irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14.77MMEMBERSHIP AND OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT - SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBERSHIP AND OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP TODAY CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 100,000 INDIVIDUALS AND 24 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS, ALL WITH A SIGNIFICANT INTEREST IN THE CREATION AND APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS ALL ITS MEMBERS ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, THE TRANSFER OF IDEAS FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMATION EXCHANGE.THESE ACTIVITIES REPRESENT ACM'S ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND AWARDS. AS WITH CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS THESE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ACM MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THEY INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS THE DISTINGUISHED LECTURER PROGRAM, GUIDE TO COMPUTING LITERATURE, EDUCATIONAL AND EDUCATION POLICY ACTIVITIES, CURRICULUM STUDIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHING DISCIPLINE SUPPORT, SUPPORT FOR ACCREDITATION, DIVERSITY AND CHAPTER ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT FOR ACM'S PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT MEMBERS ALSO INCLUDES EMAIL FORWARDING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOKS AND COURSES, CAREER NEWS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS ON COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGICAL INTERESTS AND NEWS.
- #2 $14.00MPUBLICATIONSACM PUBLICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, OUR MEMBERSHIP AND THE COMPUTING COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEWS AND ISSUES IN THE COMPUTING FIELD. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES SCHOLARLY JOURNALS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS THAT CONTAIN THE LATEST RESEARCH IN THE FIELD. CURRENTLY THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES 67 JOURNALS, 7 MAGAZINES, OVER 600 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND NUMEROUS ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS. ACM'S DIGITAL LIBRARY CONTAINS THE DIGITAL VERSION OF ALL OF ITS PUBLICATIONS AND IS SERVING OVER 3,000 UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND CORPORATE LIBRARIES AROUND THE WORLD AS WELL AS OVER 22,000 ACM MEMBERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ACM Conferences
Sponsors or co-sponsors over 150 events annually, including major conferences like CHI, PLDI, and MobiSys, bringing together researchers and practitioners to share advances in computing.
ACM Digital Library
Comprehensive collection of scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and electronic publications in computing, serving over 3,000 institutional subscribers and tens of thousands of members worldwide.
ACM Education Programs
Offers curriculum recommendations, teaching materials, accreditation support, and initiatives to promote diversity in computing education.
ACM Publications
Produces 70+ journals, 7 magazines, and numerous electronic publications covering all areas of computing research and practice.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
34 specialized groups in areas including AI, algorithms, architecture, and human-computer interaction that organize conferences and foster research collaboration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Hosting career services and job platformsACM hosts a career center with active job postings and job seekers, offering resume reviews, career coaching, interview preparation, and job search tools to support computing professionals and students in career advancement.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operating local and professional chapters globallyACM operates more than 195 Professional and Local SIG Chapters worldwide and supports regional councils in Europe, India, and China to strengthen international networking, promote participation, and deliver localized programming and speaker events.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Publishing peer-reviewed research and expert perspectivesACM publishes scholarly journals, magazines such as Communications of the ACM, and conference proceedings that disseminate original research, technical advancements, and expert commentary in computing and information technology.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Sponsoring conferences and technical meetingsACM sponsors or co-sponsors over 150 to 170 annual conferences, workshops, and symposia globally through its Special Interest Groups, providing forums for knowledge exchange among researchers, practitioners, and educators in computing.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Supporting student engagement and scholarshipsACM supports students through chapter programs at over 500 academic institutions, provides $1.5 million in scholarships, hosts student research competitions at conferences, and offers resume review services and career planning tools.
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Uncategorized 8 activities
- Advocating for computing policy and education reformACM advocates for the inclusion of informatics as a foundational discipline in European school curricula and promotes dialogue on technology policy with governmental bodies such as the European Commission.
- Curating educational resources for computing educatorsACM provides a repository of peer-reviewed, classroom-tested Open Educational Resources, including assignments, labs, and lecture materials for introductory computer science courses, along with curriculum recommendations adopted internationally.
- Engaging volunteers in leadership and publication rolesACM relies on member volunteers to lead journals, serve as editors and reviewers, organize conferences, and contribute to advocacy, education, and policy initiatives, supporting the organization’s mission to advance computing as a science and profession.
- Operating and maintaining the ACM Digital LibraryThe ACM Digital Library is a comprehensive, full-text repository of all ACM publications, including journals, magazines, conference proceedings, and newsletters, serving tens of thousands of members and thousands of academic and corporate institutions worldwide. It provides advanced research tools and bibliographic data in computing.
- Producing public-facing content and mediaACM produces technical bulletins, oral history interviews with pioneers in human-computer interaction, the ACM ByteCast podcast, on-demand technical talks, and member achievement features to share knowledge and highlight contributions in computing.
- Providing lifelong learning and professional development resourcesACM offers members access to online learning platforms including O'Reilly, Skillsoft Percipio, and Pluralsight, with thousands of courses, books, videos, coding labs, and skill assessments on current technologies and job-relevant skills.
- Recognizing excellence in computing through awardsACM recognizes outstanding contributions to computing via awards such as the ACM Fellows, A.M. Turing Award (with a $1 million prize), and regional honors in India and China, highlighting achievements in research, leadership, and innovation.
- Transitioning to open access publishingACM is transitioning all of its publications to a full open access model, effective January 2026, including making Communications of the ACM fully open access to expand global access to computing research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$96.18M
Contributions & grants$9.09M9%
Program service revenue$82.15M85%
Investment income$4.82M5%
Other revenue$122K
expenses
Total expenses$89.75M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.47M
Grants paid out$4.99M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$280.49M
Cash$53.61M
Investments$175.74M
Liabilities$79.53M
Net assets$200.96M
Liquid reserves30.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| VICKI HANSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $773K |
| PATRICIA RYAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 60 | $656K |
| WAYNE GRAVES | DIRECTOR-DIGITAL LIBRARY | 55 | $503K |
| SCOTT DELMAN | DIRECTOR-ACM PUBLICATIONS | 45 | $483K |
| DONNA CAPPO | DIRECTOR-SIG SERVICES | 50 | $352K |
| JAMES SCHEMBARI | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES | 45 | $324K |
| MONIQUE CHANG | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & HR MANAGER | 45 | $267K |
| CYNTHIA RYAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-MEMBERSHIP | 45 | $243K |
board members · 17
- ALEJANDRO SAUCEDO — MEMBER AT LARGE
- ALISON DERBENWICK MILLER — MEMBER AT LARGE (AS OF 07/2024)
- DAME WENDY HALL — PUBLICATIONS BOARD CO-CHAIR
- DIVESH SRIVASTAVA — PUBLICATIONS BOARD CO-CHAIR
- ELISA BERTINO — VICE PRESIDENT
- GABRIELE KOTSIS — PAST PRESIDENT
- JENS PALSBERG — SGB COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
- JOHN KIM — MEMBER AT LARGE (AS OF 07/2024)
- MICHELLE ZHOU — MEMBER AT LARGE
- NEHA KUMAR - SIG GOVERNING — BOARD CHAIR (AS OF 07/2024)
- ODEST JENKINS — MEMBER AT LARGE (AS OF 07/2024)
- RASHMI MOHAN — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- TANARA LAUSCHNER — MEMBER AT LARGE (AS OF 07/2024)
- THOMAS ZIMMERMANN — SGB COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
- TOM CRICK — MEMBER AT LARGE
- VIVEK SARKAR — SGB COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
- YANNIS IOANNIDIS — PRESIDENT (NON-VOTING*)
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ACM Special Interest Groups Network — ACM sponsors and collaborates with Special Interest Groups to organize conferences and provide specialized membership content.
- Charles Babbage Institute Partner — Collaborates on conducting oral history interviews in human-computer interaction
- Council of European Professional Informatics Societies Partner — Co-founding partner with ACM Europe Council and Informatics Europe in the Informatics for All consortium.
- Europe TPC Network — Europe Technology Policy Committee of ACM focused on regional technology policy.
- European Commission Government — Engaged by the ACM Europe Technology Policy Committee in dialogue on technology and computing policy issues.
- Google Funder — Provides $1 million in funding for the A.M. Turing Award.
- Google, Inc. Funder — Funds the $1 million prize accompanying the ACM A.M. Turing Award.
- IEEE Partner — Collaborates with ACM China Education Council on curricula development and research task forces in computer education.
- Informatics Europe Partner — Collaborates with ACM Europe Council in the Informatics for All consortium to advocate for informatics education in European schools.
- Microsoft Partner — Collaborates with Microsoft on research related to AI in software development and engineering productivity.
- Microsoft Partner — Sponsors the ACM Student Research Competitions.
- National Science Foundation Government — Funds community visioning workshops whose reports are included in the ACM Digital Library
- O'Reilly Partner — Provides access to O'Reilly Online Learning content including books, courses, and videos as part of the ACM Skills Bundle.
- Pluralsight Partner — Partners with ACM to provide a curated collection of technology courses, skill assessments, and certification prep materials.
- Royal Academy of Engineering (U.K.) Government — Recognized Dame Wendy Hall with the Sir Frank Whittle Medal.
- Skillsoft Percipio Partner — Collaborates with ACM to offer a custom learning collection featuring courses, eBooks, practice labs, and skill assessments.
- Special Interest Groups Network — Hosts 34 volunteer-driven Special Interest Groups that organize conferences and lead technical communities within specific computing disciplines.
- Steven Gordon Partner — Lead author of an ACM report on generative AI in computing education
- TopInterview Partner — Partners with TopInterview to provide professional interview coaching services to job seekers.
- USTPC Network — US Technology Policy Committee of ACM focused on public policy engagement.
- Universe Today Partner — Covered ESA's reboot of a spacecraft 140 million kilometers from Earth.
- myACM Partner — Online member portal providing account management and customization features for ACM members
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- AI-Integrated Education with Foundational Competencemethodology: AI-integrated computing educationBy promoting curricula that integrate AI tools while emphasizing core programming and critical understanding, ACM ensures students become capable, discerning developers because balanced instruction prevents overreliance on automation and builds deeper technical judgment.
- Community-Driven Innovation via Specialized Technical Communitiesmethodology: research-practice_integrationBy organizing around Special Interest Groups that integrate research and practice, ACM fosters innovation and field-wide progress because these communities enable collaboration across academia and industry while addressing both theoretical and applied challenges.
- Inclusive Computing Education through Research-Based Engagementmethodology: inclusive_computing_educationBy requiring research-based engagement mechanisms in educational materials, ACM increases diversity and inclusion in computing education because such approaches are proven to support underrepresented learners and improve pedagogical outcomes.
- Open Knowledge Transfer from Theory to Practicemethodology: theory-to-practice-knowledge-transferBy enabling the transfer of computing knowledge from theoretical research to practical application through open access and member engagement, ACM accelerates innovation because it reduces silos between researchers and practitioners.