The process of developing an ANSI Standard and achieving Board Certification involves significant financial investment by the BEPP. As a result of ongoing expenses incurred in pursuing this initiative, the BEPP, a 501(c)(3) organization, is accepting donations to assist with administrative and development costs.
In keeping with our commitment to transparency, BEPP clearly discloses its processes and expenses. Donations received would be applied to the following:
Development Fees (Total $175,000)
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Charged by ANSI for reviewing and approving submitted standards ($50,000)
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Charged by Prometric for Board Certification test development ($125,000)
Annual Fees (Total $7,768)
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ANSI Renewal ($6,600)
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Membership ($3,800)
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National Activity Assessment ($2,800)
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Corporate and State licensing ($850)
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Website hosting ($200)
Monthly Fees (Total $243.50 - annual $2,922)
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Email services ($79.50)
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Project Management application ($99)
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Document Management application ($65)
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Donations made to the BEPP are not used for compensation. The members of the Board of Directors and Special Advisory Board serve voluntarily. No compensation is provided to members for their time or expenses.
Service Name
Platinum
$25,000
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Company recognition* in the “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”.
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Company recognition on the BEPP website with company logo and link.
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Digital and hard copy of the ANSI “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”.
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2 years of waived Board Certification** testing fees. ***
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Lapel pin for those who pass the Board Certification test.
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Custom Challenge coin with certification number for those who pass the test.
Service Name
Silver
$10,000
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Company recognition* on the BEPP website with company logo and link
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Digital and hard copy of the ANSI “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”
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20 waived Board Certification** testing fees. ***
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Lapel pin for those who pass the Board Certification test.
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Custom Challenge coin with certification number for those who pass the test.
Service Name
Gold
$15,000
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Company recognition* in the “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”.
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Company recognition on the BEPP website with company logo and link.
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Digital and hard copy of the ANSI “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”.
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1 year of waived Board Certification** testing fees***.
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Lapel pin for those who pass the Board Certification test.
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Custom Challenge coin with certification number for those who pass the test.
Service Name
Bronze
$5,000
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Company recognition* on the BEPP website with company logo and link
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10 waived Board Certification** test fees. ***
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Lapel pin for those who pass the Board Certification test.
*Company logo and company name would be placed on a specific donor page. This page would thank and acknowledge the contribution made by the donor to the creation of the “Standard for Providing Executive Protection”. Donations would not include any right of the donor to submit content or text for the standard.
Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) shall not endorse or require the purchase or use of proprietary products or service providers as a condition of implementing the standard. Proprietary in this context means products or services that are the property of an owner and cannot be obtained or recreated without the consent of the owner. For example, an Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may not endorse or require the purchase or use of brand-name tools or components, licenses, manufacturer lists, service provider lists or copyrighted materials.
** Once an individual passes the Board Certification Test, they will earn the designation and accreditation of Board “Certified Executive Security Operations Professional”.
*** Waived test fees are applied to 50 tests per calendar year for Platinum and Gold donors. Test fees include – application fee and test/retest fee
Donations to the BEPP are tax deductible minus the good faith estimate of the fair market value of the goods or services that the donor receives. IRS Charitable Organization Rules
Corporate Donors
The BEPP would like to thank the following corporate donors who have generously contributed the Executive Protection Standards initiatives. These donations will help shape the professionals of today and make a lasting impression on future professionals.
These corporations recognize the importance to have specific standards for this niche sector of the rapidly expanding protection industry.
Gold
Silver
