The Association for Business Communication

EIN: 370789523

Savoy, IL

Total Revenue
$401,112
Total Expenses
$394,568
Total Assets
$721,099
Net Assets
$719,762
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Kathryn M Rybka
Phone
2176212973
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Association for Business Communication, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $464K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $102K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Committed to advancing business communication research, education, and practice.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $376,971
Investment Income $24,140
Other Revenue $1
TOTAL REVENUE $401,112

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $177,003
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $217,565
TOTAL EXPENSES $394,568

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $401,112 $427,794 -0.1%
Expenses $394,568 $480,500 -0.2%
Net Income $6,544 $-52,706 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$91,806
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
1
$91,806
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christina McDowell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Ramos Salazar Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Shwom Past President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Springer Co-Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Toth Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judith Ainsworth President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Harms Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathryn Rybka Executive Director and Treasurer 20.00
Officer Key Emp
$89,191 $2,615 $91,806
W Christopher Brown Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Springer Co-Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Valerie Creelman Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ana Magalhaes Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ursula Lutzky Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Seawright Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Bolt Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucia Sigmar Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Misa Fujio Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paula Lentz Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Mahon Regional VP 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $401,112 $394,568 $721,099 $6,544
2023 $427,794 $480,500 $668,078 $-52,706
2022 $426,049 $413,092 $721,029 $12,957
2021 $378,558 $274,680 $711,446 $103,878
2020 $356,642 $248,845 $600,897 $107,797
2019 $443,718 $532,766 $512,626 $-89,048
2018 $464,024 $361,699 $583,030 $102,325
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