Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The accrediting commission for schools (acs) fosters excellence in elementary and secondary education by encouraging school improvement through a process of continuing evaluation and it recognizes by accrediting schools which meet an acceptable level of quality in accordance with established criteria. the commission extends its services to schools located in california, hawaii, guam, american samoa, commonwealth of the marianas, marshall islands, the federated states of micronesia, as well as amercian/international schools in southeast asia and the pacific.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The accrediting commission for schools (acs) fosters excellence in elementary and secondary education by encouraging school improvement through a process of continuing evaluation and it recognizes by accrediting schools which meet an acceptable level of quality in accordance with established criteria. the commission extends its services to schools located in california, hawaii, guam, american samoa, commonwealth of the marianas, marshall islands, the federated states of micronesia, as well as amercian/international schools in southeast asia and the pacific.”.

• In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
• As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 33 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is not a donor-advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $571,254.
• The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 32 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2013.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $3,361,050 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.