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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2464743

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC

Also known as I A A B C

Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16502

Financials

$363K$420K2023$406K$387K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$405,782$386,631$19,151$173,090$2,935$170,155
December 31, 2023990$363,210$419,772-$56,562$157,711$6,707$151,004
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$337,535
Membership dues
$327,716
Program service revenue
$59,837
Investment income
$254
Other revenue
$8,156

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,923
Other salaries and wages
$29,229
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$143,718
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,897
Accounting fees
$16,025
Travel
$5,442
Depreciation
$19,708
Program services (functional)
$190,432
Management and general (functional)
$167,408
Fundraising (functional)
$28,791

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$157,711
Total assets, end of year
$173,090
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,935
Net assets, end of year
$170,155
Land, buildings and equipment
$52,782
Net assets without donor restrictions
$164,112
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,043
Gross receipts
$405,782
Employees
3
Volunteers
86
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dorothy BaislyExecutive Director40$102,923
Barbara DavisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Philip SunSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Suzanne TurnerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Alice ChauDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Barbara DegTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lisa StemcoskyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Beth BrownDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Antonia Tosia ZoltowskaDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Amanda Amy CaronDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Abby SurreteDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Ashley EnglehartDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dorothy BaislyExecutive Director40$87,885
Katherine ChristPrevious Executive Director40$38,231
Barbara DavisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Philip SunSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Suzanne TurnerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Alice ChauDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Sara OndrakoDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Barbara DegTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lisa StemcoskyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Rosa RolandDirector
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
502 W 7TH ST STE 100, ERIE, PA 16502-1333
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dorothy Baisly
Signed the 990
Dorothy Baisly, Executive Director
Phone
(412) 407-3495
Return prepared by
Abacus Hive

Mission

Elevating animal behavior consulting and training worldwide through ethical standards and the effective use of Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive LIMA practices.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, IAABC achieved significant milestones, including relaunching a bilingual membership newsletter with a social media reach of over 181,000 Facebook users. The organization welcomed 1,230 new members and enhanced equitable access through tiered pricing structures. Core credentials were revised, highlighted by the launch of a Spanish-language Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) application. Nearly 2,000 continuing education unit (CEU) entries were offered via more than 440 education providers. IAABC also strengthened its cybersecurity infrastructure with PCI re-certification and updated protocols across the organization. Additionally, volunteer engagement grew with 46 new contributors joining from nine global regions.
    Expenses $190,432

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2464743
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$173,090
Income (IRS master file)
$405,782

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$405,782$386,631$173,090XML
990December 2023$363,210$419,772$157,711XML
990December 2022$360,685$323,971$212,384IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 56-2464743).

Questions about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC

What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC is 56-2464743.
Is INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2004.
Are donations to INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS 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 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dorothy Baisly.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,923 (Dorothy Baisly, Executive Director).
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $405,782, expenses of $386,631 and total assets of $173,090 at year end.

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