COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL

EIN: 521246061 501(c)(3)

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total Revenue
$2,877,219
Total Expenses
$2,391,344
Total Assets
$8,389,644
Net Assets
$6,160,899
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
M SYLVIA FERNANDEZ
Phone
7035355990
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $486K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE CRITERIA THAT ENSURE TO THE PUBLIC THOSE PROGRAMS OR INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING ACCREDITATION MEET ESTABLISHED STANDARDS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE FIELDS OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $490,737 Revenue: $2,075,913

ACADEMIC REVIEW SPECIALISTS: DOCTORAL-LEVEL FACULTY MEMBERS IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TRAINED ON HOW TO COMPLETE AN INITIAL DESK REVIEW OF TARGETED SECTIONS FROM AN APPLICANT PROGRAM'S...

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ACADEMIC REVIEW SPECIALISTS: DOCTORAL-LEVEL FACULTY MEMBERS IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE TRAINED ON HOW TO COMPLETE AN INITIAL DESK REVIEW OF TARGETED SECTIONS FROM AN APPLICANT PROGRAM'S SELF-STUDY. THE TRAINING FOCUSES ON UNDERSTANDING THE CACREP STANDARDS AND THE TYPES OF INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION THAT ARE NEEDED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS THAT COMPRISE THE REVIEW. ACADEMIC REVIEW SPECIALISTS THEN BECOME CONTRACTED PEER REVIEWERS WHO COMPLETE DESK REVIEWS FOR CACREP FOR A SMALL STIPEND.

Program 2
Expenses: $313,955

ACCREDITATION DECISION-MAKING/GOVERNANCE: THE COUNCIL IS GOVERNED BY A 13- 15 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED TO SERVE FOR ONE TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR...

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ACCREDITATION DECISION-MAKING/GOVERNANCE: THE COUNCIL IS GOVERNED BY A 13- 15 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED TO SERVE FOR ONE TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RENDERING ACCREDITATION DECISIONS ON APPLICANT PROGRAMS. THEY RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE, EXCEPT FOR RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENTS TO ATTEND THE REQUIRED TWO IN-PERSON MEETINGS PER YEAR. BOARD MEETING EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $217,063 Revenue: $448,000

ACCREDITATION REVIEWS/SITE VISITS: THE SITE VISIT TEAM IS COMPOSED OF THREE (3) OR MORE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS, AND/OR STUDENT AFFAIRS PRACTIONERS, WHO ARE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS...

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ACCREDITATION REVIEWS/SITE VISITS: THE SITE VISIT TEAM IS COMPOSED OF THREE (3) OR MORE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, COUNSELOR EDUCATORS, AND/OR STUDENT AFFAIRS PRACTIONERS, WHO ARE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS SENT TO THE INSTITUTION BY CACREP TO VALIDATE THAT THE INFORMATION PRESENTED TO CACREP IN THE APPLICANT'S SELF-STUDY DOCUMENT IS ACCURATE, AND TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM THAT CANNOT BE EVALUATED FULLY THROUGH A DESK REVIEW OF THIS DOCUMENT. THE TYPICAL VISITS OCCUR OVER A THREE (3) DAY PERIOD. SITE TEAM MEMBERS ARE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF ALL TRAVEL RELATED TO THE VISIT.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $2,531,241
Investment Income $336,943
Other Revenue $9,035
TOTAL REVENUE $2,877,219

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,640
Salaries & Benefits $1,571,677
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,278,243
Other Expenses $811,027
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,391,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,877,219 $2,561,137 +0.1%
Expenses $2,391,344 $2,382,899 +0.0%
Net Income $485,875 $178,238 +1.7%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
11
Volunteers
258

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
5
$479,688
Total Directors
16
$479,688
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
M SYLVIA FERNANDEZ PRESIDENT AN 40.00
Officer Director
$297,249 $23,822 $321,071
JENNY GUNDERMAN COO 40.00
Officer Director
$143,799 $14,818 $158,617
SONJA SUTHERLAND CHAIR 0.03
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLA MARIE KURIAN VICE CHAIR 0.03
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT PROVOST TREASURER 0.03
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW BONNER BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS DEL RIO BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN FOSTER BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY KING BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH KLOSTERMANN BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MERTES BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
BITA RIVAS BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE SCHIMELFENIG BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN STEWARD BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY TIFT BOARD MEMBER 0.03
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT UROFSKY VP, ACCRED/T 40.00
Highest
$200,140 $21,233 $221,373
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 $2,877,219 $2,391,344 $8,389,644 $485,875
2024 $2,561,137 $2,382,899 $7,250,860 $178,238
2023 $2,533,177 $2,080,482 $6,837,936 $452,695
2022 $2,360,634 $1,945,655 $6,490,063 $414,979
2021 $2,295,979 $1,781,479 $6,851,413 $514,500
2020 $2,191,864 $1,882,970 $5,161,923 $308,894
2019 $2,216,661 $1,807,437 $4,272,642 $409,224
2018 $2,287,482 $1,808,226 $3,768,175 $479,256
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