American Arbitration Association Inc
- Assets
- $423.0m
- Revenue
- $144.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 716
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/1939
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-0429745
Organization Overview
American Arbitration Association Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (I51) the organization is classified as: Dispute Resolution & Mediation, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Arbitration Association Inc employed 716 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Arbitration Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Arbitration Association Inc generated $144.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $119.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, American Arbitration Association Inc has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $7,493,977. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") IS DEDICATED TO EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED SERVICE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OUR MISSION IS ONE OF SERVICE AND EDUCATION.WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS, PROFICIENT CASE MANAGEMENT, DEDICATED PERSONNEL, ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND INNOVATIVE PROCESS KNOWLEDGE TO MEET THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.THE CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE AAA, AS DESCRIBED IN ITS BYLAWS, IS "FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PARTIES, TO STUDY, RESEARCH, PROMOTE, ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES OF ALL KINDS THROUGH THE USE OF ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, CONCILIATION, NEGOTIATION, DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS AND OTHER VOLUNTARY PROCEDURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CASE ADMINISTRATION:THE AAA ADMINISTERS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ARBITRATIONS, MEDIATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN A GIVEN YEAR. THE AAA'S ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE IN THESE PROCESSES IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM WHERE DISPUTES CAN BE RESOLVED, TO PROVIDE ROSTERS OF QUALIFIED ARBITRATORS, MEDIATORS AND OTHER DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSIONALS, AND TO APPLY OUR RULES THAT GOVERN THE CONDUCT OF THOSE PROCEEDINGS. OUR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH A VIEW TO OUR CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY AND SERVICE. THE RESULT OF THE AAA'S COLLECTIVE PROGRAMS HAS RESULTED IN A LESSENING OF THE BURDENS OF OUR COURTS AND GOVERNMENT.
EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS: THE AAA EDUCATION SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. ITS FOCUS IS THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BOTH IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS AS WELL AS ONLINE FORMATS TO ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS SERVING THE AAA AND ICDR AS WELL AS ADVOCATES, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AAA EDUCATION SERVICES DESIGNS AND DELIVERS PROGRAMS FOR CORPORATIONS, LAW FIRMS, COURT SYSTEMS, UNIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
India Johnson President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $1,041,152 |
Francesco Rossi Cfo, Treasurer & Senior VP | Officer | 50 | $686,116 |
Eric P Tuchmann Gen Coun, Corp Sec, & SVP | Officer | 50 | $601,819 |
Diana N Didia Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $517,204 |
Robert Matlin Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $476,492 |
Christine L Newhall Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $474,776 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Zensar Technologies Inc It Support & Development | 12/30/21 | $3,324,428 |
Grant Thornton Llp Internal Audit & Other Services | 12/30/21 | $459,744 |
Big Idea Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $2,288,322 |
Cohn Reznick Llp Audit, Consulting, & Tax Services | 12/30/21 | $224,336 |
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $327,221 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,771,954 |
| Investment income | $8,788,900 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $313,105 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,264,929 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $144,138,888 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,554,361 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,882,122 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,900,423 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,363,406 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,821,522 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,294,996 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,537,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,758,212 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,051,844 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $181,287 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,272,942 |
| Office expenses | $6,605,805 |
| Information technology | $3,209,822 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,391,477 |
| Travel | $106,714 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $242,927 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,929,287 |
| Insurance | $722,000 |
| All other expenses | $21,246 |
| Total functional expenses | $119,169,626 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,449 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,973,933 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,268,522 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,068,088 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,338,413 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $346,666,846 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,681,478 |
| Total assets | $423,000,729 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,869,411 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $80,413,646 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $7,644,476 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $17,184,197 |
| Total liabilities | $301,111,730 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,888,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $423,000,729 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Arbitration Association Inc has awarded $2,295,000 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,050,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Torrance, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
WESTERN KENTUCKY TORNADO RELIEF FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Arbitration Association Inc has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
George And Ellen Friedman Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Arbitration Association Inc New York, NY | $423,000,729 | $144,138,888 |
New York Center For Interpersonal Development Inc Staten Island, NY | $7,244,101 | $12,048,079 |
Community Mediation Services Inc Jamaica, NY | $4,475,818 | $7,480,739 |
St Anns Corner Of Harm Reduction Inc Bronx, NY | $2,416,506 | $3,634,945 |
International Institute For Conflict Prevention And Resolution New York, NY | $5,040,467 | $3,907,523 |
Sicana Inc New York, NY | $51,529,321 | $3,619,186 |
Lamoille Restorative Center Hyde Park, VT | $778,430 | $1,614,352 |
Center For Dispute Settlement Inc Rochester, NY | $523,257 | $1,644,795 |
The Mediation Group Inc Brookline, MA | $1,582,959 | $1,418,831 |
New York State Dispute Resolution Association Inc Albany, NY | $476,973 | $1,187,123 |
Icca Foundation Inc New York, NY | $2,651,502 | $1,298,121 |
Mediation Matters Inc Albany, NY | $472,556 | $967,858 |