Association of Community College Trustees
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Association of Community College Trustees is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1972, with $10,536,231 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1101 17th St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-6120210 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.5M
▲ 7.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.2M
Net assets
$8.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
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 Association of Community College Trustees— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +3% 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 Association of Community College Trustees: 10 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Association of Community College Trustees— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Association of Community College Trustees: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1101 17th St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.8M (FY2013) to $10.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets $8.3M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.0M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,536,231▲7.2% | $10,189,166▲6.9% | $8,310,458▲9.6% | $13,999,157▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,831,784▲11.1% | $9,533,905▲13.7% | $7,579,468▲11.4% | $13,819,196▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,846,839▲18.0% | $8,383,793▲27.3% | $6,804,317▲11.9% | $12,650,954▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,500,415▲41.8% | $6,587,394▲34.6% | $6,079,830▼5.1% | $9,772,725▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,287,697▼23.9% | $4,893,752▼24.5% | $6,405,624▲27.1% | $9,939,620▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,944,101▲4.6% | $6,478,556▲0.1% | $5,039,820▲5.8% | $8,009,538▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,638,229▲3.9% | $6,470,334▼1.6% | $4,764,884▲8.4% | $8,419,056▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,391,095▼5.4% | $6,573,782▼1.0% | $4,395,637▼6.0% | $8,151,433▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,753,900 | $6,636,871▲5.8% | $4,677,200▲10.3% | $7,744,955▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,275,104▲9.0% | $4,242,024▲10.4% | $7,409,960▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,755,149▲5.5% | $3,843,543▼1.6% | $6,859,262▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,452,766 | $3,905,356 | $6,736,778 | 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.
Grants received · $5.2M total
11 grants to Association of Community College Trustees totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, expanding registered apprenticeships and the role of community colleges | 2024 | $780,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $120,560 |
| World Education Services Inc | Siip demonstration program grant | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Trellis Foundation | Strategic | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Single mother student success, transfer & credit mobility | 2023 | $231,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Career readiness | 2021 | $1,205,125 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Career readiness & special opportunities | 2019 | $115,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | In the know forum, how boards support and nurture leadership, oct 2018 pre-congress academy, the presidential search process & ceo contracts, oct 2018 | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Support 2017 invitational symposium | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2015 | $843,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Association of Community College Trustees a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Association of Community College Trustees is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6120210, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Association of Community College Trustees's EIN?
- Association of Community College Trustees's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6120210.
- How much revenue does Association of Community College Trustees report?
- Association of Community College Trustees reported $10,536,231 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Association of Community College Trustees have?
- CharityIndex grades Association of Community College Trustees B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Association of Community College Trustees (EIN 52-6120210) 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.