Nonprofit · EIN 13-4921556
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Tax-exempt · SPRING, TX 77389
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $536,588,479 | $514,933,830 | $21,654,649 | $2,250,382,108 | $330,657,159 | $1,919,724,949 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $541,482,602 | $479,466,138 | $62,016,464 | $2,119,439,453 | $340,182,863 | $1,779,256,590 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $468,353,914
- Investment income
- $54,374,423
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $21,212,033
- Other revenue
- $13,860,142
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,396,144
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,139,853
- Other salaries and wages
- $214,004,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $294,123,846
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,542,679
- Accounting fees
- $2,163,688
- Occupancy
- $16,168,796
- Travel
- $13,297,108
- Depreciation
- $14,636,214
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,119,439,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,250,382,108
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $330,657,159
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,919,724,949
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,415,568
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,417,897,865
- Gross receipts
- $693,204,492
- Employees
- 1,453
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1862
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Wiernicki | Chairman and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $2,803,152 | $175,444 |
| John P McDonald | President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,147,279 | $1,132,398 |
| Laura C Fulton | SVP & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Officer | 40 | $1,020,305 | $395,932 |
| Robert G Clyne | EVP General Counsel & Secretary Officer | 40 | $1,060,198 | $143,044 |
| Adam W Moilanen | VP & Chief Surveyor Officer | 40 | $532,010 | $373,672 |
| Chuck Raymond Kemper | SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer Officer | 40 | $644,050 | $136,459 |
| Paul Karam | VP, Operations - Greater China Region Key employee | 40 | $735,124 | $25,144 |
| Arinjit Roy | SVP - Pacific & MEA Operations Key employee | 40 | $729,637 | $25,144 |
| Kara Pelecky | SVP & Chief Information Officer (CIO) Officer | 40 | $711,643 | $31,482 |
| Patrick J Ryan | SVP & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Officer | 40 | $577,329 | $147,201 |
| Derek S Novak | VP & Chief Engineer Officer | 40 | $494,650 | $228,499 |
| Jessica Mahaffey | SVP & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Officer | 40 | $523,812 | $188,928 |
| Andrew Lipman | Director, Projects, Offshore GC Regional Operation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $626,485 | $0 |
| Tommy Nguyen | Director, Business Development Global Offshore - S Highest-paid employee | 40 | $608,452 | $0 |
| Johnny M Garrett Jr | Vice President, Regional Operations * Southern Pac Highest-paid employee | 40 | $594,721 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ford | Surveyor III, Senior * CN Shanghai Port (MLO) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $591,901 | $0 |
| Miguel Hernandez | SVP, Global Offshore Market Key employee | 40 | $533,892 | $26,273 |
| Bruce Baffer | SVP, Global Government Services Key employee | 40 | $445,759 | $30,500 |
| Matthew D Tremblay | Former Senior VP, Global Offshore Markets Former | 40 | $404,048 | $31,482 |
| Bhattacharya Sandipan | Vice President, Application Development (no longer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $415,909 | $0 |
| Joshua Divin | SVP - Western Operations Key employee | 40 | $324,014 | $31,482 |
| Annisa Lyvers | VP - Data and Analytics Key employee | 40 | $335,534 | $6,048 |
| Joshua Lavire | VP, Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Key employee | 40 | $306,637 | $31,482 |
| Richard D Pride | Former Senior VP - Western Hemisphere Former | 40 | $321,532 | $4,229 |
| Gareth C Burton | SVP, Global Engineering Key employee | 40 | $320,347 | $0 |
| Michael L Carthew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $230,000 | $0 |
| William E Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $215,000 | $0 |
| David W Grzebinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Craig H Stevenson Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Elizabeth D Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Phillip J Shapiro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Louis A Raspino Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Susan K Neely | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Darryl K Willis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Eric C Kleess | Former Senior VP - Eastern Hemisphere Former | 40 | $181,593 | $0 |
| Mark H Ross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $100,000 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Wiernicki | Chairman & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $3,022,020 | $147,244 |
| John P McDonald | President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $942,655 | $662,420 |
| Laura C Fulton | SVP & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Officer | 40 | $955,335 | $325,266 |
| Robert G Clyne | SVP & General Counsel, Secretary Officer | 40 | $1,101,051 | $123,057 |
| Eric C Kleess | Senior VP - Eastern Hemisphere Key employee | 40 | $1,160,542 | $18,048 |
| Kara Pelecky | SVP & Chief Information Officer (CIO) Officer | 40 | $730,495 | $30,271 |
| Adam W Moilanen | VP & Chief Surveyor Officer | 40 | $498,597 | $212,325 |
| Chuck Raymond Kemper | SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer Officer | 40 | $576,943 | $105,357 |
| Arinjit Roy | SVP - Pacific & MEA Operations Key employee | 40 | $624,882 | $20,307 |
| Paul Karam | VP, Operations - Greater China Region Key employee | 40 | $591,319 | $20,307 |
| Patrick J Ryan | Senior VP , Engineering & Technology Officer | 40 | $499,993 | $96,986 |
| Derek S Novak | VP & Chief Engineer Officer | 40 | $467,850 | $78,022 |
| Jessica Mahaffey | VP & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Officer | 40 | $394,982 | $115,162 |
| Bruce Baffer | SVP, Global Government Services Key employee | 40 | $479,797 | $0 |
| Dhaval Mehta | VP, Regional Operations - Europe Northern Area Highest-paid employee | 40 | $453,120 | $23,106 |
| Miguel Hernandez | SVP, Global Offshore Markets Key employee | 40 | $450,907 | $25,262 |
| Varun Raghunathan | Principle Surveyor in Charge - Ghana and Cameroon Highest-paid employee | 40 | $427,209 | $30,271 |
| Nathan Allen | Principle Surveyor - Accra Port Highest-paid employee | 40 | $416,627 | $20,307 |
| William Harlan | VP Finance, Chief Accounting Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $406,218 | $30,271 |
| Matthew D Tremblay Former Key Emp | Senior VP, Global Offshore Markets Former | 40 | $379,757 | $30,271 |
| Richard D Pride Former Key Emp | Senior VP - Western Hemisphere Former | 40 | $362,012 | $30,271 |
| James Clutterbuck | VP Finance, Corporate Treasury Highest-paid employee | 40 | $379,767 | $9,475 |
| Annisa Lyvers | VP - Data Analytics Key employee | 40 | $364,845 | $9,475 |
| Joshua Lavire | VP, Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Key employee | 40 | $299,372 | $30,271 |
| Joshua Divin | SVP - Western Operations Key employee | 40 | $270,383 | $30,271 |
| Michael L Carthew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $230,000 | $0 |
| William E Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $215,000 | $0 |
| David W Grzebinski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Craig H Stevenson Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Elizabeth D Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Phillip J Shapiro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Louis A Raspino Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Susan K Neely | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Darryl K Willis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $200,000 | $0 |
| Maria F O'Neill Former Officer | SVP & Chief Information Officer (CIO) Former | 40 | $173,234 | $0 |
| Mark H Ross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1701 CITY PLAZA DR, SPRING, TX 77389-1831
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Laura C Fulton, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389
- Signed the 990
- Laura C Fulton, SVP & CFO
- Phone
- (281) 877-6000
- Website
- www.eagle.org
- Return prepared by
- Hollis & Rogers LLC
Mission
To serve the public interest as well as the needs of our members and clients by promoting the safety of life and property and preserving the natural environment through the development and verification of standards for design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and marine related facilities.
Program accomplishments
- As a classification society founded in 1862, the core commitment of ABS has been setting safety standards for the marine and offshore industries. This is achieved through the establishment and application of technical standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of ships and marine related facilities. Classification is the process that certifies adherence to these Rules, comprising technical design review, construction monitoring, and ongoing survey of ships and marine related facilities over their operating life and the maintenance of the ABS Record. These activities are conducted through a network of offices in over 60 countries.Together with classification services, the company provides statutory audit services on behalf of certain regulators and flag state registries in over 100 countries.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-4921556
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1919
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,250,382,108
- Income (IRS master file)
- $693,204,492
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $536,588,479 | $514,933,830 | $2,250,382,108 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $541,482,602 | $479,466,138 | $2,119,439,453 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $487,783,327 | $427,437,389 | $1,917,786,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-4921556).
Questions about AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING is 13-4921556.
- Is AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1919.
- Are donations to AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Laura C Fulton.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 36 people; 36 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,803,152 (Christopher J Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $536,588,479, expenses of $514,933,830 and total assets of $2,250,382,108 at year end.
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