Financial Transparency

The Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE), Inc. is a registered public charity under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and incorporated as a nonstock corporation in the Commonwealth of Viriginia. GADE is committed to embracing the values of accountability and transparency as a matter of ethical leadership, as well as legal compliance. GADE has a long record of managing its resources in the most efficient way possible that is central to our organization’s mission.

Financial Contributions
GADE’s annual revenue is received via annual membership dues paid by member colleges and universities and our annual conference registration fee and sponsorship. We are grateful for every membership, each which supports GADE’s mission to promote excellence and equity in social work doctoral education through networking, capacity building, and stewardship of the profession.

Accountability & Transparency
GADE is fully committed to absolute transparency in its finances, especially in how the organization uses the membership fees that it receives. GADE publishes its financial documents to be publicly available for anyone to view. GADE is required to submit a file a 990 with the IRS annually.

Legal Documentation
Certificate of Incorporation 
Articles of Incorporation 
Bylaws

Financial Documentation
IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter 
Most Recent 990 
2024 Form W-9 

The Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work’s Federal Tax ID Number: 43-1222852