ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE

EIN: 376047781 501(c)(3)

PARK RIDGE, IL

Total Revenue
$240,372
Total Expenses
$167,669
Total Assets
$336,914
Net Assets
$336,914
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1913
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
STACEY STEARNS
Phone
8476478861
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE, founded in 1913, is a small nonprofit that reported $240K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $73K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

ACE DEVELOPS PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATORS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS TO EXTEND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LIFE AND HUMAN SCIENCES TO PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. ACE DERIVES ITS BASIC MISSION FROM THE LONGSTANDING EXPERIENCE OF LAND-GRANT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $87,283 Revenue: $94,635

CONFERENCES: LEVEL UP, THE FALL ONLINE CONFERENCE HAD 82 ATTENDEES. IT WAS A ONE DAY EVENT. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HAD 177 ATTENDEES. IT IS FOR EDUCATION AND NETWORKING.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,006 Revenue: $31,211

CRITIQUES & AWARDS - ANNUAL SUBMISSION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS TO HAVE THEIR WORKS JUDGED. THERE WERE 411 C&A SUBMISSIONS THIS YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,250

DISTRIBUTION OF JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS, AN ON-LINE, PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS. THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION...

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DISTRIBUTION OF JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS, AN ON-LINE, PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS. THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION WAS ISSUED 3 TIMES DURING THE YEAR. IT'S AVAILABLE ONLINE AT NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $48,855
Program Service Revenue $183,698
Investment Income $7,767
Other Revenue $52
TOTAL REVENUE $240,372

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $95,539
Other Expenses $164,669
TOTAL EXPENSES $167,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $240,372 $253,385 -0.1%
Expenses $167,669 $197,955 -0.2%
Net Income $72,703 $55,430 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STACEY STEARNS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LATASHA FORD PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY LEDBETTER VICE PRESIDENT LEARNING COMMUNITY DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ELLIS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA STEARNS MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KETO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY HALL RESEARCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY ARMSTRONG MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN MILLER LEARNING COMMUNITY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE EDWARDS RETIREE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TUNYALEE MARTIN DIVERSITY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANAE BRADLEY PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $240,372 $167,669 $336,914 $72,703
2024 $253,385 $197,955 $259,457 $55,430
2023 $228,169 $167,373 $200,484 $60,796
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