Nonprofit · EIN 13-1977456
AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,010,674 | $10,378,667 | -$367,993 | $15,535,747 | $8,871,585 | $6,664,162 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,462,403 | $10,695,871 | -$233,468 | $15,789,441 | $8,948,379 | $6,841,062 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $9,921,809 | $11,026,491 | -$1,104,682 | $15,987,617 | $9,356,232 | $6,631,385 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $204,415
- Program service revenue
- $9,350,020
- Investment income
- $240,816
- Royalties
- $27,725
- Net rental income
- -$94,187
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,164
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $139,882
- Other revenue
- $215,423
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $611,318
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,482,055
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,805,560
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,768
- Accounting fees
- $138,013
- Occupancy
- $324,164
- Travel
- $1,486,428
- Depreciation
- $160,634
- Program services (functional)
- $7,707,148
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,671,519
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,789,441
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,535,747
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,871,585
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,664,162
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,920,291
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,074,071
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,664,162
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$4,217
- Gross receipts
- $11,083,689
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Gondles | Former Employee Former | 0 | $601,043 | $9,900 |
| Robert Green | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $307,600 | $44,702 |
| Jeffrey Washington | Deputy Exec Dir (Until 6/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,270 | $26,591 |
| Benjamin Nalette | CFO Officer | 40 | $201,513 | $5,000 |
| Terri Catlett | Dir Off of Corr Health (Until 9/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,591 | $610 |
| David Haasenritter | Dir Standards and Accreditation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,438 | $22,782 |
| John Hagan | SME Highest-paid employee | 20 | $166,400 | $0 |
| Valorie Sanders | Dir of Professional Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,017 | $11,366 |
| Da'Shawn Burnette | Director of Sales and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,432 | $3,361 |
| Dean Aufderheide | Director of Office of Correctional Health Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,500 | $0 |
| Ricky Dixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyrone Oliver | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Robinson | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Collier | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Vann | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Cadreche | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Carter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Annette Chambers-Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Latera Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Harpe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandeshawn Harris | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristina Hartman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carla F Joseph CBHC-CO adult | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bobby Lumpkin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Garry McFadden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Page III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Randle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Randall Randy Sauls | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Siedentop | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lindsay Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kellie Wasko | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Winkler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Gondles | Former Employee Former | 0 | $370,365 | $47,265 |
| Elizabeth Gondles | Senior Director Key employee | 40 | $318,252 | $0 |
| Robert Green | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $217,371 | $39,920 |
| Jeffrey Washington | Deputy Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $212,509 | $26,201 |
| David Haasenritter | Dir Standards and Accreditation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,601 | $23,978 |
| Robert Lampert | SME Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,284 | $0 |
| Terri Catlett | Dir of Office of Correctional Health Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,827 | $0 |
| Kathleen Maurer | SME Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,213 | $0 |
| Benjamin Nalette | CFO Officer | 40 | $83,423 | $0 |
| Denise Robinson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricky Dixon | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyrone Oliver | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harbans Deol | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Parker | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Cadreche | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Burl Cain | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Carter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Collier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Latera Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Dowling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Gillian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Harpe | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry McFadden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Everett Keith Neely | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Page III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viola Riggin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Shinn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Siedentop | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David L Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S Anne Walker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Wasko | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Winkler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Gondles Until 82023 | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $602,092 | $52,560 |
| Elizabeth Gondles | Senior Director Key employee | 40 | $278,750 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Washington | Deputy Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,099 | $20,568 |
| David Haasenritter | Director Standards and Accreditation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,840 | $16,694 |
| William Lake | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,615 | $11,600 |
| Denise Robinson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricky Dixon | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Parker | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyrone Oliver | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harbans Deol | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Burl Cain | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Garry McFadden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marina Cadreche | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Carter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Collier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Latera Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Dowling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Gillian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Everett Keith Neely | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Page III | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viola Riggin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Shinn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Siedentop | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David L Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S Anne Walker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Wasko | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Winkler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Green From 82023 | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Nalette From 92023 | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 206 N WASHINGTON ST STE 200, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2528
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN NALETTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Robert Green, 206 North Washington Street 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- Benjamin Nalette, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (800) 222-5646
- Website
- www.aca.org
- Return prepared by
- Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Mission
The American Correctional Association provides a professional organization for all individuals and groups, both public and private that share a common goal of improving the justice system. The ACA shapes the future of corrections through strong, progressive leadership that brings together various voices and forges coalitions and partnerships to promote the concepts embodied in its Declaration of Principles.
Program accomplishments
- Facilities Accreditation - Performed accreditations of correctional facilities to ensure those facilities meet industry standards endorsed by the Association. The standards created and refined by the ACA represent fundamental correctional practices that ensure staff and inmate safety and security; enhance staff morale; improve record maintenance and data management capabilities; assist in protecting the facility or agency against litigation; and improve the function of the facility or agency at all levels.Expenses $3,827,334 · revenue $4,783,573
- Conferences - ACA's annual Congress of Correction and Winter Conference are two of the most attended corrections events in the industry. ACA's conventions provide attendees and exhibitors with an opportunity to personally interact with thousands of corrections professionals. At each conference, there are hundreds of workshops, meetings and events, that allow attendees to educate themselves and network.Expenses $3,177,882 · revenue $3,691,396
- Other Contracts and Training - We provide dynamic training that engages staff and provides them with skills they can immediately apply to their jobs. Our trainers are leading experts in the fields with vast experience training correctional staff at all levels and disciplines. Further, we provide consultations to help correctional facilities with concerns such accreditation preparation, needs assessments, and policy and procedures development.Expenses $399,695 · revenue $498,382
- Other ProgramsExpenses $302,237 · revenue $376,669
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1977456
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I30C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,535,747
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,083,689
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $10,010,674 | $10,378,667 | $15,535,747 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,462,403 | $10,695,871 | $15,789,441 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $9,921,809 | $11,026,491 | $15,987,617 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,589,453 | $7,812,275 | $18,057,646 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-1977456).
Questions about AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION is 13-1977456.
- Is AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Robert Green.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $601,043 (James Gondles, Former Employee).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,010,674, expenses of $10,378,667 and total assets of $15,535,747 at year end.
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