Student Success
Advancing programs and policies that improve completion rates and workforce readiness for community college students
Advocates for and supports America's community colleges through leadership, policy, and professional development
About Organization
The organization serves as the national voice for community colleges, providing advocacy, research, and professional development to over 1,100 member institutions. Based in Washington, DC, and founded in 1920, it employs 35 staff members and operates with annual revenue of $25.6 million. Through grants and programs like Skills to Succeed, it works to strengthen community college capacity and expand educational opportunities.
Student Success
Advancing programs and policies that improve completion rates and workforce readiness for community college students
Institutional Leadership
Building capacity of community college leaders through professional development and networking opportunities
Federal Advocacy
Influencing education policy and securing federal funding to strengthen community colleges nationwide
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$25.6M
Expenses (2024)
$25.2M
Assets (2024)
$24.7M
Employees (2024)
35
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,604,041 | $25,169,210 | $24,674,753 | 35 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $16,596,418 | $18,801,111 | $24,530,769 | 33 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $20,171,308 | $19,584,632 | $26,587,905 | 33 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $18,107,472 | $18,822,174 | $17,692,990 | 47 |
| 2019 | $16,608,083 | $17,941,251 | $17,880,463 | 51 |
| 2018 | $16,627,787 | $16,058,184 | $16,813,483 | 42 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Conducts research on community college trends, challenges, and best practices nationwide
Develops policy positions and advocates for community college priorities in Washington
Provides technical assistance, resources, and professional development to member institutions
Delivers grant-funded initiatives like Skills to Succeed to strengthen student outcomes
Services and programs offered by American Association Of Community
Supports community college students through scholarship programs and academic success resources
Workforce development program preparing community college students for high-demand careers
Represents community college interests in federal policy and legislative matters
Training and leadership programs for community college administrators and faculty
Meet the people behind American Association Of Community.
1920
1920
Established to support and advocate for America's growing community college movement
1951
1951
Received IRS recognition as a tax-exempt educational organization
2024
2024
Achieved highest annual revenue of $25.6 million, reflecting expanded programmatic reach
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)
$4.3M
Highest Paid
$1.3M
Walter Bumphus
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bumphus | President | $1,269,239 | $34,500 | $1,303,739 | 35 |
| David Baime | Key Employee | $318,233 | $31,706 | $349,939 | 35 |
| Ramsay Johnson | SVP, Chief Finance & Operations Officer | $326,168 | — | $326,168 | 35 |
| Jennifer Worth | Key Employee | $263,056 | $24,688 | $287,744 | 35 |
| Angel Royal | Key Employee | $249,637 | $23,152 | $272,789 | 35 |
| Martha Parham | Key Employee | $208,033 | $20,686 | $228,719 | 35 |
| Tammy Riechelt | Chief Of Staff | $213,551 | — | $213,551 | 35 |
| James Hermes | Highest Compensated Employee | $176,519 | $17,534 | $194,053 | 35 |
| Kent Phillippe | Key Employee | $169,180 | $16,800 | $185,980 | 35 |
| Ellen Hause | Highest Compensated Employee | $165,795 | $16,522 | $182,317 | 35 |
| John Dyer | Highest Compensated Employee | $157,545 | $15,698 | $173,243 | 35 |
| Matthew Deimbicki | Highest Compensated Employee | $150,693 | $15,016 | $165,709 | 35 |
| Kevin Christian | Highest Compensated Employee | $130,379 | $12,991 | $143,370 | 35 |
| Amy Bortmes | Highest Compensated Employee | $126,138 | $12,570 | $138,708 | 35 |
| Wayne Wheeler | Highest Compensated Employee | $125,546 | $12,510 | $138,056 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bumphus | President | $1,163,523 | $55,697 | $1,219,220 | 35 |
| David Baime | Key Employee | $308,902 | $63,910 | $372,812 | 35 |
| Ramsay Johnson | SVP, Chief Finance & Operations Officer | $294,303 | $50,553 | $344,856 | 35 |
| Angel Royal | Key Employee | $263,013 | $36,557 | $299,570 | 35 |
| Jennifer Worth | Key Employee | $236,413 | $46,797 | $283,210 | 35 |
| Martha Parham | Key Employee | $200,085 | $44,748 | $244,833 | 35 |
| James Hermes | Key Employee | $169,798 | $49,912 | $219,710 | 35 |
| Tammy Riechelt | Chief Of Staff | $199,539 | $19,834 | $219,373 | 35 |
| Kent Phillippe | Key Employee | $168,393 | $41,472 | $209,865 | 35 |
| Ellen Hause | Key Employee | $159,457 | $48,798 | $208,255 | 35 |
| John Dyer | Key Employee | $152,918 | $39,799 | $192,717 | 35 |
| Matthew Deimbicki | Highest Compensated Employee | $144,918 | $47,225 | $192,143 | 35 |
| Adrienne Summers | Highest Compensated Employee | $134,010 | $36,021 | $170,031 | 35 |
| Kevin Christian | Highest Compensated Employee | $126,600 | $26,443 | $153,043 | 35 |
| Amy Bortmes | Highest Compensated Employee | $122,435 | $25,991 | $148,426 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bumphus | President | $820,073 | $153,299 | $973,372 | 35 |
| David Baime | Key Employee | $292,843 | $60,435 | $353,278 | 35 |
| Ramsay Johnson | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | $274,880 | $46,762 | $321,642 | 35 |
| Jennifer Worth | Key Employee | $228,851 | $44,272 | $273,123 | 35 |
| Angel Royal | Chief Of Staff | $225,758 | $35,034 | $260,792 | 35 |
| Martha Parham | Key Employee | $185,154 | $41,890 | $227,044 | 35 |
| Kent Phillippe | Key Employee | $173,420 | $40,609 | $214,029 | 35 |
| James Hermes | Highest Compensated Employee | $160,984 | $47,161 | $208,145 | 35 |
| Tammy Reichelt | Highest Compensated Employee | $164,649 | $29,634 | $194,283 | 35 |
| John Dyer | Highest Compensated Employee | $154,988 | $37,637 | $192,625 | 35 |
| Ellen Hause | Highest Compensated Employee | $144,818 | $45,469 | $190,287 | 35 |
| Matthew Dembicki | Highest Compensated Employee | $137,349 | $44,601 | $181,950 | 35 |
| Adrienne Summers | Highest Compensated Employee | $128,192 | $34,171 | $162,363 | 35 |
| Kevin Christian | Highest Compensated Employee | $121,104 | $25,153 | $146,257 | 35 |
| Amy Bortmes | Highest Compensated Employee | $116,039 | $24,611 | $140,650 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bumphus | President | $715,086 | $102,915 | $818,001 | 35 |
| David Baime | Key Employee | $280,168 | $58,608 | $338,776 | 35 |
| Ramsay Johnson | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | $221,677 | $42,859 | $264,536 | 35 |
| Jennifer Worth | Key Employee | $196,240 | $40,843 | $237,083 | 35 |
| Angel Royal | Chief Of Staff | $208,825 | $26,664 | $235,489 | 35 |
| Mary Heiss | Key Employee | $189,065 | $41,878 | $230,943 | 35 |
| Martha Parham | Key Employee | $177,160 | $40,687 | $217,847 | 35 |
| Charisse Ash | Key Employee | $174,673 | $33,427 | $208,100 | 35 |
| James Hermes | Highest Compensated Employee | $154,017 | $45,908 | $199,925 | 35 |
| Kent Phillippe | Key Employee | $151,546 | $38,022 | $189,568 | 35 |
| Ellen Hause | Highest Compensated Employee | $134,919 | $43,924 | $178,843 | 35 |
| Matthew Dembicki | Highest Compensated Employee | $118,563 | $53,930 | $172,493 | 35 |
| Jolanta Juszkiewicz | Highest Compensated Employee | $140,936 | $27,097 | $168,033 | 35 |
| Tammy Reichelt | Highest Compensated Employee | $134,324 | $26,388 | $160,712 | 35 |
| John Dyer | Highest Compensated Employee | $131,098 | $27,818 | $158,916 | 35 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bumphus | President | $644,809 | $99,847 | $744,656 | 35 |
| David Baime | Key Employee | $269,551 | $56,596 | $326,147 | 35 |
| Ramsay Johnson | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | $231,535 | $43,484 | $275,019 | 35 |
| Angel Royal | Chief Of Staff | $225,438 | $35,497 | $260,935 | 35 |
| Gretchen Schmidt | Key Employee | $189,881 | $48,509 | $238,390 | 35 |
| Jennifer Worth | Key Employee | $190,982 | $39,517 | $230,499 | 35 |
| Mary Heiss | Key Employee | $180,864 | $40,213 | $221,077 | 35 |
| Martha Parham | Key Employee | $169,066 | $39,394 | $208,460 | 35 |
| Charisse Ash | Key Employee | $165,476 | $20,113 | $185,589 | 35 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov
| Agency | Award ID | Type | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Commission | ARC25C21881 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2024-2029 | $10,000,000 |
| Labor | AP386242260A11 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2022-2026 | $5,100,581 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.