TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$709K
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
53
+17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+0.6% YoY
About American College of Bankruptcy
Based on IRS filings
American College of Bankruptcy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DOVER, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 53 grants totaling $709K. Net investment income was $329K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,110,544 | $2,797,100 | $2,392,232 |
| Revenue | $1,110,397 | $821,124 | $751,369 |
| Expenses | $813,580 | $693,544 | $541,573 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $329,492 | $81,298 | $40,913 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American College of Bankruptcy
American College of Bankruptcy Foundation - Pro Bono Grant
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Professional Pipeline Grant - American College of Bankruptcy (formerly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant)
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Just the Beginning ($38,341), Veterans Legal Services ($27,500), City Bar Justice Center ($22,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, CA | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW SAN DIEGO, CA | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
| SOUTH ALABAMA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS MOBILE, AL | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| CONEJO FREE CLINIC THOUSAND OAKS, CA | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $14,000 |
| PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES BOSTON, MA | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $27,500 |
| DADE LEGAL AID MIAMI, FL | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| DC BAR PRO BONO CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF GREATER CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, OH | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES A BECKHAM JR | PRESIDENT UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| PATRICIA REDMOND | PRESIDENT AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| JAN HAYDEN | CHAIR | 0.3 | — |
| VINCENT E LAZAR | VICE CHAIR | 0.3 | — |
| LISA M SCHWEITZER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| REBECCA A ROOF | TREASURER UNTIL MARCH | 0.5 | — |
| MARJORIE KAUFMAN DIRECTOR | UNTIL MARCH, THEN TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| STEVEN N BERGER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| MARK SHINDERMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JAY M GOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JULIO E MENDOZA | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LYNN LEWIS TAVENNER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| LEYZA F BLANCO | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| JAY BENDER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| KATHRYN A COLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| MICHAEL R JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DWAYNE MURRAY | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SCOTT WOLFSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| HON JOHN HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| CHRISTINE E DEVINE | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| LAURA DAVIS JONES | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| WARREN A USITANE | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| TRAVIS TORRENCE | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| JULIE B TEICHER | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| FELICIA PERLMAN | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| CAROLINE A RECKLER | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| ERIC L JOHNSON | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER M CANDON | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH | 0.5 | — |
| ISABEL C BALBOA | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| J SCOTT VICTOR | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| WILLIAM WALLANDER | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| PROF ELIZABETH TASHIJAN | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| DAVID A WARFIELD | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| E FRANK CHILDRESS JR | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| PATRICK J NASH | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| NORMAN L PERNICK | DIRECTOR UNTIL MARCH | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT J ROSENBERG SR | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SHARI BEDKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL JUNE | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXANDRA CC SCHNAPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF JULY | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American College of Bankruptcy?
American College of Bankruptcy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DOVER, DE. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American College of Bankruptcy?
As of 2024, American College of Bankruptcy holds $3.1M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 53 grants totaling $709K in 2024.
Where does American College of Bankruptcy operate?
American College of Bankruptcy has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does American College of Bankruptcy award?
In 2024, American College of Bankruptcy awarded 53 grants totaling $709K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American College of Bankruptcy's EIN?
American College of Bankruptcy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0656156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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