Nonprofit · EIN 22-2390391
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS
Tax-exempt · OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,598,761 | $8,576,464 | $22,297 | $19,143,527 | $1,638,494 | $17,505,033 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,643,755 | $8,275,510 | $368,245 | $18,039,614 | $1,465,564 | $16,574,050 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,757,748 | $8,629,895 | $127,853 | $16,880,130 | $1,165,925 | $15,714,205 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,815
- Membership dues
- $31,815
- Program service revenue
- $7,788,235
- Investment income
- $853,990
- Net rental income
- -$125,976
- Other revenue
- -$75,279
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,135,856
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,942,019
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,915,519
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $125,326
- Accounting fees
- $26,608
- Occupancy
- $25,213
- Travel
- $793,056
- Depreciation
- $393,173
- Program services (functional)
- $6,176,071
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,400,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,039,614
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,143,527
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,638,494
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,505,033
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,317,805
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,367,027
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,505,033
- Gross receipts
- $8,834,438
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Penrod | Chief Executive Officer/Non-voting Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $325,690 | $75,615 |
| Elizabeth Venit VMD MPH DACVPM | Chief Veterinary Officer Key employee | 40 | $194,835 | $19,886 |
| Daphne Tabbytite | Chief Business Officer Key employee | 40 | $181,059 | $15,266 |
| Christina Bagby | Chief Strategy Officer Key employee | 40 | $166,683 | $23,266 |
| Nancy Grittman | Chief Risk Management Officer Key employee | 40 | $149,285 | $29,820 |
| Kim Gemeinhardt DVM | Immediate Past-President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Richardson DVM | President/Immediate Past-President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Kolb DVM | President-Elect/President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Haywood LVT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Nunez DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Parks DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Dodson DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Chmielewicz DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Lunsford DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pedigo EMBA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Bradbury DVM | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Robin Lazaro DVM | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Pfander DVM | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Penrod | Chief Executive Officer/Non-voting Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $307,984 | $73,435 |
| Daphne Tabbytite | Chief Business Officer Key employee | 38 | $187,785 | $24,774 |
| Elizabeth Venit VMD MPH DACVPM | Chief Veterinary Officer Key employee | 40 | $187,073 | $19,701 |
| Christina Bagby | Chief Strategy Officer Key employee | 40 | $152,760 | $20,536 |
| Nancy Grittman | Chief Risk Management Officer Key employee | 40 | $139,744 | $27,155 |
| Kim Gemeinhardt DVM | Immediate Past-President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Richardson DVM | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Kolb DVM | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Haywood LVT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Nunez DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Parks DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Dodson DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Chmielewicz DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Lunsford DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pedigo EMBA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Riker-Brown DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Shane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Penrod | Chief Executive Officer/Non-voting Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $301,833 | $94,170 |
| Elizabeth Venit VMD MPH DACVPM | Chief Veterinary Officer Key employee | 40 | $179,958 | $29,407 |
| Daphne Tabbytite | Chief Business Officer Key employee | 38 | $179,076 | $29,263 |
| Christina Bagby | Chief Strategy Officer Key employee | 40 | $145,704 | $23,810 |
| Nancy Grittman | Chief Risk Management Officer Key employee | 40 | $133,704 | $21,849 |
| Leslie Knachel MPH | Immediate Past-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Gemeinhardt DVM | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Richardson DVM | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Kolb DVM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Haywood LVT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Nunez DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Riker-Brown DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Shane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Parks DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Dodson DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12101 W 110TH ST STE 300, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210-3935
- In care of
- % ROBYN KENDRICK EXEC DIR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James Penrod, 12101 West 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66210
- Signed the 990
- Amy Haywood, Treasurer
- Phone
- (877) 698-8482
- Website
- aavsb.org
Mission
To support and advance the regulatory process for veterinary medicine.
Program accomplishments
- Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) - The VTNE program provides standardized examination services to state and provincial regulatory boards responsible for credentialing veterinary technicians. The examination supports these boards in their public protection mandate by ensuring that candidates have demonstrated the required level of knowledge and skills for entry-level practice. The VTNE assesses professional competency and offers a consistent standard for evaluating candidates across jurisdictions. In 2025, approximately 9,500 candidates took the VTNE, and more than 7,900 candidates completed online practice tests in preparation for the exam.Expenses $1,436,412 · revenue $3,621,396
- Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) - The RACE program evaluates and approves providers and programs of continuing education in veterinary medicine based on uniform standards. RACE supports participating Member Boards by helping them fulfill their statutory and ethical responsibilities related to the regulation and enforcement of continuing education requirements. In 2025, the RACE program approved over 7,600 continuing education programs.Expenses $921,829 · revenue $2,416,840
- Annual Meeting and Conference - The Annual Meeting and Conference offers professional development and educational opportunities for regulatory stakeholders, supporting Member Boards in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities and public protection mandates. The event features presentations and sessions on key regulatory topics and fosters collaboration among Delegates, staff, Board members, and committee members. The Annual Delegate Assembly, held during the conference, allows Member Boards to participate in governance through formal voting. In 2025, approximately 250 individuals participated in various educational sessions and activities.Expenses $881,031 · revenue $8,978
- Veterinary Application for Uniform Licensure Transfer (VAULT) and Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) - The VAULT services utilize the VIVA database, which houses verified, primary-source information such as educational records, national examination scores, credentials, disciplinary actions, and continuing education histories for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. VAULT delivers this verified data to Member Boards to support licensure and credentialing decisions. These services promote consistency, efficiency, and integrity in the licensure process. In 2024, the Association processed more than 12,300 score transfer and credential verification requests.Expenses $1,026,863 · revenue $1,259,499
- Member Services - The Member Services programs support regulatory boards by promoting effective and efficient operations through access to best practices, peer networking, and relevant data. Services include legislative and regulatory tracking, webinars, training sessions, and resource sharing. These tools help Member Boards stay informed and aligned with emerging trends, enabling them to fulfill their public protection responsibilities more effectively.Expenses $958,857 · revenue $37,055
- The Outreach program promotes collaboration and engagement with Member Boards, allied veterinary organizations, and other regulatory associations. In 2024, members of the Board of Directors, committees, and staff participated in various meetings and events aimed at strengthening interorganizational relationships and advancing regulatory excellence. The organization also hosted several student outreach events, with total attendance exceeding 500 individuals, to support education and awareness of veterinary regulation.Expenses $626,095
- Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) - The PAVE program provides an examination designed to assess the educational equivalence and competency of international graduates of veterinary and veterinary technician programs. It supports AAVSB Member Boards by evaluating candidates' qualifications to meet licensure standards and fulfill public protection mandates. In 2024, approximately 175 candidates completed the PAVE examination.Expenses $281,383 · revenue $388,215
- Jurisprudence Exams - Through its State and Provincial Assessments (SPA) service, the Association administered over 1,400 online jurisprudence examinations in 2025. These exams assess candidates' knowledge of state- or province-specific laws and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine, supporting Member Boards in their licensure processes and public protection efforts.Expenses $43,601 · revenue $78,900
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 | 990 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
- 22-2390391
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,143,527
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,834,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,598,761 | $8,576,464 | $19,143,527 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,643,755 | $8,275,510 | $18,039,614 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,757,748 | $8,629,895 | $16,880,130 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,585,660 | $6,578,543 | $17,040,428 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 22-2390391).
Questions about AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS is 22-2390391.
- Is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS 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 ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Penrod.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $325,690 (James Penrod, Chief Executive Officer/Non-voting Secretary).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,598,761, expenses of $8,576,464 and total assets of $19,143,527 at year end.
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