American Association of Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is a Washington, D.C.-based public charity and the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. It represents roughly 1,000 two-year, associate-degree-granting institutions serving more than 10.5 million students.
Key facts about American Association of Community Colleges
In short: American Association of Community Colleges gave $4.4M across 118 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 53-0196569
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,422,021
- Grants made (2025)
- 118
- Average grant
- $37,475
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (18 of 88, 2025)
- Total assets
- $27,323,617
- Primary geography
- California (9% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- October 8, 2026 (Office of Naval Research (ONR) STEM Educational Pathways Grants)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$27.3M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-35.9% YoY
Grant Count
118
-13.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-25.6% YoY
Is American Association of Community Colleges open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 88 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $43K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
AACC’s mission is “Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America’s Community Colleges.” Its stated activities include advocacy, policy development, academic and student affairs, economic development, government relations, research, workshops, and membership services. AACC also describes its annual convention as a setting for networking, best-practice sharing, and policy discussion among community college leaders and others.
AACC’s 2025 grants largely list “Skills to Succeed” as their purpose. The grantees include college foundations and colleges. For example, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation says its mission is to build donor relationships and facilitate investments that remove barriers to education, accelerate careers, and deliver skilled talent to the Milwaukee area. The Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation says it promotes postsecondary technical and adult education, supports educational opportunities for the college’s constituents, and acquires and administers funds. Valencia College Foundation says it advances and serves the Valencia College community through partnerships and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AACC reported 118 grants totaling $4,422,021. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $196,125, with a median of $30,000. The largest reported awards included $196,125 to Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation, $165,750 to Georgia Piedmont Technical College, $162,250 to Valencia College Foundation, and $130,500 to Westchester Community College Foundation. Each was listed for “Skills to Succeed.”
AACC’s EmployED 2025 initiative, managed by AACC with funding from General Motors Corporate Giving, offered selected colleges $60,000 for one year of work in a peer learning cohort focused on advanced manufacturing talent needs. The described application process involved submitting an application for a cohort; colleges applying to more than one cohort had to submit separate applications, and selected colleges could participate in only one. This was a 2025 initiative; the provided information does not give a current application deadline.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Association of Community Colleges
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) STEM and Articulation Program
American Association of Community Colleges
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Office of Naval Research (ONR) STEM Educational Pathways Grants
American Association of Community Colleges
Amount
$50,000 - $600,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed state shares were California (9%), Wisconsin (7%), Florida (6%), Texas (5%), and Georgia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 118 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2023) to $6.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 118 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation ($211K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
630 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 491 grants of 630 (78%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Skills to Succeed | $196,125 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA | Skills to Succeed | $165,750 |
| Valencia College Foundation Orlando, FL | Skills to Succeed | $162,250 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation Valhalla, NY | Skills to Succeed | $130,500 |
| City Colleges of Chicago Chicago, IL | Skills to Succeed | $112,000 |
| Howard Community College Education Foundation Columbia, MD | Skills to Succeed | $105,875 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Skills to Succeed | $101,750 |
| Houston Community College Foundation Houston, TX | Skills to Succeed | $101,750 |
| Dallas College Dallas, TX | Skills to Succeed | $101,750 |
| Miami Dade Miami, FL | Skills to Succeed | $90,250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,323,617 | $29,054,958 | $26,664,592 | $4,422,021 |
| 2024 | $24,674,753 | $25,604,041 | $25,169,210 | $6,903,644 |
| 2023 | $24,530,769 | $16,596,418 | $18,801,111 | $2,489,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,323,617 | $24,674,753 | $24,530,769 |
| Revenue | $29,054,958 | $25,604,041 | $16,596,418 |
| Expenses | $26,664,592 | $25,169,210 | $18,801,111 |
| Net Investment Income | $386,617 | $392,052 | $282,008 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
AACC’s 2025 filing lists Leigh Goodson as board chair, John Enamait as board chair elect, and Sunita Cooke as past board chair. It also lists Lisa Avery, Sunem Beaton-Garcia, Deanna Burt-Nanna, Paul Carlson, Marcia Conston, Dorey Diab, and Stephanie Fuji as board members.
American Association of Community Colleges is led by Walter Bumphus, President on every filing since 2020; 18 of 50 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter Bumphus
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$715K (2020) → $1.5M (2025)
Derionne Pollard
President
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Leigh Goodson
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair Elect, 2024
Board Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angel Royal
Key Employee
Chief of Staff → Key Employee, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $257K (2025)
David Baime
Key Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $328K (2025)
Ellen Hause
Highest Compensated Employee
Highest Compensated Employee → Key Employee, 2023
Key Employee → Highest Compensated Employee, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $172K (2025)
James Hermes
Highest Compensated Employee
Highest Compensated Employee → Key Employee, 2023
Key Employee → Highest Compensated Employee, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $182K (2025)
Jennifer Worth
Key Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $256K (2025)
John Dyer
Highest Compensated Employee
Highest Compensated Employee → Key Employee, 2023
Key Employee → Highest Compensated Employee, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $167K (2025)
Kent Phillippe
Key Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $174K (2025)
Kevin Christian
Highest Compensated Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $135K (2025)
Martha Parham
Key Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $225K (2025)
Matthew Deimbicki
Highest Compensated Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $158K (2025)
Ramsay Johnson
Senior Vice President, Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer → Senior Vice President, Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $323K (2025)
Wayne Wheeler
Highest Compensated Employee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Denise King
Highest Compensated Employee
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Tammy Riechelt
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $220K (2025)
Rachel McElroy
Highest Compensated Employee
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$129K (2025)
Sandra Barrett
Key Employee
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$179K (2025)
Dawn Lindsey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Avery
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheree Utash
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunita Cooke
Past Board Chair
Board Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Enamait
Board Chair Elect
Board Member → Board Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charolette Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lin Zhou
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sims
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunem Beaton-Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hartzler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gaba
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Penaloza
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorey Diab
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Villanueva
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Heindl
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Carlson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Pando
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rowena Tomaneng
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Fuji
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walt Tobin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Kersenbrock
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Phelan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Burt-Nanna
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Harrell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Johnson Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Conston
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merta Year-Cronin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolando Garcia
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (66)
- Former: Amy Bortmes (2020–2024) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Ava Parker (2020–2024) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Avis Proctor (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Donald Generals (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nancee Sorenson (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Russel Lowery-Hart (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Looney (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Hall (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Tincher Ladner (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Schaffer (2020–2023) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Federico Zaragoza (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Graham (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Baston (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Gutierrez (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Solemsaas (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Gonzales (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tonjua Williams (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vicky Karolewics (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Adrienne Summers (2022–2023) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Madeline Pumariega (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald Rhames (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Morales (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Allen (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jermaine Whirl (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Ponce (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Sylgieski (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Beatty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Sundberg (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Rhodes (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Tammy Reichelt (2020–2022) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Toni Hopper Pendergrass (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Zarina Blankenbaker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Allen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Tincher-Ladner (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mordecai Brownlee (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Head (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alissa Young (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Kress (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Pink (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Charisse Ash (2020–2021) — Key Employee
- Former: Charlotte Warren (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Harrison (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ekaterina Nekrasova (2020–2021) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: John Rainone (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jolanta Juszkiewicz (2020–2021) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Joy Gates-Black (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kirsten Hongisto (2020–2021) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Kristine Young (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Heiss (2020–2021) — Key Employee
- Former: Phil Neal (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Head (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Serrata (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Emily Yim (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Johnson (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Anne Hoeltke (2020) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Belinda Miles (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Roberts (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Chong (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gretchen Schmidt (2020) — Key Employee
- Former: Jo Alice Blondin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kandi Deitemeyer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathryn Eggleston (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathryn Jeffery (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Vela (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Obey (2020) — Highest Compensated Employee
- Former: Yanitza Vargas (2020) — Highest Compensated Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.5M, to Walter Bumphus (President). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: One Dupont Circle Nw 700, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 728-0200
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Community Colleges
How much does American Association of Community Colleges give each year?
American Association of Community Colleges gave $4.4M across 118 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.9M across 137 grants.
What is American Association of Community Colleges's typical grant size?
American Association of Community Colleges's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,475, across 118 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Association of Community Colleges that year got $32K on average.
Where does American Association of Community Colleges give grants?
American Association of Community Colleges's top state is California, with 9% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (7%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (3 grants), Green Bay, WI (3 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does American Association of Community Colleges give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 118 grants with a stated purpose on American Association of Community Colleges's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Skills to Succeed" (118 grants).
Who are American Association of Community Colleges's largest grantees?
American Association of Community Colleges's largest 2025 grantees include Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation ($211,125 across 2 grants), Georgia Piedmont Technical College ($165,750) and Valencia College Foundation ($162,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Association of Community Colleges?
American Association of Community Colleges reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.1M.
What does American Association of Community Colleges fund?
AACC’s mission is “Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America’s Community Colleges.” Its stated activities include advocacy, policy development, academic and student affairs, economic development, government relations, research, workshops, and membership services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Association of Community Colleges?
American Association of Community Colleges has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Association of Community Colleges's EIN?
American Association of Community Colleges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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