The Commercial Real Estate Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not‐for‐profit corporation dedicated to the support of the Chartered Realty Investor Society and the Chartered Realty Investor® (CRI®) designation. The Foundation is the organization that funds the research and development of the examinations for the CRI Charter holder and CRI Associate designations. The Foundation seeks funding from sources committed to excellence, education and professionalism in commercial real estate finance and investment.