2026-05-14T08:58:52-00:00 2025-06-30 921737650 PARSONS & COMPANY CPAS PLLC 228A WEST MAIN RICHMOND KY 40475 990 2024-07-01 561758784 Appalachian College Association Inc % Nancy E Rushing APPA 8594945367 3499 Blazer Pkwy STE 330 Lexington KY 40509 Nancy E Rushing President 8594945367 2026-05-14 true true JOHN L DUNDON P01706097 8593533373 2026-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Nancy E Rushing 3499 Blazer Pkwy STE 330 Lexington KY 40509 6388859 false X www.acaweb.org X 1993 KY Incorporated on August 6, 1993, ACA primarily serves the people of the Central Appalachian region by providing/enhancing higher education and related services. 33 33 7 65 0 1092066 1297303 3189627 3181900 805032 1909656 240 0 5086965 6388859 902287 1023818 0 783808 818940 0 0 3564909 3809960 5251004 5652718 -164039 736141 40668780 43472392 1971961 1384783 38696819 42087609 X ACA is an organization of 33 independent liberal arts higher education institutions that provides expanded and enhanced learning opportunities to faculty, staff, and students for the purpose of serving the educational and economic wellbeing of the people of Central Appalachia. false false 3514595 20655 3060192 Library and Shared Catalog - The ACA Bowen Central Library of Appalachia partners with each member institution to make it economically possible to provide all ACA member students, faculty, and staff with the best electronic library information resources available. 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Lyrasis 21433 21433 true University of Pikeville 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville KY 41501 610444788 57600 Financial Education for Students Berea College 101 Chestnut Street Berea KY 40403 610444650 70800 Financial Education for Students Ferrum College 109 Ferrum Mountain Road Ferrum VA 24088 540506457 95000 Financial Education for Students Union Commonwealth University 310 College Street Barbourville KY 40906 610461768 57600 Financial Education for Students Emory & Henry University PO Box 947 Emory VA 24327 540505892 60825 Financial Education for Students Maryville College 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville TN 37804 620475691 56842 Financial Education for Students Mars Hill University 100 Athletic Street Mars Hill NC 28754 560554207 57749 Financial Education for Students 7 Student Scholarships 49 161828 Faculty Fellowships 32 354919 Library Staff Professional Development 18 20655 Part I Line 2 Procedures for Monitoring Grants - After a strict application process, grants are awarded to member institutions on behalf of individuals in the form of student scholarships, faculty fellowships, and other professional development awards. All awards are used for educational purposes. false false false false false false false false false Nancy E Rushing - Appalachian Colle President 175171 17544 9596 202311 Larry Hall - Appalachian College As Vice President 133216 14229 9974 157419 Form 990, Part IV, Section A, Line 1A Delegate Broad Authority Due to its tax-exempt status, the ACA is not subject to U.S. federal or state income tax and does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Classes of Members Any indpendent, four-year college or university located in the Appalachian region of Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia is eligible for membership provided it is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting agency and offers a broad range of academic programs in the arts and sciences. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B Review of Form 990 The organization informs its Board that a copy of Form 990 is available for review upon request. Form 990 is reviewed by Finance Committee members, the President, and Accounting Department staff. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Conflict of Interest Policy ACAs Conflict of Interest Policy is outlined in its employee manual and new Board member packet. Stakeholders are encouraged to report any potential conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A Establish Compensation All compensation and benefit payments to officers and employees are submitted to the Full Board for review and approval through the organizations annual budget process. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B Compensation of Employees See response for Line 15A above. Form 990, Part III, Section Schedule A, Line 12 Schedule A - Part III - Section B - Line 12 Other Income Miscellaneous Income - Column A 2020 - 12,349 Column B 2021 - 116,614 Column C 2022 - 9,878 Column D 2023 240 Column E 2024 - 0 Column F - 139,081