Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools 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 06/2023, Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools generated $466.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AT INDEPENDENT, NONPUBLIC CAREER SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A DELIBERATE AND THOROUGH ACCREDITATION PROCESS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT AS WELL AS ETHICAL BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCREDITATION: THE COUNCIL ESTABLISHES AND ADVANCES THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT, NON-PUBLIC CAREER SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES BY PERFORMING THE ACCREDITATION FUNCTION FOR ITS MEMBERS.
EDUCATION: THE COUNCIL EDUCATES MEMBER SCHOOLS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES BY HOLDING WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Billy Ferrell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,000 |
Shannon Groff Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,000 |
Victor Molero Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patsy Goodwin-Robles Chair Elect / Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,000 |
David Teneyuca Treasurer (from 12/31/22) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,000 |
Patti Yakshee Treasurer (until 12/31/22) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Venable Legal | 6/29/22 | $239,204 |
Duane Morris Llp Legal | 6/29/22 | $170,396 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $301,816 |
Investment income | $79,934 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $72,062 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $466,883 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $348,874 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $198,858 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $395,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,384 |
Other employee benefits | $63,872 |
Payroll taxes | $49,748 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $43,489 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,568 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,881 |
Information technology | $76,730 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $201,100 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,104 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,923 |
Insurance | $106,728 |
All other expenses | $3,055 |
Total functional expenses | $1,726,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $721,897 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $66,023 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $881 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,954,069 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,742,870 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,571 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $203,571 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,539,299 |
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 | $4,742,870 |