THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS INC

EIN: 581900303

GREENWOOD, IN

Total Revenue
$742,318
Total Expenses
$782,102
Total Assets
$359,988
Net Assets
$359,988
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MARGARET E SWAIN
Phone
3174078422
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $742K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS (AAAA) IS A CREDENTIALED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE COMPETENT AND ETHICAL PRACTICE OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION LAW. IT ADVOCATES FOR LAWS AND POLICIES TO PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN, THE LEGAL STATUS OF FAMILIES FORMED THROUGH ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION, AND THE RIGHTS OF ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

AAAA IS A CREDENTIALED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF ATTORNEYS, JUDGES AND LAW PROFESSORS, ALL OF WHOM ARE DISTINGUISHED IN THE LEGAL FIELDS OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. OUR FELLOWS...

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AAAA IS A CREDENTIALED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF ATTORNEYS, JUDGES AND LAW PROFESSORS, ALL OF WHOM ARE DISTINGUISHED IN THE LEGAL FIELDS OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. OUR FELLOWS ARE A HIGHLY VETTED, EXPERIENCED GROUP, COMMITTED TO THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAW, WHOSE MISSION IS THE PROTECTION OF AND SUPPORT OF THE RIGHTS OF ALL FAMILIES, AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION OF ALL PARTIES' INTERESTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, AND THE LEGAL SECURITY OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY MATTERS.

Program 2

AAAA HAS BEEN A KEY PLAYER IN ESTABLISHING AND PRESERVING THE ABILITY OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS TO OFFSET THE EXPENSE OF ADOPTION BY THE FEDERAL ADOPTION EXPENSE TAX CREDIT.

Program 3

THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES DESIGNED TO BENEFIT AND INSURE CONSIDERATION OF ALL PARTIES...

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THE ACADEMY OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION ATTORNEYS PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAWS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES DESIGNED TO BENEFIT AND INSURE CONSIDERATION OF ALL PARTIES INTERESTS IN THE AREAS OF ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. AAAA FELLOWS ARE LEGAL THOUGHT LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS OF PRACTICE AND AAAA IS RECOGNIZED BY THOSE ON CAPITOL HILL AS THE AUTHORITY ON ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION LAW. AS AN ORGANIZATION, AND THROUGH ITS MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES, AAAA HAS PROVIDED AMICUS CURIAE ASSISTANCE IN NUMEROUS COURT CASES AND HAS PROVIDED ADVICE TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND KEY AGENCIES ON MULTIPLE ISSUES IMPACTING ADOPTION AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION, INCLUDING VA BENEFITS, THE DRAFTING OF THE UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT AND THE DRAFTING AND PRESERVATION OF THE ADOPTION TAX CREDIT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $729,233
Investment Income $6,361
Other Revenue $6,724
TOTAL REVENUE $742,318

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,628
Salaries & Benefits $153,662
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $612,812
TOTAL EXPENSES $782,102

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $742,318 $601,361 +0.2%
Expenses $782,102 $632,959 +0.2%
Net Income $-39,784 $-31,598 +0.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

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
10
$36,000
Total Directors
19
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERRIANN HICKS PRES THRU MAY 2025 11.00
Officer Director
$14,000 $0 $14,000
MERYL ROSENBERG PRES STARTING MAY 2025 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN FLEISCHNER DEPUTY TO THE PRES THRU MAY 2025 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM SURRATT DEPUTY TO THE PRES STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANNA ANNEST PRES ELECT STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET SWAIN IMMEDIATE PAST-PRES THRU MAY 2025 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB KIRSH TREASURER/TRUSTEE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA GUSTON ADOPTION POLICY DIR THRU MAY 2025 9.00
Officer Director
$11,000 $0 $11,000
JENNIE SULLIVAN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENIE MILLER GILLESPIE ADOPTION POLICY DIR STARTING MAY 2025 9.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIDHI DESAI ART POLICY DIRECTOR 9.00
Officer Director
$11,000 $0 $11,000
LANCE RICH TRUSTEE THRU MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA ROETTER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY DEMPSEY TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE JAY TRUSTEE THRU MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ELRICH TRUSTEE STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG FRANKLIN TRUSTEE STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA GINN TRUSTEE STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA ZUCKERMAN TRUSTEE STARTING MAY 2025 3.00
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 $742,318 $782,102 $359,988 $-39,784
2024 $601,361 $632,959 $374,968 $-31,598
2023 $864,825 $991,383 $365,314 $-126,558
2022 $550,937 $590,649 $617,556 $-39,712
2021 $278,647 $392,161 $675,624 $-113,514
2020 $539,664 $416,790 $658,832 $122,874
2019 $678,608 $845,675 $507,695 $-167,067
2018 $676,853 $634,940 $688,694 $41,913
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