American Association of Blood Banks
Also known as Aabb
American Association of Blood Banks reported $19.6 million in revenue and $24.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $67.83 went to program services, $31.95 to management and general costs and $0.22 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $881,674 (Chief Executive Officer). 43 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 11% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor context, the median across 5,634 covered health care charities: $86.19 programs, $13.81 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $20MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 67.8% | 85.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 31.9% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.9% | 93.7% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $881,674 | $975,831 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.65% | 1.34% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 43 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | -0.9 | 6.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 19 of 19 | 88.9% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseStandards 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
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Director/trustee, officer, 35.50 hrs/week | $748,835 | $0 | $132,839 | $881,674 |
| CFO/CIO (To 07/24) Officer, 35.50 hrs/week | $414,815 | $0 | $29,618 | $444,433 |
| Chief Comm./Engmt. Offficer Officer, 26.25 hrs/week | $272,924 | $104,111 | $48,906 | $425,941 |
| VP, Public Policy & Advocacy Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $245,537 | $0 | $45,987 | $291,524 |
| General Counsel Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $257,912 | $0 | $12,846 | $270,758 |
| VP, Global and Consulting Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $234,534 | $0 | $35,802 | $270,336 |
| VP, Biotherapies Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $232,359 | $0 | $15,191 | $247,550 |
| VP, Education Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $223,429 | $0 | $10,949 | $234,378 |
43 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Association of Blood Banks (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 19 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 569
- Volunteers Part I, line 6750
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Of every $100 American Association of Blood Banks spent in 2024, $67.83 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Questions people ask
How much of American Association of Blood Banks's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, American Association of Blood Banks reported that 67.8% of its $24.2 million in expenses went to program services, 31.9% to management and general and 0.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Association of Blood Banks pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Association of Blood Banks reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $881,674, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Association of Blood Banks get its money?
Of $19.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 0.1% came from contributions and grants and 78.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Association of Blood Banks a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2384118 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513189349310911 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202543219349309279 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022 (amended), object 202523219349308947 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233199349318798 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202113199349310791 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033219349316043 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2384118: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.