Professional Advancement
Supporting dentists through continuing education, practice resources, and career development opportunities to enhance clinical excellence
Professional association advancing dentistry through advocacy, education, research, and clinical standards development
About Organization
The American Dental Association serves as the professional association for dentists across the United States, committed to advancing oral health, ethics, science, and professional development. Based in Chicago, IL and founded in 1859, the organization employs 497 staff members and engages 450 volunteers. With annual revenue of $237.1 million in 2024, the ADA supports its diverse membership through advocacy initiatives, continuing education programs, clinical research, and the establishment of industry standards.
Professional Advancement
Supporting dentists through continuing education, practice resources, and career development opportunities to enhance clinical excellence
Public Oral Health
Advancing community oral health through disease prevention programs, public education, and access to care initiatives
Science and Standards
Developing evidence-based clinical guidelines and industry standards through research and expert consensus processes
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$237.1M
+67.8% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$184.9M
+17.6% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$286.9M
+22.7% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
497
-2.4% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,080,024 | $184,889,905 | $286,933,128 | 497 |
| 2023 | $141,292,048 | $157,217,505 | $233,863,651 | 509 |
| 2022 | $138,775,843 | $142,240,528 | $218,687,093 | 471 |
| 2021 | $138,597,450 | $124,946,318 | $257,052,700 | 480 |
| 2020 | $124,074,848 | $114,649,855 | $235,906,148 | 454 |
| 2019 | $134,829,296 | $135,280,587 | $219,930,318 | 463 |
| 2018 | $133,779,303 | $123,824,598 | $204,160,708 | 457 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Connect with diverse dental professionals to understand practice needs and industry challenges
Conduct clinical studies and gather data to inform evidence-based dental practice standards
Establish clinical guidelines and professional protocols through expert committee collaboration and peer review
Implement policy initiatives and deliver continuing education to advance oral health outcomes nationwide
Services and programs offered by American Dental Association
Represents dentists' interests in policy and regulatory matters at local, state, and federal levels
Provides professional development resources and training programs to advance dental practice skills and knowledge
Conducts and publishes research on oral health, treatment protocols, and evidence-based dental practices
Establishes clinical guidelines and professional standards for dental practice and patient care quality
Promotes oral health awareness and disease prevention through community outreach and education programs
Meet the people behind American Dental Association.
1859
1859
American Dental Association established as the professional organization for dentists in the United States
1951
1951
Received IRS tax-exempt recognition under subsection 501(c)(6) for professional association activities
2019
2019
Organization maintained stable operations with revenue of $134.8 million and 463 employees
2024
2024
Revenue increased significantly to $237.1 million reflecting expanded programs and member services
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)
$7.9M
Highest Paid
$871K
DR Raymond A Cohlmia DDS
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Raymond A Cohlmia DDS | Executive Director And Secretary | $763,285 | $107,438 | $870,723 | 40 |
| Robert Quashie | Chief Operating Officer | $519,921 | $89,040 | $608,961 | 40 |
| David M Preble DDS | Chief Strategy Officer & SR. VP, Practice Institute | $493,548 | $82,625 | $576,173 | 40 |
| Marko Vujicic PHD | Chief Economist/VP, Hp Institute | $429,757 | $88,763 | $518,520 | 40 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | $404,849 | $99,417 | $504,266 | 40 |
| DR Elizabeth A Shapiro DDS | Chief Of Gov & Strategy MGMT | $408,341 | $93,697 | $502,038 | 40 |
| Anthony J Ziebert DDS | SVP - Education/Prof. Affairs | $396,988 | $98,966 | $495,954 | 40 |
| Jordan G Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | $424,517 | $66,250 | $490,767 | 40 |
| Anthony Frankos | VP, Sales Strategy & Product Development | $414,971 | $75,465 | $490,436 | 40 |
| James S Goodman | Chief Business Strategy & Product Portfolio Officer | $486,701 | — | $486,701 | 40 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | $396,239 | $89,563 | $485,802 | 40 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Customer Innovation Officer | $396,398 | $83,911 | $480,309 | 40 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | $372,426 | $105,967 | $478,393 | 40 |
| April D Kates-Ellison | Chief Client SVCS & Tripartite Relations Officer | $455,980 | $20,925 | $476,905 | 40 |
| Krishna Aravamudhan | Senior VP, Practice Institute | $345,587 | $41,895 | $387,482 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond A Cohlmia DDS | Executive Director And Secretary | $749,776 | $61,583 | $811,359 | 40 |
| Robert Quashie | Chief Operating Officer | $485,535 | $60,427 | $545,962 | 40 |
| David M Preble DDS | Chief Strategy Officer & SR. VP, Practice Institute | $469,338 | $49,035 | $518,373 | 40 |
| MR Michael A Graham | SVP - GOVT & Public Affairs | $359,988 | $152,108 | $512,096 | 40 |
| James S Goodman | Chief Business Strategy & Product Portfolio Officer (Term 12/2/23) | $444,693 | $54,894 | $499,587 | 40 |
| Elizabeth A Shapiro DDS | Chief Of Gov & Strategy MGMT | $397,961 | $63,879 | $461,840 | 40 |
| Anthony J Ziebert DDS | SVP - Education/Prof. Affairs | $379,939 | $81,767 | $461,706 | 40 |
| Jordan G Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | $404,844 | $50,861 | $455,705 | 40 |
| Marko Vujicic PHD | Chief Economist/VP, Hp Institute | $399,396 | $51,060 | $450,456 | 40 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | $365,386 | $79,942 | $445,328 | 40 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | $347,922 | $89,846 | $437,768 | 40 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | $372,909 | $60,233 | $433,142 | 40 |
| April D Kates-Ellison | Chief Client SVCS & Tripartite Relations Officer | $369,800 | $60,642 | $430,442 | 40 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Customer Innovation Officer | $361,203 | $51,319 | $412,522 | 40 |
| Anthony Frankos | VP, Sales Strategy & Product Development | $312,523 | $50,768 | $363,291 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Raymond A Cohlmia DDS | Executive Director And Secretary | $609,227 | $88,143 | $697,370 | 40 |
| DR Marcelo W Araujo DDS | Ada Chief Science Officer/Adaf CEO | $466,416 | $47,662 | $514,078 | 40 |
| Robert Quashie | Chief Operating Officer | $406,101 | $70,975 | $477,076 | 40 |
| MR Michael A Graham | SVP - GOVT & Public Affairs | $346,948 | $124,198 | $471,146 | 40 |
| James S Goodman | Chief Business Strategy & Product Portfolio Officer | $393,957 | $74,792 | $468,749 | 40 |
| David M Preble DDS | Chief Strategy Officer & SR. VP, Practice Institute | $379,205 | $72,279 | $451,484 | 40 |
| Anthony J Ziebert DDS | SVP - Education/Prof. Affairs | $367,435 | $80,563 | $447,998 | 40 |
| Marko Vujicic PHD | Chief Economist/VP, Hp Institute | $388,119 | $55,134 | $443,253 | 40 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | $325,795 | $113,724 | $439,519 | 40 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | $340,662 | $92,408 | $433,070 | 40 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | $351,860 | $76,507 | $428,367 | 40 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Customer Innovation Officer | $325,352 | $69,389 | $394,741 | 40 |
| Elizabeth A Shapiro DDS | Chief Of Gov & Strategy MGMT | $315,768 | $70,743 | $386,511 | 40 |
| Jordan G Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | $330,743 | $52,522 | $383,265 | 40 |
| April D Kates-Ellison | Chief Client SVCS & Tripartite Relations Officer | $307,070 | $69,350 | $376,420 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Kathleen T O'Loughlin DMD | Executive Director/COO | $746,329 | $54,092 | $800,421 | 40 |
| Marko Vujicic PHD | Chief Economist/VP, Hp Institute | $386,771 | $48,719 | $435,490 | 40 |
| Anthony J Ziebert DDS | SVP - Education/Prof. Affairs | $354,506 | $74,963 | $429,469 | 40 |
| DR Marcelo W Araujo DDS | Ada Chief Science Officer/Former Adaf CEO | $377,642 | $50,504 | $428,146 | 40 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | $339,935 | $60,390 | $400,325 | 40 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | $314,717 | $82,948 | $397,665 | 40 |
| Michael A Graham | SVP - GOVT & Public Affairs | $315,842 | $80,189 | $396,031 | 40 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | $318,885 | $65,613 | $384,498 | 40 |
| James S Goodman | SVP, Business Group | $315,407 | $59,340 | $374,747 | 40 |
| David M Preble DDS | SVP - Practice Institute | $324,390 | $48,891 | $373,281 | 40 |
| Robert Quashie | SVP - Operations | $307,142 | $58,277 | $365,419 | 40 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | $307,548 | $56,936 | $364,484 | 40 |
| Jordan G Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | $291,381 | $45,545 | $336,926 | 40 |
| William J Robinson | Former Ke/Former President & CEO Adabig/Term 10/30/21 | $286,006 | $48,384 | $334,390 | 40 |
| April D Kates-Ellison | VP, Member & Client Services | $269,989 | $55,697 | $325,686 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Kathleen T O'Loughlin DMD | Executive Director/COO | $681,163 | $42,953 | $724,116 | 40 |
| Marko Vujicic PHD | Chief Economist/VP, Hp Institute | $386,530 | $39,518 | $426,048 | 40 |
| DR Marcelo W Araujo DDS | Ada Chief Science Officer/Adaf CEO | $379,979 | $41,076 | $421,055 | 40 |
| Anthony J Ziebert DDS | SVP - Education/Prof. Affairs | $354,843 | $62,806 | $417,649 | 40 |
| Scott W Fowkes | General Counsel | $342,628 | $50,386 | $393,014 | 40 |
| Paul S Sholty | Chief Financial Officer | $318,294 | $70,731 | $389,025 | 40 |
| Michael A Graham | SVP - GOVT & Public Affairs | $319,416 | $67,734 | $387,150 | 40 |
| Judith E Fleeks | Chief Human Resources Officer | $319,496 | $54,823 | $374,319 | 40 |
| David M Preble DDS | SVP - Practice Institute | $328,135 | $42,642 | $370,777 | 40 |
| William J Robinson | Former Ke/President & CEO Adabig | $302,907 | $64,799 | $367,706 | 40 |
| James S Goodman | SVP, Business Group | $319,224 | $43,314 | $362,538 | 40 |
| Stephanie L Moritz | Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | $308,072 | $49,155 | $357,227 | 40 |
| Robert Quashie | SVP - Operations | $308,047 | $48,840 | $356,887 | 40 |
| Jerome K Bowman | Chief Of Goverance & Strategy MGMT | $279,625 | $62,176 | $341,801 | 40 |
| Jordan Baugh | Chief Technology Officer | $294,359 | $37,293 | $331,652 | 40 |
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.