AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

EIN 53-0211350 · Professional Societies & Associations - Human Services (P03)

What they do

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 WORLDS LARGEST ASSOCIATION EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENTING COUNSELORS IN VARIOUS PRACTICE SETTINGS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $57.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders44 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

60.97%of revenue went to mission work57.7% of expenses · Program services

$105.60spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

44.63%of revenue went to management and office costs42.3% of expenses

$1.17in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $882,142 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $529,597 for SHAWN BOYNES (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 4/15/2025)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$15,740,873

Mission workProgram services$9,597,77660.97% of revenue57.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$7,025,23944.63% of revenue42.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$16,623,015105.60% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 57.7% mission · 42.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.60% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 55.2% mission · 44.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.86% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 54.3% mission · 45.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.25% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 56.1% mission · 43.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.88% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 45.8% mission · 54.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.85% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 59.8% mission · 40.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.10% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 72.8% mission · 27.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.45% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 75.4% mission · 24.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.90% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$15,740,873

Expenses$16,623,015

Annual shortfall $882,142 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$9,597,776 · 57.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$7,025,239 · 42.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$15,740,873

Expenses$16,623,015

Assets$19,409,241

Income$17,226,439

Contributions$28,670

Mission work (program services)$9,597,776

Grants given$25,000

Average grant$25,000

Management and general$7,025,239

Executive compensation (total)$2,049,827

Stocks and bonds$12,832,457

Accounting fees$179,119

Investing fees$53,352

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SHAWN BOYNESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 4/15/2025) · 40 hrs/week $529,597Base $502,008 · Other $27,589

ANGELA THOMPSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $374,915Base $322,632 · Other $52,283

MAHZARINE CHINOYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $277,358Base $266,914 · Other $10,444

STACY WHATLEYCHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $268,847Base $231,427 · Other $37,420

LYNN LINDECHIEF OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE · 40 hrs/week $265,588Base $230,814 · Other $34,774

RICHARD YEPFORMER CEO $228,338

STANIA ROMAINDIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS · 40 hrs/week $182,374Base $168,820 · Other $13,554

BRIAN BANKSCHIEF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $166,051Base $139,672 · Other $26,379

GUILA TODDDIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY · 40 hrs/week $161,944Base $142,819 · Other $19,125

KELLY GERSTENBERGDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND CONTENT STRATEGY · 40 hrs/week $157,760Base $133,080 · Other $24,680

SHIRLEY ANTOLIKDIRECTOR OF MEETINGS · 40 hrs/week $156,251Base $136,832 · Other $19,419

CAROL SALERNODIRECTOR OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $149,691Base $132,388 · Other $17,303

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (44)

SHAWN BOYNESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 4/15/2025)

ANGELA THOMPSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MAHZARINE CHINOYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

STACY WHATLEYCHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER

LYNN LINDECHIEF OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

RICHARD YEPFORMER CEO

STANIA ROMAINDIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS

BRIAN BANKSCHIEF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER

GUILA TODDDIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY

KELLY GERSTENBERGDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND CONTENT STRATEGY

SHIRLEY ANTOLIKDIRECTOR OF MEETINGS

CAROL SALERNODIRECTOR OF FINANCE

CHRISTINE BHATPRESIDENT

ELSA SOTO LEGGETTPRESIDENT ELECT

EDIL TORRES RIVERAPAST PRESIDENT

HARRIET GLOSOFFTREASURER

STELLA KERL-MCCLAINACC REPRESENTATIVE

MONICA OSBURNACCA REPRESENTATIVE

MICHAEL HARTLEYARCA REPRESENTATIVE

MICHAEL CHANEYSAIGE REPRESENTATIVE

MARK SAUNDERSIAMFC REPRESENTATIVE

SYVONNE CARTERCEO (5/2025 - 11/2025)

VICTORIA KRESSMWR REPRESENTATIVE

AMANDA DEDIEGOWR REPRESENTATIVE

LAUREN SHURECSJ REPRESENTATIVE

WENDY KILLAMAADA REPRESENTATIVE

DANNETTE BERKSTEINERPARLIAMENTARIAN

AMANDA EVANSAHC REPRESENTATIVE

ANGELA COKERAMCD REPRESENTATIVE

ANGELA SCHUBERTACSSW REPRESENTATIVE

ANGIE CARTWRIGHTIAAOC REPRESENTATIVE

BJ BROADEN BARKSDALESR REPRESENTATIVE

C KATHERINE DESTEFANONECA REPRESENTATIVE

CASEY BARRIO MINTONAARC REPRESENTATIVE

CRAIG CASHWELLASERVIC REPRESENTATIVE

KATHY EVANSNCDA REPRESENTATIVE

DAVID FORDNAR REPRESENTATIVE

DEBORAH RUBELPROCESS OBSERVER

DEVIKA DIBYA CHOUDHURIASGW REPRESENTATIVE

DODIE LIMBERGACES REPRESENTATIVE

DUANE FRANCEMGCA REPRESENTATIVE

EMILY GOODMAN-SCOTTACAC REPRESENTATIVE

ILLIANA NAVARRA-BUENOGRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

JOSHUA KREIMEYERIARTC REPRESENTATIVE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1979
Location: 2461 EINSENHOWER AVENUE 300, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
County: City of Alexandria
In care of: BRIAN BANKS
Primary officer: BRIAN BANKS, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailawards@counseling.orgCareers Phone(703) 823-9821

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BDO USA
NTEE classification: Professional Societies & Associations - Human Services (P03)
IRS tax category: Professional Societies & Associations
Grant-giving organization: Yes