American Nurses Credentialing Center
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Nurses Credentialing Center is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, registered in 1992, with $86,784,441 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
8403 Colesville Rd Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 EIN 43-1565726 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.8M
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.0M
Net assets
$73.5M
Employees
125
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 Nurses Credentialing Center— 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 · +6% 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 Nurses Credentialing Center: 11 mo reserves · +6% 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 Nurses Credentialing Center: 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 Nurses Credentialing Center: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs.
What they do
Accreditation encourage nurses' life-long learning through development and implementation of an accreditation program for continuing education in nursing.
The magnet and pathway to excellence recognition programs credential organizations that meet ancc established standards of nursing excellence.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8403 Colesville Rd Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.2M (FY2013) to $86.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51.1MNet assets $73.5M
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124.7M
Total liabilities
$51.1M
Net assets
$73.5M
Salaries & benefits
$17.0M
21% of expenses
Board members
9
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,784,441▲15.7% | $82,006,367▲18.1% | $73,526,090▲10.7% | $124,651,408▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $75,011,943▲11.5% | $69,438,727▲27.5% | $66,418,639▲22.2% | $117,760,231▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,247,392▲14.3% | $54,452,315▲28.4% | $54,362,165▲4.3% | $114,253,133▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,809,880▲27.7% | $42,414,758▼5.3% | $52,123,786▲56.2% | $82,788,140▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,060,459▼19.8% | $44,810,825▼10.4% | $33,362,015▼3.7% | $70,229,712▲59.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,411,925▲7.8% | $49,984,827▲8.5% | $34,632,119▲42.0% | $44,009,302▲38.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,238,483▲17.6% | $46,055,566▲10.1% | $24,392,709▲30.6% | $31,881,138▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,252,419▲4.4% | $41,845,028▲2.3% | $18,680,492▲27.5% | $21,104,097▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,329,734▲0.6% | $40,906,192▼2.3% | $14,655,239▲22.3% | $17,045,428▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,077,567▲1.9% | $41,880,713▼2.5% | $11,986,462▲7.9% | $16,513,309▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,255,080▲5.0% | $42,968,348▲4.8% | $11,113,993▼7.2% | $16,250,269▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,246,008 | $41,002,176▲14.7% | $11,973,852▼3.9% | $20,149,409▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,754,443▲16.9% | $12,458,778▲23.8% | $18,285,552▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,574,126▲6.8% | $10,062,039▲27.7% | $16,340,485▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $28,635,916 | $7,876,444 | $11,443,340 | 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: Rebecca Graystone — $256,595 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Graystone | Svp, Accred. & Org Cred. | 36.25 | $256,595 |
| Heidi Lea Mcneely | Vp, Ind'l Cred. & Research | 36.25 | $236,831 |
| Tara Myers | Dir, Measurement Services | 36.25 | $207,345 |
| Marianne Horahan | Dir, Certification | 36.25 | $204,719 |
| Margaret Lal | Sdir, Magnet Recognition | 36.25 | $203,457 |
| Christine Pabico | Sdir, Pathway To Excellence | 36.25 | $192,112 |
| Jennifer Graebe | Sdir, Ncpd & Joint Accred. | 36.25 | $185,783 |
| Laura J Wood | President | 10 | $58,217 |
| Angela Beddoe | Chief Executive Officer | 20 | — |
| Brian Selig | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Cole Edmonson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Daniel Warco | Chief Financial Officer, Evp | 20 | — |
| Debra D Hatmaker | Chief Nursing Officer | 18.12 | — |
| Emily Sego | Director | 1 | — |
| Julian Gallegos | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen C Somerville | Chief Growth & Ops Officer, Evp | 16 | — |
| Reginald Farrar | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Rhonda Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Prometric LLC | Certification & Testing | $2,736,641 |
| Mci USA Operating | Conference Mgmt | $1,210,202 |
| Music Driven Productions | Distribution Services | $1,078,883 |
| Av Matters | Av Services | $488,803 |
| Marshall Robinson & Associates | Security Consulting | $275,327 |
Grants received · $23K total
1 grant to American Nurses Credentialing Center totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Saint Johns Health Center | Operational support | 2023 | $22,750 |
Grants made · $241K in FY2024
3 grants totaling $241K in FY2024. All grants made by American Nurses Credentialing Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Nurses Foundation Inc | General support | $188,850 |
| University of Alabama - Birmingham | General support | $41,667 |
| Sigma Theta Tau International Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Nurses Credentialing Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Nurses Credentialing Center is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1565726, based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- What is American Nurses Credentialing Center's EIN?
- American Nurses Credentialing Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1565726.
- How much revenue does American Nurses Credentialing Center report?
- American Nurses Credentialing Center reported $86,784,441 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Nurses Credentialing Center have?
- CharityIndex grades American Nurses Credentialing Center A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Nurses Credentialing Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Nurses Credentialing Center's latest Form 990 is $256,595, paid to Rebecca Graystone (Svp, Accred. & Org Cred.).
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Data for American Nurses Credentialing Center (EIN 43-1565726) 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.