AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS

EIN: 522274900 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$12,390,173
Total Expenses
$13,870,699
Total Assets
$21,066,659
Net Assets
$13,231,633
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MELANIE GOTTLIEB
Phone
2022939161
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $13.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE AND SUPPORT A RICHLY DIVERSE, GLOBALLY INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS THE INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND LEARNERS THEY SERVE THROUGH ITS RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP, AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,981,756 Revenue: $3,867,874

MEETINGS: THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING THE AACRAO ANNUAL MEETING, THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE (SEM), AND THE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFER SUMMIT...

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MEETINGS: THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING THE AACRAO ANNUAL MEETING, THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ENROLLMENT CONFERENCE (SEM), AND THE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFER SUMMIT. THE AACRAO ANNUAL MEETING PROVIDES A VALUABLE FORUM FOR MEMBERS AND EXPERTS IN ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL AID, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS TO COME TOGETHER AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE. THE SEM CONFERENCE IS THE PREMIER EVENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS, OFFERING ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE DEVELOPING TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE ENROLLMENT OUTCOMES. FINALLY, AACRAO'S TECHNOLOGY & TRANSFER SUMMIT IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO DISCUSS THE LATEST TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFER CREDIT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,393,484 Revenue: $1,097,729

CONSULTING: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OF ALL SIZES ACROSS THE U.S., CANADA, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS IN THE SPECIALIZED AREAS OF STRATEGIC...

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CONSULTING: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OF ALL SIZES ACROSS THE U.S., CANADA, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS IN THE SPECIALIZED AREAS OF STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, STUDENT SERVICES, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION, CREDENTIAL INNOVATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $471,971 Revenue: $3,342,407

MEMBERSHIP: THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEMBER ACQUISITION AND RETENTION, ANNUAL RENEWALS AND CUSTOMER SERVICETO OVER 18,000 EXISTING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS...

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MEMBERSHIP: THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEMBER ACQUISITION AND RETENTION, ANNUAL RENEWALS AND CUSTOMER SERVICETO OVER 18,000 EXISTING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS. THISINCLUDES MAINTAINING AN ACCURATE MEMBERSHIP DATABASE FOR INTERNAL USEBY STAFF AND EXTERNAL USE BY MEMBERS AS A DIRECTORY. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY WHERE MEMBERS CAN NOMINATE EACHOTHER FOR VARIOUS AWARDS TO HIGHLIGHT THE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OFITS MEMBERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $878,900
Program Service Revenue $10,517,099
Investment Income $893,546
Other Revenue $100,628
TOTAL REVENUE $12,390,173

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $300,013
Salaries & Benefits $6,216,375
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $10,523,985
Other Expenses $7,354,311
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,870,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,390,173 $11,933,978 +0.0%
Expenses $13,870,699 $12,328,682 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,480,526 $-394,704 +2.8%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
53
Volunteers
95

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
$498,908
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$262,903
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CASSANDRA MOORE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KRISTI WOLD-MCCORMICK PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE SHIPMAN NEWSOME PRESIDENT-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HALA ABOU ARRAJ VP, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDOLYN DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HUANG VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE JEFFERS VICE PRESIDENT AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE LAGUERRE-BROWN EXTERNAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSLYN PERRY VP, ACCESS AND EQUITY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANI ROBERTSON VP, LEADERSHIP & MGMT DEVELOPMEN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA SELMAN VP, ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT MGMT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH WARNER VP, RECORDS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX XIONG VP, FINANCE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE GOTTLIEB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$442,144 $56,764 $498,908
TINA DENEEN ASSOCIATE ED, EDUCATION & MEMBER 40.00
Key Emp
$218,431 $44,472 $262,903
JILLIENE ORCUTT GLOBAL LEAD, CONSULTING 40.00
Highest
$209,916 $33,518 $243,434
MICHAEL SIMMONS DIR, CONSULTING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$203,080 $22,404 $225,484
MARTHA HENEBRY ASSOCIATE ED, OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$195,817 $32,151 $227,968
QUINTINA BARNETT GALLION ASSOCIATE ED, STRATEGY & PLANNING 40.00
Highest
$186,760 $44,674 $231,434
WILLIAM GIL SENIOR DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$177,330 $19,113 $196,443
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 $12,390,173 $13,870,699 $21,066,659 $-1,480,526
2024 $11,933,978 $12,328,682 $22,358,137 $-394,704
2023 $10,963,404 $12,339,656 $22,363,832 $-1,376,252
2022 $10,742,128 $9,944,454 $21,760,664 $797,674
2021 $9,958,288 $7,747,263 $23,394,458 $2,211,025
2020 $8,014,604 $8,850,241 $20,186,946 $-835,637
2019 $10,473,361 $10,579,717 $21,412,481 $-106,356
2018 $11,318,053 $9,955,051 $23,024,263 $1,363,002
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