Hason

Director
TM

Tadatsugu Matsutani

Director
TO

Thomas O'Shea

Director
TM

Tommy McKay

Director
WF

Ward Fitzgerald

Director
WG

Will Gibby

Director

Milestones

1988

Organization Founded

1988

Established to promote foreign investment in U.S. real estate markets

1990

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1990

Received IRS tax-exempt recognition under Section 501(c)(6)

2020

Revenue Stabilization

2020

Maintained operations with $2.2 million revenue during market uncertainty

2024

Revenue Growth

2024

Achieved $3.2 million in revenue reflecting expanded membership and programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AA
Abdulaziz Al-Marzooq Director 0.25 hrs/week
AL
Adam Lerer Director 0.25 hrs/week
AO
Ali O Alghannam Director 0.25 hrs/week
AE
Amy Erixon Director 0.25 hrs/week
AP
Amy Price Deputy Chair 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Bardo Magel Director 0.25 hrs/week
BK
Brian Klinksiek Director 0.25 hrs/week
BL
Byron Lamotte Director 0.25 hrs/week
DL
Dennis Lopez Director 0.25 hrs/week
ER
El Rosenheim Director 0.25 hrs/week
EC
Eric C Wurtzebach Director 0.25 hrs/week
GH
Genghis Hadi Director 0.25 hrs/week
IB
Ian Brownlow Director 0.25 hrs/week
ID
Ignacio Diego Director 0.25 hrs/week
JD
Jamie Delmotte Director 0.25 hrs/week
JM
Joao Madeira De Andrade Director 0.25 hrs/week
JG
John Gellaty Director 0.25 hrs/week
JM
John McCarthy Director 0.25 hrs/week
KL
Kai-Yan Lee Director 0.25 hrs/week
KB
Kathy Briscoe Director 0.25 hrs/week
LT
Landon Taylor Director 0.25 hrs/week
LO
Lara Osterhaus Director 0.25 hrs/week
LD
Lili Dunn Director 0.25 hrs/week
MI
Marwan Isbaih Director 0.25 hrs/week
MS
Matt Scholl Director 0.25 hrs/week
MS
Michel Schram Corporate Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mike Hu Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
MO
Mike O'Brien Director 0.25 hrs/week
MT
Mj Turmel Director 0.25 hrs/week
PR
Pablo Rabagliati Director 0.25 hrs/week
PP
Pritesh Patel Director 0.25 hrs/week
RW
Ralf Wessel Director 0.25 hrs/week
RR
Ralph Rosenberg Director 0.25 hrs/week
RW
Randy Wilbert Director 0.25 hrs/week
ST
Simon Treacy Director 0.25 hrs/week
SH
Steve Hason Director 0.25 hrs/week
SM
Steven McCarthy Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Sylvia Gross Previous Year Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tadatsugu Matsutani Director 0.25 hrs/week
TO
Thomas O'Shea Director 0.25 hrs/week
TM
Tommy McKay Director 0.25 hrs/week
WF
Ward Fitzgerald Director 0.25 hrs/week
WG
Will Gibby Director 0.25 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$704K

Gunnar Branson

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Gunnar Branson Chief Executive Officer $673,330 $30,888 $704,218 40
Alexandra Miller Chief Operating Officer $250,260 $30,310 $280,570 40
Benjamin Van Loon Communications Director $138,214 $15,026 $153,240 40
Asmait Tewelde Meeting Director $135,453 $14,947 $150,400 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Naftz-National Association Of Foreign-Trade Zones
1 filing
Self
Smith, Dawson & Andrews Obo National Association Of Foreign-Trade Zones
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Foreign Investors In

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 312-1400

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510 King Street 240 Alexandria, VA 22314