Ace Mentor Program Of America Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 2002

Connects high school students with industry mentors in architecture, construction, and engineering careers

Primary audience
High School Students
Work area
Career Development
Topic
Construction Industry Education
Contact
Diana Eidenshink

About Organization

The ACE Mentor Program operates mentoring programs for high school students interested in architecture, construction, and engineering professions across 200 cities in 37 states. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the organization generated $3.9 million in revenue in 2023 with 14 employees and 5,157 volunteers. More than 10,000 students complete the program annually.

What They Focus On

Youth Mentorship

Connecting high school students with construction industry professionals through structured mentoring relationships and hands-on project work

Career Pipeline

Building pathways for students to pursue education and careers in architecture, construction, and engineering professions

Industry Engagement

Mobilizing thousands of volunteers from construction professions to share expertise and attract new talent to the industry

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$3.9M

+9.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$3.5M

+21.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$9.7M

+7.4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

14

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $3,869,585 $3,526,577 $9,696,749 14
2022 $3,548,181 $2,909,869 $9,029,757 0
2020 $2,489,707 $1,994,314 $7,668,107 7
2019 $60,639 $65,098
2019 $2,873,073 $2,178,437 $6,865,976 10
2018 $4,546,510 $1,834,278 $5,802,926 8

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Student Recruitment

    High school students are identified and enrolled in local ACE mentoring programs through school partnerships

  • 02

    Mentor Matching

    Industry professionals volunteer as mentors and are paired with student groups for year-long engagement

  • 03

    Hands-On Learning

    Students work on real-world projects with mentors to explore architecture, construction, and engineering professions

  • 04

    Career Guidance

    Mentors guide students toward post-secondary education and career pathways in the construction industry

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Ace Mentor Program Of America Inc

High School Mentoring

Industry professionals mentor students to introduce them to architecture, construction, and engineering careers and encourage professional studies

Career Pathway Development

Structured programs guide students through exploration of construction industry professions to build next generation of industry talent

Volunteer Professional Network

Over 5,000 industry volunteers provide hands-on guidance and real-world project experience to participating high school students

National Program Expansion

Operates mentoring programs in 200 cities across 37 states to reach students nationwide with construction career opportunities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Ace Mentor Program Of America Inc.

DE

Diana Eidenshink

President
Full-time
Compensation: $252,806
AF

Andrew Frankel

Director Of Program Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $118,295
SM

Stephanie McNeely

Director Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $111,556
PJ

Peter J Davoren

Chairman
2 hrs/week
AY

Albert Young

Director
AJ

Allyssa Jaksich

Director
AB

Antoine Bryant

Director
CG

Carlos Gonzalez

Director
CH

Caryn Halifax

Director
CO

Cathy Orquiola

Director
CA

Charles A Bacon III Retired

Director
CM

Cheryl McKissack

Director
CC

Chris Cornick

Director
CD

Chris Daum

Director
CR

Clint Russell

Director
CC

Corey Clayborne

Director
DS

Damon Sheppard

Director
DJ

Dan Johnson

Director
DD

Dave Drinkward

Director
DM

Deryl McKissack

Director
DM

Doug Maibach

Director
GP

Gayle Packer

Director
GD

Geoff Delisio

Director
GD

Greg Dunkle

Director
GM

Greg Mosher

Director
JW

Jeff Weiss

Director
JM

Jeffrey Messinger

Director
JB

Jeremy Bardin

Director
JJ

Joe Jouvenal

Director
JL

Joe Lauro

Director
JP

John Pierce

Director
LG

Lori Guidry

Director
MS

Margaret Skirmetti

Director
MA

Mark A Casso

Director
MC

Mark Cain

Director
MS

Mark Schiller

Director
MH

Matt Hills

Director
MB

Michael Bellaman

Director
MC

Michael Cusack

Director
MJ

Michael J Choutka

Director
MS

Michael Squarzini

Director
MW

Michael White

Director
MA

Mike Antis

Director
ME

Milo E Riverso

Director
NS

Nick Seigfried

Director
PA

Patricia A Coleman Emeritus

Director
PB

Paul Blandini

Director
PL

Paul L Bonington

Director
RR

Robert Raney

Director
SS

Scott Seltz

Director
SS

Stephen Sandherr

Director
SU

Steve Ulmer

Director
SZ

Steve Zahm

Director
SM

Steven M Charney

Director
SR

Susan Reisbord

Director
TG

Thomas Gilbane Jr

Director
TD

Tom Donnelly

Director
TT

Tony Triano

Director
VK

Velma Korbel

Director
WD

Whitney Dorn

Director

Milestones

2002

Organization Founded

2002

ACE Mentor Program of America established to connect students with construction industry professionals

2018

Revenue Peak

2018

Organization reached $4.5 million in revenue supporting expanded mentoring program operations nationwide

2023

Volunteer Network Growth

2023

Over 5,000 industry volunteers engaged with program serving 10,000 students annually

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AY
Albert Young Director 1.00 hrs/week
AJ
Allyssa Jaksich Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Andrea Castle Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
AB
Antoine Bryant Director 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Carlos Gonzalez Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Caryn Halifax Director 1.00 hrs/week
CO
Cathy Orquiola Director 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Charles A Bacon III Retired Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Cheryl McKissack Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chris Cornick Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Chris Daum Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Clint Russell Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Corey Clayborne Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Damon Sheppard Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dan Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Dave Drinkward Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Deryl McKissack Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Doug Maibach Director 1.00 hrs/week
GP
Gayle Packer Director 1.00 hrs/week
GD
Geoff Delisio Director 1.00 hrs/week
GD
Greg Dunkle Director 1.00 hrs/week
GM
Greg Mosher Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jeff Weiss Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jeffrey Messinger Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeremy Bardin Director 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Joe Jouvenal Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Joe Lauro Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
John Pierce Director 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Lori Guidry Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Margaret Skirmetti Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mark A Casso Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark Cain Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mark Schiller Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Matt Hills Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Bellaman Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Michael Cusack Director 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Michael J Choutka Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Squarzini Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Michael White Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mike Antis Director 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Milo E Riverso Director 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nick Seigfried Director 1.00 hrs/week
PA
Patricia A Coleman Emeritus Director 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Paul Blandini Director 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Paul L Bonington Director 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Robert Raney Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Seltz Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Stephen Sandherr Director 1.00 hrs/week
SU
Steve Ulmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
SZ
Steve Zahm Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Steven M Charney Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Susan Reisbord Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Thomas Gilbane Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
TD
Tom Donnelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
TT
Tony Triano Director 1.00 hrs/week
VK
Velma Korbel Director 1.00 hrs/week
WD
Whitney Dorn Director 1.00 hrs/week
PJ
Peter J Davoren Chairman

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$552K

Highest Paid

$272K

Diana Eidenshink

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Diana Eidenshink President $252,806 $19,104 $271,910 40
Andrew Frankel Director Of Program Operations $118,295 $25,062 $143,357 40
Stephanie Mcneely Director Of Development $111,556 $25,479 $137,035 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$95K Grants Received
$33K Grants Given
8 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
AG
Associated General Contractors
$25K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$25K
AB
Associated Builders And Contractors Inc.
$25K
TO
The Oregon Community Foundation
$10K
UW
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc.
$10K

Top Grantees

3 total
AC
Ace Chicago
$22K
AM
Ace Mentor Denver
$6K
AM
Ace Mentor Southern Nevada
$6K
Associated General Contractors The Ayco Charitable Foundation Associated Builders And Contractors Inc. The Oregon Community Foundation United Way Of Rhode Island Inc. Ace Chicago Ace Mentor Denver Ace Mentor Southern Nevada
Associated General Contractors The Ayco Charitable Foundation Associated Builders And Contractors Inc. The Oregon Community Foundation United Way Of Rhode Island Inc. Ace Chicago Ace Mentor Denver Ace Mentor Southern Nevada

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102