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← AMERICAN COLLEGE

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by AMERICAN COLLEGE.

Totals

Total revenue
$36,432,433
Total expenses
$46,592,108
Contributions and grants received
$4,241,123
Grants paid
$2,069,228
Program service revenue
$29,390,270
Investment income
$1,330,028
Other revenue
$1,471,012
Total assets, end of year
$89,365,690
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,829,189
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$65,536,501
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$35,004,788
Management and general expenses
$9,284,028
Fundraising expenses
$2,303,292
Program service expenses (Part III)
$35,004,788

Program services were 75.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $860,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,381,123

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $37,343

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Solomon S. Huebner

    total $20,717,713 · excluded $20,717,713

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Other Program Revenue

    total $4,536,646 · excluded $4,536,646

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Richard D. Irwin Gradu

    total $3,322,167 · excluded $3,322,167

  • 2d · Program service revenue: FSCP

    total $813,744 · excluded $813,744

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,044,621 · excluded $1,044,621

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $206,844 · excluded $206,844

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $2,043,792

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $2,043,792

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $2,043,792 · excluded $2,043,792

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $2,000,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,714,593

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $285,407

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $285,407 · excluded $285,407

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $319,174

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $860,000

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $1,222,691

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$903,517 · excluded -$903,517

  • 11a · Other revenue: Institutional Book Sal

    total $119,359 · excluded $119,359

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $4,534 · excluded $4,534

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $123,893

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $2,069,228 · program services $2,069,228

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $5,882,605 · program services $3,489,282 · management and general $2,033,645 · fundraising $359,678

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $17,362,691 · program services $13,315,139 · management and general $3,119,234 · fundraising $928,318

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $142,706 · management and general $142,706

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,908,853 · program services $2,826,126 · management and general $866,212 · fundraising $216,515

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,644,282 · program services $1,188,827 · management and general $364,377 · fundraising $91,078

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $260,034 · program services $14,197 · management and general $242,972 · fundraising $2,865

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $130,079 · management and general $130,079

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $4,086,162 · program services $3,371,056 · management and general $581,849 · fundraising $133,257

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,132,985 · program services $1,112,238 · management and general $3,957 · fundraising $16,790

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $623,933 · program services $482,181 · management and general $108,471 · fundraising $33,281

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,916,169 · program services $1,642,751 · management and general $136,255 · fundraising $137,163

  • 17 · Travel

    total $637,311 · program services $455,420 · management and general $130,657 · fundraising $51,234

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $271,743 · program services $103,482 · management and general $99,355 · fundraising $68,906

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,782,143 · program services $1,452,498 · management and general $226,631 · fundraising $103,014

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $438,205 · management and general $355,427 · fundraising $82,778

  • 24a · Other expenses: Curriculum Development

    total $1,616,527 · program services $1,616,527

  • 24b · Other expenses: Other General Administr

    total $1,259,489 · program services $1,231,498 · management and general $0 · fundraising $27,991

  • 24c · Other expenses: Plant Operations

    total $792,489 · program services $632,524 · management and general $116,241 · fundraising $43,724

  • 24d · Other expenses: Bank Service Charge

    total $634,474 · program services $1,814 · management and general $625,960 · fundraising $6,700

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,583,686 · end of year $3,341,515

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $12,143,813 · end of year $7,476,108

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,202,921 · end of year $4,040,047

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $62,208 · end of year $38,652

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,483,743 · end of year $2,558,483

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $47,904,256

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $20,476,232

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $28,204,513 · end of year $27,428,024

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $15,240,174 · end of year $26,889,797

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $9,440,295 · end of year $7,541,832

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $23,062,497 · end of year $10,051,232

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $7,329,933 · end of year $7,045,461

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $12,602,953 · end of year $15,658,991

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,461,796 · end of year $1,124,733

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $13,587,233 · end of year $8,163,996

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $60,441,935 · end of year $57,372,505

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The mission of The American College of Financial Services is to provide applied financial knowledge and education, promote life-long learning, and advocate for ethical standards for the benefit of society.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The mission of The American College of Financial Services (continued on next page).

  • The Huebner School administers the curriculum leading to the CLU, ChFC, RICP, ChLF, ChSNC, and WMCP professional designations. It also provides the educational content needed to obtain the CFP professional designation. There are approximately 15,500 students enrolled in these programs.

    Expenses $24,725,959 · Grants $985,180 · Revenue $20,717,713

  • The Irwin Graduate School administers the curriculum leading to the Master of Science in Management, the Master of Science in Financial Planning, and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation. There are approximately 960 students enrolled in these programs.

    Expenses $3,964,905 · Grants $1,014,555 · Revenue $3,322,167

  • The Financial Services Certified Professional Program administers the curriculum leading to the FSCP professional designation. There are approximately 1,250 students enrolled in this program.

    Expenses $971,178 · Grants $5,550 · Revenue $813,744

  • The College's Other Program Services includes the Professional Recertification Program ("PRP"), the Black Executive Leadership Program, other educational partnership programs.

    Expenses $5,342,746 · Grants $63,943 · Revenue $4,474,632

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • George Nichols

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $1,217,542
    From this org
    $1,200,206
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,336
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $747,342
    Bonus
    $431,300
    Other
    $21,564
    Deferred
    $14,677
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,659
    Filer's total
    $1,217,542
  • Todd Schoon

    EVP & Senior Advisor to the President

    Total calculated
    $115,000
    From this org
    $115,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Joe Bergan

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Scott Berlin

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Wallace Boston

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brandon Carter

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • George Connolly

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Susan Cooper

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Scott Davison

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Edward Deutschlander

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matt Foran

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Timothy Gerend

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Salene Hitchcock-Gear

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John Howard

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael James

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michelle Johnson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Fred Jonske

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cheri Lytle

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brad Montgomery

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ellen Rinaldi

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kristi Rodriguez

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael Rosenzweig

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Frederick Sievert

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mark Montgomery

    Chief Financial & Risk Officer

    Total calculated
    $383,001
    From this org
    $335,548
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $47,453
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $257,738
    Bonus
    $77,000
    Other
    $810
    Deferred
    $17,770
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,683
    Filer's total
    $383,001
  • Gwendolyn Hall

    EVP & Provost

    Total calculated
    $559,212
    From this org
    $534,035
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,177
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $395,911
    Bonus
    $115,000
    Other
    $23,124
    Deferred
    $14,677
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,500
    Filer's total
    $559,212
  • Deborah Glenn

    VP - Administration and CHRO

    Total calculated
    $368,768
    From this org
    $347,496
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,272
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $263,332
    Bonus
    $77,000
    Other
    $7,164
    Deferred
    $18,102
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,170
    Filer's total
    $368,768
  • Edward McEvoy

    SVP & Chief Information Officer

    Total calculated
    $379,664
    From this org
    $355,788
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,876
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $271,566
    Bonus
    $77,000
    Other
    $7,222
    Deferred
    $21,732
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,144
    Filer's total
    $379,664
  • Jared Trexler

    SVP - Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer

    Total calculated
    $343,578
    From this org
    $328,176
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,402
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $258,836
    Bonus
    $67,500
    Other
    $1,840
    Deferred
    $13,258
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,144
    Filer's total
    $343,578
  • David Stoeffel

    SVP - Business Development

    Total calculated
    $530,985
    From this org
    $510,626
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,359
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $388,768
    Bonus
    $115,000
    Other
    $6,858
    Deferred
    $16,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,859
    Filer's total
    $530,985
  • Kirk Trasborg term 6523

    SVP - Chief Strat & Oper Officer

    Total calculated
    $301,458
    From this org
    $290,488
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,970
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,415
    Bonus
    $75,000
    Other
    $66,073
    Deferred
    $9,653
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,317
    Filer's total
    $301,458
  • Grady Batchelor

    SVP - Institute for Learning Innovation

    Total calculated
    $316,729
    From this org
    $303,496
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,233
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $217,874
    Bonus
    $70,000
    Other
    $15,622
    Deferred
    $11,089
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,144
    Filer's total
    $316,729
  • Stephen Grourke

    SVP - Advancement and Alumni Relations

    Total calculated
    $291,976
    From this org
    $277,779
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,197
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $187,358
    Bonus
    $86,300
    Other
    $4,121
    Deferred
    $12,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,197
    Filer's total
    $291,976
  • Michael Finke

    Professor & Engle Chairholder

    Total calculated
    $285,290
    From this org
    $265,321
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,969
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $264,079
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,242
    Deferred
    $17,225
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,744
    Filer's total
    $285,290
  • James Roy

    Exec. Dir. - Center for Military

    Total calculated
    $280,290
    From this org
    $267,890
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,400
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $231,701
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $36,189
    Deferred
    $10,339
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,061
    Filer's total
    $280,290
  • Hilary Fiorella

    Exec. Dir. - State Farm Cntr for Women

    Total calculated
    $295,057
    From this org
    $268,293
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,764
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $201,534
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $66,759
    Deferred
    $5,863
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,901
    Filer's total
    $295,057
  • Karim Hill

    Exec. Dir. - Cntr for Econ. Empowerment

    Total calculated
    $224,361
    From this org
    $211,717
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,644
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $209,932
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,785
    Deferred
    $10,831
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,813
    Filer's total
    $224,361
  • Azish Filabi

    Exec. Dir. - Maguire Cntr for Ethics

    Total calculated
    $258,132
    From this org
    $230,805
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,327
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $200,495
    Bonus
    $14,500
    Other
    $15,810
    Deferred
    $10,555
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,772
    Filer's total
    $258,132

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · First-class or charter travel
  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 1a
The Executive Committee of the Board has authorized the President to travel first class air on trips over four hours. The President and certain members of the Executive Leadership team are also allowed a housing allowance and/or health or social Club dues or initiation fees as part of their employment agreements.
Part I, Line 3
The College's Compensation Committee, composed of Board members, determines the base compensation and annual incentive award of the President & CEO. They also review and approve the President & CEO's recommendations for other members of the College's leadership team. The award amounts are tied to the College's goals as well as individual performance and based on a qualitative evaluation of the accomplishment of goals that are determined at the beginning of the year. Part I, Line 5: In 2019 The College implemented short and long term incentive plans for top level executives. The Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) is offered to members of the College's Leadership with annual payouts based on the achievement of enterprise-wide goals and objectives. The first payout was made in February 2020 for the 2019 calendar year. The Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) is offered to The College's Executive Leadership Team and is designed to retain and reward key executives based on the achievement of The College's long-term strategic objectives. The next potential payout date is February 2028, coinciding with The College's 100 year anniversary.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202413199349307586

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