AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI

EIN: 521870003 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,441,599
Total Expenses
$6,540,556
Total Assets
$4,994,858
Net Assets
$4,677,855
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MICHAEL POLIAKOFF
Phone
2024676787
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE ALUMNI, TRUSTEES AND OTHERS ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,006,881
Program Service Revenue $18,587
Investment Income $382,593
Other Revenue $33,538
TOTAL REVENUE $5,441,599

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,722,200
Fundraising Expenses $65,361
Program Expenses $6,004,489
Other Expenses $2,818,356
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,540,556

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,441,599 $6,133,881 -0.1%
Expenses $6,540,556 $6,121,562 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,098,957 $12,319 -90.2%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
35
Volunteers
N/A

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
$351,378
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
2
$438,412
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN W ALTMAN CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARRIN TAYLOR ROBSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE ROGERS BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL S LEVY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI GANAHL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART TAYLOR JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWIN D WILLIAMSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN J TRACHTENBURG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK RIDENOUR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REUBEN JEFFERY III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH E MESSINA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL B POLIAKOFF PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$325,214 $26,164 $351,378
LAURI KEMPSON SR VP OF FINANCE/COO 40.00
Key Emp
$230,949 $31,324 $262,273
ARMAND B ALACBAY CHIEF OF STAFF/SR VP OF ST 40.00
Key Emp
$170,000 $6,139 $176,139
DOUGLAS SPREI VP OF MULTIMEDIA AND CAMPU 40.00
Highest
$137,951 $16,707 $154,658
EMILY KOONS JAE VP OF DEVELOPMENT AND PHIL 40.00
Highest
$141,266 $19,143 $160,409
LESLIE PAIGE VP OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$130,373 $28,787 $159,160
STEVEN MCGUIRE LEVY FELLOW IN CAMPUS FREE 40.00
Highest
$140,000 $5,140 $145,140
NANCY PHILLIPS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 40.00
Highest
$100,020 $1,000 $101,020
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 $5,441,599 $6,540,556 $4,994,858 $-1,098,957
2024 $6,133,881 $6,121,562 $5,849,871 $12,319
2023 $4,476,262 $5,408,568 $5,594,682 $-932,306
2022 $4,303,023 $5,060,720 $6,178,147 $-757,697
2021 $4,080,282 $4,112,163 $7,091,133 $-31,881
2020 $3,972,493 $3,452,645 $7,221,926 $519,848
2019 $3,448,595 $3,317,946 $6,601,004 $130,649
2018 $3,519,161 $3,249,055 $6,480,074 $270,106
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