2025-08-11T11:28:15-05:00 2024-12-31 521853933 JM&M 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2024-01-01 136104296 LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL LAMA 9194592070 183 WIND CHIME COURT 203 RALEIGH NC 27615 ROBIN SEIDEL SHADLE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9194592070 2025-08-11 1 1 SEAN MCELWANEY P01608821 2022963306 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X ROBIN SEIDEL SHADLE 183 WIND CHIME COURT 203 RALEIGH NC 27615 1226453 0 X WWW.LAMAZE.ORG X 1960 NY TO ADVANCE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. 11 11 0 11 0 0 2265 4946 1165079 953700 70542 -43485 273 0 1238159 915161 22345 12547 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1415738 1510093 1438083 1522640 -199924 -607479 1848621 1215105 235746 97159 1612875 1117946 X TO ADVANCE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. 0 0 558904 429294 CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, AND EDUCATION COUNCILS - THE LAMAZE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL (THE "COUNCIL") SERVES AS THE STANDARD-SETTING AND POLICY-MAKING BODY FOR THE COUNCIL'S CERTIFICATION. EACH YEAR, TWO CERTIFICATION EXAMS ARE DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED. A LAMAZE CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR ("LCCE") MUST RECERTIFY EVERY THREE YEARS BY EITHER DEMONSTRATING THEY HAVE ACQUIRED 25 CONTACT HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OR HAVE RETAKEN AND PASSED THE LAMAZE CERTIFICATION EXAM. THE COUNCIL SETS STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND POLICY FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH PREPARE CANDIDATES FOR LAMAZE CERTIFICATION AND GRANTS FORMAL APPROVAL TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING ACCREDITATION FOR OFFERING LAMAZE CONTACT HOURS FOR AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS A HIGH STANDARD FOR ITS CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS USING A CLEARLY DEFINED PROCESS FOR ASSESSING NEED, PLANNING, DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING LAMAZE CONTINUING EDUCATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS AND ETHICS, AND MAINTAINS THE ORGANIZATION'S STATUS AS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER AND CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING.THE LAMAZE EDUCATION COUNCIL ENSURES THAT ALL CHILDBEARING WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO LAMAZE EDUCATION THROUGH DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING, HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCED-BASED TRAINING FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCED-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCE-BASED CONSUMER EDUCATION. THE EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR TRAINING AND RESOURCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND PARENT EDUCATION, AND INCLUDE AN LCCE MEMBER-AT-LARGE WHICH REPRESENTS THE NEEDS OF NEW EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL EDUCATORS RELATED TO TRAINING, RESOURCES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO HELP ASSURE THAT EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL'S EDUCATION OFFERINGS ARE RELEVANT TO CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND RESPONSIVE TO PARENTS' NEEDS, AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS. 232673 4500 463979 COMMUNICATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A ROBUST COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS BOTH THE PERINATAL PROFESSIONAL AND PARENT/CONSUMER AUDIENCES THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE: THE JOURNAL OF PERINATAL EDUCATION, A QUARTERLY, PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION; INSIDE LAMAZE, A MEMBER NEWSLETTER; AND CONNECTING THE DOTS, A RESEARCH BLOG ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BEYOND. COMMUNICATIONS FOR PARENTS/CONSUMERS INCLUDE GIVING BIRTH WITH CONFIDENCE, A BLOG WITH EVIDENCED-BASED ARTICLES AND TIPS RELATED TO PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND PARENTING. LAMAZE HAS A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE (WWW.LAMAZE.ORG) TARGETED TO PARENTS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND BIRTH PROFESSIONALS, AND DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES, AS WELL AS A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM. 61318 38157 ANNUAL MEETING - EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR LAMAZE MEMBERS AND OTHER MATERNITY CARE PROFESSIONALS TO GATHER FOR A ROBUST PROGRAM WITH AN ADVOCACY OR EDUCATIONAL FOCUS. THE MEETING INCLUDES EXHIBITS OF INTEREST TO ATTENDEES AND A SOCIAL PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE NETWORKING. 29047 8047 22270 COMMITTEES - CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE (CEC): UNDER THE LAMAZE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, THE CEC REVIEWS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO DETERMINE RELEVANCY TO LAMAZE STAKEHOLDERS.FINANCE COMMITTEE: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, SELECTION OF THE FINANCIAL AUDIT FIRM AND INVESTMENT MANAGER, FINANCIAL POLICIES AND TRANSFERS.SEARCH COMMITTEE: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE ACTIVELY SEEKS OUT LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, REVIEWS THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, AND RECOMMENDS CANDIDATES FOR THE ELECTION SLATE OR APPOINTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL BYLAWS AND PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE: THE ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE ACCREDITATION AND REACCREDITATION OF LAMAZE-ACCREDITED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR PROGRAMS AND SETS RELATED POLICIES. MEMBERS REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND ATTEND MEETINGS TO DETERMINE ACCREDITATION STATUS. IDEAL FOR LCCES WITH EXPERIENCE IN CBE OR TEACHING SEMINARS, THE COMMITTEE REQUIRES VARYING MONTHLY TIME COMMITMENTS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, AVERAGING ABOUT TWO HOURS PER APPLICATION. REVIEW THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL POLICY FOR MORE DETAILS.MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ADVISES ON ENGAGEMENT, BENEFITS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, REVIEWS SURVEYS AND REPORTS, AND MONITORS SATISFACTION. MEMBERS COMMIT ABOUT 5 HOURS PER MONTH.EDUCATION COMMITTEE: THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EVALUATES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SETS RELATED POLICIES. REVIEW THE EDUCATION COUNCIL POLICY FOR DETAILS ON ROLES AND PROCESSES. MEMBERS COMMIT ABOUT THREE HOURS PER MONTH. 29047 8047 22270 881942 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X IMI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES 9194592070 183 WIND CHIME COURT 203 RALEIGH NC 27615 X JESSICA DEEB PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBIN DOUTHIT PRESIDENT-ELECT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KACY CUTLER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 NAIMA BECKLES SECRETARY/TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 TERESA NAVARRO DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 TRINISHA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE ARNOTT DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MEGHAN BARDWELL DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SHAUNA LIVELY DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 RACHELLE OSERAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 KATIE ROHS DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SILVIA QUEVEDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION 2001 K STREET NW 300 WASHINGTON DC 20006 MANAGEMENT INCL. EXEC DIR COMPENSATION 1012090 1 4946 4946 PRODUCT ROYALTY INCOME 900099 444829 444829 EDUCATION 900099 255399 255399 CERTIFICATION 900099 173895 173895 RESEARCH 900099 38157 38157 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 22270 22270 19150 19150 953700 36403 36403 231404 311292 -79888 -79888 -79888 915161 953700 0 -43485 4069 4069 8478 8478 1079851 550616 529235 26524 26524 15000 15000 7010 7010 146960 146960 18000 18000 92168 56762 35406 48353 48353 16806 16806 6049 3000 3049 2954 2954 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 25557 23350 2207 MISCELLANEOUS 13636 11129 2507 EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT 11225 11225 1522640 881942 640698 0 537650 140922 108747 0 395901 118436 69582 48204 9600 9600 0 0 736741 907543 1848621 1215105 47029 67384 188717 29775 235746 97159 X 1612875 1117946 1612875 1117946 1848621 1215105 -607479 112550 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 12772 26707 2434 2265 4946 49124 12772 26707 2434 2265 4946 49124 49124 25519 28822 22783 28426 36403 141953 10 10 93 589 682 191769 7108025 0.25620 0.26340 X LAMAZE GENERATES SUBSTANTIAL REVENUES FROM LICENSING ITS NAME AND LOGO TO COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE CAREFULLY CHOSEN ITEMS FOR PARENTS, BABIES AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES. THESE ROYALTY-GENERATING PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO LAMAZE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ARE PROPERLY CATEGORIZED AS "GROSS RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12). THE PRODUCTS THAT LAMAZE LICENSES ITS LOGO AND NAME FOR CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE PRODUCTS HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAMAZE MISSION BECAUSE (1) THEY ALL INCLUDE WEBSITE AND/OR SMART-PHONE APPLICATION INFORMATION WHICH INCREASES OUTREACH FOR LAMAZE'S FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ABOUT PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING, AND (2) THEY ALL MEET LAMAZE'S STANDARDS FOR APPROPRIATE AND SAFE PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ABILITY TO HAVE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, BIRTHS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING EXPERIENCES. PRODUCT LINES INCLUDE BOOKS AND FILMS ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING, BABY AND NURSERY GEAR, BABY TOYS, WOMEN'S BODY CARE, PRE-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, POST-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, AND INFANT AND TODDLER APPAREL. DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, LAMAZE CHOOSES PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WITH COLOR-CODED AGE GRADES FEATURED ON ALL PACKAGING. BECAUSE THESE PRODUCT LINES HELP LAMAZE ACHIEVE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE ROYALTY INCOME IS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL SUPPORT CATEGORY. SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: ESTORE SALES - REFUNDS AND REBATES - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 93. MISC REVENUE - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 589. SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12: LAMAZE GENERATES SUBSTANTIAL REVENUES FROM LICENSING ITS NAME AND LOGO TO COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE CAREFULLY CHOSEN ITEMS FOR PARENTS, BABIES AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES. THESE ROYALTY-GENERATING PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO LAMAZE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ARE PROPERLY CATEGORIZED AS "GROSS RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12). THE PRODUCTS THAT LAMAZE LICENSES ITS LOGO AND NAME FOR CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE PRODUCTS HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAMAZE MISSION BECAUSE (1) THEY ALL INCLUDE WEBSITE AND/OR SMART-PHONE APPLICATION INFORMATION WHICH INCREASES OUTREACH FOR LAMAZE'S FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ABOUT PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING, AND (2) THEY ALL MEET LAMAZE'S STANDARDS FOR APPROPRIATE AND SAFE PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ABILITY TO HAVE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, BIRTHS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING EXPERIENCES. PRODUCT LINES INCLUDE BOOKS AND FILMS ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING, BABY AND NURSERY GEAR, BABY TOYS, WOMEN'S BODY CARE, PRE-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, POST-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, AND INFANT AND TODDLER APPAREL. DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, LAMAZE CHOOSES PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WITH COLOR-CODED AGE GRADES FEATURED ON ALL PACKAGING. BECAUSE THESE PRODUCT LINES HELP LAMAZE ACHIEVE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE ROYALTY INCOME IS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL SUPPORT CATEGORY. 9600 9600 0 0 X 1020701 112550 112550 908151 7010 7010 915161 1515630 0 1515630 7010 7010 1522640 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED. 1 SEMINAR REIMBURSEMENT 5 8478 PART I, LINE 2: INDIVIDUALS ARE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR GRANT SEMINAR EXPENSES SUBMITTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT IN PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS, EXCEPT ON THOSE MATTERS SPECIFICALLY RESERVED FOR THE BOARD BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BYLAWS, LAMAZE POLICIES OR BOARD RESOLUTION. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL BE SENT ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF SUCH VOTE, ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO NOTIFY THE CEO ELECTRONICALLY WITHIN A DATE SPECIFIED IN SUCH NOTICE IF THEY WISH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE TO BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS SENDS TIMELY ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO THE CEO OF THE DESIRE TO HAVE SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE TO BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD, THE CEO SHALL SO NOTIFY ALL DIRECTORS WITHIN 5 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF SUCH NOTICE, AND SUCH VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND CONFERENCE SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2024 MANAGEMENT FEES TOTALED $1,079,851 FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF $192,000, CONTENT SERVICES, CREATIVE AND DESIGN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND LEARNING SERVICES, EVENT SERVICES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS SERVICES, SALES SERVICES, AND VALUE-ADDED SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP IN LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL IS OPEN TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS/CONSUMER ADVOCATES WHOSE PRACTICES AND INTERESTS ARE IN THE AREA OF MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH AND WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL. THERE SHALL BE ONE VOTING MEMBERSHIP CLASS. ALL MEMBERS OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A EACH VOTING MEMBER OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL ON THE DATE OF RECORD SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B EACH VOTING MEMBER OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL ON THE DATE OF RECORD SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE ON ANY MATTER VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT A MEETING. ALL SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS WHICH A VOTE IS TO BE CAST SHALL BE INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, KEY STAFF AMD CONSULTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTANCE OF ANY PERSONAL INTEREST AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON SUCH TRANACTIONS OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION THEREON. IF ANY QUESTIONS ARISE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A PARTICULAR ACTIVITY OR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE QUESTION WILL BE DECIDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE LAMAZE WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ONLY. PART XII, LINE 2C THERE WAS NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.