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Ace Mentor Program of America Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 51-0465877 Website

Ace's mission is to attract young people to the construction industry professions. Industry professionals volunteer to become mentors to high school students in order to introduce them to the professionals and encourage them to pursue studies and careers in the construction fields. In return, the industry gets a much-needed boost of new talent.

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc at a glance

In short: Ace Mentor Program of America Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$33,438
-12.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$8,360
-12.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$8,750
Total assets
$10,201,503
+5.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Who Ace Mentor Program of America Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Ace Mentor Ne Florida: $10KAce Mentor Ne Florida$10KAce New Jersey: $10KAce New Jersey$10KAce Mentor Omaha: $8KAce Mentor Omaha$8KAce Mentor - Raleigh: $6KAce Mentor - Raleigh$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ace Mentor Ne Florida ($10K). Together the top 4 received $33K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

AnnapolisCaryIndianapolisJacksonvilleNewarkOmaha

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 Total only2021 Total only2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $219K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ace Mentor Ne Florida Jacksonville, FLgeneral program$10,000
Ace New Jersey Newark, NJgeneral program$10,000
Ace Mentor Omaha Omaha, NEgeneral program$7,500
Ace Mentor - Raleigh Cary, NCgeneral program$5,938
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$10,201,503$3,881,681$3,725,881$33,4384$133,462
2023$9,696,749$3,869,585$3,526,577$38,1894$109,566
2022$9,029,757$3,548,181$2,909,869$219,241Total only$27,841
2021$8,111,106$2,586,568$2,138,297$30,450Total only$130,655
2020$7,668,107$2,489,707$1,994,314$29,5001$-6,159

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Ace Mentor Program of America Inc

Based on IRS filings

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $133K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc is led by Diana Eidenshink, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Diana Eidenshink

    President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $196K (2020) → $251K (2024)

  • Peter J Davoren

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Frankel

    Director of Program Operations

    Director of Program Operations → Director of Program Operat, 2021

    Director of Program Operat → Director of Program Operations, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $104K (2020) → $123K (2024)

  • Stephanie McNeely

    Director of Development

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $98K (2020) → $113K (2024)

  • Monica Worheide

    Director of National Programs

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $115K (2024)

  • Paulette Dallas

    Director of Partnerships

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $113K (2024)

  • Chris Daum

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Baker

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark A Casso

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Bellaman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Cusack

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael J Choutka

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Antis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Coleman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul L Bonington

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Charney

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Donnelly

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Drinkward

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Geoff Delisio

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Dunkle

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremy Bardin

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Blandini

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Whitney Dorn

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Castle

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (77)
  • Former: Albert Young (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Carlos Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Caryn Halifax (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Cathy Orquiola (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Charles A. Bacon III (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Retired
  • Former: Damon Sheppard (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Dan Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Greg Mosher (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jeff Weiss (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lori Guidry (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mark Schiller (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Milo E. Riverso (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Robert Raney (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Scott Seltz (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Stephen Sandherr (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Steve Zahm (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Thomas F. Gilbane Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tony Triano (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Gayle Packer (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jeffrey Messinger (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Joe Jouvenal (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Matt Hills (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Velma Korbel (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Allyssa Jaksich (2023) — Director
  • Former: Antoine Bryant (2023) — Director
  • Former: Cheryl McKissack (2023) — Director
  • Former: Chris Cornick (2023) — Director
  • Former: Clint Russell (2023) — Director
  • Former: Corey Clayborne (2023) — Director
  • Former: Deryl McKissack (2023) — Director
  • Former: Doug Maibach (2023) — Director
  • Former: Joe Lauro (2023) — Director
  • Former: John Pierce (2023) — Director
  • Former: Margaret Skirmetti (2023) — Director
  • Former: Mark Cain (2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael Squarzini (2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael White (2023) — Director
  • Former: Nick Seigfried (2023) — Director
  • Former: Patricia A. Coleman Emeritus (2023) — Director
  • Former: Steve Ulmer (2023) — Director
  • Former: Susan Reisbord (2023) — Director
  • Former: Tom Donnelly (2023) — Director
  • Former: Andrea Rutledge (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Boyd Worsham (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: David Perez (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Douglas Maibach (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jon Zeiler (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Lisa Woodruff (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Michael Feigin (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Rob McDonough (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Robert J. Macpherson (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ross Myers (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Sandy Diehl III (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Timothy Faerber (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Tom Lovino (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Brad Nystrom (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Craig Kennedy (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jeff Grewing (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Manolis Kotzabasakis (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Mary Kelly (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Nick Siegfried (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ryan Jennette (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Stu Lerner (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Todd Young (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Brannon Nicar (2020) — Director
  • Former: Brett Chottiner (2020) — Director
  • Former: Dan McQuade (2020) — Director
  • Former: David R. Gaboury (2020) — Director
  • Former: Drew Topham (2020) — Director
  • Former: Gavin Keith (2020) — Director
  • Former: Gene Postma (2020) — Director
  • Former: John Benson (2020) — Director
  • Former: John Heisse (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kathleen Carey (2020) — Director
  • Former: Pat Rodgers (2020) — Director
  • Former: Scott Murray (2020) — Director
  • Former: Wayne A. Crew (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Diana Eidenshink — President: $251KDiana EidenshinkPresident$251KAndrew Frankel — Director of Program Operations: $123KAndrew FrankelDirector of Program Operations$123KMonica Worheide — Director of National Programs: $115KMonica WorheideDirector of National Programs$115KPaulette Dallas — Director of Partnerships: $113KPaulette DallasDirector of Partnerships$113KStephanie McNeely — Director of Development: $113KStephanie McNeelyDirector of Development$113K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $251K, to Diana Eidenshink (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Ace Mentor Program of America Inc

How much does Ace Mentor Program of America Inc give each year?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 4 grants.

What is Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's typical grant size?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,360, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Ace Mentor Program of America Inc give grants?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Jersey (30%) and Nebraska (22%).

Does Ace Mentor Program of America Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Ace Mentor Program of America Inc?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.

What is Ace Mentor Program of America Inc?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's EIN?

Ace Mentor Program of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0465877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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