Nonprofit · EIN 37-1515680
FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS
Tax-exempt · OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,481,874 | $5,684,010 | $797,864 | $22,432,452 | $29,274 | $22,403,178 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,609,707 | $5,151,707 | $1,458,000 | $20,785,117 | $18,880 | $20,766,237 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,588,490 | $4,775,802 | $812,688 | $18,446,702 | $515 | $18,446,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,892
- Membership dues
- $83,238
- Program service revenue
- $5,354,534
- Investment income
- $837,052
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $260,361
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $166,049
- Other revenue
- $171,396
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $604,667
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,234,333
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,118,707
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $132,668
- Accounting fees
- $63,583
- Occupancy
- $238,251
- Travel
- $688,408
- Depreciation
- $285,479
- Program services (functional)
- $4,708,521
- Management and general (functional)
- $975,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,785,117
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,432,452
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,274
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,403,178
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,156
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,800,992
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,403,178
- Gross receipts
- $8,968,435
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA PERSINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $498,945 | $119,521 |
| ERIC BUSICK | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,688 | $10,628 |
| CAROLINE GUERIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT RUARK | VICE PRESIDENT (TERM START 10/5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH BARNARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ANDREWS | DIRECTOR (TERM START 10/5/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DAVIS | DIRECTOR (TERM START 10/5/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FOAD ARAIINEJAD | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/5/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DRAGO | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/5/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIMERE FIGAIRE CORREA | DIRECTOR (10/5/24-4/24/25) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA PERSINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $454,927 | $127,081 |
| CRAIG KNOWLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH WARREN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH BARNARD | TREASURER (TERM START 10/1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| FOAD ARAIINEJAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DRAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FRAZIER | DIRECTOR (TERM START 10/1/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE GUERIN | DIRECTOR (TERM START 1/1/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ARISMENDEZ | DIRECTOR (TERM END 12/1/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA PERSINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $451,765 | $126,943 |
| CRAIG KNOWLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH WARREN | TREASURER (AS OF 10/1/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FOAD ARAIINEJAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ARISMENDEZ | DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/1/22) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DRAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE GUERIN | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/20/22) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE RUSSELL | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 10/20/22) Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7300 COLLEGE BLVD STE 650, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210-1883
- In care of
- % DELAWARE CHARTER GUARANTEE & TRUS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLINE GUERIN, 7300 COLLEGE BLVD 650, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA PERSINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (913) 681-0380
- Website
- FSMTB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FEDERATION IS TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBER BOARDS IN THEIR WORK TO ENSURE THAT THE PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY IS PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND GUIDANCE TO MEMBER BOARDS THAT HELP THEM FULFILL THEIR STATUTORY, PROFESSIONAL, PUBLIC, AND ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE REGULATION OF LICENSED PROFESSIONALS. SUCH SERVICES FACILITATE ASSURANCE THAT REGULATORY BOARDS UNDERSTAND AND ADHERE TO THEIR PUBLIC PROTECTION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGULATING THE PROFESSION AND SUPPORTS THE ABILITIES OF GOVERNMENT TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC. IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF MASSAGE THERAPY EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND PRACTICE THROUGH COOPERATION WITH ENTITIES THAT SHARE THE OBJECTIVE, INCLUDING OTHER MASSAGE THERAPY ORGANIZATIONS, ACCREDITED AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, AND GROUPS WHOSE AREAS OF INTEREST MAY COINCIDE WITH THOSE OF MEMBER BOARDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ESTABLISHMENT AND REINFORCEMENT OF SUCH STANDARDS. SUPPORT COMMON SENSE STATE REGULATIONS OF THE PROFESSION THROUGH LEGISLATIVELY ENACTED STATUTES.Expenses $3,574,942 · revenue $407,362
- ENSURE THE PROVISION OF A VALID, RELIABLE LICENSING EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCE FOR LICENSURE IN THE INTEREST OF THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM REINFORCES CONSUMER BENEFITS BY ACCESSING ENFORCEMENT, DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION MECHANISMS THROUGH GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND AUTHORITY, WHILE REDUCING THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT.Expenses $1,133,579 · revenue $5,113,221
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1515680
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,432,452
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,968,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,481,874 | $5,684,010 | $22,432,452 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,609,707 | $5,151,707 | $20,785,117 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,588,490 | $4,775,802 | $18,446,702 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,854,656 | $4,041,126 | $16,762,422 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 37-1515680).
Questions about FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS
- What is the EIN of FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS is 37-1515680.
- Is FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS 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 FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROLINE GUERIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $498,945 (DEBRA PERSINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,481,874, expenses of $5,684,010 and total assets of $22,432,452 at year end.
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