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American Counseling Association

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · ALEXANDRIA, VA · EIN 53-0211350

About

The american counseling association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing counselors in various practice settings.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
66
Volunteers
250

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$14.8M
Expenses
$14.2M
Assets
$18.9M
Liabilities
$12.1M

Financial history

$15.2M$7.6M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $14.8M · Peak FY2019: $15.2M · Avg: $14.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$178K
Grants Given
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
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Address

2461 Eisenhower AVE STE 300
Alexandria, VA, 22314-989

Governance

Voting board members27
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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