2026-08-12T08:51:06-05:00 2025-09-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 1775 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1200 McLean VA 22102 990 2024-10-01 521358578 The ACC Foundation ACCF 2022934103 1001 G Street NW 300W Washington DC 200014557 Ed Sharrer VP & CFO 2022934103 2026-08-12 1 1 Lori A Collingsworth P00639819 7038930300 2026-08-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jason L Brown 1001 G Street NW 300W Washington DC 200014557 1185733 0 X www.acc-foundation.com X 1984 DC The ACC Foundation supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel- See Sch O 9 6 0 19 0 0 846640 982412 180224 148371 0 0 -58807 -68753 968057 1062030 35000 35289 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1088977 1179866 1123977 1215155 -155920 -153125 371436 337406 800493 919588 -429057 -582182 X The ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel by serving the needs of the global in-house bar through education, the advancement of pro bono service, dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and initiatives that help foster a culture of inclusiveness. 0 0 1107219 148371 Leadership & Professional Development: The ACC Foundation conducts seminars, colloquia, meetings and other educational programs which advance the continuing professional education of attorneys employed by organizations in the private sector. 51678 35289 Inclusive Community and Pro Bono: The ACC Foundation supports various national bar associations to further promote inclusive initiatives within the corporate legal profession. The ACC Foundation also seeks to engage underrepresented counsel from corporate legal departments, law firms, and legal service providers by encouraging their participation and sponsorship at educational conferences and other meaningful programs that the ACC Foundation supports. In addition to this support, we actively engage counsel from underrepresented groups to participate in our own educational training and presentations, as well as provide opportunities for subject matter experts to serve as faculty for ACC and ACC Foundation programs. The ACC Foundation also encourages pro bono activities that provide legal support to local communities. 1158897 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Association of Corporate Counsel 2022934103 1001 G Street NW 300W Washington DC 200014557 Veta T Richardson President 1.00 37.50 X X 0 584088 201305 Tori Payne Treasurer 1.00 37.50 X X 0 365371 34040 Amy Chai Secretary 1.00 37.50 X X 0 231688 34616 Colleen Collins Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Monica Johnson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rudy Figueroa Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adonica-Jo Wada Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nikki Lewis Simon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Effie D Silva Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Sharett Director through January 2025 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Chen Executive Director 37.50 0.00 X 0 214829 38175 Blake E Garcia Former Secretary 0.00 37.50 X 0 204534 29172 0 1600510 337308 0 1 1 0 0 108340 874072 982412 Event registrations 611710 148371 148371 148371 54950 108340 123703 -68753 -68753 1062030 148371 0 -68753 35289 35289 15519 15519 25593 14000 11593 555836 555836 Reimbursed staff time 582918 553772 29146 1215155 1158897 56258 0 171534 129852 25711 71093 174191 136461 371436 337406 50890 7469 266835 244855 482768 667264 800493 919588 X -429057 -582182 -429057 -582182 371436 337406 -153125 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X X X 1 Association of Corporate Counsel 521267965 10 1 35289 0 1 35289 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Schedule A, Part I, Line 12g Column (iii) The supported organization, Association of Corporate Counsel, is a 501(c)(6) organization that has calculated and has passed the public support test under IRC Section 509(a)(2) for the current tax year. (Line 10, Part I). The ACC Foundation supports the supports the 170(c)(2) educational activities of Association of Corporate Counsel. Column (v)- Inclusive community engagement and pro bono grants made during the fiscal year Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 3b The Foundation and its supported organization, Association of Corporate Counsel (the Association), are included in a consolidated audit report and the same independent accountant prepares the Federal Form(s) 990 for both the Foundation and the Association. As part of the 990 preparation process, the independent accountant prepares a public support test each year for the Association to ensure the supported 501(c)(6) Association passes the public support test under IRC Section 509(a)(2). Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 3c The ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel by serving the needs of the global in-house bar through education, the advancement of pro bono service, dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and initiatives that help foster a culture of inclusiveness. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Due to ACC 667264 667264 X Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions and has concluded that the Organization has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Golf Tournament 163290 108340 54950 16544 72432 34727 163290 108340 54950 16544 72432 34727 123703 -68753 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Veta T Richardson President 0 584088 0 0 0 0 0 185861 0 15444 0 785393 0 0 Tori Payne Treasurer 0 294833 0 70088 0 450 0 17715 0 16325 0 399411 0 0 Amy Chai Secretary 0 203113 0 28125 0 450 0 30266 0 4350 0 266304 0 0 Jennifer Chen Executive Director 0 187371 0 27008 0 450 0 23000 0 15175 0 253004 0 0 Blake E Garcia Former Secretary 0 178754 0 25510 0 270 0 17747 0 11425 0 233706 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The Foundation does not have any compensated employees, directors, or officers. All compensation is paid by Association of Corporate Counsel, a related organization. Association of Corporate Counsel's methods for establishing compensation of the top management officials include: Compensation committee Independent compensation consultant Written employment contract Compensation survey or study Approval by the board or compensation committee Part I, Line 4b Association of Corporate Counsel has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan under Section 457(f) to provide supplemental retirement benefits to the CEO. During calendar year 2024, the Association contributed $________ to the plan, which has been included in Schedule J, Part II, Line 1, column (C). Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Organization Mission: The ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel by serving the needs of the global in-house bar through education, the advancement of pro bono service, dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and initiatives that help foster a culture of inclusiveness. The ACC Foundation partners with corporations, law firms, legal service providers and bar associations to assist in the furtherance of these goals. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Per the ACC Foundation's by-laws, ACC Foundation board members are elected by the Board of Directors of the Association of Corporate Counsel (the ACC Board). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The ACC Board has authority to remove ACC Foundation Directors. Amendments, repeals, or alterations of the ACC Foundation's by-laws or of its articles of incorporation are not effective until approved by a majority of the voting members of the ACC Board. The ACC Board also has authority to make certain determinations regarding the term of ACC Foundation board members elected to fill a vacancy. In addition, per ACC Foundation governance policies, the ACC Board has authority to make various decisions, such as the authority to impose sanctions on ACC Foundation directors in the event of violations of ACC Foundation's governance policies. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the 990 is made available to the Board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy, adopted by the Board on September 19, 2022, is annually monitored and enforced with all members of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Foundation has no employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Foundation's Form 990, governing documents, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Association of Corporate Counsel's Finance and Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit, including the selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with previous years. Association of Corporate Counsel 1001 G Street NW Suite 300W Washington DC 200014557 521267965 See Part VII DC 501(c)(6) 0 Association of Corporate Counsel Asia Pacific Ltd PO Box 422 Collins Street West Melbourne Victoria AS 8007 Promotion and improvement of the common business interests of lawyers. AS N/A C 0 Association of Corporate Counsel East Asia Ltd 4/F VC HSE 4-6 ON LAN Street Central HK Promotion and improvement of the common business interests of lawyers. HK N/A C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Association of Corporate Counsel O 582918 Cost Schedule R, Part II. Column (b)- Primary Activity Promote the common professional and business interest of in-house counsel