American Association of Equine Practitioners

“The organization has members composed of individuals from the equine industry.”

“All members have equal voice in electing governing representatives.”

“All members have the right to vote on bylaw changes at the annual meeting.”

“Minutes of committee meetings were noted within the governing body meeting minutes.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the director of finance and operations prior to filing with the irs.”

“Conflict of interest policies are reviewed with board members at the annual meeting.”

“Executive director compensation is reviewed by a committee which uses a compensation study. The committee makes a recommendation to the executive committee which is then sent to the board president for approval.”

“Governing documents are published in the membership directory. Conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“Membership expenses: program service expenses 53,206. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 53,206. Committees and task forces: program service expenses 31,075. Management and general expenses 11,952. Fundraising expenses 4,780. Total expenses 47,807. Apparel and soft goods: program service expenses 32,541. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,541. Miscellaneous expense: program service expenses 14,118. Management and general expenses 5,430. Fundraising expenses 2,172. Total expenses 21,720. On-call program: program service expenses 10,409. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,409. Equipment rental: program service expenses 4,986. Management and general expenses 1,918. Fundraising expenses 767. Total expenses 7,671. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 2,447. Management and general expenses 941. Fundraising expenses 376. Total expenses 3,764.”

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for review of the financial statements and selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.”

“The return has been amended to correct the reporting year. Due to an oversight, the previously filed return reflected a calendar year. The corrected return reflects a fiscal year from july 1, 2023 to june 30, 2024 which is consistent with prior years. There were no other changes from the initially filed return.”