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American Counseling Association

PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNSELORS, ADVOCATE FOR THE PROFESSION, AND ENSURE ETHICAL, CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PRACTICES THAT PROTECT THOSE USING COUNSELING SERVICES.

Alexandria, VA EIN: 530211350 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Counseling Association

Explore the American Counseling Association’s hub for professional counseling resources, advocacy, education, events, and news that support mental health, counselors, and the counseling profession. Join us today.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Promote the professional development of counselors, advocate for the profession, and ensure ethical, culturally inclusive practices that protect those using counseling services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 55%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.55
Program$0.55

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show American Counseling Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1952, it predates 93% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Counseling Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 530211350. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

American Counseling Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530211350. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Counseling Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

American Counseling Association is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years. Its registered address is 2461 Eisenhower Ave Ste 300, United States.

Based on official tax filings, American Counseling Association has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Counseling Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Counseling Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Counseling Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Explore the American Counseling Association’s hub for professional counseling resources, advocacy, education, events, and news that support mental health, counselors, and the counseling profession. Join us today. American Counseling Association is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $16M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to American Counseling Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Counseling Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530211350, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
55% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
67

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SH
Shawn B•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors | Newswise - Newswise
Jul 2026
www.newswise.com
Dr. Carl Sheperis Receives Distinguished Professional Service Award from American Counseling Association - Berks Communi
Apr 2026
www.bctv.org
Announcing the Winners of the ACA Awards for Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling | Newswise - Newswise
Apr 2026
www.newswise.com
Counseling Awareness Month Celebrates the Pivotal Work of Counselors in Strengthening Mental Health | Newswise - Newswis
Apr 2026
www.newswise.com
Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO | Newswise - Newswise
Feb 2026
www.newswise.com
MSU Texas graduate student honored by the American Counseling Association - News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
Feb 2026
www.newschannel6now.com
Help Stop Counseling Censorship – NA - Alliance Defending Freedom
Nov 2025
adflegal.org
American Counseling Association honors VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez - VCU News
Sep 2025
news.vcu.edu
Two graduate counseling programs earn prized accreditation - GCU News
Aug 2025
news.gcu.edu
CACREP Wields Monopolistic Power over the Counseling Profession - Minding The Campus
Aug 2025
mindingthecampus.org
Form filed
$16.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 128 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1952
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Counseling Association

What is American Counseling Association?
American Counseling Association is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Alexandria, United States. Explore the American Counseling Association’s hub for professional counseling resources, advocacy, education, events, and news that support mental health, counselors, and the counseling profession. Join us today.
When was American Counseling Association founded?
American Counseling Association was founded in 1952.
Who leads American Counseling Association?
Shawn Boynes serves as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Where is American Counseling Association located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States.
What is American Counseling Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Counseling Association trustworthy?
American Counseling Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Counseling Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530211350.
What is American Counseling Association's website?
https://www.counseling.org