International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Inc
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What it says it does
Elevating animal behavior consulting and training worldwide through ethical standards and the effective use of Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive LIMA practices.
- Income
- $405,782
- Spending
- $386,631
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 86
- Highest pay
- $102,923, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $190,432 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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