irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.90MEDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS: THE AAA EDUCATION SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. ITS FOCUS IS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BOTH IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS AS WELL AS ONLINE FORMATS TO ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS SERVING THE AAA AND ICDR AS WELL AS ADVOCATES, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
AI Arbitrator
AI-powered tool that analyzes case submissions and surfaces key issues, with final decisions issued by human arbitrators; currently available for construction disputes.
Arbitration
Administers binding arbitration proceedings for commercial, consumer, employment, and construction disputes, offering a faster alternative to litigation.
Educational Programs
Offers webinars, in-person events, and courses on ADR fundamentals, advanced mediation, and emerging topics like AI in arbitration.
Mediation
Facilitates nonbinding mediation services to help parties reach mutually acceptable resolutions with the assistance of a neutral mediator.
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
Provides digital platforms for resolving disputes remotely, increasing accessibility and efficiency in dispute resolution processes.
Resolution Simulator
Nonbinding simulated arbitration outcome tool that helps parties assess risk and strategy before filing a formal case.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 4 activities
- Conduct education and training programsProvides education and training programs in domestic, international, and online formats for arbitrators, mediators, advocates, business professionals, and the public, including mandatory and advanced training for new and ongoing panelists. Also offers webinars, in-person events, and podcasts on ADR topics.
- Lobby for alternative dispute resolution policiesOperates a government relations office that serves as a liaison with federal agencies and congressional offices to provide information about the association and promote the use of dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Produce ADR-related publicationsProduces quality publications to promote understanding and use of alternative dispute resolution as part of fulfilling its mission.
- Provide nonbinding dispute assessment toolsOffers a nonbinding resolution simulator that uses arbitrator-modeled analysis to help parties assess potential case outcomes and risks.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Deliver specialized dispute resolution servicesOffers specialized dispute resolution mechanisms, including a Web3 Panel for blockchain, smart contracts, and digital assets, and AI-powered tools for construction cases with final decisions issued by human arbitrators.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer dispute resolution casesAdministers a large volume of dispute resolution cases annually, including business-to-business claims and counterclaims totaling $29 billion, with arbitration cases resolved three times faster than traditional litigation on average.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$139.58M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$134.01M96%
Investment income$5.09M4%
Other revenue$480K
expenses
Total expenses$125.56M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84.84M
Grants paid out$1.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$452.57M
Cash$20.53M
Investments$349.66M
Liabilities$310.64M
Net assets$141.93M
Liquid reserves35.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCESCO ROSSI | EVP, CFO, CRO AND TREASURER | 50 | $1.87M |
| ERIC P TUCHMANN | EVP/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & CORP SECRETARY | 50 | $1.54M |
| DIANA N DIDIA | SVP/CHIEF INFORMATION AND INNOVATION OFFICER | 50 | $1.02M |
| CHRISTINE L NEWHALL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $904K |
| ERIC DILL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 50 | $885K |
| ROBERT MATLIN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $847K |
| DWIGHT D JAMES | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $837K |
| INDIA JOHNSON | PRESIDENT & CEO (OUTGOING) | 50 | $784K |
| MAUREEN KURDZIEL | SVP/DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES | 50 | $669K |
| BRIDGET MCCORMACK | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 50 | $645K |
| SASHA CARBONE | SVP/DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL & ASSOC. CORP SECRETARY | 50 | $644K |
| HAROLD COLEMAN JR | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $519K |
| KELLY WEISBROD | VP AND CONTROLLER | 50 | $379K |
| INTERNA KHUTORSKY | VP, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS | 50 | $326K |
| SANJAY PATEL | VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS | 50 | $323K |
| MICHAEL CLARK | VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING | 50 | $305K |
| STEVEN ERRICK | DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)/CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 3 | $130K |
board members · 8
- BARBARA BENNINGTON — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA MCGIVERN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTI UNDERWOOD — CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
- DAVID L EVANS ESQ — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- DENIS J HAUPTLY — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- FRANK RUSSO — DIRECTOR
- HON WILLIAM G BASSLER — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- J MICHAEL KIRKLAND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Chambers USA Network — AAA-ICDR panelists ranked in Chambers USA Nationwide Rankings for Arbitration and Mediation
- ICDR Partner — Collaborates with ICDR to provide education and training programs for arbitrators and mediators in international settings.
strategies · 2
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-Augmented Human Arbitrationmethodology: AI_assisted_human_arbitrationBy using AI to analyze case submissions and identify key issues, the organization increases efficiency in dispute resolution while preserving the integrity of human judgment in final decision-making, because automated issue spotting reduces processing time without sacrificing fairness.
- Institutional Education for ADR Adoptionmethodology: institutional-education-outreachBy delivering education programs to institutions such as corporations, law firms, courts, unions, and government agencies, the organization increases responsible use of alternative dispute resolution, because institutional actors are more likely to adopt ADR when they understand its benefits and proper application.