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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1358578

ACC FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Financials

$777K$931K2022$968K$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACC FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,062,030$1,215,155-$153,125$337,406$919,588-$582,182
September 30, 2024990$968,057$1,123,977-$155,920$371,436$800,493-$429,057
September 30, 2023990$776,629$931,310-$154,681$186,688$459,825-$273,137
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$982,412
Program service revenue
$148,371
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$68,753
Other revenue
-$68,753

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$35,289
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,519
Program services (functional)
$1,158,897
Management and general (functional)
$56,258

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$371,436
Total assets, end of year
$337,406
Total liabilities, end of year
$919,588
Net assets, end of year
-$582,182
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$582,182
Gross receipts
$1,185,733
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
DC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Veta T RichardsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$584,088$201,305
Tori PayneTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$365,371$34,040
Amy ChaiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$231,688$34,616
Jennifer ChenExecutive Director
Officer
37.5$0$214,829$38,175
Blake E GarciaFormer Secretary
Former
0$0$204,534$29,172
Colleen CollinsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Monica JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rudy FigueroaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Adonica-Jo WadaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Nikki Lewis SimonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Effie D SilvaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Anthony SharettDirector through January 2025
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Veta T RichardsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$563,534$192,164
Patricia J TrudeauFormer Secretary/Treasurer
Former
0$0$319,032$57,175
Tori PayneTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$351,544$22,524
Jennifer ChenExecutive Director
Officer
37.5$0$203,831$36,146
Blake E GarciaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$195,188$30,507
Gregory W FortschDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Monica JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rudy FigueroaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Adonica-Jo WadaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Anthony SharettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Effie D SilvaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Pamela EverhartDirector through Oct. 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Linda LuDirector through Oct. 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Veta T RichardsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$532,102$62,475
Patricia J TrudeauFormer Secretary/ Treasurer
Former
0$0$304,947$53,486
Tori PayneTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$318,114$23,395
Jennifer ChenExecutive Director
Officer
37.5$0$181,773$39,438
Blake E GarciaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$174,956$28,511
Pamela EverhartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Gregory W FortschDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Linda LuDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Monica JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Anthony SharettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Effie D SilvaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 G ST NW STE 300W, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-4557
In care of
% RUSS CAPPS
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20036
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jason L Brown, 1001 G Street NW 300W, Washington, DC 200014557
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Veta T Richardson, 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington DC 20036
Signed the 990
Ed Sharrer, VP & CFO
Phone
(202) 293-4103
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

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.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,107,219 · revenue $148,371
  • 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.
    Expenses $51,678 · grants $35,289

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1358578
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$337,406
Income (IRS master file)
$1,185,733

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,062,030$1,215,155$337,406XML
990September 2024$968,057$1,123,977$371,436XML
990September 2023$776,629$931,310$186,688XML
990September 2022$746,570$703,119$275,763IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Veta T Richardson
September 30, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 52-1358578).

Questions about ACC FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ACC FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACC FOUNDATION is 52-1358578.
Is ACC FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to ACC FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does ACC FOUNDATION 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 ACC FOUNDATION 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 ACC FOUNDATION 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 ACC FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jason L Brown.
Who are the officers and directors of ACC FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACC FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,062,030, expenses of $1,215,155 and total assets of $337,406 at year end.

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