Nonprofit · EIN 56-1758784
APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,388,859 | $5,652,718 | $736,141 | $43,472,392 | $1,384,783 | $42,087,609 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,086,965 | $5,251,004 | -$164,039 | $40,668,780 | $1,971,961 | $38,696,819 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,304,923 | $4,650,144 | $1,654,779 | $36,583,356 | $1,390,054 | $35,193,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,297,303
- of which government grants
- $246,893
- Membership dues
- $524,999
- Program service revenue
- $3,181,900
- Investment income
- $1,909,656
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,023,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $308,387
- Other salaries and wages
- $334,308
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $818,940
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $110,571
- Occupancy
- $19,743
- Travel
- $138,408
- Program services (functional)
- $4,757,250
- Management and general (functional)
- $895,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,668,780
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,472,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,384,783
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,087,609
- Publicly traded securities
- $41,246,452
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,144,187
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $37,943,422
- Gross receipts
- $6,388,859
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy E Rushing - Appalachian Colle | President Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,171 | $27,140 |
| Larry Hall - Appalachian College As | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $133,216 | $24,203 |
| Tony Floyd - Mars Hill University | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Mann - Bryan College | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Stepp - Alice Lloyd College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Nixon - Berea College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Caridi - Bethany College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Patterson - Bluefield Univer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Andrews - Brevard College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Hopkins - Campbellsville Uni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Fowler - Carson-Newman Univ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Wood - Davis and Elkins Colle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Louise Fincher - Emory and Henry Co | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mirta Martin - Ferrum College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Overdorf - Johnson Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tooley - King University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Allcorn - Kentucky Christian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Conn - Lee University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lee King - Lees-McRae College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Whitt - Lenoir-Rhyne Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason McConnell - Lincoln Memorial | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Luckey - Lindsey Wilson Uni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Coker - Maryville College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Waers - Milligan University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Maurer - Montret College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler Forrest - Tennessee Wesleyan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Hummel - Tusculum University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DJ Washington - Union Commonwealth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Roth - University of Charles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Burton Webb - University of Pikevil | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Pearigen - University of the | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daian Fernandez - Warren Wilson Col | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Moore - West Virginia Wesleya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dianna M Vargo - Wheeling Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John W Wells - Young Harris College | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy E Rushing - Appalachian Colle | President Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,745 | $17,026 |
| Larry Hall - Appalachian College As | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $125,331 | $13,706 |
| Lee King - Lees-McRae College | Interim Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Burton Webb - University of Pikevil | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Stepp - Alice Lloyd College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Nixon - Berea College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Caridi - Bethany College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Olive - Bluefield University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bradley Andrews - Brevard College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Mann - Bryan College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Hopkins - Campbellsville Uni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Fowler - Carson-Newman Univ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Wood - Davis and Elkins Colle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Wells - Emory and Henry Colleg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mirta Martin - Ferrum College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| L Thomas Smith - Johnson University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Whitaker - King Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Allcorn - Kentucky Christian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Conn - Lee University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Whitt - Lenoir Rhyne Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason McConnell - Lincoln Memorial | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Luckey - Lindsey Wilson Col | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Floyd - Mars Hill University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Coker - Maryville College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Greer - Milligan University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Maurer - Montret College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Forrest - Tennessee Wesleyan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Hummel - Tusculum University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcia Hawkins - Union Commonwealth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Roth - University of Charles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Pearigen - University of the | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Damian Fernandez - Warren Wilson Co | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Moore - West Virginia Wesleya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dianna M Vargo - Wheeling Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Van Horn - Young Harris Colleg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy E Rushing - Appalachian Colle | President Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,310 |
| Larry Hall - Appalachian College As | Vice President Key employee | 40 | $122,290 |
| Burton Webb - University of Pikevil | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lee King - Lees-McRae College | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Barry - Alderson Broaddus Unive | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Stepp - Alice Lloyd College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lyle Roelofs - Berea College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Caridi - Bethany College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Olive - Bluefield University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bradley Andrews - Brevard College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Mann - Bryan College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Hopkins - Campbellsville Uni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Fowler - Carson-Newman Univ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Wood - Davis and Elkins Colle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Wells - Emory and Henry Colleg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Johns - Ferrum College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Smith - Johnson University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexander Whitaker - King Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Allcorn - Kentucky Christian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Walker - Lee University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Whitt - Lenoir Rhyne Universit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clayton Hess - Lincoln Memorial Uni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Luckey - Lindsey Wilson Col | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Floyd - Mars Hill University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Coker - Maryville College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Greer - Milligan University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Maurer - Montret College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler Forrest - Tennessee Wesleyan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Hummel - Tusculum University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcia Hawkins - Union College | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Roth - University of Charles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Berner - University of the So | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damian Fernandez - Warren Wilson Co | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Moore - West Virginia Wesleya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Genny Favede - Wheeling University | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Drew Van Horn - Young Harris Colleg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3499 BLAZER PKWY STE 330, LEXINGTON, KY 40509-2828
- In care of
- % NANCY E RUSHING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nancy E Rushing, 3499 Blazer Pkwy STE 330, Lexington, KY 40509
- Signed the 990
- Nancy E Rushing, President
- Phone
- (859) 494-5367
- Website
- www.acaweb.org
- Return prepared by
- PARSONS & COMPANY CPAS PLLC
Mission
ACA is an organization of 33 independent liberal arts higher education institutions that provides expanded and enhanced learning opportunities to faculty, staff, and students for the purpose of serving the educational and economic wellbeing of the people of Central Appalachia.
Program accomplishments
- Library and Shared Catalog - The ACA Bowen Central Library of Appalachia partners with each member institution to make it economically possible to provide all ACA member students, faculty, and staff with the best electronic library information resources available. The resources are used to help students, faculty, and staff attain the best possible learning outcomes.Expenses $3,514,595 · grants $20,655 · revenue $3,060,192
- Professional Development - Academic programs, academic workshops, and academic fellowships are the mainstay of ACA professional development programming. Professional development topics reflect current needs of member institution faculty and staff. After a strict application process, faculty fellowships and library staff development grants are awarded to member institutions on behalf of individuals in the form of fellowships and development grants.Expenses $1,073,907 · grants $354,919 · revenue $121,708
- Scholarships - The ACA supports a variety of opportunities for students studying in any academic major in the form of summer stipends and academic scholarships. After a strict application process, scholarships are awarded to member institutions on behalf of individuals in the form of scholarships.Expenses $168,748 · grants $161,828
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1758784
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,472,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,388,859
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,388,859 | $5,652,718 | $43,472,392 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,086,965 | $5,251,004 | $40,668,780 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,304,923 | $4,650,144 | $36,583,356 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,966,701 | $4,650,592 | $34,357,226 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-1758784).
Questions about APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION is 56-1758784.
- Is APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does APPALACHIAN COLLEGE 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 APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Nancy E Rushing.
- Who are the officers and directors of APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,171 (Nancy E Rushing - Appalachian Colle, President).
- How much revenue does APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,388,859, expenses of $5,652,718 and total assets of $43,472,392 at year end.
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