Professional Development
Advancing advertising and marketing professionals through education, networking opportunities, and sharing of industry best practices
Professional association uniting advertising and marketing professionals to advance industry standards and best practices
About Organization
Brings together professionals in advertising, marketing, and related fields to promote ethical practices and industry excellence. Based in New York, NY. Founded in 1896, the organization operates with 11 employees and 32 volunteers, generating $2.8 million in annual revenue.
Professional Development
Advancing advertising and marketing professionals through education, networking opportunities, and sharing of industry best practices
Ethical Standards
Maintaining and promoting high standards of integrity and honor throughout the advertising and marketing profession
Community Impact
Leveraging advertising expertise to serve the broader community through public service programming and promotional initiatives
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$2.8M
-2.7% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$2.8M
-6.4% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$4.4M
-6.8% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
11
+37.5% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,782,939 | $2,766,961 | $4,372,701 | 11 |
| 2023 | $2,861,294 | $2,956,259 | $4,691,332 | 8 |
| 2022 | $2,820,527 | $2,508,625 | $4,848,116 | 9 |
| 2021 | $2,412,708 | $2,078,386 | $3,170,415 | 12 |
| 2020 | $2,058,008 | $1,996,833 | $2,766,505 | 12 |
| 2019 | $2,840,778 | $2,898,283 | $2,478,600 | 15 |
| 2018 | $2,734,073 | $3,149,986 | $2,489,809 | 12 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Bring together advertising and marketing professionals in common understanding and purpose
Develop and disseminate best practices in advertising and marketing thought and execution
Promote and maintain high standards of honor and integrity across the industry
Deliver public service programming that benefits the wider community beyond the profession
Services and programs offered by Advertising Club Of New York Inc
Connects advertising and marketing professionals to foster collaboration and share industry knowledge and best practices
Develops and disseminates cutting-edge advertising and marketing thought leadership through educational programming and resources
Promotes and maintains high standards of honor and integrity throughout the advertising and marketing profession
Serves the broader community through public service programming and advertising promotion initiatives
Meet the people behind Advertising Club Of New York Inc.
1896
1896
Established to unite advertising professionals in New York City
1991
1991
Received official recognition as a tax-exempt professional organization
2020
2020
Adapted operations during economic downturn with revenue declining to $2.1 million
2023
2023
Reached peak annual revenue of $2.9 million serving the advertising community
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$838K
Highest Paid
$478K
Gina Grillo
Compensated Officers
3
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $431,368 | $46,831 | $478,199 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | VP Members & Prog. | $222,175 | $11,456 | $233,631 | 40 |
| Ariel Blakeman | DIR. Of Int Awards | $108,194 | $17,603 | $125,797 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $410,500 | $17,278 | $427,778 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | Prof Development | $205,000 | $8,200 | $213,200 | 40 |
| Ariel Blakeman | DIR. Of Int Awards | $104,535 | $4,182 | $108,717 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $379,882 | $20,180 | $400,062 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | Prof Development | $179,375 | $8,969 | $188,344 | 40 |
| Ariel Blakeman | DIR. Of Int Awards | $111,000 | $5,050 | $116,050 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $353,162 | — | $353,162 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | VP Membership & Programs | $187,500 | — | $187,500 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $272,617 | — | $272,617 | 40 |
| Gina Grillo | President & CEO | $272,617 | — | $272,617 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | Professional Development | $134,682 | — | $134,682 | 40 |
| Elicia Greenberg | Professional Development | $134,682 | — | $134,682 | 40 |
| Ericka Riggs | Professional Development | $117,366 | — | $117,366 | 40 |
| Ericka Riggs | Professional Development | $117,366 | — | $117,366 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.