2025-11-14T14:35:57-06:00 2024-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2024-01-01 362384118 American Association of Blood Banks AMER 3019076977 4550 Montgomery Ave N Tower 700 Bethesda MD 208143304 Kunal Chavan CFO/CIO 3019076977 2025-11-13 1 1 Yong Zhang CPA P01249785 7038930300 2025-11-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AABB Debra BenAvram 4550 Montgomery Ave N Tower 700 Bethesda MD 208143304 31006595 0 X www.aabb.org X 1958 IL Improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available, and effective worldwide. 19 19 69 750 35616 0 47044 20000 15255043 15474827 852718 1042366 4854579 3081718 21009384 19618911 0 15000 0 0 10107487 11346870 0 0 53893 11795786 12794834 21903273 24156704 -893889 -4537793 25756610 23301691 23374805 25075736 2381805 -1774045 X Improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available, and effective worldwide. 0 0 5666614 5671093 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. 4921066 15000 4163859 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. 1460611 1605982 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. 587274 1125256 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. 0 4127778 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. 3749734 61247 All other programs. 4337008 5314281 16385299 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 95 0 1 69 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AK AL AR AZ KS KY MA ME MD MI MN MS NC ND NH NJ NM NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WI WV CT CO FL GA HI IL X Kunal Chavan CFOCIO 3019076977 4550 Montgomery Ave N Tower 700 Bethesda MD 208143304 Meghan Delaney President 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jose Cancelas President-Elect 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Aaron Tobian Immediate Past President (From 10/24) 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Gannon Immediate Past President (To 10/24) 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Schafer Vice President 4.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 John Hagins Treasurer 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Delisa English Secretary 4.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Caroline Wesonga Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Celina Montemayor-Garcia Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn Ward Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Don Siegel Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Harpreet Sandhu Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jose Mauro Kutner Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Magali Fontaine Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Cushing Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Dunbar Board Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pampee Young Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Phil Accooe Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Raymond Goodrich Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ronit Slotky Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sally Campbell-Lee Board Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Thibodeaux Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Wen Lu Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Debra BenAvram Chief Executive Officer 35.50 2.00 X X 748835 0 132839 Julia Zimmerman Chief Comm./Engmt. Offficer 26.25 11.25 X 272924 104111 48906 Michael Grogan CFO/CIO (To 07/24) 35.50 2.00 X 414815 0 29618 Kunal Chavan CFO/CIO (From 12/24) 35.50 2.00 X 10928 0 2846 Diane Killion General Counsel 37.50 X 257912 0 12846 Leah Stone VP, Public Policy & Advocacy 37.50 X 245537 0 45987 Christine Bales VP, Global and Consulting 37.50 X 234534 0 35802 Jeffrey Wren VP, Biotherapies 37.50 X 232359 0 15191 Jackie Thomas VP, Education 37.50 X 223429 0 10949 2641273 104111 334984 43 0 1 0 Freeman PO Box 734596 Dallas TX 75373 Meeting Services/Audio Visual 516223 designDATA 610 Professional Dr Suite 102 Gaithersburg MD 20879 IT Consulting 499302 Rose Financial Solutions LLC 909 Rose Avenue Suite 660 Bethesda MD 20852 Accounting 431467 Crowell & Moring LLP 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20004 Legal 230722 Canadian Management Centre 150 Jardin Drive Unit 9 Concord Ontario CA L4K3P9 Education Consulting 220000 18 20000 20000 Accreditation 900099 5671093 5671093 Conferences & Education 900099 4163859 3640859 523000 Membership Dues 900099 3822172 3822172 National Blood Exchange 900099 1125256 1125256 Corporate Partnership 900099 305606 305606 386841 363591 13250 10000 15474827 330980 330980 591292 22366 568926 283786 0 283786 283786 283786 11891745 11180359 711386 711386 711386 1303637 207325 1096312 1096312 Management Fees 900099 652500 652500 Insurance proceeds 900099 252632 252632 Miscellaneous income 900099 205196 205196 1110328 19618911 15719283 35616 3844012 X 15000 15000 1580227 990495 589654 78 8020480 6230122 1789982 376 191117 165777 25327 13 908312 309972 598309 31 646734 477910 168793 31 346687 346687 508158 508158 41120 41120 4217906 2677706 1503648 36552 273275 151914 121361 713270 688596 23301 1373 806135 118271 686283 1581 893887 602475 291412 2114198 1849570 256273 8355 1369122 1347296 21826 295747 295747 228917 145344 83573 370514 235247 135267 Membership and Subscrip 370149 268981 100880 288 Other Expenses 245749 110623 129911 5215 24156704 16385299 7717512 53893 2282130 3116104 4147159 4246432 166188 174322 607529 785438 4876971 3849584 1073004 1027387 13994818 11078007 3485782 2874001 25756610 23301691 9924630 10350703 3659451 6263021 4159900 4159900 5630824 4302112 23374805 25075736 X 2381805 -1774045 2381805 -1774045 25756610 23301691 -4537793 381943 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 324327 2043630 210472 47044 20000 2645473 12641433 13302597 13315748 16074268 16765214 72099260 12965760 15346227 13526220 16121312 16785214 74744733 0 735243 847176 1151162 788293 967271 4489145 735243 847176 1151162 788293 967271 4489145 70255588 1056515 2512256 988131 1147618 1183692 6888212 1056515 2512256 988131 1147618 1183692 6888212 3451 3451 1812013 3362383 1110327 6284723 14022275 17861934 16326364 20631313 19079233 87921119 0.79910 0.07830 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous income - 2022 Amount: $ 39,147. 2023 Amount: $ 355,756. 2024 Amount: $ 205,195. Insurance proceeds - 2022 Amount: $ 1,712,637. 2023 Amount: $ 2,396,227. 2024 Amount: $ 252,632. Management fees - 2022 Amount: $ 60,229. 2023 Amount: $ 610,400. 2024 Amount: $ 652,500. Schedule A, Part III In 2024 Form 990, the organization checked the box on line 10 of Part II and complete Part III as this classification better describes the organizing's reason for public charity status. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1677746 920726 757020 553667 466599 87068 2645558 2462259 183299 1027387 Deferred compensation 248550 Right of use asset - operating lease 2625451 2874001 Lease Liability - Operating Lease 3871366 Due to AABB Foundation 182196 Deferred Compensation 248550 4302112 X Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Association's tax positions and has concluded that the association has taken no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 3001 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 106237 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 36749 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Service Meetings Travel 17241 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 122342 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Service Meetings Travel 358 North America 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 12779 North America 0 0 Program Service Meetings Travel 15622 South America 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 27516 South Asia 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 8565 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Service Accreditation Site-Visits 8109 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Service Consulting Services and Meetings Travel 76976 0 0 0 0 0 0 314329 121166 435495 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: The organization uses GAAP to report foreign expenditures. 1 Annual Meeting Awards 12 15000 Part I, Line 2: The organization issues funds directly to award recipients for use at their discretion. X X X X X 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Debra BenAvram Chief Executive Officer 623971 0 90090 0 34774 0 91089 0 41750 0 881674 0 0 0 Michael Grogan CFO/CIO (To 07/24) 229628 0 30000 0 155187 0 7569 0 22049 0 444433 0 0 0 Julia Zimmerman Chief Comm./Engmt. Offficer 242462 103913 30000 0 462 198 7245 3105 26989 11567 307158 118783 0 0 Leah Stone VP, Public Policy & Advocacy 239547 0 5000 0 990 0 7432 0 38555 0 291524 0 0 0 Diane Killion General Counsel 241529 0 8000 0 8383 0 7313 0 5533 0 270758 0 0 0 Christine Bales VP, Global and Consulting 215937 0 5000 0 13597 0 6721 0 29081 0 270336 0 0 0 Jeffrey Wren VP, Biotherapies 231699 0 0 0 660 0 3510 0 11681 0 247550 0 0 0 Jackie Thomas VP, Education 212591 0 8000 0 2838 0 6388 0 4561 0 234378 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Michael Grogan received a severance payment of $133,620 during FY 24 which was properly reported on his 2024 W2, 1099, and F990. The terms and conditions of the arrangement is confidential and is available to the IRS upon request. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Debra BenAvram participated in a section 457(f) plan with American Association of Blood Banks in 2024. During the tax year, the organization made a contribution of $59,581 to the plan. This amount is included in deferred compensation in part VII, column F and schedule J, column C. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 American Association of Blood Banks provided a discretionary bonus to Debra BenAvram during the tax year. The bonus is calculated using a percentage of her base salary as prescribed in her employment contract. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee shall conduct all necessary business of AABB in the interim between the sessions of the Board, and shall report the results of its meetings, deliberations and other actions to the Board in a timely manner. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has two classes of voting members: institutional members and individual members. Facilities that collect, process, test or administer blood or provide cellular therapies or molecular testing services shall be eligible to become institutional members. Any individual who is currently involved in activities related to transfusion and transplantation medicine, cellular therapies or molecular testings may be an active member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The individual voting membership and the institutional voting membership shall elect the Officers, Directors and at-large Directors. All members vote for the Board of Directors in the annual business meeting. Those candidates are normally proposed by the nominating committee. Members are free to accept or reject the candidates proposed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The form 990 is prepared by the Organization's external CPA firm and reviewed by management. In addition, the 990 is circulated to the audit committee and Board of Directors for commentary prior to filing with the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Individuals covered by the COI policy include board and committee members, volunteer assessors, employees, and the editorial board. Annually, or more frequently as necessary, covered individuals are required to complete a disclosure statement. The disclosure statements are reviewed by the Executive Office and Human Resources department to identify perceived or actual conflicts. Subsequently, the Board President, Editor-In-Chief, or committee chair will determine whether the conflicted individual must be excused from discussions or precluded from voting on the issue giving rise to the conflict. In the event of a disagreement, the audit and ethics committee will be consulted for resolution. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The compensation of the CEO was determined upon hire by the Board of Directors and documented in an employment contract. Subsequently on an annual basis, the Board's HR committee conducts a performance review of the CEO and makes recommendations for any compensation changes to the Board of Directors for its approval. An independent compensation consultant is engaged with each contract renewal cycle to conduct a full compensation analysis and benchmark using data including industry surveys and 990s. AABB reviews salaries for all other staff positions annually and adjusts compensation levels as necessary to ensure they are within a reasonable range as compared to the market. The staff human resources leader performs annual compensation analyses at that time, utilizing established industry benchmarking reports including from the American Society for Association Executives & Society for Human Resource Management. Compensation is approved by the Chief Executive Officer and included in the annual budget of the Organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 AABB makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available via its website. Financial statements are not made available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consulting and professional fees: Program service expenses 2,677,706. Management and general expenses 1,503,648. Fundraising expenses 36,552. Total expenses 4,217,906. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The processes for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountants to perform the audit has not changed from the prior tax year. Form 990, Part V, Line 2 The organization issued 71 W2s during calendar year 2024. However, 2 W2s were issued on behalf of AABB Foundation Inc, its supporting organization. AABB Foundation Inc 4550 Montgomery Ave Suite 700 North Bethesda MD 20814 881553314 To fund research, education and training MD 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I American Association of Blood Banks 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 AABB Foundation Q 761113 FMV AABB Foundation O 285000 FMV AABB Foundation L 367500 FMV