Accrediting Commission For Schools

Burlingame, CA · Founded 2013

Accredits elementary and secondary schools across the Pacific region through rigorous evaluation and quality standards

Primary audience

Schools

Work area

Accreditation

Topic

Educational Quality

Contact

Barry Groves

Website Contact

About Organization

The organization evaluates and accredits schools in California, Hawaii, U.S. Pacific territories, and American/international schools in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Based in Burlingame, CA, it operates with 28 employees and 2,300 volunteers. The organization reported $6.7 million in revenue for the 2021 tax year.

What They Focus On

School Accreditation

Recognizes elementary and secondary schools that meet established quality standards through formal accreditation

Quality Assurance

Ensures accredited schools maintain acceptable educational standards through continuous evaluation processes

Regional Coverage

Serves schools across California, Hawaii, Pacific territories, and American/international schools in Asia

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$6.7M

+3.4% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$5.7M

+12.4% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$9.3M

+7.1% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

+3.7% vs 2020

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	$6,736,796	$5,744,715	$9,325,758	28
2020	$6,512,676	$5,109,009	$8,710,989	27
2019	$6,287,175	$5,433,896	$7,216,795	31
2018	$6,437,367	$5,733,844	$6,277,963	32
2017	$6,241,021	$5,669,767	$5,581,559	33

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Initial Application

Schools submit applications for accreditation review and provide required documentation
02

Quality Evaluation

Commission members assess schools against established criteria using volunteer evaluators
03

Review Decision

Commission determines whether schools meet acceptable quality standards for accreditation
04

Ongoing Monitoring

Accredited schools participate in continuing evaluation to maintain quality standards

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Accrediting Commission For Schools

School Accreditation

Evaluates schools against established quality criteria and grants accreditation to institutions meeting acceptable standards

Continuous Evaluation

Conducts ongoing assessment processes to ensure accredited schools maintain quality standards over time

School Improvement Support

Provides guidance and resources to help schools enhance educational quality through systematic review

Regional Services

Extends accreditation services across California, Hawaii, Pacific territories, and American schools in Asia

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Accrediting Commission For Schools.

Margaret Alvarez

Senior Vice President, International Schools

Michael Bevis

International Consultant

Natalie Merritt

International Consultant

Nehad Ahmed

International Consultant

Dawn Rock

International Consultant

Barry Groves

President

Full-time

Compensation: $321,680

Marilyn George

Executive Vice President

Full-time

Compensation: $249,799

Brigitte Sarraf

Coordinator

Full-time

Compensation: $131,278

Nadine Elwood

Coordinator

Full-time

Compensation: $126,826

Brian Jensen

Coordinator

Full-time

Compensation: $123,755

Albert Chan

Business Manager

Full-time

Compensation: $118,766

Wendy Parcel

Coordinator

Full-time

Compensation: $116,115

Andrea Fukumoto

Member

1 hrs/week

Andrew Rodriguez

Member

1 hrs/week

Berit Von Pohle

Member

1 hrs/week

Christopher Oase

Member

1 hrs/week

Cindy Kazanis

Member

1 hrs/week

Cuauhtemoc Avila

Member

1 hrs/week

Danny Blas

Member

1 hrs/week

David Sciarretta

Member

1 hrs/week

Derek Minakami

Member

1 hrs/week

Diana Walsh-Reuss

Member

1 hrs/week

Dianna MacDonald

Member

1 hrs/week

Doreen Oleson

Member

1 hrs/week

Esther Kanehailua

Member

1 hrs/week

Grant Bennett

Member

1 hrs/week

Greg Dhuyvetter

Member

1 hrs/week

Jason Sample

Member

1 hrs/week

Jon Fernandez

Member

1 hrs/week

Jonathan Schild

Member

1 hrs/week

Juan Flecha

Member

1 hrs/week

Katherine Thorossian

Member

1 hrs/week

Kawena Martinez

Member

1 hrs/week

Kevin Baker

Member

1 hrs/week

Kristie Flohra

Member

1 hrs/week

Laura Stefanski

Member

1 hrs/week

Lee Duncan

Member

1 hrs/week

Linda Norman

Member

1 hrs/week

Livingston Wong

Member

1 hrs/week

Matthew Russo

Member

1 hrs/week

Michael Alvarez

Member

1 hrs/week

Mike Collins

Member

1 hrs/week

Monique McWayne

Member

1 hrs/week

Ron Carruth

Member

1 hrs/week

Toby Elmore

Member

1 hrs/week

Nancy Brownell

Director

Elizabeth Oberreiter

Director

Milestones

2013

Organization Founded

2013

Accrediting Commission for Schools established in Burlingame, California

2017

Operations Stabilized

2017

Revenue reached $6.2 million with 33 employees serving regional schools

2021

Growth Milestone

2021

Revenue increased to $6.7 million with 2,300 volunteer evaluators

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Nancy Brownell Director 40.00 hrs/week · $179,128

Elizabeth Oberreiter Director 40.00 hrs/week · $171,712

Odie Douglas Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

R David Gaudi Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.8M

Highest Paid

$397K

Barry Groves

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Barry Groves	President	$321,680	$75,509	$397,189	40
Marilyn George	Executive Vice President	$249,799	$41,184	$290,983	40
Nancy Brownell	Director	$179,128	$33,289	$212,417	40
Elizabeth Oberreiter	Director	$171,712	$31,766	$203,478	40
Albert Chan	Business Manager	$118,766	$29,513	$148,279	40
Brian Jensen	Coordinator	$123,755	$23,966	$147,721	40
Wendy Parcel	Coordinator	$116,115	$28,583	$144,698	40
Brigitte Sarraf	Coordinator	$131,278	$12,659	$143,937	40
Nadine Elwood	Coordinator	$126,826	$13,275	$140,101	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Barry Groves	President	$315,500	$73,829	$389,329	40
Marilyn George	Executive Vice President	$244,873	$40,411	$285,284	40
Nancy Brownell	Director	$175,721	$32,491	$208,212	40
Elizabeth Oberreiter	Director	$158,274	$29,497	$187,771	40
Albert Chan	Business Manager	$117,023	$27,172	$144,195	40
Wendy Parcel	Coordinator	$109,054	$26,830	$135,884	40
Brian Jensen	Coordinator	$113,379	$22,190	$135,569	40
Brigitte Sarraf	Coordinator	$122,154	$11,721	$133,875	40
Nadine Elwood	Coordinator	$119,822	$12,507	$132,329	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Barry Groves	President	$311,000	$70,185	$381,185	40
Marilyn George	Executive Vice President	$238,445	$39,567	$278,012	40
Nancy Brownell	Director	$167,308	$30,940	$198,248	40
Elizabeth Oberreiter	Director	$148,763	$27,318	$176,081	40
Albert Chan	Business Manager	$116,071	$20,381	$136,452	40
Wendy Parcel	Coordinator	$103,023	$26,740	$129,763	40
Frances Rivette	Schools Desk Leader	$103,608	$10,669	$114,277	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Barry Groves	President	$249,875	$52,474	$302,349	40
Marilyn George	Vice President	$218,804	$37,028	$255,832	40
Nancy Brownell	Director	$155,455	$28,947	$184,402	40
Fred Van Leuven	Former President	$153,250	$26,616	$179,866	40
Elizabeth Oberreiter	Coordinator	$126,896	$24,439	$151,335	40
Brian Jensen	Coordinator	$112,355	$21,160	$133,515	40
Albert Chan	Busn MGR	$111,649	$19,247	$130,896	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Fred Van Leuven	President	$294,000	$51,132	$345,132	40
Marilyn George	Vice President	$191,904	$33,023	$224,927	40
Ginger Hovenic	Director	$157,838	$29,130	$186,968	40
Nancy Brownell	Director	$147,869	$27,573	$175,442	40
Elizabeth Oberreiter	Coordinator	$103,027	$21,323	$124,350	40
Albert Chan	Busn MGR	$103,144	$18,174	$121,318	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

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Phone

(650) 696-1060

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533 Airport Blvd 200 Burlingame, CA 94010

Accrediting Commission For Schools

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Initial Application

Quality Evaluation

Review Decision

Ongoing Monitoring

Programs and Initiatives

School Accreditation

Continuous Evaluation

School Improvement Support

Regional Services

Team & Leadership

Margaret Alvarez

Michael Bevis

Natalie Merritt

Nehad Ahmed

Dawn Rock

Barry Groves

Marilyn George

Brigitte Sarraf

Nadine Elwood

Brian Jensen

Albert Chan

Wendy Parcel

Andrea Fukumoto

Andrew Rodriguez

Berit Von Pohle

Christopher Oase

Cindy Kazanis

Cuauhtemoc Avila

Danny Blas

David Sciarretta

Derek Minakami

Diana Walsh-Reuss

Dianna MacDonald

Doreen Oleson

Esther Kanehailua

Grant Bennett

Greg Dhuyvetter

Jason Sample

Jon Fernandez

Jonathan Schild

Juan Flecha

Katherine Thorossian

Kawena Martinez

Kevin Baker

Kristie Flohra

Laura Stefanski

Lee Duncan

Linda Norman

Livingston Wong

Matthew Russo

Michael Alvarez

Mike Collins

Monique McWayne

Ron Carruth

Toby Elmore

Nancy Brownell

Elizabeth Oberreiter

Milestones

Organization Founded

Operations Stabilized

Growth Milestone

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

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