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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.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$8.4M
Program Spending
71%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$0
Total Expenses
▼$8.1M
Total Assets
$20.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$8M
Net Assets
$12.7M
Officer Compensation
→$759.9K
Other Salaries
$2.8M
Investment Income
$537.4K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $8.4M | $0 | $8.1M | $20.7M | $12.7M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $7.2M | $0 | $6.9M | $18.7M | $12M |
| 2022 | $6M | $0 | $5.6M | $18.9M | $10.7M |
| 2021 | $6.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Dr Kathleen Chappell | CEO | 40 | $487.1K | $0 | $16.4K | $503.5K |
| Carrie Harris | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $219.6K | $0 | $36.8K | $256.4K |
| Diane Evans-Prior | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shari Gholson | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Hall | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Goldstein | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dr Kathleen Chappell
CEO
$503.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$487.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.4K
Carrie Harris
Chief Financial Officer
$256.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$219.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.8K
Diane Evans-Prior
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shari Gholson
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Amy Hall
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barry Goldstein
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda D Ard | Chief Accreditation Officer | 40 | $325K | $0 | $16.5K | $341.5K |
| Alexander Mariquit | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $308.8K | $0 | $16.7K | $325.5K |
| Keri Nunn-Ellison | Accreditation Services Director | 40 | $199.1K |
Linda D Ard
Chief Accreditation Officer
$341.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$325K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.5K
Alexander Mariquit
Chief Operating Officer
$325.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$308.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.7K
Keri Nunn-Ellison
Accreditation Services Director
$235.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$199.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.1K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Ostrove | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Mccormies | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Osler | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Demica Williams | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Mitchell | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Fink | Commissioner |
Barbara Ostrove
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carolyn Mccormies
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cheryl Osler
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Marsal P Stoll | Former CEO | 40 | $241.4K | $0 | $0 | $241.4K |
Dr Marsal P Stoll
Former CEO
$241.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$241.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $0 |
| $5M |
| $17.3M |
| $11.8M |
| 2020 | $6.1M | $307.7K | $5.4M | $15.9M | $10.5M |
| 2019 | $6.6M | $0 | $5.9M | $14.1M | $9.3M |
| 2018 | $5.8M | $0 | $5.5M | $12.9M | $8M |
| 2017 | $5.9M | $0 | $4.7M | $12.7M | $8M |
| 2016 | $5.5M | $0 | $4.4M | $10.9M | $6.5M |
| 2015 | $5.4M | $0 | $4.7M | $10M | $5.6M |
| 2014 | $5.2M | $0 | $5.2M | $10.4M | $5.2M |
| 2012 | $4.8M | $0 | $4.5M | $10.1M | $5.1M |
| 2011 | $4.7M | $0 | $3.9M | $8M | $4.5M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | — |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $36.1K |
| $235.2K |
| Suzette Farmer | Accreditation Services Director | 40 | $183.4K | $0 | $26.6K | $210K |
| Laura Polk | Accreditation Services Director | 40 | $173.9K | $0 | $2,980 | $176.9K |
Suzette Farmer
Accreditation Services Director
$210K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$183.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.6K
Laura Polk
Accreditation Services Director
$176.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$173.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,980
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jessica Estes | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Cole | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Godley | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Grady | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Kidder | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Phoenix Bittner | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Sintich | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Arnold | Commissioner | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Demica Williams
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donna Mitchell
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Fink
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica Estes
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joy Cole
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Linda Godley
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Grady
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monica Kidder
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Phoenix Bittner
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Sintich
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tracy Arnold
Commissioner
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0