American Council of Life Insurers Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Council of Life Insurers Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1977, with $77,275,837 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
300 New Jersey Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 52-1044350 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$77.3M
▲ 44.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$60.3M
Net assets
$54.1M
Employees
144
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 Council of Life Insurers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +22% 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 Council of Life Insurers Inc: 11 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A 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 Council of Life Insurers Inc: 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 Council of Life Insurers Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides a unified membership association to advance the common interests of the life insurance industry. the acli is a unified voice on issues from retirement security to tax policy to international trade. we are backed by an industry with more than 200 years of experience protecting american families and businesses. the acli shapes public debate, stays ahead of trends, and helps its members compete in changing times. the acli expands awareness of how the products offered by life insurers-life insurance, annuities, disability income and long-term care insurance, pension, 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, and iras - help americans plan for and achieve financial and retirement security.
What they do
Public affairs:clearinghouse for exchange of industry ideas, studies possible service enhancements, promotes industry understanding.
Federal affairs:represents the industry in federal legislative matters, researches and compiles statistics for the life insurance industry.
Contact & location
- Address
- 300 New Jersey Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.9M (FY2013) to $77.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24.3MNet assets $54.1M
Operating margin
22.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.4M
Total liabilities
$24.3M
Net assets
$54.1M
Salaries & benefits
$37.1M
62% of expenses
Board members
31
31 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,275,837▲44.7% | $60,252,412▲15.8% | $54,070,443▲51.3% | $78,390,116▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $53,416,098▲19.0% | $52,048,437▲6.2% | $35,737,268▲12.2% | $64,683,733▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $44,892,044▼8.1% | $49,030,027▲2.6% | $31,861,881▼31.1% | $61,935,282▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $48,848,420▲1.8% | $47,778,404▲4.7% | $46,260,542▲7.1% | $64,566,839▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,994,200▲1.6% | $45,638,050▼1.6% | $43,196,213▲10.6% | $61,354,571▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,253,667▲1.8% | $46,372,646▼1.6% | $39,061,820▲11.2% | $55,484,560▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,402,113▲3.6% | $47,116,714▲6.5% | $35,124,333▼2.9% | $50,188,189▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $44,768,688▲4.1% | $44,233,742▼0.4% | $36,180,663▲8.0% | $57,924,691▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,000,164▼13.1% | $44,403,092▼12.8% | $33,509,028▲1.0% | $54,716,475▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $49,507,853▲16.0% | $50,907,641▲15.6% | $33,167,343▼6.0% | $56,445,018▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,694,658▲4.4% | $44,034,849▲2.5% | $35,291,369▼7.4% | $60,023,561▼63.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,907,833 | $42,966,984▼9.2% | $38,097,884▲7.4% | $165,232,612▲148% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $47,308,992▲24.2% | $35,471,558▲31.8% | $66,562,717▲48.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $38,104,782▼1.3% | $26,919,354▼11.9% | $44,883,171▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,612,102 | $30,568,065 | $47,348,633 | 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: Susan Neely — $4,986,780 (8.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Neely | President & Ceo | 40 | $4,986,780 |
| David C Chavern | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,130,050 |
| David C Turner | Coo & Corporate Secretary | 40 | $960,287 |
| Jill A Kozeny | Evp, Chief Advocacy Officer | 40 | $824,920 |
| Jillian E Froment | Evp & General Counsel | 40 | $722,134 |
| Regina Y Rose | Svp, Tax Policy | 40 | $559,119 |
| Joyce Y Meyer | Evp, Government Relations | 40 | $539,944 |
| Leah J Walters | Svp, State Relations | 40 | $491,591 |
| Donald L Walker | Svp, Administration & Cfo | 40 | $480,762 |
| Kathleen A Coulombe | Svp, Federal Relations | 40 | $445,720 |
| Mariana E Gomez | Svp, Policy Development | 40 | $443,639 |
| Scott Dixon | Svp, Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $414,248 |
| Howard M Bard | Svp, Principal Dep Gen Counsel | 40 | $407,826 |
| Cynthia L Goff | Vp, Supplemental Products & Group Insurance | 40 | $398,435 |
| Jessica B Mancari | Svp, Public Affairs | 40 | $395,474 |
| Nancy B Moon | Svp, Member Relations & Dep Corp Secretary | 40 | $391,348 |
| Allan Levine | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew Mcmahon | Chair-elect Designate | 2 | — |
| Brooks Tingle | Director | 2 | — |
| Caroline Feeney | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmerhale (wilmer Cutler & Pickering) | Legal Representation | $2,241,307 |
| Politico LLC | Strategic Communications Consulting | $862,142 |
| Plus Communications LLC | Strategic Communications Consulting | $542,425 |
| Gmmb Inc | Strategic Communications Consulting | $532,248 |
| Invariant LLC | Advocacy Lobbying | $444,391 |
Grants made · $353K in FY2024
9 grants totaling $353K in FY2024. All grants made by American Council of Life Insurers Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement USA | General support | $161,324 |
| Engage Promoting Womens Economic | General support | $75,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Ford S Theatre Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Womens Institute For A Secure Retirement | General support | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts | General support | $15,000 |
| United States Capitol Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Society For Financial Education & Professional Development | General support | $10,000 |
| National Association of Insurance Commissioners | General support | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Council of Life Insurers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Council of Life Insurers Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1044350, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Council of Life Insurers Inc's EIN?
- American Council of Life Insurers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1044350.
- How much revenue does American Council of Life Insurers Inc report?
- American Council of Life Insurers Inc reported $77,275,837 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Council of Life Insurers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades American Council of Life Insurers Inc A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Council of Life Insurers Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Council of Life Insurers Inc's latest Form 990 is $4,986,780, paid to Susan Neely (President & Ceo).
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Data for American Council of Life Insurers Inc (EIN 52-1044350) 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.