American Chemistry Council
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
American Chemistry Council is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1942, with $186,085,032 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
655 New York Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 53-0104410 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$186.1M
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$199.3M
Net assets
$60.4M
Employees
337
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Chemistry Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Chemistry Council: 4 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Chemistry Council: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Chemistry Council: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The purpose of the council shall be the promotion of the interests of the business of chemistry in the united states of america, its territories and possessions and globally.
What they do
Acc continued its education efforts on how our industry and how the business of chemistry supports communities, jobs, security, and safety. acc's responsible care program educated stakeholders about how the industry is driving continuous improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance.
Acc led the rail customer coalition, a large coalition of stakeholders, to advocate on freight rail issues that impact manufacturers.
Contact & location
- Address
- 655 New York Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $119.1M (FY2013) to $186.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107.0MNet assets $60.4M
Operating margin
-7.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167.4M
Total liabilities
$107.0M
Net assets
$60.4M
Salaries & benefits
$69.9M
35% of expenses
Board members
53
53 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,085,032▲2.9% | $199,309,137▲8.3% | $60,356,305▼4.4% | $167,359,495▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $180,755,978▲21.0% | $184,116,774▲20.4% | $63,134,143▲19.1% | $172,946,932▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,402,320▲4.3% | $152,894,587▲5.6% | $53,012,418▼25.7% | $167,083,777▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,285,597▼2.1% | $144,819,236▲1.3% | $71,344,812▲4.0% | $165,957,964▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $146,367,432▲12.8% | $143,027,162▲11.4% | $68,610,023▲14.4% | $158,489,852▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $129,808,428▲1.6% | $128,437,437▲1.1% | $59,979,718▲19.7% | $148,199,208▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,777,296▲3.7% | $127,095,033▲3.4% | $50,090,177▼8.3% | $133,959,743▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,208,482▲1.4% | $122,864,215▼0.2% | $54,621,305▲8.5% | $133,135,578▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,467,574▲3.3% | $123,062,092▲1.8% | $50,352,984▲4.1% | $135,500,303▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $117,575,616▲1.1% | $120,932,530▲3.1% | $48,375,766▼11.9% | $127,895,014▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $116,295,491▼2.3% | $117,290,696▲1.4% | $54,928,026▼1.3% | $136,015,253▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $119,067,435 | $115,639,286▲8.8% | $55,667,849▲9.7% | $129,810,814▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $106,280,185▲1.2% | $50,743,034▲18.0% | $121,261,865▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $105,017,908▼6.6% | $42,992,430▼14.6% | $112,825,016▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $112,462,700 | $50,348,041 | $114,632,540 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Christopher L Jahn — $3,428,212 (1.72% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Jahn | President and Ceo | 38 | $3,428,212 |
| Ross E Eisenberg | Vp, Plastics | 38 | $953,956 |
| Ryan Jackson | Vp, Federal Government Affairs | 38 | $836,669 |
| Raymond O'bryan | Former Cfo | 0 | $819,652 |
| Kimberly Wise White | Vp, Reg and Scientific Affairs | 38 | $769,601 |
| Robert J Simon Jr | Vp, Chemical Products & Technology | 37 | $765,829 |
| Nacole B Hinton | Vp, Hr & Administration | 38 | $675,330 |
| Joseph Yates Parker | Cfo, Cao, Treasurer | 38 | $664,965 |
| Mitchell Toomey | Vp, Sustainability & Responsibility | 38 | $638,144 |
| Sarah Scruggs Brandt | Evp, Communications | 38 | $544,932 |
| Rebecca Mcphail | Vp, State Affairs | 38 | $541,646 |
| Andrew Lavanway | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | 38 | $430,464 |
| Allison W Starmann | Gen. Coun., Secretary (thru 7/31/24) | 38 | $413,049 |
| Adam Peters | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alastair Port | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Tometich | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anthony O'dovan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Antje Gerber | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bonny Tulley | Board Member (thru 6/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| Brian Paliotti | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bcw LLC | Consulting | $29,670,692 |
| Astm International | Research | $2,814,325 |
| Marathon Strategies LLC | Consulting | $2,738,286 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Legal | $2,223,826 |
| The Orange Agency LLC | Advertising | $1,986,874 |
Grants received · $200K total
14 grants to American Chemistry Council totaling $200K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Petroleum Institute | Event sponsorship | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Association of American Railroads | Event support | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Association of American Railroads | Event support | 2018 | $7,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | General support | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Association of American Railroads | Program support | 2017 | $7,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | General support | 2017 | $7,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | General support | 2016 | $15,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Education program | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Association of American Railroads | Event support | 2016 | $7,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Research grant | 2015 | $15,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Education program | 2015 | $7,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Research grant | 2014 | $70,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Event sponsorship | 2014 | $17,500 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Research grant | 2014 | $15,000 |
Grants made · $3.6M in FY2024
17 grants totaling $3.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Chemistry Council →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Chemistry Research and Initiatives | Research support | $2,879,907 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Inc | Support projects that help low income minority, and underserved communities in the united | $200,000 |
| Applied Building Technology Group LLC | Support market outreach and education initiatives | $125,500 |
| University of Nc Chapel Hill Public Health Foundation Inc | Support ethylene oxide research | $100,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers | Support swing for stem charitable golf tournament | $80,081 |
| North American Insulation Manufacturers Association Inc | Support of the discrete project to capture and analyze data phase ii | $54,724 |
| African American Mayors Association Inc | Support mission and efforts to create impactful change in community | $25,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Glen Gardner Fire Company No 1 A Nj Nonprofit Corporation | Chemtrec help award | $10,000 |
| Greenwood Cemetery Preservation Association Inc | Support road restoration project | $10,000 |
| American Society For Testing and Materials | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Hope Fire Protection District | Chemtrec help award | $10,000 |
| Sheridan Fire Department | Chemtrec help award | $10,000 |
| Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry of North America Inc | Support for science informing policy initiatives | $10,000 |
| Town of Superior | Chemtrec help award | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Chemistry Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Chemistry Council is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0104410, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Chemistry Council's EIN?
- American Chemistry Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0104410.
- How much revenue does American Chemistry Council report?
- American Chemistry Council reported $186,085,032 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Chemistry Council have?
- CharityIndex grades American Chemistry Council A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Chemistry Council's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Chemistry Council's latest Form 990 is $3,428,212, paid to Christopher L Jahn (President and Ceo).
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Data for American Chemistry Council (EIN 53-0104410) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.