American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is based in Washington, D.C., and represents more than 190 companies engaged in the business of chemistry. It advocates for the people, policy, and products of chemistry and supports research and other initiatives through its affiliated Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives.
American Chemistry Council at a glance
In short: American Chemistry Council gave $3.6M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $210K), mostly in District of Columbia. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,571,114
- +141.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $210,066
- +155.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $167,359,495
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Chemistry Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 2Nd St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 249-7000
Website: https://americanchemistry.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Chemistry Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiative ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 91 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Washington, D.C. (81%), Colorado (6%), Wisconsin (4%), North Carolina (3%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Chemistry Council open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $480K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $80K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiative Washington, DC | Research Support | $2,879,907 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Denver, CO | Support projects that help low income minority, and underserved communities in the united | $200,000 |
| Applied Building Technology Group LLC Madison, WI | Support Market Outreach and Education Initiatives | $125,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public Health Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Support Ethylene Oxide Research | $100,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers New York, NY | Support Swing for STEM Charitable Golf Tournament | $80,081 |
| North American Insulation Manufacturers Association Alexandria, VA | Support of the discrete project to capture and analyze data phase ii | $54,724 |
| African American Mayor Association Washington, DC | Support mission and efforts to create impactful change in community | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood, CA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Astm International Conshohocken, PA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Etowah Rescue Sqaud Inc Ave Etowah, TN | Chemtrec Help Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
ACC’s filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,359,495 | $186,085,032 | $199,309,137 | $3,571,114 | 17 | $4,503,074 |
| 2023 | $172,946,932 | $180,755,978 | $184,116,774 | $1,481,084 | 18 | $2,843,471 |
| 2022 | $167,083,777 | $149,402,320 | $152,894,587 | $2,605,902 | 18 | $2,813,956 |
| 2021 | $165,957,964 | $143,285,597 | $144,819,236 | $3,092,507 | 21 | $5,215,972 |
| 2020 | $158,489,852 | $146,367,432 | $143,027,162 | $1,874,427 | 17 | $2,920,148 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ACC’s stated mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States a global leader in innovation and manufacturing. The organization says it champions science-based policy solutions, advances continuous performance improvement through Responsible Care, fosters sustainability practices among member companies, and communicates with communities about safety and sustainability.
In its 2024 filing, ACC described advocacy before government and the media, work with regulatory agencies and coalitions, education about the Toxic Substances Control Act, and freight-rail advocacy. Its Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives supports scientific research, training for safe use and application of products, and programs demonstrating chemistry’s contributions to society. ACC’s Long-Range Research Initiative supports research on chemical safety assessment, exposure science, and environmental and public health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, ACC reported 17 grants totaling $3,571,114. Grant amounts ranged from $5,902 to $2,879,907, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $2,879,907 to the Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives for research support. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Engineers Without Borders USA for projects benefiting low-income, minority, and underserved communities; $125,500 to Applied Building Technology Group for market outreach and education; and $100,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public Health Foundation for ethylene oxide research.
ACC also gave $80,081 to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The grantee describes its mission as inspiring a safe, connected, and inclusive community, leading the chemical engineering profession, supporting lifelong professional and personal growth, and applying expertise to societal needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Erin Kane, chair of the board; Lori Ryerkerk, vice chair of the board; Karen McKee, immediate past chair of the board; and Michael Graff, executive committee chair. The filing also lists Scott Behrens, Cindy Boiter, Lucia Boldea, Frank Bozich, Darrell Brown, and Phil Brown as board members.
American Chemistry Council is led by Christopher L. Jahn, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 72 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher L. Jahn
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$1.9M (2020) → $3.4M (2024)
Andrew H. Lavanway
Chief Executive & Chemtrec
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$271K (2023) → $430K (2024)
Erin Kane
Chair of the Board
Finance, Audit & Mbrshp Cmte Chair → Executive Committee Chair, 2023
Executive Committee Chair → Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Graff
Executive Committee Chair
Board Member → Board Finance, Audit & Membership, 2023
Board Finance, Audit & Membership → Executive Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison W. Starmann
General Counsel & Secretary
General Counsel → General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, 2021
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary → General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$443K (2020) → $413K (2024)
Nacole B. Hinton
Vice President, Hr & Administration
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$472K (2020) → $675K (2024)
Raymond J. O'Bryan
Former CFO
CFO, CAO & Treasurer → Former CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
$634K (2020) → $820K (2024)
Robert J. Simon Jr.
Vice President, Chemical Products & Technology
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$801K (2020) → $766K (2024)
Ross E. Eisenberg
Vice President & Plastics
Vice President & Federal Affairs → Vice President & Plastics, 2023
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$507K (2020) → $954K (2024)
Kimberly Wise White
Vice President, Reg & Scientific Affairs
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$432K (2021) → $770K (2024)
Joseph Yates Parker III
CFO, CAO & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, CAO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$569K (2022) → $665K (2024)
Mitchell Toomey
Vice President, Sustainability & Responsibility
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$589K (2023) → $638K (2024)
Sarah Scruggs Brandt
Executive Vice President & Communications
Vice President & Communications → Executive Vice President & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$502K (2023) → $545K (2024)
Rebecca McPhail
Vice President & State Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$542K (2024)
Ryan Jackson
Vice President & Federal Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$837K (2024)
Daryl Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Cordle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bozich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guillermo Novo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inga Carus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Fitterling
Board Member
Immediate Past Chairman → Immediate Past Chair of the Board, 2022
Immediate Past Chair of the Board → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim M. Nicholson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fortson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Paro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Panichella
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen McKee
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Executive Committee Chair → Chair of the Board, 2023
Chair of the Board → Immediate Past Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Ryan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Ryerkerk
Vice Chair of the Board
Board Member → Vice Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Costa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kramer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Nikolich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter R. Huntsman
Board Member
Chair of the Board → Immediate Past Chair of the Board, 2023
Immediate Past Chair of the Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil McDivitt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Keohane
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Shepherd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Chinn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christophe Vuillez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Neuman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Finelli
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Heinz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronaldo Pereira
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Powers
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Boiter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Keijzer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Willome
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Vanacker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Pogue
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert King
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Behrens
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alastair Port
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Tometich
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Paliotti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Sparks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Stouder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederique Van Baarle
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Machteld De Haan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lefenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Liebert
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kearns
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samir Hafri
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Peters
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony O'Dovan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antje Gerber
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonny Tulley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Digham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Good
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guido Skudlarek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Boldea
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Peterson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Prusak
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (52)
- Former: Antonis Papadourakis (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Tully (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Griffith (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Calvin Millard Dooley (2020–2023) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Haakan Jonsson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ralph R. Underwood (2020–2023) — Vice President & State Affairs
- Former: Aloke Lohia (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Samuelsen (2021–2023) — Chief Executive & Chemtrec
- Former: Joshua Baca (2021–2023) — Vice President & Plastics
- Former: Neil Ackerman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Mooldijk (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony O'Donovan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Patel (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken West (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vasilios Papaioannou (2022–2023) — Managing Director, Controller, Finance & Acc
- Former: Ludian Boldea (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anne W. Kolton (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President, S, Mo & Committee
- Former: Craig A. Rogerson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Harm (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Adams (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hudson La Force (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Owens (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Luis Sierra (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Rowe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Casparie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: George Koutsaftes (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susanne Wasson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Jane Scruggs (2022) — Vice President & Communications
- Former: Bhavesh V. Bob Patel (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Chebat (2020–2021) — Senior Director, Sales & Marketing
- Former: Kevin Fogarty (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael P. Walls (2020–2021) — Vice President, Reg & Tech Affairs
- Former: Quinn Stepan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Brown (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Calum Maclean (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Christophe Beck (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dell E. Perelman (2020) — Former Chief of Staff & General Counsel
- Former: Eric Schnur (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Moffatt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John D. Modine (2020) — Chief Executive & Chemtrec
- Former: Keith A. Christman (2020) — Managing Director & Plastics Market
- Former: Mark Vergnano (2020) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Michael Lacey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Miller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rajeev Gautam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roche Bernard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Sutton (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steven K. Russell (2020) — Vice President & Plastics
- Former: Susan Lewis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas K. Swift (2020) — Managing Director, Economics & Statistics
- Former: Vincent Stoquart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Smith (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3.4M, to Christopher L Jahn (President and CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Chemistry Council
How much does American Chemistry Council give each year?
American Chemistry Council gave $3.6M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 18 grants.
What is American Chemistry Council's typical grant size?
American Chemistry Council's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $210,066, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Chemistry Council that year got $21K on average.
Where does American Chemistry Council give grants?
American Chemistry Council gives mostly in District of Columbia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does American Chemistry Council give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on American Chemistry Council's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Chemtrec Help Award" (5 grants).
Who are American Chemistry Council's largest grantees?
American Chemistry Council's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiative ($2,879,907), Engineers Without Borders USA ($200,000) and Applied Building Technology Group LLC ($125,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Chemistry Council?
American Chemistry Council reported $167.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $186.1M.
What does American Chemistry Council fund?
ACC’s stated mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States a global leader in innovation and manufacturing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Chemistry Council?
American Chemistry Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check americanchemistry.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Chemistry Council's EIN?
American Chemistry Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0104410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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