Nonprofit · EIN 35-1043944
AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,125,786 | $14,485,480 | -$2,359,694 | $14,811,934 | $8,911,096 | $5,900,838 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,051,012 | $14,172,431 | -$2,121,419 | $15,852,460 | $7,502,391 | $8,350,069 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,507,022 | $13,937,656 | -$1,430,634 | $16,758,156 | $7,298,042 | $9,460,114 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $9,398,146
- Investment income
- $1,174,275
- Royalties
- $939,712
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $928,657
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $410,403
- Other revenue
- $1,553,365
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,125,965
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,751,004
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,421,939
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $92,559
- Accounting fees
- $62,078
- Occupancy
- $115,448
- Travel
- $1,251,697
- Depreciation
- $138,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,852,460
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,811,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,911,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,900,838
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $722,787
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,900,838
- Gross unrelated business income
- $552,417
- Gross receipts
- $17,072,212
- Employees
- 76
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1935
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTH JORDAN | FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $369,596 | $41,810 |
| JAMES HEARD CPA CFE | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIO Key employee | 40 | $209,216 | $35,743 |
| KEITH CHAMBERLAIN | CHIEF VALUE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $212,690 | $28,466 |
| JESSICA VOGELSANG DVM | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $211,505 | $13,509 |
| LUKE VIDACOVICH | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,619 | $27,233 |
| WENDY COBRDA | SR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,650 | $31,887 |
| ANDREA SPEDIACCI | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,376 | $19,106 |
| STEPHANIE PATES | NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,375 | $12,536 |
| INGRID TAYLOR | DIRECTOR OF GUIDELINES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,188 | $745 |
| GREGORY CARASTRO LVT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAWRIE DVM | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT DRIEVER DMV | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARVA BEZRUTCYK DVM | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN CLARK DVM DABVP | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL SMITH CVPM | SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON DVM CCRP | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTH JORDAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $354,114 | $39,702 |
| KEITH CHAMBERLAIN | CHIEF VALUE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $200,986 | $28,215 |
| JAMES HEARD CPA CFE | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $187,560 | $32,060 |
| JESSICA VOGELSANG DVM | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $200,620 | $12,878 |
| STEPHANIE PATES | NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,754 | $12,959 |
| LUKE VIDACOVICH | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY AND IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,995 | $20,236 |
| WENDY COBRDA | SR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,446 | $22,697 |
| ANDREA SPEDIACCI | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,689 | $17,123 |
| INGRID TAYLOR | DIRECTOR OF GUIDELINES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,625 | $731 |
| MARK THOMPSON DVM CCRP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT DRIEVER DMV | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARVA BEZRUTCYK DVM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SMITH CVPM | SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY CARASTRO LVT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAWRIE DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGOT VAGRENWALD DVM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HECHKO DVM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERMOT JEVENS DVM MVB DACVS | FORMER SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HAPPEL | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTH JORDAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $328,895 | $33,421 |
| KEITH CHAMBERLAIN | CHIEF VALUE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $201,753 | $24,673 |
| JESSICA VOGELSANG DVM | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $204,859 | $11,342 |
| JAMES HEARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,183 | $26,672 |
| STEPHANIE PATES | NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,623 | $11,344 |
| CHRISTINE PANEK | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,831 | $15,850 |
| KATHARINE BERLIN DVM | DIRECTOR OF CONTENT STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,500 | $11,794 |
| LUKE VIDACOVICH | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY AND IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,704 | $8,856 |
| INGRID TAYLOR DVM | DIRECTOR OF GUIDELINES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,475 | $709 |
| MARGOT VAGRENWALD DVM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HECHKO DVM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON DVM CCRP | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT DRIEVER DMV | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERMOT JEVENS DVM MVB DACVS | SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SMITH CVPM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HAPPEL DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA NICHOLS DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL DRAPER DVM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1312 17TH ST PMB 70305, DENVER, CO 80202-1508
- In care of
- % GUY TOMLINSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State MS 39762
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GUY TOMLINSON, 14142 DENVER WEST PARKWAY 245, LAKEWOOD, CO 80401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Liz Ezelle, 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State MS 39762
- Signed the 990
- GUY TOMLINSON, INTERIM CFO
- Phone
- (303) 986-2800
- Website
- WWW.AAHA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WATSON COON RYAN LLC
Mission
SIMPLIFY THE JOURNEY TOWARDS EXCELLENCE FOR VETERINARY PRACTICES.
Program accomplishments
- MEETINGS AND EDUCATION: ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF COMPANION ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE, TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF ANIMAL PRACTICES AND FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTIRE VETERINARY STAFF INCLUDING NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS, PROCESSES, AND PRODUCTS.
- PUBLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING: ACTIVITIES INCLUDING VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS FOR THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS CONSUMERS, INCLUDING AN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED VETERINARY MAGAZINE AND A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL.
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICAL AND PRACTICE ISSUES AFFECTING VETERINARIANS AND OTHER VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS. ALSO INCLUDES ACTVITIES TO RECRUIT VETERINARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS PROMOTION OF THE PROFESSION TO THE PUBLIC.
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1043944
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,811,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,072,212
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,125,786 | $14,485,480 | $14,811,934 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,051,012 | $14,172,431 | $15,852,460 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,507,022 | $13,937,656 | $16,758,156 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,515,307 | $12,770,896 | $18,302,839 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Liz Ezelle | June 30, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 35-1043944).
Questions about AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION is 35-1043944.
- Is AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1961.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION 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 ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION 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 ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GUY TOMLINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $369,596 (GARTH JORDAN, FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,125,786, expenses of $14,485,480 and total assets of $14,811,934 at year end.
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