Nonprofit · EIN 13-3927791
ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC
Also known as ACEN
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30326
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,425,853 | $8,149,199 | $276,654 | $20,663,527 | $7,964,211 | $12,699,316 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,198,712 | $6,948,652 | $250,060 | $18,743,736 | $6,752,611 | $11,991,125 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $7,361,872
- Investment income
- $537,436
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $72,394
- Other revenue
- $526,545
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $759,944
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,774,041
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,351,534
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,192
- Accounting fees
- $36,250
- Occupancy
- $230,232
- Travel
- $712,831
- Depreciation
- $161,377
- Program services (functional)
- $5,768,402
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,380,797
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,743,736
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,663,527
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,964,211
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,699,316
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $703,875
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,488,336
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,699,316
- Gross receipts
- $16,645,241
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR KATHLEEN CHAPPELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $487,138 | $16,411 |
| LINDA D ARD | CHIEF ACCREDITATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $324,982 | $16,526 |
| ALEXANDER MARIQUIT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $308,786 | $16,706 |
| CARRIE HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $219,641 | $36,754 |
| DR MARSAL P STOLL | FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $241,423 | $0 |
| KERI NUNN-ELLISON | ACCREDITATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,129 | $36,092 |
| SUZETTE FARMER | ACCREDITATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,362 | $26,630 |
| LAURA POLK | ACCREDITATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,884 | $2,980 |
| DIANE EVANS-PRIOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI GHOLSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY GOLDSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY ARNOLD | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY PHOENIX BITTNER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY COLE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA ESTES | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY FINK | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA GODLEY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY GRADY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA KIDDER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCCORMIES | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA MITCHELL | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL OSLER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA OSTROVE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SINTICH | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEMICA WILLIAMS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MARSAL P STOLL | CEO (THRU JANUARY 2023) Officer | 40 | $654,339 | $1,862 |
| LINDA D ARD | CHIEF ACCREDITATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $300,552 | $15,590 |
| ALEXANDER MARIQUIT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $294,792 | $15,590 |
| CARRIE HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $185,988 | $35,613 |
| KERI NUNN-ELLISON | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,409 | $35,701 |
| SUZETTE FARMER | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,162 | $26,114 |
| DR KATHLEEN CHAPPELL | CEO (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2023) Officer | 40 | $166,659 | $5,842 |
| JOCELYN PINEDA | STAFF ACCOUNTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,473 | $16,305 |
| DIANE EVANS-PRIOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI GHOLSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN BARBEE | SECRETARY (THRU SEPTEMBER 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HALL | SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY GOLDSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY PHOENIX BITTNER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY COLE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ESTES | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA ESTRADA-HICKMAN | COMMISSIONER (THRU SEPTEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY FINK | COMMISSIONER (EFFECTIVE SEPT. 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GODLEY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY GRADY | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA KIDDER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI LINDSEY | COMMISSIONER (THRU SEPTEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCCORMIES | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MITCHELL | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL OSLER | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA OSTROVE | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SHAFFER | COMMISSIONER (THRU SEPTEMBER 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SINTICH | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMICA WILLIAMS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3390 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 1400, ATLANTA, GA 30326-2820
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR KATHY CHAPPELL, 3390 PEACHTREE ROAD NE 1400, ATLANTA, GA 30326
- Signed the 990
- DR KATHY CHAPPELL, CEO
- Phone
- (404) 975-5000
- Website
- WWW.ACENURSING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINBROWN LLP
Mission
THE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING (ACEN) SUPPORTS THE INTERESTS OF NURSING EDUCATION, NURSING PRACTICE, AND THE PUBLIC BY THE FUNCTIONS OF ACCREDITATION. ACCREDITATION IS A PEER REVIEW, SELF-REGULATORY PROCESS BY WHICH NON-GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS RECOGNIZE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OR PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN FOUND TO MEET OR EXCEED STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR EDUCATIONAL QUALITY. ACCREDITATION ALSO ASSISTS IN THE FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF THE INSTITUTIONS OR PROGRAMS AS RELATED TO RESOURCES INVESTED, PROCESSES FOLLOWED, AND RESULTS ACHIEVED. THE MONITORING OF CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, AND DEGREE OFFERINGS IS TIED CLOSELY TO STATE EXAMINATION AND LICENSING RULES AND TO THE OVERSIGHT OF PREPARATION FOR WORK IN THE PROFESSION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ACEN ACCREDITS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLINICAL DOCTORATE, DNP SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE, MASTER'S/POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE, BACCALAUREATE, ASSOCIATE, DIPLOMA, AND PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMS. THE ACEN ACCREDITS NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY, POSTSECONDARY, AND HOSPITAL-BASED GOVERNING ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, OR DEGREES. THE ACEN SERVES AS A TITLE IV-HEA GATEKEEPER FOR SOME PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMS AND HOSPITAL-BASED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE ACEN ACCREDITS NON-CREDIT TRANSITION-TO-PRACTICE PROGRAMS FOR ALL LEVELS OF NURSING PRACTICE. THE ACEN ACCREDITS TRANSITION-TO-PRACTICE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS (E.G., UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, CAREER CENTER) AND/OR HEALTHCARE AGENCIES (E.G., HOSPITALS, LONG-TERM CARE, ETC.).Expenses $5,768,402 · revenue $7,053,340
- THE ACEN PROVIDES MULTIPLE SCHOLARLY FORUMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT WHICH NURSE EDUCATORS, NURSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS, AND STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT AND SHARE BEST-PRACTICES IN NURSING EDUCATION. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES OCCUR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY AND OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR ATTENDEES, AS APPROPRIATE.revenue $310,077
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3927791
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,663,527
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,645,241
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,425,853 | $8,149,199 | $20,663,527 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,198,712 | $6,948,652 | $18,743,736 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,962,813 | $5,644,173 | $18,909,427 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 13-3927791).
Questions about ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC
- What is the EIN of ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC is 13-3927791.
- Is ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC 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 ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR KATHY CHAPPELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $487,138 (DR KATHLEEN CHAPPELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,425,853, expenses of $8,149,199 and total assets of $20,663,527 at year end.
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