2024-05-09T14:25:56-05:00 2023-12-31 271494012 Hinkle & Company PC 750 W Hampden Avenue Suite 400 Englewood CO 80110 990 2023-01-01 411618666 The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement ASSO 8886003648 15508 West Bell Road Suite 101-613 Surprise AZ 85374 James Tedford CEO 8886003648 2024-05-09 1 James Tedford 999009999 1 James D Hinkle P00532558 3037961000 2024-05-09 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z James Tedford 15508 West Bell Road Suite 101-613 Surprise AZ 85374 2006923 0 X www.theaawa.org X 1996 CO See Schedule O.The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) is a professional network that develops and promotes industry best practices, cultivates collaboration, and brings out the best in animal welfare leaders. 14 14 5 50 0 0 0 0 2030698 2006523 68514 340 0 60 2099212 2006923 0 0 0 0 687457 749770 0 0 0 1555427 1261991 2242884 2011761 -143672 -4838 3402997 3145690 999783 396835 2403214 2748855 The Association conducts seminars and certification programs to carry out its exempt purposes. 0 0 2011761 2006523 The Association is a community of professionals committed to excellence in the management and operation of local animal welfare and control organizations. Through the active involvement and contributions of its members, the Association provides the practical knowledge, resources and solutions members need to grow as professionals, achieve the goals of their organizations, and collectively, advance the animal welfare profession. 2011761 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 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 1 19 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X The Organization 8886003648 15508 West Bell Road Suite 101-613 Surprise AZ 85374 James Tedford CAWA Ex Officio 40.00 X 208076 0 19000 Matthew Pepper Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Platou Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Shelly Moore CAWA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steven Hansen DVM MBA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Shear CAWA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Boden PMP CAWA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Finney CAWA Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ed Jamison Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Apryl Steele DVM CAWA Chair Elect 1.00 X 0 0 0 Raissa Allaire Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy Elliott Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shafonda Allen Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Roberta Westbrook DVM Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Payton Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Shenar Executive Vice President 40.00 X X 154262 0 0 362338 0 19000 2 0 1 0 0 Sponsorship Fees 611430 986505 986505 Grant Revenue 611430 424888 424888 Membership Dues 611430 351930 351930 Registration Fees 611430 143729 143729 Certification Fees 611430 47830 47830 51641 51641 2006523 340 340 60 60 60 2006923 2006523 0 400 227076 227076 432756 432756 26179 26179 63759 63759 6779 6779 21941 21941 18025 18025 73346 73346 155602 155602 12272 12272 16070 16070 17495 17495 379106 379106 33287 33287 4129 4129 Pass-through Expense 435174 435174 Strategic Planning 25635 25635 Bank Charges 23424 23424 Gifts and Awards 18756 18756 20950 20950 2011761 2011761 0 0 520222 124611 835746 571086 7414 234650 11055 10180 330893 280740 19028 50153 1822555 2155010 186977 0 3402997 3145690 182702 8652 817081 388183 999783 396835 X 2390664 2736305 12550 12550 2403214 2748855 3402997 3145690 -4838 350480 0 X X 0 0 0 330893 280740 50153 50153 Raymond James Investment Account 2155010 C 2155010 X 2339377 350479 350479 1988898 18025 18025 2006923 1993736 0 1993736 18025 18025 2011761 Part X, Line 2: The Association follows FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes, which requires entities to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority. The Association has evaluated tax positions taken related to its tax-exempt status, and none are considered to be uncertain. Therefore, no amounts have been recognized as of December 31, 2023. X X X X 0 0 0 James Tedford CAWA Ex Officio 208076 0 0 0 0 0 19000 0 0 0 227076 0 0 0 Katherine Shenar Executive Vice President 154262 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 154262 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 Compensation of the President/CEO is determined based on an analysis of comparable organizations, budget size, job responsibilities, and published salary data for the association management and animal welfare specific industries. The Association's executive committee conducts an annual review with input from the full Board of Directors to determine the compensation for the President/CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The organization has two broad classifications of membership. Regular membership is able to vote and may serve as directors, hold office, or serve on committees. The non-voting class of memberships includes honorary, associate, retired, and industry partner classes; this class may serve on committees but may not serve as directors or hold office. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board of Directors is elected from and by the regular membership. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is subject to a preliminary review by management and the finance committee. The entire Board reviews and approves the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members are required to review the written conflict of interest policy upon joining the Board, and all board members review the policy annually. During this review, board members sign a certification statement that indicates understanding of and compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a President/CEO salary determination is based on an analysis of comparable organizations, budget size, job responsibilities, and published salary data for the association management and animal welfare specific industries. The Association's executive committee conducts an annual review with input from the full Board of Directors to determine the compensation for the President/CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization provides on its website the following information: statement of purpose, organizational objectives, code of ethics purpose and values, organizational policy and values, membership practices, board nomination process, and committee structure and responsibilities. Additional information, such as published financial statements, will be provided upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The organization has not changed its oversight or selection process during the year.