Nonprofit · EIN 36-2384118
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $19,618,911 | $24,156,704 | -$4,537,793 | $23,301,691 | $25,075,736 | -$1,774,045 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,009,384 | $21,903,273 | -$893,889 | $25,756,610 | $23,374,805 | $2,381,805 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $16,203,515 | $19,816,907 | -$3,613,392 | $24,519,267 | $22,323,586 | $2,195,681 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $15,474,827
- Investment income
- $1,042,366
- Royalties
- $591,292
- Net rental income
- $283,786
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $711,386
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,096,312
- Other revenue
- $3,081,718
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,580,227
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,020,480
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,346,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $346,687
- Accounting fees
- $508,158
- Occupancy
- $893,887
- Travel
- $2,114,198
- Depreciation
- $228,917
- Program services (functional)
- $16,385,299
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,717,512
- Fundraising (functional)
- $53,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,756,610
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,301,691
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,075,736
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,774,045
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,027,387
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,078,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,774,045
- Gross unrelated business income
- $35,616
- Gross receipts
- $31,006,595
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1958
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra BenAvram | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 35.5 | $748,835 | $0 | $132,839 |
| Michael Grogan | CFO/CIO (To 07/24) Officer | 35.5 | $414,815 | $0 | $29,618 |
| Julia Zimmerman | Chief Comm./Engmt. Offficer Officer | 26.25 | $272,924 | $104,111 | $48,906 |
| Leah Stone | VP, Public Policy & Advocacy Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $245,537 | $0 | $45,987 |
| Diane Killion | General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $257,912 | $0 | $12,846 |
| Christine Bales | VP, Global and Consulting Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $234,534 | $0 | $35,802 |
| Jeffrey Wren | VP, Biotherapies Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $232,359 | $0 | $15,191 |
| Jackie Thomas | VP, Education Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $223,429 | $0 | $10,949 |
| Kunal Chavan | CFO/CIO (From 12/24) Officer | 35.5 | $10,928 | $0 | $2,846 |
| Meghan Delaney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Cancelas | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Tobian | Immediate Past President (From 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Gannon | Immediate Past President (To 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Schafer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hagins | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delisa English | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Caroline Wesonga | Board Director (From 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Celina Montemayor-Garcia | Board Director (To 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dawn Ward | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Don Siegel | Board Director (From 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Harpreet Sandhu | Board Director (From 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jose Mauro Kutner | Board Director (From 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Magali Fontaine | Board Director (To 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melissa Cushing | Board Director (From 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Dunbar | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pampee Young | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Phil Accooe | Board Director (To 10/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Raymond Goodrich | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ronit Slotky | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sally Campbell-Lee | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Suzanne Thibodeaux | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wen Lu | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA BENAVRAM | CEO Officer | 35.5 | $680,982 | $107,911 |
| JULIA ZIMMERMAN | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $362,480 | $46,856 |
| MICHAEL GROGAN | COO/CFO Officer | 37.5 | $365,895 | $36,671 |
| LEAH MENDELSOHN | VP, PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $242,682 | $45,404 |
| DIANE KILION | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $251,788 | $12,766 |
| CHRISTINE BALES | VP, GLOBAL AND CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $221,011 | $35,239 |
| SHARON CARAYIANNIS | VP, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $198,681 | $47,010 |
| JACQUELINE THOMAS | VP, EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $206,184 | $9,867 |
| AARON TOBIAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN DELANEY | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE CANCELAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SCHAFER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELISA ENGLISH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GANNON | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA DEVINE | IMM. PAST PRESIDENT (UNTIL 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL ACCOOE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY CAMPBELL-LEE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DUNBAR | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGALI FONTAINE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND GOODRICH | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HAGINS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY HOLMBERG | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WEN LU | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINA MONTEMAYOR-GARCIA | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FEDERICO RODRIGUEZ QUEZADA | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONIT SLOTKY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SMITH | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE THIBODEAUX | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN WARD | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMPEE YOUNG | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA BENAVRAM | CEO Officer | 35.5 | $670,130 | $108,770 |
| JULIA ZIMMERMAN | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $332,858 | $42,072 |
| MICHAEL GROGAN | COO/CFO Officer | 37.5 | $336,321 | $31,590 |
| LEAH STONE | VP, PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $221,617 | $39,490 |
| CHRISTINE BALES | VP, GLOBAL AND CONSULTING Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $213,830 | $26,643 |
| DIANE KILION | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $232,047 | $7,905 |
| SHARON CARAYIANNIS | VP, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $190,395 | $17,437 |
| MARGARET BORAZ | SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $174,542 | $26,618 |
| BRIAN GANNON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON TOBIAN | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN DELANEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE CANCELAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DELISA ENGLISH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA DEVINE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREEN | IMM. PAST PRESIDENT (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL ACCOOE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY CAMPBELL-LEE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DUNBAR | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGALI FONTAINE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HAGINS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY HOLMBERG | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WEN LU | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINA MONTEMAYOR-GARCIA | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FEDERICO RODRIGUEZ QUEZADA | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SCHAFER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONIT SLOTKY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SMITH | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS SPITZER | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE THIBODEAUX | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE VANTHOF | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN WARD | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY WINTERS | BOARD DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE 700, BETHESDA, MD 20814-3304
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Debra BenAvram, 4550 Montgomery Ave N Tower 700, Bethesda, MD 208143304
- Signed the 990
- Kunal Chavan, CFO/CIO
- Phone
- (301) 907-6977
- Website
- www.aabb.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
Improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available, and effective worldwide.
Program accomplishments
- Standards and Accreditation: AABB develops evidence-based standards and administers voluntary accreditation programs that promote high quality and safety in blood and biotherapies. These programs define optimal patient and donor care and provide healthcare institutions with tools for continuous improvement. AABB's voluntary accreditation program is widely recognized as the mark of excellence in the field and helps ensure that lifesaving therapies are delivered safely, effectively, and consistently across institutions worldwide.Expenses $5,666,614 · revenue $5,671,093
- Conferences and Education - AABB's educational programs disseminate new techniques, advances, and best practices in transfusion medicine and biotherapies to healthcare providers worldwide. The AABB Annual Meeting features plenary sessions, scientific abstracts, lectures, workshops, courses, exhibits, and networking opportunities, complemented by collaborative programs with professional societies, government agencies, and nonprofit partners. AABB also offers online learning through webinars, on-demand courses, and digital resources, many accredited for continuing education. These activities equip providers with the knowledge and tools to improve patient outcomes, enhance donor safety, and advance innovation in the field.Expenses $4,921,066 · grants $15,000 · revenue $4,163,859
- Publications: AABB is a leading publisher of resources in blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapies. Our scholarly journal, TRANSFUSION, along with practice standards, books, and other educational materials, advance the acquisition and application of new knowledge across clinical, laboratory, and scientific disciplines. AABB also provides timely information including through newsletters, bulletins, magazines, and the online AABB Hub, keeping professionals connected to the latest research, policy developments, and best practices that support safe and effective patient and donor care.Expenses $1,460,611 · revenue $1,605,982
- The National Blood Exchange (NBE) coordinates the nationwide sharing of blood and blood components, ensuring that hospitals and patients have access to lifesaving products when and where they are needed. By leveraging a network of blood facilities with surplus supplies, NBE facilitates the redistribution of more than 181,000 units of blood and components each year, reducing waste and helping maintain a safe and reliable blood supply across the United States.Expenses $587,274 · revenue $1,125,256
- Membership Services: AABB's membership includes thousands of professionals worldwide dedicated to advancing safe and effective blood and biotherapies, including physicians, scientists, nurses, laboratory experts, and leaders from blood centers, hospitals, and cellular therapy programs. Members gain access to trusted information, professional networks, mentorship, and forums to address scientific, regulatory, and public safety challenges. AABB also provides timely communications that keep members and the public informed about advances and best practices, helping ensure a connected, skilled workforce focused on protecting donors and improving patient care.revenue $4,127,778
- All other programs.Expenses $3,749,734 · revenue $61,247
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
- 36-2384118
- 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
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E61Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,301,691
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,006,595
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $19,618,911 | $24,156,704 | $23,301,691 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,009,384 | $21,903,273 | $25,756,610 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $16,203,515 | $19,816,907 | $24,519,267 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 36-2384118).
Questions about AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS is 36-2384118.
- Is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS 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 BLOOD BANKS 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 ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS 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 ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Debra BenAvram.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 32 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $748,835 (Debra BenAvram, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,618,911, expenses of $24,156,704 and total assets of $23,301,691 at year end.
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