American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Durham, North Carolina, registered in 1953, with $227,787,881 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
220 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC, 27707 EIN 13-0432265 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$227.8M
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$222.3M
Net assets
$96.1M
Employees
0
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 Institute of Certified Public Accountants— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +2% 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 Institute of Certified Public Accountants: 5 mo reserves · +2% 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 Institute of Certified Public Accountants: 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 Institute of Certified Public Accountants: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The aicpa is a membership organization that serves and unites the accountancy profession.
What they do
Uniform cpa examinations: total number of exam sections graded - approximately 233,000
Continuing professional education and conferences: the aicpa annually provides numerous conferences as well as group study and individual study continuing professional education courses and presentations for members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 220 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, NC, 27707
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $229.7M (FY2013) to $227.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $143.8MNet assets $96.1M
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$239.8M
Total liabilities
$143.8M
Net assets
$96.1M
Salaries & benefits
$4.7M
2% of expenses
Board members
262
261 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,787,881▲7.8% | $222,275,558▼3.9% | $96,050,828▲16.2% | $239,811,316▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $211,345,025▼12.8% | $231,210,720▲13.0% | $82,626,621▼7.8% | $222,296,924▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $242,372,136▲24.0% | $204,676,789▲6.4% | $89,612,959▲10.5% | $223,127,447▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $195,517,691▲4.7% | $192,331,270▲9.4% | $81,068,746▲21.4% | $233,833,747▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $186,658,456▼3.8% | $175,796,280▼6.4% | $66,756,835▲55.9% | $234,474,688▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $194,005,749▲2.2% | $187,758,214▲1.9% | $42,828,138▲111% | $186,356,081▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $189,838,267▼28.8% | $184,306,469▼27.2% | $20,302,262▼12.1% | $160,189,656▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $266,813,265▲9.1% | $253,276,800▼0.3% | $23,091,531▲20.4% | $178,499,150▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $244,629,629 | $253,919,233▲2.2% | $19,184,870▼43.7% | $200,626,710▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $244,656,505▲6.5% | $248,526,346▲11.3% | $34,059,600▼18.6% | $225,740,262▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $229,681,878 | $223,207,222▲9.0% | $41,839,263▲35.2% | $227,001,482▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $204,724,029▼14.4% | $30,954,303▲303% | $203,927,005▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $239,197,776▲14.0% | $7,681,013▼77.6% | $192,414,126▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $209,750,632▲5.4% | $34,284,915▲72.8% | $206,672,576▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $199,034,844 | $19,839,781 | $193,936,986 | 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: Barry C Melancon — $9,345 (0.00% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry C Melancon | President & Ceo | 3 | $9,345 |
| Alan Whitman | Director | 3 | — |
| Andy Mintzer | (outgoing) Director | 3 | — |
| Angela Ho | Director | 3 | — |
| Annette Stalker | Director | 3 | — |
| Anoop Mehta | (outgoing) Immediate Past Chair | 3 | — |
| Anthony Gonzalez | Director | 3 | — |
| Asif Sadiq | Director | 3 | — |
| Beth Kieffer Leonard | (outgoing) Director | 3 | — |
| Carla Mccall | Vice Chair/chair | 3 | — |
| Charlie Steel | Director | 3 | — |
| Ebonie Jackson | (outgoing) Director | 3 | — |
| Jacquelyn Tracy | Director | 3 | — |
| Jan Lewis | Director | 3 | — |
| Jonyce Bullock | (outgoing) Director | 3 | — |
| Lexy Kessler | Director/vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Lindsay Stevenson | Director | 3 | — |
| Matt Snow | (outgoing) Director | 3 | — |
| Michael Buddendeck | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Michelle Schumacher | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Culture One World LLC | Advertising Services | $13,982,380 |
| Strasz Computer Consulting Inc | It Consulting | $6,429,215 |
| Withum Smith and Brown PC | Consulting Services | $5,784,625 |
| Everfi Inc | Consulting Services | $2,472,500 |
| Baker Tilly Virchow Krausellp | Consulting Services | $2,423,751 |
Grants received · $75K total
2 grants to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Architects | Program support | 2020 | $25,000 |
| American Institute of Architects | Program support | 2019 | $50,000 |
Grants made · $885K in FY2024
7 grants totaling $885K in FY2024. All grants made by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation | Contribution | $449,797 |
| Steelers Charities | Promote accounting+ initiatives | $162,750 |
| National Association of Corporate Directors | Contribution | $85,000 |
| National Association of Black Accountants Inc | Sponsorship payment for 2024 national convention expo | $76,000 |
| National Judicial College | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Financial Executives International | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Annual 35th acfe global conference | $26,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Institute of Certified Public Accountants a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-0432265, based in Durham, North Carolina.
- What is American Institute of Certified Public Accountants's EIN?
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-0432265.
- How much revenue does American Institute of Certified Public Accountants report?
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants reported $227,787,881 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Institute of Certified Public Accountants have?
- CharityIndex grades American Institute of Certified Public Accountants A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Institute of Certified Public Accountants's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Institute of Certified Public Accountants's latest Form 990 is $9,345, paid to Barry C Melancon (President & Ceo).
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Data for American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (EIN 13-0432265) 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.