The Academy of Adoption and Assisted
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted reproduction attorneys (AAAA) is a credentialed organization dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption and assisted reproduction law. It advocates for laws and policies to protect the best interests of children, the legal status of families formed through adoption and assisted reproduction, and the rights of all interested parties.
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted at a glance
In short: The Academy of Adoption and Assisted gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,850
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,425
- Median grant
- $5,425
- Total assets
- $359,988
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Academy of Adoption and Assisted funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resolve Inc DBA the National Infertility Association ($6K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve Inc DBA the National Infertility Association McLean, VA | Night of Hope Sponsor & Event | $5,750 |
| The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Washington, DC | Angels in Adoption Sponsor & Event | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $359,988 | $742,318 | $782,102 | $10,850 | 2 | $6,361 |
| 2024 | $374,968 | $601,361 | $632,959 | — | — | $2,777 |
| 2023 | $365,314 | $864,825 | $991,383 | — | — | $108,215 |
| 2022 | $617,556 | $550,937 | $590,649 | — | — | $272 |
| 2021 | $675,624 | $278,647 | $392,161 | — | — | $5,689 |
| 2020 | $658,832 | $539,664 | $416,790 | — | — | $45 |
| 2019 | $507,695 | $678,608 | $845,675 | — | — | $39,445 |
About The Academy of Adoption and Assisted
Based on IRS filings
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted is a public charity, based in Greenwood, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted is led by Sherriann Hicks, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherriann Hicks
President
Trustee → President-Elect & President, 2024
President-Elect & President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
11 hrs/week
$14K (2025)
Meryl Rosenberg
President Starting May
Trustee → President Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra E. Guston
Adoption Policy Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Adoption Policy Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
9 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Genie Miller Gillespie
Adoption Policy Director Starting May
President → Immediate Past-President, 2023
Immediate Past-President → Adoption Policy Director Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2019
9 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Nidhi Desai
Art Policy Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Art Policy Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
9 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $11K (2025)
Lance Rich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Jay
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Dempsey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Kirsh
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Roetter
Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ginn
Trustee Starting May
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Franklin
Trustee Starting May
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Zuckerman
Trustee Starting May
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Elrich
Trustee Starting May
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret E. Swain
Immediate Past-Pres
President-Elect & President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past-Pres, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jennie Sullivan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Surratt
Deputy to the President Starting May
Trustee → Deputy to the President Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janna Annest
President Elect Starting May
Trustee → President Elect Starting May, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Fleischner
Deputy to the President
Vice President → Deputy to the President, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jenny L. Womack (2019–2024) — Immediate Past-President & Treasurer
- Former: Harold Atencio (2019–2023) — Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Josie Redwine (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Freeby (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Catherine E. Keefe (2019–2022) — Past-President
- Former: David Anderson (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Heather Strickland (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Denise Seidelman (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Stovall (2019–2020) — Past-President
- Former: Larry Jenkins (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie Goldheim (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Simi Denson (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $14K, to Sherriann Hicks (Pres Thru May 2025). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Adoption and Assisted
How much does The Academy of Adoption and Assisted give each year?
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Academy of Adoption and Assisted?
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $742K.
Where does The Academy of Adoption and Assisted operate?
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is The Academy of Adoption and Assisted's EIN?
The Academy of Adoption and Assisted's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1900303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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