Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association
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What it says it does
The mission of the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) is:1. To promote and highlight independently owned veterinary hospitals to educate consumers, allowing informed choices between corporate and independent services. This involves designing and distributing marketing materials and creating a consumer-focused website.2. To expand membership to gain representation in the American Veterinary Medical Association's House of Delegates, giving independent practices a voice in the leading U.S. veterinary association.3. To maintain a veterinary student program focusing on the importance of independent practice ownership, imparting essential skills for both business management and veterinary services.4. To advocate for members in securing fair pricing for manufactured goods.
- Income
- $401,437
- Spending
- $346,354
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $54,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- In 2025, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) advanced its strategic initiatives to enhance member benefits, enabling independently owned veterinary practices to better compete with private equity-owned corporations for both talent and clientele.These enhanced benefits helped members manage operational costs more effectively and offer employee perks typically available only to larger organizations.Throughout the year, IVPA achieved several key milestones, including more than doubling its membership and launching quarterly virtual continuing education summits designed to strengthen members business acumen. The podcast project initiated in 2024 is currentlyon hiatus as the organization seeks a volunteer host. IVPA also continued to increase awareness of its mission to support independently owned and locally operated veterinary practices amid growing corporatization in the field.In addition, IVPAs committees actively secured partnerships with vendors and sponsors and exhibited at a national veterinary conference, further strengthening support for the organization and its members. These efforts contribute to the long-term sustainability of independently owned veterinary practices.Looking ahead to 2026, IVPA will continue to focus on member acquisition, engagement, and retention, as well as expanding purchasing agreements that enable members to compete more effectively with corporate and private equity-backed practices. The significant membership growth experienced in 2025 underscores IVPAs commitment to delivering valuable resources to its member clinics. The organization remains well-positioned for continued expansion and success in the coming year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 July 2019.
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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