Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 29,507 | 26,949 | 19,629 | 24,144 | 28,670 | 128,899 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 8,868,737 | 9,696,451 | 11,674,363 | 13,495,688 | 12,717,658 | 56,452,897 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 8,898,244 | 9,723,400 | 11,693,992 | 13,519,832 | 12,746,328 | 56,581,796 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 56,581,796 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 8,898,244 | 9,723,400 | 11,693,992 | 13,519,832 | 12,746,328 | 56,581,796 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 5,630,642 | 3,004,205 | 2,773,206 | 3,183,083 | 2,702,404 | 17,293,540 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | 142,413 | 164,545 | 143,912 | 282,556 | 733,426 |
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 5,630,642 | 3,146,618 | 2,937,751 | 3,326,995 | 2,984,960 | 18,026,966 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,585 | 9,585 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 14,528,886 | 12,870,018 | 14,631,743 | 16,846,827 | 15,740,873 | 74,618,347 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 0.0, COLUMN B - 0.0, COLUMN C - 0.0, COLUMN D - 0.0, COLUMN E - 9585.0, COLUMN F - 9585.0; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services | (Expenses $ 2,077,176 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 511,111) EDUCATION: DESCRIPTION: THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES SUCH AS ONLINE LEARNING, CONTINUING EDUCATION, PRACTICE CONSULTATIONS, PRACTICE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH, ETHICS CONSULTATIONS, AND JOB BOARDS. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services | (Expenses $ 705,180 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) ADVOCACY:DESCRIPTION: AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA) STAFF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING TO PREPARE COUNSELORS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE COUNSELING PROFESSION. IN RECENT YEARS, WE'VE WORKED WITH MEMBERS TO EXPAND MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT TO COVER COUNSELORS; INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNSELORS TO PRACTICE ACROSS STATE LINES THROUGH THE COUNSELING COMPACT; AND INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ACCESS AMONG OTHER ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. ACA HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN THE SUCCESS OF INTERSTATE LICENSURE THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE COUNSELING COMPACT, WHICH NOW INCLUDES 37 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents | American Counseling Association's governing council approved changes to the bylaws on July 7, 2025. During FY2025, ACA advanced its governance modernization initiative following member approval of bylaws establishing a new governance model. The updated structure transitions ACA from a 32-member Governing Council to a smaller, 15-member elected Board of Directors, designed to strengthen strategic oversight, clarify fiduciary responsibility, and support more effective decision-making. ACA also began implementation planning for a new Advisory Council, which will provide representative input from divisions, regions, and student members. The new governance structure is scheduled to be seated on July 1, 2026. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA) HAS SIX CLASSES OF VOTING MEMBERS WITH RIGHTS TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS, REGULAR MEMBERS, NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS, NEW PROFESSIONAL YEAR 2 MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBERS, AND RETIRED MEMBERS. EACH ACA DIVISION AND REGION APPOINTS ONE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ACA GOVERNING COUNCIL WHO IS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF ACA AND OF THE RESPECTIVE DIVISION OR REGION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. SPECIALTY DIVISIONS AND REGIONS APPOINT OR ELECT THEIR GOVERNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES BASED ON THEIR BYLAWS AND PROCEDURES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body | NO COMMITTEE HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 IS THEN POSTED ON THE PRIVATE GOVERNING COUNCIL WEBSITE FOR REVIEW BY THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S (CEO) PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE SALARY IS SET BY CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CEO AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOLLOWING A RECOMMENDATION BY THE CEO EVALUATION COMMITTEE. THE RECOMMENDATION INCLUDES A REPORT, PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, THAT INCLUDES SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROCESS IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND WAS LAST COMPLETED JUNE 11, 2024. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST IN THE SAME TIME AND MANNER AS OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 6104. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees | Professional Fees - Total Expense: 1755338, Program Service Expense: 1057483, Management and General Expenses: 697855, Fundraising Expenses: ; |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - 1058; Total - 1058; |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c | AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION DID NOT CHANGE THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |