American Council On Education

Washington, DC · Founded 1936

Coordinating membership organization representing nearly 1,600 colleges and universities nationwide

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Social Impact
Contact
Theodore Mitchell
Website Contact

About Organization

American Council on Education mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice, representing all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with $36.3 million in annual revenue and 163 employees, educating two out of every three students in U.S. institutions.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$36.3M

-8.7% vs 2022

Assets (2022)

$94.3M

+7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2022 — — — —
2022 $39,731,035 $35,938,470 $88,069,812 163
2021 — — — —
2021 $34,460,397 $33,405,929 $75,911,406 153
2020 — — — —
2020 $34,913,177 $35,950,231 $87,315,703 167
2019 $33,920,222 $35,368,854 $82,629,480 174
2018 $42,742,259 $36,108,616 $86,524,943 188
2017 $35,846,029 $35,267,317 $92,891,236 176

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Council On Education

Fellowship Support

Provides fellowship support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Contributions

Provides contributions designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Council On Education.

TM

Theodore Mitchell

President, Ex Officio
Full-time
Compensation: $811,411
TH

Terry Hartle

SVP, Dgpa - Until 02/2023
Full-time
Compensation: $436,968
KF

Kara Freeman

SVP, COO - Until 05/2023
Full-time
Compensation: $369,126
DA

Derrick Anderson

SVP, L&E
Full-time
Compensation: $316,685
LS

Louis Soares

Chief Learning & Innovation Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $304,412
MG

Mushtaq Gunja

Ex. Dir., Ccs And SVP
Full-time
Compensation: $285,775
MS

Marlon Sukal

Chief People And Culture Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $243,652
ZA

Zenitta Anderson

SVP, Cao
Full-time
Compensation: $200,508
JF

Jon Fansmith

SVP, Government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $194,247
KT

Kenneth Troshinsky

VP And CFO - Until 05/2023
Full-time
Compensation: $160,002
JB

Jessie Brown

SVP, Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $108,771
BN

Brian Noland

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
CL

Charles L Welch

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
DJ

Damian J Fernandez

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
DJ

Daniel J Phelan

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
FJ

F Javier Cevallos

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
KK

Kevin Kruger

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
LS

Lawrence S Bacow

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
MM

Mark Mitsui

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
MJ

Michael J Sorrell

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
NH

Nayef H Samhat

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
PM

Peter M Donohue

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
RJ

Richard J Helldobler

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
RJ

Richard J Pappas

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
SV

Shirley V Hoogstra

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
TT

Thuy Thi Nguyen

Director - Until 09/2023
1 hrs/week
JL

Janice Lambert

Chief Financial Officer
PM

Peter McDonough

VP, General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $327,812
BP

Bathsheba Philpott

VP, Advancement - 01/2023
Full-time
Compensation: $220,827
JR

Jonathan Riskind

VP, Public Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $216,179

Milestones

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2026

Program Expansion

2026

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Ana Mari Cauce Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andy Brantley Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Anne M Kress Director 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Bill Pink Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Carrie Besnette Hauser Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Carrie Billy Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Christina H Paxson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Cynthia Teniente-Matson Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
Dennis H Holtschneider Director 1.00 hrs/week
FV
Felix V Matos Rodriguez Vice Chair/Chair Elect 1.00 hrs/week
FJ
Frank J Dooley Director 1.00 hrs/week
GS
Gary S May Director 1.00 hrs/week
HJ
Harry J Elam Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
IC
Isiaah Crawford Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
James B Milliken Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
James P Clements Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Joan Ta Gabel Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jorge G Gonzalez Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Juan Sanchez Munoz Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Judy K Sakaki Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Karen Schuster Webb Director 1.00 hrs/week
KA
Kenya Ayers-Palmore Director 1.00 hrs/week
LJ
L Joy Gates Black Director 1.00 hrs/week
LI
Leocadia I Zak Director 1.00 hrs/week
LA
Linda A Livingstone Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Madeline Pumariega Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark C Reed Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Melva K Williams Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Michael Rao Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Neeli Bendapudi Director 1.00 hrs/week
PJ
Paul J Leblanc Director 1.00 hrs/week
RV
Reynold Verret Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Roslyn Clark Artis Director 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Santa J Ono Director 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Scott Pulsipher Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sylvia M Burwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tom Stritikus Director 1.00 hrs/week
VS
Valerie Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
WT
Walter Ted Carter Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jennifer Bell (AJC) Board Member
EH
Etan Harmelech (Hillel) Board Member
JR
Jon Riskind (ACE) Board Member
JB
Joe Brenckle (AGB) Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2022)

$4.6M

Highest Paid

$846K

Theodore Mitchell

Compensated Officers

14

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Theodore Mitchell President, Ex Officio $811,411 $34,123 $845,534 35
Terry Hartle SVP, Dgpa - Until 02/2023 $436,968 $27,150 $464,118 35
Kara Freeman SVP, COO - Until 05/2023 $369,126 $38,075 $407,201 35
Peter Mcdonough VP, General Counsel $327,812 $34,193 $362,005 35
Derrick Anderson SVP, L&E $316,685 $34,299 $350,984 35
Louis Soares Chief Learning & Innovation Officer $304,412 $41,167 $345,579 35
Mushtaq Gunja Ex. DIR., Ccs And SVP $285,775 $38,140 $323,915 35
Marlon Sukal Chief People And Culture Officer $243,652 $10,722 $254,374 35
Jonathan Riskind VP, Public Affairs $216,179 $32,597 $248,776 35
Bathsheba Philpott VP, Advancement - 01/2023 $220,827 $27,312 $248,139 35
Zenitta Anderson SVP, CAO $200,508 $32,320 $232,828 35
Jon Fansmith SVP, Government Relations $194,247 $14,124 $208,371 35
Kenneth Troshinsky VP And CFO - Until 05/2023 $160,002 $6,452 $166,454 35
Jessie Brown SVP, Chief Of Staff $108,771 $9,259 $118,030 35

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$7K Total Given
Democratic $6,557 (100%)
37 Contributions
$177 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

5 Individual Donors
JB
Jessie Brown 16 contributions • $156 avg
$2,500
TM
Theodore Mitchell 6 contributions • $400 avg
$2,400
JO
Jesse O'connell 5 contributions • $150 avg
$749
SB
Sarah B Cunningham 2 contributions • $250 avg
$500
NW
Novlette White 8 contributions • $51 avg
$408

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Jessie Brown with 16 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Theodore Mitchell at $400 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS VICTORY — $3,318

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.8M

Total Forgiven

$2.8M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

129

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,812,889
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,845,179 100%
Approved Apr 15, 2020
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 129
Forgiven On Jun 11, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Received
$63K Grants Given
8 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$1.0M
EJ
Equal Justice Works
$57K
NC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
$7K

Top Grantees

5 total
AS
Alabama State University Foundation Inc. MONTGOMERY, AL
$20K
UO
University Of Southern California LOS ANGELES, CA
$17K
AH
Allan Hancock Joint Community College District SANTA MARIA, CA
$10K
TW
Texas Women's University DENTON, TX
$10K
AO
Association Of International Education Administrators DURHAM, NC
$7K
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Equal Justice Works National Collegiate Athletic Association Alabama State University Foundation Inc. University Of Southern California Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Texas Women's University Association Of International Education Administrators
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Equal Justice Works National Collegiate Athletic Association Alabama State University Foundation Inc. University Of Southern California Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Texas Women's University Association Of International Education Administrators

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
5 Registrations
3 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

American Council On Education
2 filings
Self
American Council On Renewable Energy
2 filings
Self
American Council On The Teaching Of Foreign Languages
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Council On Education

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 939-9330 (202) 939-9355

Social

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One Dupont Circle NW 800 Washington, DC 200361193