Eastern States Veterinary Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission: to provide world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community.
- Income
- $36.7 million
- Spending
- $37.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 222
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $962,083, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 54% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
- $17.5 million spent. NAVC's primary program activities focus on delivering high quality education and professional development to the veterinary healthcare community. Through conferences and digital learning platforms, the Organization provides practical, up to date training that helps veterinary professionals strengthen their skills, meet continuing education requirements, and ultimately improve the care they provide to animals. These efforts directly support NAVC's mission to foster lifelong learning, encourage professional growth, and promote well being across the veterinary profession.The Organization's flagship program is the annual Veterinary Meeting and Expo, VMX. VMX brings together veterinary professionals, students, technicians, practice managers, and industry partners for five days of education, collaboration, and innovation. In 2026, VMX welcomed more than 30,000 participants through a combination of in person programming in Orlando, Florida, and virtual access worldwide. The conference featured interactive symposia, hands on laboratories, lectures, and a large exhibit hall that connects attendees with the latest products and services supporting animal health.VMX provides accredited continuing education credits that are required for state licensure, helping professionals maintain compliance while expanding their clinical knowledge. Just as important, the conference creates space for meaningful connection and peer learning within the veterinary healthcare team.Consistent with its nonprofit purpose, NAVC provides discounted or complimentary registration to students and individuals with financial need to ensure broader access to educational opportunities. In connection with the 2026 conference, the Organization received approximately 278,600 in donated use of medical equipment that supported hands on training activities.NAVC also offers VMX Virtual, which extends the conference's reach beyond those who can travel. VMX Virtual includes live interactive sessions and on demand educational content, allowing participants to engage in learning at a time that works for them. The virtual platform also enables exhibitors to connect with attendees virtually, expanding access to innovation and industry resources.
- $6.5 million spent. NAVC delivers educational content to the veterinary healthcare community through peer reviewed journals, print publications, and digital media platforms. These publications provide practical clinical, operational, and industry focused information that supports veterinary professionals in delivering high quality care and managing successful practices. All print publications are supported by digital communications and a robust website that expands access to educational resources across the profession.Today's Veterinary Practice is published six times per year and distributed at no cost to veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, practice managers, veterinary assistants, veterinary faculty, and third and fourth year veterinary students. The peer reviewed journal has a circulation of approximately 66,000 subscribers and is BPA audited and USPS postal verified. The publication focuses on evidence based clinical content designed to enhance patient care and support continuing professional development.Today's Veterinary Nurse, previously known as Today's Veterinary Technician, is published four times per year and is also provided at no cost. The journal serves veterinary nurses and technicians, assistants, students, and other members of the veterinary healthcare team. It has a circulation of approximately 48,000 subscribers and is USPS postal verified. The publication delivers peer reviewed clinical and professional content tailored to the nursing and technician community.Today's Veterinary Business is published bimonthly and is dedicated to strengthening the financial and operational performance of veterinary practices. It is distributed free of charge to approximately 55,000 practice owners, practice managers, and associate veterinarians and features content related to finance, leadership, human resources, retail, marketing, and practice management. This publication is USPS postal verified.Veterinary Advantage is published bimonthly and provides educational resources to distribution channel representatives within the animal health industry. It is distributed at no cost to approximately 7,000 representatives and focuses on industry knowledge and performance development to support stronger collaboration between distributors and veterinary practices, ultimately improving patient care.
- $3.7 million spent. In 2021, NAVC launched Virtual XP as a dedicated business segment focused on delivering year round digital education to the veterinary healthcare community. Virtual XP includes VetFolio, NAVC's fully acquired online learning platform, and supports the Organization's commitment to accessible, ongoing professional development beyond in person events.Virtual XP provides interactive, video based, and virtual programming designed to address current clinical topics, industry trends, and the day to day realities of veterinary practice. Educational offerings include Vet2Vet, a video series featuring peer to peer conversations among veterinarians; live webinars and Level Up summits; and certificate programs that provide structured, non renewing educational tracks. The segment also includes Certifications such as: Human Animal Bond. Pet Nutrition Coach, Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach, Business Leader Certification. In 2025, NAVC launched two more certifications: Microbiome and Client Service Representative, both aimed to serve the Veterinary community in up-to-date learning paths. NAVC also keeps growing our in house production team, which manages audio and visual production for Virtual XP programming and supports digital content across the Organization.VetFolio serves as NAVC's primary online learning platform and virtual event host. The platform provides educational resources to more than 100,000 learners and includes hundreds of hours of on demand continuing education content, along with articles, podcasts, and other professional resources. VetFolio also hosts virtual learning events delivered under the Virtual XP segment.Originally formed as a joint venture, VetFolio is now wholly owned by NAVC. In addition to current programming, the platform houses a broad catalog of legacy educational products, including podcasts, long form and short form on demand courses, microlearning modules, journal articles, resource centers, and partner supported online courses offered through its eCommerce functionality.
- $2.2 million spent. In addition to VMX, NAVC provides targeted educational and hands on training opportunities through programs such as the NAVC Skill Shop and similar specialty events. These programs are designed to deliver focused, practical instruction that strengthens clinical skills and supports professional development within the veterinary healthcare community.The NAVC Skill Shop is an annual, multi day educational program that offers in depth continuing education in specialized areas of veterinary medicine. The program typically serves more than 250 participants and includes eight veterinary continuing education courses delivered over five days. Each course combines classroom instruction, hands on laboratory training, and interactive discussion with experienced course leaders, allowing participants to apply concepts in a practical setting.Skill Shop provides accredited continuing education credits required for state licensure while equipping attendees with advanced skills that directly enhance patient care. By offering smaller, skills based training environments, the program supports meaningful learning experiences that contribute to higher standards of veterinary practice and improved outcomes for animals.
- $2.1 million spent. HIVE expands NAVC's educational reach through focused, in person popup events held in select markets across the country. These events are designed to deliver practical, topic specific education in a smaller setting, allowing participants to engage directly with subject matter experts and peers. HIVE supports NAVC's mission by bringing high quality continuing education to veterinary professionals in targeted regions.During fiscal year 2025, HIVE hosted two in person events. Each program delivered specialized education tailored to the clinical and operational needs of its audience and provided continuing education opportunities that support professional development across the veterinary healthcare team.Through HIVE, NAVC continues to expand access to regional, skills based education while strengthening engagement within key segments of the profession.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 September 2025.
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 December 2000.
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 October 21, 2026.
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