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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6054152

AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Financials

$8.4M$8.5M2022$8.8M$8.7M2023$8.2M$10.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2025990$8,218,875$10,369,588-$2,150,713$30,610,125$6,418,421$24,191,704
November 30, 2024990$8,798,124$8,725,242$72,882$30,528,581$5,802,855$24,725,726
November 30, 2023990$8,363,435$8,520,960-$157,525$28,510,481$5,753,479$22,757,002
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,379
Program service revenue
$7,360,236
Investment income
$845,685
Royalties
$171
Net gain from sales of assets
$110,537
Other revenue
$575

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,355,669
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$427,815
Other salaries and wages
$2,144,580
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,085,416
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$46,221
Accounting fees
$264,939
Occupancy
$141,652
Travel
$554,416
Depreciation
$388,314

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,528,581
Total assets, end of year
$30,610,125
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,418,421
Net assets, end of year
$24,191,704
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,566,836
Publicly traded securities
$25,971,214
Net assets without donor restrictions
$24,191,704
Gross receipts
$17,388,402
Employees
20
Volunteers
85
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
DE

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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Catherine A CarterExecutive Director
Officer
40$372,442$68,438
Stephen FletcherDirector, Professional Credentialing
Highest-paid employee
40$282,161$42,334
Debra AyresDirector of Marketing
Highest-paid employee
40$177,453$30,298
Julie McMahonDirector of Human Resources
Highest-paid employee
40$164,080$11,741
Roxanne Bobb-SempleDirector of Information Services
Highest-paid employee
40$148,272$26,900
Tammi RichardsDirector, Facility Accreditation Svcs
Highest-paid employee
40$145,392$18,244
Mark Rodriguez CPOPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kevin Hill CPOPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Debbie Curtis RN BSN CFo CFmTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Erin O'Brien CPO FAAOPSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
William Lester CPOImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Richard A Babcock CODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jordan P Ankersen PhDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ava S Herbrick CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael D Hoffman CFoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erick J Janisse CO CPedDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Renee Lewis CO CPADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ashley Harris Mullen PhD MSAT CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brett Saunders CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason E Tanner CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Catherine A CarterExecutive Director
Officer
40$355,979$62,385
Stephen FletcherDirector, Professional Credentialing
Highest-paid employee
40$268,658$50,316
Debra AyresDirector of Marketing
Highest-paid employee
40$167,476$27,535
Julie McMahonDirector of Human Resources
Highest-paid employee
40$157,648$11,361
Roxanne Bobb-SempleDirector of Information Services
Highest-paid employee
40$140,318$24,124
Tammi RichardsDirector, Facility Accreditation Svc
Highest-paid employee
40$140,045$16,627
William Lester CPOPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark Rodriguez CPOPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Debbie Curtis RN BSN CFo CFmTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kevin Hill CPOSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Richard A Babcock COImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jordan P Ankersen PhDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dennis W Dillard CPed CTODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rachel A Friddle CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ava S Herbrick CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael D Hoffman CFoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ashley Harris Mullen PhD MSAT CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Erin O'Brien CPO FAAOPDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brett Saunders CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony C Ward CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Catherine A CarterExecutive Director
Officer
40$346,342$65,732
Stephen FletcherDirector, Professional Credentialing
Highest-paid employee
40$247,820$39,683
Debra AyresDirector of Marketing
Highest-paid employee
40$149,654$25,975
Julie McMahonDirector of Human Resources
Highest-paid employee
40$157,371$10,433
James LawsonManager, Outreach Development
Highest-paid employee
40$120,458$37,771
Tammi RichardsDirector, Facility Accreditation Svcs
Highest-paid employee
40$124,730$23,165
Richard A Babcock COPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
William Lester CPOPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Debbie Curtis RN BSN CFo CFmTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark Rodriguez CPOSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brett Saunders CPO FAAOPImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dennis W Dillard CPed CTODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rachel A Friddle CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin Hill CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael D Hoffman CFoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Erin O'Brien CPO FAAOPDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony Sertick JrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony C Ward CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ava S Herbrick CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ashley Harris Mullen PhD MSAT CPODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
330 JOHN CARLYLE ST STE 210, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-5760
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Catherine A Carter, 330 John Carlyle Street 210, Alexandria, VA 223145760
Signed the 990
Catherine A Carter, Executive Director
Phone
(703) 836-7114
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

To establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care services.See Schedule O

990 for the year ended November 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Facility Accreditation: Facility accreditation ensures quality healthcare in orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic practices. The standards promulgated by ABC encourage best practices in patient care, safety, professionalism and organizational performance.
  • Certification: ABC certified individuals are considered leaders in the profession and provide the highest quality patient care, along with excellence in research and device design. ABC certified individuals must meet stringent educational standards, clinical training and a complete assessment of competency.
  • Mandatory Continuing Education: ABC has long recognized the need for effective professional continuing education. Continuing education is the norm in the health care profession and serves to maintain and improve the health care system and delivery of services. ABC credentialed individuals must obtain continuing education in order to maintain performance at the basic level of professional competence and advanced training and specialized skills beyond the basic level.

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026990 on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-6054152
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1950
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,610,125
Income (IRS master file)
$17,388,402

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2025$8,218,875$10,369,588$30,610,125XML
990November 2024$8,798,124$8,725,242$30,528,581XML
990November 2023$8,363,435$8,520,960$28,510,481XML
990November 2022$8,130,856$7,788,644$27,674,862IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 2020–––IRS
990November 2019–––IRS
990November 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 52-6054152).

Questions about AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC

What is the EIN of AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC is 52-6054152.
Is AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1950.
Are donations to AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC 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 BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names Catherine A Carter.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $372,442 (Catherine A Carter, Executive Director).
How much revenue does AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,218,875, expenses of $10,369,588 and total assets of $30,610,125 at year end.

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