Association For Computing Machinery Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1968, with $96,182,576 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$96.2M
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$89.7M
Net assets
$201.0M
Employees
85
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. For Association For Computing Machinery Inc: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Association For Computing Machinery Inc: 27 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Association For Computing Machinery Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Association For Computing Machinery Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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We are an intl. scientific & educational org. dedicated to advancing art, science & technology.
Membership and other program support - see schedule omembership and other program support the association's membership today consists of approximately 100,000 individuals and 24 institutional members, all with a significant interest in the creation and application of information technology. the association offers all its members access to information on the latest developments in cutting-edge technology, the transfer of ideas from theory to practice, and opportunities for information exchange.these activities represent acm's activities outside of the publications, conferences and awards. as with conferences and publications these programs are available to acm members and the general public. they include such things as the distinguished lecturer program, guide to computing literature, educational and education policy activities, curriculum studies and recommendations, computer science teaching discipline support, support for accreditation, diversity and chapter activities. support for acm's professional and student members also includes email forwarding, professional development books and courses, career news, and other electronic publications on computing technology and technological interests and news.
Publicationsacm publications are designed to educate the public, our membership and the computing community about the news and issues in the computing field. the association publishes scholarly journals and conference proceedings that contain the latest research in the field. currently the association publishes 67 journals, 7 magazines, over 600 conference proceedings and numerous electronic publications. acm's digital library contains the digital version of all of its publications and is serving over 3,000 university, college and corporate libraries around the world as well as over 22,000 acm members.
Acm awards programacm is the worlds largest educational and scientific computing society. acm's overarching goal is to advance computing as a science and a profession. a very important part of this goal is to recognize outstanding technical and professional achievements in computing and computer science through our series of awards. acm's awards celebrate our long tradition of honoring those whose contributions have impacted our world for the better in countless ways. these prestigious and internationally recognized honors are an integral part of acm's mission to unite computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and addresses the field's challenges.
Revenue grew from $66.7M (FY2013) to $96.2M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$280.5M
Total liabilities
$79.5M
Net assets
$201.0M
Salaries & benefits
$13.5M
15% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,182,576▲8.9% | $89,747,121▲2.0% | $200,959,638▲10.4% | $280,486,835▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,328,249▼3.0% | $87,947,097▲11.5% | $182,083,029▲6.0% | $264,834,596▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,080,344▲37.9% | $78,898,034▲39.4% | $171,746,706▲6.9% | $244,318,191▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,038,992▲16.1% | $56,609,071▲27.3% | $160,642,512▼7.4% | $211,499,612▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,899,563▼21.2% | $44,454,670▼31.8% | $173,389,069▲21.2% | $210,508,953▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,176,631▲2.9% | $65,157,177▼1.1% | $143,025,634▲23.4% | $180,885,528▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,126,922▲3.6% | $65,858,089▲8.1% | $115,888,942▲8.0% | $161,721,306▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $67,687,205▼3.6% | $60,923,247▲3.5% | $107,346,675▲5.0% | $147,682,139▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,234,222▲5.3% | $58,880,119▲0.6% | $102,256,637▲8.4% | $138,636,320▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $66,714,785 | $58,501,040▲3.1% | $94,357,886▲14.4% | $132,981,416▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,732,255▲4.3% | $82,514,553▲10.3% | $117,639,078▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,395,417▼0.5% | $74,825,473▲7.9% | $109,286,395▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $54,677,876 | $69,360,358 | $104,524,293 | 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.
Highest-paid: Vicki Hanson — $724,239 (0.81% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Hanson | Chief Executive Director | 50 | $724,239 |
| Patricia Ryan | Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $603,225 |
| Wayne Graves | Director-digital Library | 55 | $436,116 |
| Scott Delman | Director-acm Publications | 45 | $416,524 |
| Donna Cappo | Director-sig Services | 50 | $303,492 |
| James Schembari | Director of Financial Services | 45 | $283,550 |
| Monique Chang | Associate Director & Hr Manager | 45 | $226,413 |
| Cynthia Ryan | Associate Director-membership | 45 | $207,475 |
| Alejandro Saucedo | Member At Large | 5 | — |
| Alison Derbenwick Miller | Member At Large (as of 07/2024) | 5 | — |
| Dame Wendy Hall | Publications Board Co-chair | 5 | — |
| Divesh Srivastava | Publications Board Co-chair | 5 | — |
| Elisa Bertino | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Gabriele Kotsis | Past President | 5 | — |
| Jens Palsberg | Sgb Council Representative | 5 | — |
| John Kim | Member At Large (as of 07/2024) | 5 | — |
| Michelle Zhou | Member At Large | 5 | — |
| Neha Kumar - Sig Governing | Board Chair (as of 07/2024) | 5 | — |
| Odest Jenkins | Member At Large (as of 07/2024) | 5 | — |
| Rashmi Mohan | Secretary/treasurer | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Food Services Mgmt By Mrg LLC | Catering Services | $1,966,671 |
| Smg Food and Beverage LLC | Catering Services | $493,936 |
| Pixel LLC | Conference Services | $454,912 |
| Linklings LLC | Conference Services | $436,199 |
| Andrij Borys Assoc LLC | Graphic Design | $330,720 |
32 grants to Association For Computing Machinery Inc totaling $589K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
6 grants totaling $651K in FY2024. All grants made by Association For Computing Machinery Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers Association LLC | General support & cutler bell support | $547,500 |
| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc | Grants for dac 24, sigmicro, workshops & awards | $55,540 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Donation of kdd cups prize on behalf of awardees | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2024 facct dei scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Support for the acm sigact women in theory meeting | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of California At Riverside | Travel grants for sigmicro | $7,500 |
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Data for Association For Computing Machinery Inc (EIN 13-1921358) 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.