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.
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAmerican 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors | Newswise - Newswise
Dr. Carl Sheperis Receives Distinguished Professional Service Award from American Counseling Association - Berks Community Television
Announcing the Winners of the ACA Awards for Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling | Newswise - Newswise
Counseling Awareness Month Celebrates the Pivotal Work of Counselors in Strengthening Mental Health | Newswise - Newswise
Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO | Newswise - Newswise
MSU Texas graduate student honored by the American Counseling Association - News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX
Help Stop Counseling Censorship – NA - Alliance Defending Freedom
American Counseling Association honors VCU’s Daniel Gutierrez - VCU News
Two graduate counseling programs earn prized accreditation - GCU News
CACREP Wields Monopolistic Power over the Counseling Profession - Minding The Campus
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 128 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1952
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Programs & activitiesNo 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