American Dental Association
501(c)(6)
Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Dental Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $237,080,024 in FY2024 revenue.
401 North Michigan Avenue Suite 330, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-0724690 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$237.1M
▲ 67.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$184.9M
Net assets
$210.1M
Employees
497
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
★★★★
Rated on 3 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Capped at A — the top grade requires the fuller disclosure of a complete Form 990.
How the rating works →—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 Dental Association— 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 rating14 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 Dental Association: 14 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 Dental Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Dental Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Professional association of dentists that fosters the success of diverse membership advances the oral health of the public.
What they do
Promoting high quality and effective processes for dental education, dental licensure and credentialing. this is accomplished through monitoring and disseminating information on dental education and licensure issues and conducting studies. there are also ongoing liaison activities with related organizations which also serve dental education and licensure including the recognized dental specialty certifying boards, sponsoring organizations, and allied dental organizations. ada seeks to improve the quality of continuing education available for dentists. ada accredited 1,425 education programs and nearly 44,417 individuals sat for certifying exams.
Develop and produce ada's annual meeting which includes scientific programs, general audience programs, and hands-on workshops for dentists and their staff. there are also special events such as the distinguished speaker series and keynote address for attendees of the annual session. there is a technical exhibition (ada world marketplace) for attendees to experience and test dental products and services for use in their dental practice. in 2024, there were 8,064 attendees, receiving 20,108 hours of continuing education, and 356 booths/exhibits in the ada world marketplace. also included is ada as the premier dental education provider by providing a continuing education program throughout the year that is comprehensive and integrated.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $125.3M (FY2013) to $237.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $76.9MNet assets $210.1M
Operating margin
22.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$286.9M
Total liabilities
$76.9M
Net assets
$210.1M
Salaries & benefits
$79.1M
43% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,080,024▲67.8% | $184,889,905▲17.6% | $210,077,179▲28.2% | $286,933,128▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $141,292,048▲1.8% | $157,217,505▲10.5% | $163,876,449▲13.3% | $233,863,651▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $138,775,843▲0.1% | $142,240,528▲13.8% | $144,612,283▼15.9% | $218,687,093▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $138,597,450▲11.7% | $124,946,318▲9.0% | $171,942,714▲23.2% | $257,052,700▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,074,848▼8.0% | $114,649,855▼15.3% | $139,558,340▲18.6% | $235,906,148▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $134,829,296▲0.8% | $135,280,587▲9.3% | $117,627,907▲7.2% | $219,930,318▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,779,303▲0.5% | $123,824,598▼4.8% | $109,768,045▼3.1% | $204,160,708▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,134,275▲7.8% | $130,107,759▲11.1% | $113,283,961▲18.0% | $208,742,771▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $123,481,088▼0.5% | $117,088,813▲2.7% | $95,988,203▲10.1% | $197,730,425▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,078,660▼6.6% | $114,016,614▲5.2% | $87,201,675▼0.1% | $184,112,065▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $132,884,560▲6.1% | $108,412,176 | $87,251,338▼14.4% | $182,054,834▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $125,270,442 | $108,410,223▼4.3% | $101,874,112▲104% | $169,801,605▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $113,301,135▼0.2% | $49,870,971▲2.3% | $146,186,572▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $113,515,370▲0.7% | $48,727,459▼4.9% | $136,725,969▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $112,770,818 | $51,233,591 | $147,154,806 | 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: Dr Raymond A Cohlmia Dds — $763,285 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Raymond A Cohlmia Dds | Executive Director and Secretary | 40 | $763,285 |
| Robert Quashie | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $519,921 |
| David M Preble Dds | Chief Strategy Officer & Sr. Vp, Practice Institute | 40 | $493,548 |
| James S Goodman | Chief Business Strategy & Product Portfolio Officer | 40 | $486,701 |
| April D Kates-ellison | Chief Client Svcs & Tripartite Relations Officer | 40 | $455,980 |
| Marko Vujicic Phd | Chief Economist/vp, Hp Institute | 40 | $429,757 |
| Jordan G Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $424,517 |
| Anthony Frankos | Vp, Sales Strategy & Product Development | 40 | $414,971 |
| Dr Elizabeth A Shapiro Dds | Chief of Gov & Strategy Mgmt | 40 | $408,341 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | 40 | $404,849 |
| Anthony J Ziebert Dds | Svp - Education/prof. Affairs | 40 | $396,988 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Customer Innovation Officer | 40 | $396,398 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $396,239 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $372,426 |
| Dr Linda J Edgar Dds | President-elect (oct 2022-oct 2023)/president (oct 2023-oct 2024) | 10 | $347,341 |
| Krishna Aravamudhan | Senior Vp, Practice Institute | 40 | $345,587 |
| Dr Brett Kessler Dds | President-elect (oct 2023-oct 2024)/president (oct 24-oct 25) | 10 | $316,430 |
| Suzanne M Ebert | Vp, Dental Practice & Relationship Mgmt | 40 | $305,730 |
| Catherine H Mills | Vp - Business & Conference | 40 | $286,806 |
| Pamela Von Lehmden | Vp Intregrated Mktg & Brand Experience | 40 | $275,029 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Capgemini America Inc | Technology Services | $28,242,488 |
| Fusionspan LLC | Technology Services | $8,653,688 |
| Prometric LLC | Testing Services | $5,408,635 |
| Freeman Expositions LLC (DBA) Freeman | Marketing & Event Planning | $1,988,676 |
| Interior Investments LLC | Furniture, Workplace Design & Project Management Services | $1,906,835 |
Grants received · $680K total
8 grants to American Dental Association totaling $680K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental Plan of Michigan | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,248 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2023 | $97,229 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2022 | $140,516 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2021 | $113,475 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2020 | $57,403 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2019 | $91,680 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2018 | $91,680 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Sponsored research sub-award | 2015 | $76,865 |
Grants made · $18.2M in FY2024
59 grants totaling $18.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Dental Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Forsyth Institute Inc | Public support | $14,099,473 |
| Rhode Island Dental Association | Public support | $504,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | Public support | $186,000 |
| California Dental Association | Public support | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts Dental Society | Public support | $170,000 |
| Connecticut State Dental Association Inc | Public support | $167,500 |
| Alabama Dental Association | Public support | $150,000 |
| Kentucky Dental Association | Public support | $134,000 |
| Michigan Dental Association | Public support | $128,000 |
| Georgia Dental Association Inc | Public support | $118,500 |
| Maine Dental Association | Public support | $103,500 |
| The Missouri Dental Foundation | Public support | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Dental Association | Public support | $97,000 |
| Oregon Dental Association | Public support | $91,887 |
| Virginia Dental Association | Public support | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Dental Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Dental Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-0724690, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is American Dental Association's EIN?
- American Dental Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-0724690.
- How much revenue does American Dental Association report?
- American Dental Association reported $237,080,024 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does American Dental Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Dental Association's latest Form 990 is $763,285, paid to Dr Raymond A Cohlmia Dds (Executive Director and Secretary).
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Data for American Dental Association (EIN 36-0724690) 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.