2025-09-29T13:30:25-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 550718150 NORTH AMERICAN REGISTRY OF MIDWIVES INC NORT 9312019609 1161 Murfreesboro Pike 110 PMB 114 Nashville TN 372172261 Brynne Potter Executive Director 4342024303 2025-09-25 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X NARM Brynne Potter 1208 Bland Circle Charlottesville VA 22901 822706 0 X www.narm.org X 1992 TN NARM's mission is to provide and maintain an evaluative process for multiple routes of midwifery education and training; to develop and administer a standardized examination system leading to the credential "Certified Professional Midwife" (CPM); to identify best practices that reflect the excellence and diversity of the independent midwifery community as the basis for setting the standards for the CPM credential; to publish, distribute and/or make available materials that describe the certification and examination process and requirements for application; to maintain a registry of those individuals who have received certification and/or passed the examination; to manage the process of re-certification; and to work in multiple arenas to promote and improve the role of CPMs in the delivery of maternity care to women and their newborns. 4 4 11 47 0 0 0 0 686388 785262 15951 37444 0 0 702339 822706 0 0 0 0 320974 342929 0 0 0 181028 543849 502002 886778 200337 -64072 1168301 1129410 -6410 18771 1174711 1110639 NARM's mission is to provide and maintain an evaluative process for multiple routes of midwifery education and training; to develop and administer a standardized examination system leading to the credential "Certified Professional Midwife" (CPM); to identify best practices that reflect the excellence and diversity of the independent midwifery community as the basis for setting the standards for the CPM credential; to publish, distribute and/or make available materials that describe the certification and examination process and requirements for application; to maintain a registry of those individuals who have received certification and/or passed the examination; to manage the process of re-certification; and to work in multiple arenas to promote and improve the role of CPMs in the delivery of maternity care to women and their newborns. 0 0 886778 0 822706 NARM runs one program:certification of Certified Professional Midwives (CPM). This program includes application processing, testing, and administration of a registry of qualified preceptors and CPMs. CPM certification also includes review of cases involving quality management of CPMs and CPM applicants, with NARM holding the authority to revoke or sanction those who hold the credential. 0 0 0 886778 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN X NOW CFO Tonya Campbell 8282168253 1161 Murfreesboro Pike 110 PMB 114 Nashville TN 372172261 X Brynne Potter Executive Director 40.00 X X 111737 0 111737 Melissa Cheyney Board member 10 X 0 0 0 Marinda Shindler Chair 2.00 X 0 0 0 Demetra Seriki Vice Chair 2 X 0 0 0 Tenesha Duncan Treasurer 2 X 0 0 0 Autumn Cavendar Secretary 2 X 0 0 0 Kim Perkin Chair 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Carol Nelson Treasurer 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Ida Darragh Executive Director 40 0 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Pulley Secretary 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Fox-Tierney Vice Chair 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Miriam Khalsa Board Member 10 0 X 0 0 0 Mary Anne Richardson Board Member 10 0 X 0 0 0 Jaqueline Hammack Board Member 10 0 X 0 0 0 Adrien Feldhusen Board Member 10 0 X 0 0 0 111737 0 111737 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Certification Revenue 611710 785262 785262 0 0 0 0 0 0 785262 37444 37444 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 822706 822706 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 314223 314223 0 0 12443 12443 16263 16263 0 0 46326 46326 58772 58772 0 0 0 0 267453 267453 14145 14145 42200 42200 0 0 26745 26745 19930 19930 10717 10717 1905 1905 9921 9921 Reconcile Discrepancies 17101 17101 0 0 28634 28634 886778 886778 0 0 153977 174589 885275 901076 75000 1601 78993 26849 54049 52144 1168301 1129410 -6410 18771 -6410 18771 X 1174711 1110639 0 0 1174711 1110639 1168301 1129410 -64072 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 78993 0 26849 52144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52144 0 Payroll Liablities 18771 18771 X X 0 0 0 Brynne Potter Executive Director 65539 0 40000 0 0 0 0 0 6198 0 111737 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 5 During the 2024 tax year, the organization became aware of a significant diversion of assets involving potential unauthorized financial activity by a former officer. The precise dollar amount involved is undetermined, as a full forensic investigation was not feasible due to cost and limitations in available records. Upon discovery, the organization promptly notified law enforcement, took steps to safeguard its assets, and implemented measures to strengthen internal controls. All board members serving during the relevant period voluntarily resigned to facilitate an independent review and transition to new leadership. The organization engaged an independent CPA firm to assess its financial systems, processes, and controls, and to provide recommendations for best practices. In addition, the organization secured appropriate insurance coverage to further protect against future risks. The organization is committed to transparency and has implemented enhanced governance and oversight measures to prevent recurrence. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Distributed by email to each member, with acknowledgement of receipt of the 990 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 13 The organization did not have written Whistleblower and Document Retention and Destruction Policy in 2024; the organization plans to adopt these policies in 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization does not have a policy making its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a Due to the discovery of potential unauthorized financial activity as outlined in Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 5, an Interim Board was appointed and served through the end of the year. These Board members are listed at the top of Part VII Section A and those board members who voluntarily resigned to facilitate an independent review are listed at the bottom and are denoted as "former" in row C. The interim board received no compensation or expense reimbursements during their tenure on the Board. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g During the course of significant leadership changes, several contractors and professional services were engaged to provide guidance and support to the Executive Director and board of directors. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Review of the financial statements with a finance committee was implemented towards the end of the 2024 calendar year. Leadership recognized the need review and advise the organization