Industry Advocacy
Represents chemistry manufacturers in policy development, regulatory matters, and legislative initiatives at federal and state levels
Advocates for the chemistry industry in the United States and globally through policy, research, and education
About Organization
The American Chemistry Council promotes the interests of the chemistry business in the United States and globally. Based in Washington, DC, the organization was founded in 1950 and employs 333 staff members. With annual revenue of $180.8 million, it supports industry initiatives, research programs, and infrastructure projects that serve low-income and underserved communities.
Industry Advocacy
Represents chemistry manufacturers in policy development, regulatory matters, and legislative initiatives at federal and state levels
Scientific Research
Supports data-driven research projects and technical studies to advance safety, sustainability, and innovation in chemistry
Community Impact
Invests in infrastructure, education, and economic development projects benefiting low-income and underserved populations across America
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$180.8M
+21% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$184.1M
+20.4% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$172.9M
+3.5% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
333
+5.7% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,755,978 | $184,116,774 | $172,946,932 | 333 |
| 2022 | $149,402,320 | $152,894,587 | $167,083,777 | 315 |
| 2020 | $146,367,432 | $143,027,162 | $158,489,852 | 261 |
| 2019 | $129,808,428 | $128,437,437 | $148,199,208 | 291 |
| 2018 | $127,777,296 | $127,095,033 | $133,959,743 | 277 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Represents chemistry industry interests through lobbying, regulatory engagement, and legislative initiatives in Washington
Invests in scientific research and data collection projects to support evidence-based industry decisions
Delivers market outreach, STEM education, and workforce development initiatives to stakeholders and communities
Funds infrastructure and social programs in underserved communities to demonstrate industry commitment to public benefit
Services and programs offered by American Chemistry Council
Funds scientific research and data analysis projects to advance chemistry industry knowledge and innovation
Develops educational initiatives and public engagement programs to promote understanding of chemistry applications
Supports vital infrastructure projects in low-income, minority, and underserved communities affecting health, safety, and education
Provides educational support and resources to develop future science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals
Advances energy-efficient building codes and standards through the Energy Efficient Codes Coalition program
Meet the people behind American Chemistry Council.
1942
1942
Received IRS tax-exempt ruling to operate as a business league under section 501(c)(6)
1950
1950
American Chemistry Council established to represent the chemistry industry in the United States
2022
2022
Annual revenue increased from $149 million to $181 million, reflecting expanded membership and programs
2023
2023
Grew staff to 333 employees to support increased advocacy and research activities nationwide
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 (2023)
$12.8M
Highest Paid
$3.8M
Christopher L Jahn
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Jahn | President And CEO | $3,514,464 | $253,584 | $3,768,048 | 38 |
| Ross E Eisenberg | VP, Plastics | $768,220 | $104,896 | $873,116 | 38 |
| Bruce Samuelsen | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $752,447 | $52,996 | $805,443 | 38 |
| Robert J Simon JR | VP, Chemical Products & Technology | $675,295 | $100,280 | $775,575 | 37 |
| Kimberly Wise White | VP, REG And Scientific Affairs | $702,367 | $71,997 | $774,364 | 38 |
| Joseph Yates Parker III | CFO, CAO, Treasurer | $637,145 | $99,009 | $736,154 | 38 |
| Nacole B Hinton | VP, HR & Administration | $635,647 | $93,953 | $729,600 | 38 |
| Allison W Starmann | Gen. Counsel, Corporate Secretary | $643,267 | $63,069 | $706,336 | 38 |
| Mitchell Toomey | VP, Sustainability & Responsibility | $589,100 | $92,629 | $681,729 | 38 |
| Ralph R Underwood | VP, State Affairs | $534,543 | $133,739 | $668,282 | 38 |
| Sarah J Brandt | VP, Communications | $501,953 | $64,666 | $566,619 | 38 |
| Joshua Baca | VP, Plastics | $451,728 | $44,258 | $495,986 | 38 |
| Calvin Millard Dooley | Former President & CEO | $483,261 | — | $483,261 | 38 |
| Vasilios Papaioannou | Managing DIR & Controller, Fin & Acc | $347,216 | $68,375 | $415,591 | 38 |
| Andrew H Lavanway | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $271,458 | $47,484 | $318,942 | 38 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Jahn | President & CEO | $3,024,394 | $732,826 | $3,757,220 | 38 |
| Calvin Millard Dooley | Former President & CEO | $1,390,302 | — | $1,390,302 | — |
| Ross E Eisenberg | VP, Federal Affairs | $603,953 | $87,514 | $691,467 | 38 |
| Robert J Simon JR | VP, Chemical Products & Technology | $580,047 | $84,979 | $665,026 | 37 |
| Nacole B Hinton | VP, HR & Administration | $577,421 | $81,199 | $658,620 | 38 |
| Ralph R Underwood | VP, State Aff & Pl Mobilization | $522,460 | $122,406 | $644,866 | 38 |
| Joseph Yates Parker III | Chief Financial Officer | $569,315 | $74,195 | $643,510 | 38 |
| Joshua Baca | VP, Plastics | $516,229 | $85,542 | $601,771 | 38 |
| Allison W Starmann | Gen. Counsel & Corporate Secretary | $526,357 | $49,744 | $576,101 | 38 |
| Kimberly Wise White | VP, REG & Scientific Affairs | $500,272 | $57,702 | $557,974 | 38 |
| Bruce Samuelsen | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $456,451 | $69,134 | $525,585 | 38 |
| Sarah Jane Scruggs | VP, Communications | $380,172 | $50,607 | $430,779 | 38 |
| Anne W Kolton | EVP, S & Mo And COMM | $369,343 | $32,737 | $402,080 | 38 |
| Vasilios Papaioannou | Managing DIR & Controller, Fin & Acc | $333,231 | $62,275 | $395,506 | 38 |
| Raymond J O'Bryan | CFO, CAO, Treasurer Until 2/2022 | $258,377 | $28,540 | $286,917 | 38 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Jahn | President & CEO | $1,941,846 | $318,240 | $2,260,086 | 38 |
| Anne W Kolton | EVP, Communications | $985,639 | $96,468 | $1,082,107 | 38 |
| Michael P Walls | VP, REG And Tech Affairs | $827,150 | $134,892 | $962,042 | 38 |
| Robert J Simon JR | VP, Chemical Products & Technology | $801,432 | $76,969 | $878,401 | 37 |
| Calvin M Dooley | President & CEO Thru 01/2020 | $796,886 | $14,474 | $811,360 | 38 |
| Raymond J O'Bryan | CFO, CAO, Treasurer | $634,420 | $144,444 | $778,864 | 38 |
| John D Modine | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $560,506 | $82,533 | $643,039 | 38 |
| Ross E Eisenberg | VP, Federal Affairs | $507,216 | $76,989 | $584,205 | 38 |
| Ralph R Underwood | VP, State Affairs | $441,301 | $113,830 | $555,131 | 38 |
| Nacole B Hinton | VP, HR & Administration | $471,871 | $73,509 | $545,380 | 38 |
| Daniel Chebat | SR. DIR, Sales & Marketing | $454,889 | $68,815 | $523,704 | 38 |
| Dell E Perelman | Former Chief Of Staff & Gen. Counsel | $511,995 | $11,653 | $523,648 | 38 |
| Allison W Starmann | General Counsel | $443,365 | $43,634 | $486,999 | 38 |
| Steven K Russell | VP, Plastics | $418,176 | $15,669 | $433,845 | 37 |
| Thomas K Swift | Managing DIR, Economics & Statistics | $334,744 | $95,214 | $429,958 | 38 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin M Dooley | President And CEO Thru 01/2020 | $4,417,800 | $726,027 | $5,143,827 | 38 |
| Dell E Perelman | Vice President, General Counsel | $985,509 | $143,023 | $1,128,532 | 38 |
| Anne W Kolton | EVP, Communications | $738,016 | $93,083 | $831,099 | 38 |
| Michael P Walls | VP, REG And Tech Affairs | $569,538 | $177,676 | $747,214 | 38 |
| Raymond J O'Bryan | CFO, CAO, Treasurer | $594,537 | $139,292 | $733,829 | 38 |
| Steven K Russell | VP, Plastics | $500,331 | $123,162 | $623,493 | 37 |
| John D Modine | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $487,210 | $77,985 | $565,195 | 38 |
| Robert J Simon JR | VP, Chemical Products & Te | $429,949 | $125,344 | $555,293 | 37 |
| Ralph R Underwood | VP, State Affairs | $423,616 | $110,794 | $534,410 | 38 |
| Daniel Chebat | SR. Director, Sales & Marketing | $424,015 | $66,717 | $490,732 | 38 |
| Nacole B Hinton | VP, HR & Administration | $418,041 | $70,782 | $488,823 | 38 |
| Bryan D Zumwalt | VP, Federal Affairs | $411,750 | $37,967 | $449,717 | 38 |
| Keith A Christman | Managing DIR, Plastics Market | $318,024 | $64,009 | $382,033 | 38 |
| Christopher L Jahn | President And CEO From 10/2019 | $193,824 | $20,054 | $213,878 | 38 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin M Dooley | President And CEO | $3,105,955 | $751,899 | $3,857,854 | 38 |
| Raymond J O'Bryan | CFO, CAO, Treasurer | $617,764 | $131,857 | $749,621 | 38 |
| Michael P Walls | VP, REG And Tech Affairs | $511,604 | $173,377 | $684,981 | 38 |
| Anne W Kolton | VP, Communications | $583,249 | $82,083 | $665,332 | 38 |
| Bryan D Zumwalt | VP, Federal Affairs | $538,962 | $123,795 | $662,757 | 38 |
| Dell E Perelman | Chief Of Staff/Gen.Counsel | $522,648 | $128,173 | $650,821 | 38 |
| Steven K Russell | VP, Program Management | $453,953 | $120,019 | $573,972 | 37 |
| Michael H Levy | SR DIR, Plastics Foodservice Packaging Group | $472,906 | $78,146 | $551,052 | 38 |
| Robert J Simon JR | VP, Chemical Products & Technology | $413,372 | $121,870 | $535,242 | 37 |
| Ralph R Underwood | VP, State Affairs | $403,152 | $106,058 | $509,210 | 38 |
| Nacole B Hinton | VP, HR & Administration | $400,460 | $66,681 | $467,141 | 38 |
| John D Modine | Chief Executive, Chemtrec | $392,284 | $70,576 | $462,860 | 38 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
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Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.