College of American Pathologists
501(c)(6)
Growing revenue
College of American Pathologists is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Northfield, Illinois, registered in 1948, with $282,877,980 in FY2023 revenue.
325 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL, 60093 EIN 36-2118323 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2023)
$282.9M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$283.4M
Net assets
$122.1M
Employees
822
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 College of American Pathologists— 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 · -0% 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 College of American Pathologists: 5 mo reserves · -0% 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 College of American Pathologists: 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 College of American Pathologists: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Cap, the leading org of board-certified pathologists, serves patients, pathologists & the public by fostering & advocating exellence in the practice of pathology & lab medicine
What they do
Laboratory accreditation - the cap laboratory accreditation program is an internationally recognized program based on the cap laboratory accreditation standards. our standards are supported by approximately 2,800 checklist requirements where a signficant portion of our requirements exceed the requirements of the centers for medicare and medicaid services (cms), as well as those of other national and state regulatory bodies. the laboratory accreditation program uses a comprehensive approach to incorporate compliance assessment and process improvement as an ongoing collaboration between cap and laboratory staff to promote optimal performance. the cap's accreditation expertise promotes continuous quality improvement, enabling the laboratory to provide the highest available level of patient care and ensure patient safety.
Learning - the cap is the leading resource for information and education in the practice and science of pathology and laboratory medicine. leading medical and scientific experts develop the learning content on standards, best practices, and innovation in test selection, disease diagnosis, and patient therapies. the cap offers more than 580 courses across 50 specialty and professional topic areas to help members and laboratory professionals stay up to date, learn new skills, meet their continuing certification (cc) requirements, and manage their businesses. the cap continues to provide education programs that build and maintain the competencies of pathologists and laboratory professionals. this includes in-depth progams that allow pathologists to develop knowledge and skill in specific areas of practice such as laboratory medical management. as well as the competency assessment hub (cah) which presents opportunities for laboratory professionals to test their knowledge in 11 different laboratory disciplines as well as lab specific safety and compliance courses. the cah helps the laboratory satisfy clia requirements. education courses are available in a variety of engaging and interactive formats, including live workshops, online courses, audio and web conferences, case based education and bite-sized learning delivered via the mycapapp. education is responsible for developing and coordinating over 390 cme courses available via these various formats on an annual basis.
Contact & location
- Address
- 325 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL, 60093
- City
- Northfield
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $172.5M (FY2013) to $282.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $255.6MNet assets $122.1M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377.7M
Total liabilities
$255.6M
Net assets
$122.1M
Salaries & benefits
$113.6M
40% of expenses
Board members
20
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $282,877,980▲5.7% | $283,411,184▲7.9% | $122,065,903▲10.3% | $377,694,505▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $267,500,979▲3.4% | $262,626,603▲10.6% | $110,691,580▼15.2% | $357,465,696▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $258,610,900▲8.0% | $237,432,908▲7.8% | $130,579,236▲28.9% | $361,908,272▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $239,429,535▲1.5% | $220,197,970▼3.8% | $101,303,894▲38.9% | $316,931,770▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $235,905,746▲4.9% | $228,951,187▲2.8% | $72,919,336▲45.9% | $278,309,783▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $224,887,913▲5.7% | $222,788,669▲4.5% | $49,967,162▼28.9% | $240,799,734▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $212,758,248▲5.8% | $213,108,164▲0.5% | $70,258,240▲3.1% | $241,922,533▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $201,176,180▲6.1% | $211,977,795▲8.6% | $68,124,531▼13.2% | $232,113,372▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $189,538,077▲4.2% | $195,157,160▲4.7% | $78,471,466▼11.1% | $227,306,862▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $181,956,805▲5.5% | $186,381,408▲2.4% | $88,292,072▼7.8% | $232,755,650▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $172,529,238 | $182,035,599▲3.0% | $95,765,539▼5.1% | $231,416,787▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $176,683,593▲5.1% | $100,898,214▲0.6% | $233,826,160▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $168,175,388▲6.1% | $100,309,309▼14.4% | $232,573,163▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $158,499,868 | $117,181,339 | $243,084,274 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Stephen Myers — $975,769 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Myers | Ceo | 40 | $975,769 |
| Mary De Sousa | Sr. Vp, Sales & Marketing | 40 | $473,690 |
| John Scott | Vp, Advocacy & Policy | 40 | $423,592 |
| William Groskopf | Vp, Laboratory Quality Solutions | 40 | $394,795 |
| Ann Neumann | Vp, Cap Learning | 40 | $378,054 |
| Winifred Williams | Sr. Vp, Communications, Governance & Hr | 40 | $369,921 |
| Pamela Wright | Sr. Dir Economic & Reg Affairs | 40 | $352,818 |
| Mary Katherine Krause | Vp, Communications | 40 | $348,097 |
| Jennifer Dahmm | Vp, Operations/shared Services | 40 | $336,114 |
| Stephanie Peditto | Sr. Dir Quality | 40 | $327,370 |
| Akshay Patel | Vp, Information Services | 40 | $323,929 |
| Name Redacted For Security | Vp, Finance | 40 | $322,233 |
| Michael Giuliani | Sr. Dir Legislation & Political Action | 40 | $320,120 |
| Geoffrey Jaroch | Vp, Membership & Prof Development | 40 | $314,141 |
| Robert Mcgonnagle | Sr. Dir Publisher Cap Today/archives | 40 | $314,106 |
| Donald S Karcher Md Fcap | President | 30 | $115,771 |
| Emily E Volk Md Mba Fcap | Immediate Past President | 20 | $113,463 |
| Alfred W Campbell Md Mba Fcap | Secretary-treasurer | 16 | $62,133 |
| Qihui Jim Zhai Md Fcap | President-elect | 20 | $33,149 |
| Me (doc) De Baca Md Fcap | Governor | 12 | $9,447 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | It Consulting | $17,109,333 |
| Mtuitive Inc | It Consulting | $1,953,564 |
| Sirius Computer Solutions Inc | It Consulting | $1,859,951 |
| Midland Business Systems Inc DBA Nvisia | It Consulting | $1,432,920 |
| Rimini Street Inc | It Consulting | $1,139,150 |
Grants received · $6,250 total
1 grant to College of American Pathologists totaling $6,250, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Health System | Program support | 2019 | $6,250 |
Grants made · $500K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $500K in FY2023. All grants made by College of American Pathologists →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Foundation | See part iv | $500,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is College of American Pathologists a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. College of American Pathologists is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2118323, based in Northfield, Illinois.
- What is College of American Pathologists's EIN?
- College of American Pathologists's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2118323.
- How much revenue does College of American Pathologists report?
- College of American Pathologists reported $282,877,980 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does College of American Pathologists's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on College of American Pathologists's latest Form 990 is $975,769, paid to Stephen Myers (Ceo).
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Data for College of American Pathologists (EIN 36-2118323) 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.