TY 2023 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1400 L STREET NW 400

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005

D Employer identification number

52-0745115

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 23,325,052

F Name and address of principal officer:
LINDA BAUER DARR
1400 L STREET NW 400
WASHINGTON,DC20005

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

HTTPS://WWW.ACEC.ORG/

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1972

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VOICE OF AMERICA'S ENGINEERING INDUSTRY, REPRESENTING THOUSANDS OF INDEPENDENT U.S. ENGINEERING COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WATER, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	67
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	67
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	54
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	700
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	212,739
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	2,163

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	452,508	485,114
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	18,935,115	19,853,140
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	43,327	347,366
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	262,136	189,637
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	19,693,086	20,875,257
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	395,000	548,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	8,886,922	9,696,875
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	10,179,134	10,625,378
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	19,461,056	20,870,253
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	232,030	5,004
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	29,567,028	29,891,780
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	15,484,182	15,354,169
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	14,082,846	14,537,611

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VOICE OF AMERICA'S ENGINEERING INDUSTRY, REPRESENTING THOUSANDS OF INDEPENDENT U.S. ENGINEERING COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WATER, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY:THE COUNCIL UNDERTAKES A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. IT LOBBIES CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES THAT PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	BUSINESS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION:THE COUNCIL SERVES AS A PRIMARY BUSINESS RESOURCE FOR THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDING MAJOR CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND BUSINESS FORUMS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNICATIONS:THE COUNCIL COMMUNICATES WITH ITS MEMBERS AND INTERESTED OUTSIDE PARTIES THROUGH A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. IT ALSO CONDUCTS AN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM AND OTHER RECOGNITION ACTIVITIES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ... Click to see attachment

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35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
BARRY DOYLE VP FINANCE1400 L STREET NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 347-7474

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LINDA BAUER DARR...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 ................. 1.00		X		764,613	0	57,055
(2) STEVEN HALL...................................................................... EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		338,500	0	93,131
(3) DAPHNE BRYANT...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARI	20.00 ................. 20.00		X		334,886	0	63,551
(4) SANDRA MORRIS...................................................................... SENIOR VP BRE/MEMBERSHIP & MO SERVICES	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		184,447	0	18,358
(5) FERNANDO GOMEZ...................................................................... VP OF ADVOCACY STRATEGIES	40.00 ................. 0.00			X	301,139	0	49,702
(6) JEFFREY URBANCHUK...................................................................... SENIOR VP COMMUNICATIONS	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		242,498	0	43,026
(7) DAVID BENDER...................................................................... VP, POLITICAL AFFAIRS	40.00 ................. 0.00			X	275,945	0	48,701
(8) CHARLES KIM...................................................................... GENERAL COUNCIL & CORPORATE SECRETARY	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		227,160	0	50,745
(9) SUSAN KRYS...................................................................... SENIOR VP MEETINGS, EXHIBITS & AWARDS	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		158,308	0	14,752
(10) CAROLINE KNOX...................................................................... CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		262,409	0	40,217
(11) KATHARINE MOTTLEY...................................................................... VP, TAX & REG. AFFAIRS	40.00 ................. 0.00			X	222,966	0	38,109
(12) MATTHEW REIFFER...................................................................... VP, INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS	40.00 ................. 0.00			X	206,697	0	44,249
(13) LYNN SCHLOESSER...................................................................... DIR ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY PROGRAMS	40.00 ................. 0.00			X	182,935	0	48,716
(14) MICHAEL PRAMSTALLER...................................................................... SR. VP MEETINGS, EXHIBITS UNTIL 8/24	40.00 ................. 0.00		X		168,782	0	33,556
(15) JAY WOLVERTON...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X		0	0	0
(16) DANIEL LARSON...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X		0	0	0
(17) JANICE MARSTERS...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2023)

Page 8

Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) RALPH GUIDA........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(19) ELIZABETH STOLFUS........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(20) PETER MOORE........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(21) DEREK CLYBURN........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(22) DANIEL MECKES........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(23) GARY RABA........................................................................ CHAIR-ELECT	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(24) ART BARRETT........................................................................ IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(25) MATTHEW STONE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(26) JEFFREY COWEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(27) MATTHEW CRAFTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(28) ANDREW HAINES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(29) KURT YOSHII........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(30) KARLENE THOMAS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(31) GRAY CLARK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(32) ROB YIRIGAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(33) BRIAN BOLENDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(34) RYAN FLICKINGER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(35) SHAHIN HEKMAT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(36) ROB JACQUETTE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(37) GARRET MASUDA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(38) DAVID N MOELLER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(39) PAUL WASSER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(40) STEVEN DONAHUE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(41) KURT HEIDENREICH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(42) JEFF HANCOCK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(43) CLINT RAY GOODIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(44) MICHAEL THOMASSIE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(45) LISA A BROTHERS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(46) D SEAN MCCONE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(47) MELINDA PETERS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(48) DANIEL DIFFIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(49) GNANADESIKAN RAMANUJAM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(50) JEFF GEBHARD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(51) MICHAEL DEBACKER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(52) DAVID BOWMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(53) CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(54) JAMES HOFFMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(55) KEITH FOXX........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(56) MICHAEL SLUSHER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(57) JEREMY MCLAUGHLIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(58) DOUG HOLLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(59) CHRIS MULLEAVEY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(60) GLEN T KARTALIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(61) GUNDAR PETERSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(62) HARSHAL DESAI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(63) JR DANIEL DUPREY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(64) ROD SOMMER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(65) KEITH B ANGIER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(66) KAREN TATMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(67) ROSELINE BOUGHER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(68) MICHAEL BOUGHER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(69) KENNETH DECOSTA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(70) JIM O'CONNOR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(71) DOUG WESSEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(72) RODNEY CHESTER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(73) LEE LENNARD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(74) BRIAN BARTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(75) MICHAEL ANTHONY MATTHEWS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(76) JASON BOOTH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(77) PATRICIA SHEDD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(78) SCOTT WOERMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(79) TONIA WESTPHAL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(80) CYNTHIA SHAMBLIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(81) ZIA YASROBI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	3,871,285	0	643,868

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 14

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
POOLHOUSE AGENCY LLC 23 W BROAD STREET SUITE 302 RICHMOND,VA23220	MEDIA SERVICES	517,500
TRITECH MARKETING 7020 HIGH GROVE BOULEVARD BURR RIDGE,IL60527	MAGAZINE PUBLISHING	360,277
PRECON EVENTS 11910 PARKLAWN DR SUITE T ROCKVILLE,MD20852	EVENT PRODUCTION	339,433
S&H CONSULTING 115 CEDAR WAY EVERGREEN,CO80439	EDUCATION FACULTY	232,145
DEBRA COHEN GORDEN 288 EL CAMINITO RD CARMEL VALLEY,CA93924	PROGRAM MANAGEMENT	143,125
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5

Form 990 (2023)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	485,114

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		485,114

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	14,150,849	14,150,849
b	MEETINGS & SEMINARS	900099	4,320,299	4,320,299
c	SPONSORSHIP REVENUE	900099	1,126,534	1,126,534
d	ADVERTISING	541800	167,545		167,545
e	PUBLICATION SALES	900099	87,913	87,913
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		19,853,140

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			348,164			348,164
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			95,226			95,226
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	488,608
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	486,692
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	1,916
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			1,916			1,916
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	1,962,305
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	1,963,103
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-798
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-798			-798
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	POSTING FEES		900004	45,194		45,194
b	AFFINITY REVENUE		533110	9,264	9,264
c	REIMBURSEMENT FEES		900099	6,647			6,647
d	All other revenue ....			31,390	31,390
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			92,495
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			20,875,257	19,726,249	212,739	451,155

Form 990 (2023)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	548,000
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,047,357
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	4,924,555
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	440,371
9	Other employee benefits .......	765,559
10	Payroll taxes ...........	519,033
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	75,400
d	Lobbying ...........	358,319
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	52,667
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	423,762
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	290,889
14	Information technology ......	216,517
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	961,324
17	Travel ............	1,244,269
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,678,602
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	343,151
23	Insurance ...	35,224
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROG	1,024,565
b	COALITION EXPENSE	540,892
c	BUSINESS RESOURCES & ED	421,828
d	ENGINEERING, INC. MAGAZ	394,180
e	All other expenses	1,563,789
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	20,870,253
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2023)

Page 11

Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,974,551	1	2,183,017
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			3,298,000	2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,888,156	4	1,756,973
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			518,452	9	520,729
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	5,489,545
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	700,416	4,924,655	10c	4,789,129
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			6,590,065	11	11,263,429
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			10,373,149	15	9,378,503
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			29,567,028	16	29,891,780

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,051,393	17	2,051,272
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	554,880	19	1,335,449
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	12,877,909	25	11,967,448
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	15,484,182	26	15,354,169

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	11,453,374	27	12,734,784
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	2,629,472	28	1,802,827
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	14,082,846	32	14,537,611
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	29,567,028	33	29,891,780

Form 990 (2023)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

20,875,257

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

20,870,253

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

5,004

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

14,082,846

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

816,402

Donated services and use of facilities .................

-389,257

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

22,616

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

14,537,611

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES		Employer identification number 52-0745115

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES			Employer identification number 52-0745115
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

$ 0

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

$ 0

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) ACECPAC	1400 L ST NW STE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20005	04-3631960	0	7,752
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3
4
5
6

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

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if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

13,516,422

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

3,448,357

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

3,448,357

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

3,784,598

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

-336,241

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

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Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	400,013		400,013
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	3,918,557	461,864	3,456,693
d	Equipment ....	1,170,975	238,552	932,423
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				4,789,129

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)RIGHTS OF USE ASSET				9,378,503
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				9,378,503

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYABLE	150,000
LEASE LIABILITY	11,817,448







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	11,967,448
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:	THE COUNCIL FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE COUNCIL EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT ITS POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION. THE COUNCIL'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number
52-0745115

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ACEC WISCONSIN 316 W WASHINGTON AVE 950 MADISON,WI537033995	39-1336491	501(C)(6)	30,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(2) ACEC SOUTH CAROLINA PO BOX 11937 COLUMBIA,SC29211	57-6070564	501(C)(6)	180,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(3) ACEC MICHIGAN 530 W IONIA SUITE D LANSING,MI48933	38-1903113	501(C)(6)	18,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(4) ACEC ILLINOIS 5221 SOUTH SIXTH ROAD SPRINGFIELD,IL62703	37-6046296	501(C)(6)	75,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(5) ACEC ARIZONA 532 W MCDOWELL RD PHOENIX,AZ850031217	86-0276577	501(C)(6)	75,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(6) ACEC MINNESOTA 10201 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 240 MINNETONKA,MN55305	41-6037352	501(C)(6)	120,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV
(7) ACEC NEW JERSEY 310 WEST STATE STREET TRENTON,NJ08618	23-7324720	501(C)(6)	50,000	N/A	N/A	ADVOCACY SEE PART IV

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:

THE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRANT RECIPIENTS: (1) A BRIEF REPORT SHOULD BE SENT TO ACEC ON HOW THE GRANT MONEY WAS USED, INCLUDING THE NAME OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE MINUTEMAN FUNDING PAID THROUGH THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE AMOUNTS AND DATES OF PAYMENTS TO THEM. (2) CERTIFY THAT THE GRANT MONEY WAS USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS PROVIDED. (3) IF THE GRANT MONEY WAS NOT USED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RECEIPT, IT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO ACEC, UNLESS AN EXTENSION IS GIVEN. (4) WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RESOLUTION OF THE MATTER FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED, A REPORT TO ACEC SHOULD STATE THE OUTCOME OF THE ISSUE. ACEC MINUTEMAN FUND GRANTS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS FOR LOCAL ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE, WHICH MAY POTENTIALLY AFFECT A LARGE SEGMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF ACEC OR OTHERWISE HAVE MAJOR PRECEDENT-SETTING IMPLICATIONS.

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Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1LINDA BAUER DARR PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	593,586 ------------- 0	137,977 ------------- 0	33,050 ------------- 0	39,379 ------------- 0	17,676 ------------- 0	821,668 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2STEVEN HALL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	318,500 ------------- 0	20,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	39,379 ------------- 0	53,752 ------------- 0	431,631 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3DAPHNE BRYANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARI	(i) (ii)	264,242 ------------- 0	30,000 ------------- 0	40,644 ------------- 0	39,379 ------------- 0	24,172 ------------- 0	398,437 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4SANDRA MORRIS SENIOR VP BRE/MEMBERSHIP & MO SERVIC	(i) (ii)	163,294 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	21,153 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,358 ------------- 0	202,805 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5FERNANDO GOMEZ VP OF ADVOCACY STRATEGIES	(i) (ii)	270,831 ------------- 0	20,000 ------------- 0	10,308 ------------- 0	25,230 ------------- 0	24,472 ------------- 0	350,841 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6JEFFREY URBANCHUK SENIOR VP COMMUNICATIONS	(i) (ii)	211,865 ------------- 0	17,000 ------------- 0	13,633 ------------- 0	27,079 ------------- 0	15,947 ------------- 0	285,524 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7DAVID BENDER VP, POLITICAL AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	212,291 ------------- 0	18,654 ------------- 0	45,000 ------------- 0	31,025 ------------- 0	17,676 ------------- 0	324,646 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8CHARLES KIM GENERAL COUNCIL & CORPORATE SECRETAR	(i) (ii)	176,066 ------------- 0	12,000 ------------- 0	39,094 ------------- 0	25,191 ------------- 0	25,554 ------------- 0	277,905 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9SUSAN KRYS SENIOR VP MEETINGS, EXHIBITS & AWARD	(i) (ii)	140,998 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	17,310 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	14,752 ------------- 0	173,060 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10CAROLINE KNOX CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	245,409 ------------- 0	17,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	29,381 ------------- 0	10,836 ------------- 0	302,626 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11KATHARINE MOTTLEY VP, TAX & REG. AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	182,966 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	30,000 ------------- 0	23,503 ------------- 0	14,606 ------------- 0	261,075 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12MATTHEW REIFFER VP, INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS	(i) (ii)	179,080 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	17,617 ------------- 0	22,604 ------------- 0	21,645 ------------- 0	250,946 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13LYNN SCHLOESSER DIR ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY PROGRAMS	(i) (ii)	135,218 ------------- 0	3,000 ------------- 0	44,717 ------------- 0	18,748 ------------- 0	29,968 ------------- 0	231,651 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14MICHAEL PRAMSTALLER SR. VP MEETINGS, EXHIBITS UNTIL 8/24	(i) (ii)	104,917 ------------- 0	10,322 ------------- 0	53,543 ------------- 0	15,679 ------------- 0	17,877 ------------- 0	202,338 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A

THE TEN MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE'S TRAVEL TO THE FOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD EACH YEAR. FOR ANY TRAVEL BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO ON ACEC BUSINESS, SHE IS REIMBURSED FOR HER ACCOMPANYING GUEST'S TRAVEL. ACEC HOSTS BUSINESS RELATED EVENTS AT LOCAL SOCIAL CLUBS AND MAINTAINS MEMBERSHIPS AT THOSE CLUBS IN THE NAME OF ACEC'S PRESIDENT & CEO. THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRIMARILY FLIES COACH CLASS, HOWEVER ON LONG DISTANCE OR OVERSEAS FLIGHTS FIRST CLASS AIRFARE IS ALLOWED. REIMBURSEMENTS MADE DIRECTLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL ARE TREATED BY ACEC AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. REIMBURSEMENTS MADE TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYER ARE THAT EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A	BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL EXERCISE FULL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MATTERS WHICH IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST BE ACTED UPON BEFORE THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND AS LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL AND SHALL ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON ALL FINANCIAL MATTERS. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL POLICIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS NEXT MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	REGULAR AND AFFILIATE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	A MEMBER ORGANIZATION, CURRENT IN ITS PAYMENTS, SHALL HAVE VOTING POWER IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR ELECTIONS TO OFFICE IN PROPORTION TO THE MEMBER FIRM DUES OBLIGATION TO THE COUNCIL FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TABLE: ANNUAL DUES PAID NUMBER DOLLARS OF VOTES $1,000 AND UNDER, 1) $1,000 TO $2,500 2) 2,501 TO $5,000 3) OVER $5,000* *ONE ADDITIONAL VOTE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $5,000 OR ANY PART THEREOF. THE NUMBER OF VOTES PERMITTED TO BE CAST BY A CERTAIN APPOINTED DIRECTOR ON BEHALF OF A MEMBER ORGANIZATION, AND THE NUMBER OF VOTES PERMITTED TO BE CAST BY AN OFFICER, SHALL BE REFERRED TO IN THESE BYLAWS AS THE VOTING POWER. THE COUNCIL'S MEMBERS BELONG TO A STATE MEMBER ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION (THE COUNCIL). THESE MEMBERS ELECT THEIR STATE LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING A NATIONAL DIRECTOR WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL'S BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FINALIZATION AND SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN THE BOARD DOCUMENTS, AND THEY PROVIDE AN ANNUAL CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. ACEC WILL GENERALLY ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ONE OF THREE WAYS IN ORDER TO AVOID POTENTIAL LEGAL LIABILITY. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A SERIOUS POTENTIAL CONFLICT MUST TAKE NO PART IN THE ACEC ISSUE THAT RAISES THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. FOR LESS SERIOUS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, THERE MUST BE DISCLOSURE TO ACEC AND AVOIDANCE OF PARTICIPATING IN DEBATE AND VOTING ON THE ISSUE FOR WHICH THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. FINALLY, FOR MINOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, THERE SIMPLY MUST BE FULL DISCLOSURE TO ACEC. IT IS ACEC'S PREROGATIVE, NOT THAT OF THE INDIVIDUAL, TO MAKE SUCH DETERMINATIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS. ACEC BELIEVES THAT IT IS PRUDENT TO ERR ON THE CONSERVATIVE SIDE AND AVOID EVEN THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ACEC HAS IDENTIFIED A NUMBER OF GENERAL CATEGORIES OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THEY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: (1) OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF ACEC ACTING AS OFFICIAL OR APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES OF ACEC, AND MEMBERS AND STAFF ACTING ON BEHALF OF ACEC, SHOULD DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION IN WHICH THEY, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, HAVE FINANCIAL, CONTRACTUAL, OR OTHER INTERESTS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THEIR ACTING IN AN UNBIASED MANNER ON BEHALF OF THE ACEC. IN SUCH INSTANCES, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY BE ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THEIR POSITION OR WORK WITH ACEC. (2) OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF ACEC SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION BEFORE ENTERING INTO FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ARRANGEMENTS THAT COULD PREJUDICE OR BIAS THEIR CONDUCT OR VIEWS IN ISSUES RELATED TO ACEC. IF SUCH ARRANGEMENTS EXIST OR ARE PERCEIVED TO EXIST, THAT INDIVIDUAL SHOULD DISCLOSE THESE ARRANGEMENTS. EXAMPLES OF RELEVANT SITUATIONS WOULD INCLUDE PAID RELATIONSHIPS OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS WITH VENDORS DOING, OR SEEKING TO DO, BUSINESS WITH ACEC. (3) INDIVIDUALS OR MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES PREPARING OFFICIAL STATEMENTS FOR ACEC SHOULD DISCLOSE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS OR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS THAT INTERFERE, OR COULD INTERFERE, WITH THE TASK. THIS POLICY IS DIRECTED PRINCIPALLY AT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF ACEC, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND GROUPS WORKING ON BEHALF OF ACEC, MEMBERS WHO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF ACEC, AND ALL STAFF OF ACEC. ALL ACEC STAFF ARE MADE AWARE OF THE POLICY AND SHOULD AN OCCASION ARISE WHERE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO RESOLVE IT IN LINE WITH ACEC POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT AND FORMER CHAIR UNDERTAKE A DETAILED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW SALARY SURVEYS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS/ORGANIZATIONS TO DETEMINE SALARY LEVEL. LAST REVIEW 5/28/2024 (REVIEW IS DONE ANNUALLY). THE PRESIDENT & CEO, WITH INPUT FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SETS COMPENSATION FOR OTHER STAFF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	PRIOR YEAR GRANTS UNUSED 22,616.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING
COMPANIES

Employer identification number

52-0745115

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1400 L ST NW STE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20005 52-1140340	SCHOLARSHIPS	DC	501(C)(3)	LINE 10	ACEC	Yes

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE	N	389,257	ALLOCATION
(2) ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE	O	758,308	ALLOCATION
(3) ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE	Q	673,051	CASH

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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PART V, LINE 2:	ACEC INCLUDES A SOLICITATION FOR CONTRIBUTION TO ARI'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ON ACEC FELLOWS DUES INVOICES. NO VALUE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SOLICITATION . ARI REMIBURSED ACEC FOR SHARED STAFF AND FACILITIES AFTER THE FISCAL YEAR END, LESS AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION OF $389,257 FROM ACEC.

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