American Academy Of Child & Adolescent

Washington, DC · Founded 1961

Professional membership organization for child and adolescent psychiatrists advancing mental health care for young people

Primary audience

Medical Professionals

Work area

Professional Association

Topic

Child Mental Health

Contact

Heidi B Fordi

Website Contact

About Organization

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a professional medical association serving child and adolescent psychiatrists across the United States. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has grown to $14.1 million in annual revenue with 42 employees. Founded in 1953, it supports over six decades of leadership in pediatric mental health.

What They Focus On

Professional Development

Providing specialized education, training, and certification programs for child and adolescent psychiatrists nationwide

Clinical Excellence

Developing evidence-based practice guidelines and treatment standards for pediatric mental health conditions

Policy Advocacy

Advancing legislation and public policy to improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$14.1M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$32.7M

+0% vs 2024

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$14,104,846	$12,506,154	$32,706,990	42
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$11,580,173	$12,174,193	$29,375,812	39
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$11,951,414	$8,839,371	$27,161,939	37
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$8,817,402	$7,789,775	$24,750,060	38
2019	$9,436,252	$9,777,225	$21,306,357	48
2018	$9,823,037	$8,970,966	$18,610,945	48

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

01

Education Development

Create and deliver specialized training programs for child and adolescent psychiatry professionals
02

Standards Setting

Establish clinical practice guidelines based on latest research and evidence-based approaches
03

Policy Advocacy

Advocate for legislation and policies supporting mental health services for young populations
04

Community Building

Connect psychiatrists through conferences, publications, and collaborative research initiatives nationwide

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Academy Of Child & Adolescent

Professional Education

Training and continuing medical education programs for child and adolescent psychiatrists to enhance clinical skills

Research and Policy

Advancing scientific research and advocating for policies that improve mental health services for children

Member Services

Professional development, networking opportunities, and career support for psychiatrists specializing in pediatric care

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Academy Of Child & Adolescent.

Heidi B Fordi

Executive Director/CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $481,307

Alexis Geier Horan

Chief, Advocacy & Practice

32 hrs/week

Compensation: $304,712

Jill Brafford

Chief, Learning & Strategic

Full-time

Compensation: $200,232

Carmen Thornton

Chief Of Workforce Development

Full-time

Compensation: $186,350

Sharon Ahrens

Chief Of Finance And Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $179,062

John Walkup MD

President-Elect

5 hrs/week

Tami D Benton MD

President

5 hrs/week

Warren Yk Ng MD Mph

Past President

20 hrs/week

Heidi B Fordi

Executive Director/CEO

Janette Stout

Dir, Hr & Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $165,081

Avanti Berquist MD

Assembly Representative To Council

5 hrs/week

Erin Belfort MD

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Lisa Fortuna MD

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Matthew G Biel MD Msc

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Obianuju Berry MD Mph

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Sansea L Jacobson MD

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Vera Feuer MD

Assembly Representative To Council

5 hrs/week

Vivien Chan MD

Councilor-At-Large

5 hrs/week

Milestones

1953

Organization Founded

1953

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry established to advance pediatric mental health

1961

Tax-Exempt Status

1961

Received federal tax-exempt recognition as professional medical association

2020

Pandemic Response

2020

Adapted programs and resources to address youth mental health crisis during COVID-19

2024

Revenue Growth

2024

Reached $14.1 million in annual revenue reflecting expanded membership and services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Barry Sarvet MD Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Jose Vito MD Assembly Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Pamela Hoffman MD Assembly Secretary-Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week

Sala Webb MD Assembly Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Sandra Fritsch MD Secretary 5.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.7M

Highest Paid

$538K

Heidi B Fordi

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director/CEO	$481,307	$56,261	$537,568	40
Alexis Geier Horan	Chief, Advocacy & Practice	$304,712	$31,645	$336,357	32
Jill Brafford	Chief, Learning & Strategic	$200,232	$42,897	$243,129	40
Carmen Thornton	Chief Of Workforce Development	$186,350	$31,465	$217,815	40
Janette Stout	DIR, HR & Operations	$165,081	$34,066	$199,147	40
Sharon Ahrens	Chief Of Finance And Operations	$179,062	$5,688	$184,750	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director/CEO	$426,321	$59,197	$485,518	40
Alexis Geier Horan	Chief, Advocacy & Practice	$277,170	$29,161	$306,331	32
Jill Brafford	Chief, Learning & Strategic Initiatives	$174,138	$38,821	$212,959	40
Janette Stout	DIR, HR & Operations	$157,358	$32,873	$190,231	40
Carmen Thornton	Chief Of Workforce Development & Health Equity	$161,455	$28,527	$189,982	40
Robert D Grant	DIR, Communications & Member	$148,335	$40,741	$189,076	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director/CEO	$366,395	$62,532	$428,927	40
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director/CEO	$366,395	$62,532	$428,927	40
Alexis Gieier Horan	Chief, Advocacy & Practice Transformation	$277,136	$13,909	$291,045	32
Alexis Gieier Horan	Chief, Advocacy & Practice Transformation	$277,136	$13,909	$291,045	32
Jill Brafford	DIR, Meetings & Continuing Medical	$163,829	$38,388	$202,217	40
Jill Brafford	DIR, Meetings & Continuing Medical	$163,829	$38,388	$202,217	40
Carmen Thornton	DIR, Research, Grants, & Workforce	$152,410	$26,093	$178,503	40
Carmen Thornton	DIR, Research, Grants, & Workforce	$152,410	$26,093	$178,503	40
Janette Stout	DIR, Human Resources & Operations	$148,051	$29,420	$177,471	40
Janette Stout	DIR, Human Resources & Operations	$148,051	$29,420	$177,471	40
Robert D Grant	DIR, Communications & Membership	$124,884	$35,399	$160,283	40
Robert D Grant	DIR, Communications & Membership	$124,884	$35,399	$160,283	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director/CEO	$288,136	$53,165	$341,301	40
Ronald P Szabat	Director GOVT Affairs	$228,852	$45,712	$274,564	32
Jill Brafford	Director Of Meetings	$138,965	$36,684	$175,649	40
Robert D Grant	Director Of Communication	$127,784	$34,323	$162,107	40
Carmen J Head	Director Of Research & Grants	$136,112	$22,899	$159,011	40
Janette Stout	DIR, Human Resources	$121,356	$9,128	$130,484	40
Gabrielle Carlson MD	President	$89,500	—	$89,500	10

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director	$290,053	$47,290	$337,343	37.5
Heidi B Fordi	Executive Director	$290,053	$47,290	$337,343	37.5
Ronald P Szabat	DIR, GOVT Affairs & Clin	$221,695	$42,349	$264,044	17.5
Ronald P Szabat	DIR, GOVT Affairs & Clin	$221,694	$42,349	$264,043	17.5
Jill Brafford	DIR, Meetings & Cme	$135,769	$29,688	$165,457	40
Jill Brafford	DIR, Meetings & Cme	$135,769	$29,688	$165,457	40
Carmen J Head	DIR, Research & Grants	$128,860	$20,603	$149,463	40
Carmen J Head	DIR, Research & Grants	$128,860	$20,603	$149,463	40
Robert D Grant	DIR, MBR Srvs & Comms	$123,103	$21,705	$144,808	40
Robert D Grant	DIR, MBR Srvs & Comms	$123,103	$21,705	$144,808	40
Janette Stout	DIR, Human Resources	$106,315	$10,605	$116,920	40
Janette Stout	DIR, Human Resources	$106,315	$10,605	$116,920	40
Karen Dineen Wagner MD PHD	President	$83,250	—	$83,250	20
Karen Dineen Wagner MD PHD	President	$83,250	—	$83,250	20
Gabrielle Carlson MD	President-Elect	$33,050	—	$33,050	10

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.7M Grants Given

27 Organizations

Top Grantees

27 total

Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc. MENANDS, NY · 2 grants

$445K

University Of Colorado-Denver DENVER, CO · 2 grants

$325K

Johns Hopkins University CHICAGO, IL · 2 grants

$213K

The Regents Of The University Of California LOS ANGELES, CA

$209K

Massachusetts General Hospital BOSTON, MA · 2 grants

$163K

Medical University Of South Carolina CHARLESTON, SC

$108K

Univ Of California LOS ANGELES, CA

$48K

Yale University NEW HAVEN, CT · 2 grants

$39K

The Regents Of University Of California La LOS ANGELES, CA

$15K

Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, IN · 2 grants

$15K

+17 more grantees

Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene Inc. University Of Colorado-Denver Johns Hopkins University The Regents Of The University Of California Massachusetts General Hospital Medical University Of South Carolina Univ Of California Yale University The Regents Of University Of California La Indiana University New York Univ School Of Medicine West Virginia University University Of Florida Pratt Psychiatric Associates Regents Of The University Of California San Francisco Boston Children's Hospital The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Grants & Contracts Mayo Clinic Research University Of Pittsburgh Boston Medical Center Mclean Hospital Seattle Children's Hospital Columbia University Weill Medical College Of Cornell University Providence Medical Group University Of Kentucky Research Foundation

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

36 Registrations

24 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 24 total

American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry

1 filing

Self

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

4 filings

American Academy Of Family Physicians

3 filings

American Academy Of Sleep Medicine

3 filings

American Academy Of Addiction Psychiatry

2 filings

American Academy Of Audiology

2 filings

American Academy Of Dermatology Association

2 filings

American Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry

2 filings

American Academy Of Physician Associates

2 filings

American Academy Of Adoption Attorneys

1 filing

American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma, And Immunology

1 filing

American Academy Of Anesthesiologist Assistants

1 filing

American Academy Of Dermatology

1 filing

American Academy Of Emergency Medicine

1 filing

American Academy Of Emergency Medicine (Aaem)

1 filing

American Academy Of Home Care Medicine

1 filing

American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Care

1 filing

American Academy Of Neurology

1 filing

American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons

1 filing

American Academy Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

1 filing

American Academy Of Pediatrics

1 filing

American Academy Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1 filing

American Academy Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

1 filing

Mcdermott+ Consulting (On Behalf Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology)

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Phone

(202) 966-7300

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3615 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016

American Academy Of Child & Adolescent

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Education Development

Standards Setting

Policy Advocacy

Community Building

Programs and Initiatives

Professional Education

Research and Policy

Member Services

Team & Leadership

Heidi B Fordi

Alexis Geier Horan

Jill Brafford

Carmen Thornton

Sharon Ahrens

John Walkup MD

Tami D Benton MD

Warren Yk Ng MD Mph

Heidi B Fordi

Janette Stout

Avanti Berquist MD

Erin Belfort MD

Lisa Fortuna MD

Matthew G Biel MD Msc

Obianuju Berry MD Mph

Sansea L Jacobson MD

Vera Feuer MD

Vivien Chan MD

Milestones

Organization Founded

Tax-Exempt Status

Pandemic Response

Revenue Growth

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Lobbying Activity

Clients 24 total

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