American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Education. Leadership. Research.
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
EIN: 36-6145045
Mission
The ASSP Foundation is committed to a safer future for workers. We advance occupational safety and health (OSH), we promote OSH as a career choice, and we help build a sustainable talent pipeline for the profession.
Ruling year
1966
Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Safety Professionals
Jennifer McNelly
Director, ASSP Foundation
Mary Goranson
Main address
520 N Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068 USA
Formerly known as
American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation
ASSE Foundation
EIN
36-6145045
Disasters and emergency management
Safety education
Business and industry
Population served
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
Social and economic status
Work status and occupations
NTEE code
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (Y12)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Scholarship & Grant Program
Since 1990, the ASSP Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships and professional education grants to students beginning their studies in occupational safety and professionals seeking to continue their education. We offer nearly 150 awards each year ranging from $500 to $15,000 each. More than 1,300 safety students and professionals have advanced their careers, thanks to the generosity of the safety community.
Family Scholarship Fund
The Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 to assuage the hardship of families affected by a workplace tragedy. This scholarship, available to spouses and children who have lost a loved one in a workplace incident, provides educational funding to minimize the financial impact of their loss and encourage continuing education. As safety professionals continue to make a greater impact, fewer people will experience such tragedies, but until then we need to step up. We encourage you to share this program with anyone you know who may benefit from it.
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Our results
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Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Academics, Emergency responders, Military personnel, Veterans
Related Program
Scholarship & Grant Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Students and professionals receiving grants and scholarships to further their education and professional status (certification, continuing ed, etc.), reported on school year status (e.g. 2017 = 17-18)
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Work status and occupations
Related Program
Scholarship & Grant Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Students and professionals receiving grants and scholarships to further their education and professional status (certification, continuing ed, etc.), reported on school year status (e.g. 2017 = 17-18)
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Who We Are
The ASSP Foundation is committed to a safer future for workers. We advance occupational safety and health, we promote Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) as a career choice, and we help build a sustainable talent pipeline for the profession.
What We Do
We position the OSH profession as a desirable career choice and help to build the skills and leadership of current OSH professionals. We provide career guidance, educational opportunities, and leadership development to attract new individuals to the profession, as well as enhance the knowledge and skills of current safety professionals. We leverage and support applied scientific research and collect data to develop and inform strategy and to position the OSH profession towards best-in-class standards.
Why It Matters
Occupational safety and health professionals create safe working environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses across all industries. For many, the primary source of professional development and knowledge enhancement is through networking and training provided at the company or community level. New tools and delivery strategies are required to reach and engage both current and new generations of learners and workers. With the support of ASSP’s membership base, the ASSP Foundation is uniquely positioned to serve in this capacity.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Workplace safety begins with individuals who want to keep others free from harm, and who want to save lives. We provide every opportunity possible to help those individuals accomplish their goals.
VALUE STATEMENTS
Recruitment
The ASSP Foundation recognizes the need to expand its outreach beyond traditional four-year institutions and traditional occupational safety and health degree programs to meet the growing need for skilled workers in OSH. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as documented in their report, National Assessment of the Occupational Safety and Health Workforce, future national demand for occupational safety and health services will significantly outstrip the number of professionals with the necessary training, education, and experience to provide such services. The profession must begin to tap non-traditional sources of potential talent, including young adults, women, veterans and career changers, especially as the number of retirements increases over the next decade.
Career Guidance
The ASSP Foundation is the preferred source of information and resources regarding career guidance and pathways for OSH professions. Relative to content, learning and knowledge, the ASSP Foundation is committed to disseminating valid and relevant information about the profession through nontraditional, engaging delivery channels. The goal is to position occupational safety and health professions as desirable career choices to a wider audience.
Educational Opportunities
The ASSP Foundation invests in the skill and capacity building of current and future OSH professionals through valuable training, conferences, networking, and technology-based learning opportunities. The Foundation enhances access to learning and experience that allow prospective and new practitioners to gain foundational skills needed for lifelong career success.
Leadership Development
The ASSP Foundation is dedicated to developing current and future leaders within the profession by enhancing training and leadership opportunities. A primary focus of effort is the development and promotion of new tools and delivery strategies designed to engage a wide variety of learners.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
With a core base of 36,000+ ASSP members, the ASSP Foundation is already partnered with a great number of individuals who work to advance safety for workers. A significant portion of ASSP's membership contributes to the ASSP Foundation's mission each year. Additionally, we are partnered with several large, high-profile, and incredibly generous companies that allow us to take huge steps toward our goals. The ASSP Foundation's Board of Trustees represent a vast array of expertise and years of experience at its disposal, and leverage their strengths to guide the ASSP Foundation successfully. ASSP is also a highly influential and respected professional organization that has ties in government and countries around the world.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In the 25 years since the ASSP Foundation's inception we have grown significantly. The Scholarship and Grant Program now offers over nearly 150 awards, totaling nearly $400,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. The ASSP Foundation Research Program has also grown to the point where it is now funding projects up to $300,000. With record numbers of beneficiaries in each of our programs, the ASSP Foundation's ability to make a difference in the profession is easily apparent and we look forward to expanding the reach of our programs even more in the future.
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
83.91
Months of cash in 2021 info
9.2
Fringe rate in 2021 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
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| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $318,668 | $151,888 | -$62,808 | -$679,210 | $1,571,539 |
| As % of expenses | 40.7% | 18.6% | -6.9% | -106.4% | 222.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $318,668 | $151,888 | -$62,808 | -$679,210 | $1,571,539 |
| As % of expenses | 40.7% | 18.6% | -6.9% | -106.4% | 222.3% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $923,280 | $1,125,876 | $982,470 | $582,224 | $743,765 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -8.4% | 21.9% | -12.7% | -40.7% | 27.7% |
| Program services revenue | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 8.9% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 20.4% | 12.2% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 82.6% | 59.0% | 63.1% | 68.9% | 40.9% |
| Other revenue | 5.9% | 29.1% | 22.7% | 10.3% | 44.4% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $783,612 | $818,345 | $908,146 | $638,633 | $706,969 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 7.6% | 4.4% | 11.0% | -29.7% | 10.7% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 58.7% | 57.7% | 60.3% | 16.0% | 39.2% |
| All other expenses | 38.8% | 40.5% | 38.5% | 70.2% | 48.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $783,612 | $818,345 | $908,146 | $638,633 | $706,969 |
| One month of savings | $65,301 | $68,195 | $75,679 | $53,219 | $58,914 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $848,913 | $886,540 | $983,825 | $691,852 | $765,883 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 9.7 | 9.1 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 9.2 |
| Months of cash and investments | 88.6 | 90.7 | 80.7 | 101.5 | 118.6 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 27.6 | 28.6 | 25.0 | 22.7 | 47.2 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $630,499 | $622,245 | $789,018 | $333,887 | $543,538 |
| Investments | $5,154,053 | $5,560,580 | $5,321,430 | $5,067,427 | $6,442,822 |
| Receivables | $11,891 | $4,791 | $7,673 | $4,455 | $3,050 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 6.0% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $1,800,425 | $1,952,313 | $1,889,505 | $1,210,295 | $2,781,834 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $3,641,737 | $3,832,283 | $3,850,090 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $3,651,737 | $3,842,283 | $3,860,090 | $4,163,794 | $4,135,240 |
| Total net assets | $5,452,162 | $5,794,596 | $5,749,595 | $5,374,089 | $6,917,074 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Safety Professionals
Jennifer McNelly
Jennifer McNelly, CAE, is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Society of Safety Professionals. McNelly has more than 30 years of association, government, regulatory and business experience.
As CEO, McNelly advances the organization’s mission to help its members and their employers create safe work environments worldwide through the prevention of injuries, illnesses and fatalities. She works with the Board of Directors and ASSP's professional staff to execute ASSP’s strategic plan for growth while building on the Society’s legacy and addressing the evolving needs of more than 36,000 safety and health professionals around the globe, strengthening the Society’s position as a leading voice while fostering a collaborative culture of member engagement, performance, accountability and innovation.
Director, ASSP Foundation
Mary Goranson
Mary Goranson is director of the ASSP Foundation, the Society’s charitable arm. She directs strategy and oversees operations for the Foundation, which has net assets of $5.8 million. A staff member since 1988, Goranson is responsible for all aspects of planning and execution including development, board governance, volunteer management, financial reporting and programs, which include scholarships, research grants and leadership development. She holds a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Western Illinois University and is a member of the Association Foundation Group and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation
Board of directorsas of 03/08/2023
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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