Accreditation Alliance Of Career Schools And Colleges

Organization Overview

Accreditation Alliance Of Career Schools And Colleges, operating under the name Accsc (see Schedule O), is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Accsc (see Schedule O) employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Accsc (see Schedule O) 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 06/2021, Accsc (see Schedule O) generated $7.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACCREDITATION: ACCSC IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT ACCREDITING AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A RELIABLE AUTHORITY ON EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND TO PROMOTE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY ESTABLISHING, SUSTAINING, AND ENFORCING VALID STANDARDS AND PRACTICES WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGHLY TRAINED AND COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE THROUGH QUALITY CAREER ORIENTED EDUCATION. AS AN ACCREDITING AGENCY, ACCSC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE CAPABLE OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR CHOSEN CAREERS. THE ACCREDITING PROCESS ALSO ASSURES STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC THAT HIGH STANDARDS OF CAREER EDUCATION ARE BEING MET.


MEETINGS: ACCSC PROVIDES FUNCTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE ACCSC MEMBERSHIP OF APPROXIMATELY 659 SCHOOLS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE COSTS TO ACCSC IN CONDUCTING FOUR MEETINGS A YEAR TO REVIEW THE ACTIVE MEMBER SCHOOLS AS A PART OF THE CYCLE FOR RE-ACCREDITATION. NEW APPLICANT SCHOOLS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED FOR INITIAL ACCREDITATION AT THESE MEETINGS. OTHER MEMBER SCHOOLS ARE ALSO REVIEWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, CHANGE OF LOCATION, SATELLITE LOCATION, COMMISSION DIRECTED ACTIVITIES, ETC. ACCSC ALSO SPONSORS AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (PDC) DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS' EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PDC ARE INCLUDED IN THESE EXPENSES.


WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOP EXPENSES ARE FOR FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO HOST APPROXIMATELY TWELVE WORKSHOPS EACH FISCAL YEAR. TYPES OF WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: ACCREDITATION WORKSHOPS, WHICH ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND INITIAL APPLICANTS; TEAM LEADER WORKSHOPS; INSTITUTIONAL ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOPS; AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL WORKSHOPS.


INFORMATION: INFORMATION FOSTERS KNOWLEDGE OF, AND STIMULATES INTEREST IN, ACCSC AND ACCREDITATION; A MEANS OF DISSEMINATING TO SCHOOL MEMBERS TRENDS, SUCCESSES BY SCHOOLS, AND OTHER INFORMATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOLS IN BECOMING BETTER AWARE OF EDUCATIONAL ISSUES AND ONGOING ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES ALL MISCELLANEOUS OUTSIDE PRINTING COSTS; THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT; ANALYSIS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA BROCHURE; UPDATING AND PUBLISHING THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION; AND AUTHORING AND MAINTAINING THE "MONOGRAPH AND "BLUEPRINT" SERIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $635,900
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$635,900
Total Program Service Revenue$5,894,925
Investment income $388,964
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $934,030
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,869,062

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