AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

EIN: 530211350 501(c)(3)

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total Revenue
$16,040,082
Total Expenses
$15,536,738
Total Assets
$19,436,335
Net Assets
$8,178,004
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MAHZARINE CHINOY
Phone
7038239821
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, founded in 1952, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $16.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $15.5M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA) 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,270,932 Revenue: $1,733,607

PUBLICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION:DESCRIPTION: AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA) PUBLISHES RESEARCH ARTICLES, EDUCATIONAL TEXTS, PRACTICE BRIEFS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND...

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PUBLICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION:DESCRIPTION: AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA) PUBLISHES RESEARCH ARTICLES, EDUCATIONAL TEXTS, PRACTICE BRIEFS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND COURSES, AND OTHER WORKS THAT AMPLIFY AND ELEVATE THE COUNSELING FIELD. OUR AIM IS TO DISSEMINATE TIMELY INFORMATION AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH THAT IS RELEVANT AND BENEFICIAL TO THOSE WHO ENGAGE WITH THE FIELD OF COUNSELING AS STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, CLIENTS AND PRACTITIONERS. AS PART OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP, ACA MEMBERS RECEIVE THE JOURNAL OF COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT (ONGOING DIGITAL ACCESS AND FOUR PRINT ISSUES), COUNSELING TODAY MAGAZINE (SIX PRINT ISSUES AND ONGOING DIGITAL ACCESS) AND DISCOUNTS ON THE ACA'S PORTFOLIO OF BOOKS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES. WE ALSO PUBLISH SEVERAL NEW BOOK AND TEXTBOOK TITLES EACH YEAR COVERING BOTH EVERGREEN AND EMERGING TOPICS IN THE FIELD. NEW RELEASES IN THE LAST YEAR INCLUDE NEUROSCIENCE-INFORMED COUNSELING; COUNSELING WITH IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND PLAY THERAPY BASICS AND BEYOND.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,914,934 Revenue: $271,690

EDUCATION:DESCRIPTION: THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES SUCH AS ONLINE LEARNING, CONTINUING EDUCATION, PRACTICE CONSULTATIONS, PRACTICE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ETHICS...

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EDUCATION:DESCRIPTION: THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES SUCH AS ONLINE LEARNING, CONTINUING EDUCATION, PRACTICE CONSULTATIONS, PRACTICE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ETHICS CONSULTATIONS, AND JOB BOARDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,913,581 Revenue: $1,754,913

CONFERENCE & MEETINGS:DESCRIPTION: HELD ANNUALLY, THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE & EXPO IS ACA'S FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF...

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CONFERENCE & MEETINGS:DESCRIPTION: HELD ANNUALLY, THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE & EXPO IS ACA'S FLAGSHIP EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNSELORS IN VARIOUS PRACTICE SETTINGS. THE EVENT ATTRACTS NEARLY 3,000 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO COME TO DEVELOP THEIR CAREERS, ADVANCE THE COUNSELING FIELD AND PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY. WE OFFER A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE GATHERING SPACE FOR COUNSELORS TO CONNECT AND REENERGIZE WHILE ACCESSING THE MOST DIVERSE LINEUP OF EDUCATIONAL TOPICS IN THE FIELD.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,144
Program Service Revenue $10,984,573
Investment Income $260,404
Other Revenue $4,770,961
TOTAL REVENUE $16,040,082

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,450
Salaries & Benefits $7,682,621
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $8,578,302
Other Expenses $7,844,667
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,536,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,040,082 $14,782,376 +0.1%
Expenses $15,536,738 $14,228,254 +0.1%
Net Income $503,344 $554,122 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
24
Employees
67
Volunteers
250

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
6
$802,251
Total Directors
27
$154,375
Key Employees
4
$1,086,359
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EDIL TORRES RIVERA PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$71,250 $0 $71,250
CHRISTINE BHAT PRESIDENT ELECT 20.00
Officer Director
$23,750 $0 $23,750
KIMBERLY FRAZIER PAST PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$59,375 $0 $59,375
WENDY KILLAM AADA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANICA HAYES AARC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY GOODMAN-SCOTT ACAC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STELLA BEATRIZ KERL-MCCLAIN ACC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA OSBURN ACCA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DODIE LIMBERG ACES REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA EVANS AHC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE CHANG AMCD REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HARTLEY ARCA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRIET GLOSOFF ASERVIC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL GOODMAN CSJ REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE CARTWRIGHT IAAOC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN CARLSON IAMFC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA KREIMEYER IARTC REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE K L FRANCE MGCA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY EVANS NCDA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SENEKA ARRINGTON NECA REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA KRESS MWR REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J FORD JR NAR REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE RHEINECK SAIGE REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BJ BROADEN BARKSDALE SR REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FORSYTH WR REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ILLIANA NAVARRA-BUENO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVIKA DIBYA CHOUDHURI ASGW REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN JENCIUS TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$3,750 $0 $3,750
SHAWN BOYNES CEO AND SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$480,703 $26,123 $517,476
MAHZARINE CHINOY CFO 40.00
Officer
$122,263 $2,472 $126,650
BRIAN BANKS CHIEF GOV'T AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$211,270 $30,465 $241,735
LYNN LINDE CHIEF OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 40.00
Key Emp
$228,224 $28,180 $256,404
ANGELA THOMPSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$335,233 $45,256 $380,489
STACY WHATLEY CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$175,984 $31,747 $207,731
MORRIS FLATER DIRECTOR OF IT AND IT SECURITY 40.00
Highest
$150,167 $20,189 $170,356
CAROL SALERNO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$140,753 $18,491 $159,244
MJ JONES DIR. BUS. INTELLIGENCE & STRATEGY 40.00
Highest
$124,175 $18,803 $142,978
BRANDI MCINTYRE DIR. GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$118,536 $22,145 $140,681
MIRIAM WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & COMPONENT RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$114,593 $28,791 $143,384
RICHARD YEP FORMER CEO 0.00
$402,833 $45,743 $448,576
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $16,040,082 $15,536,738 $19,436,335 $503,344
2023 $14,782,376 $14,228,254 $18,890,550 $554,122
2022 $15,007,177 $14,388,456 $15,956,669 $618,721
2021 $14,747,862 $14,872,672 $17,102,519 $-124,810
2020 $13,290,676 $13,171,001 $14,639,083 $119,675
2019 $15,207,107 $13,603,241 $13,934,629 $1,603,866
2018 $13,349,744 $14,003,390 $12,749,208 $-653,646
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