PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION BOARD

EIN: 510188378

ROCKVILLE, MD

Total Revenue
$11,601,840
Total Expenses
$9,008,631
Total Assets
$43,864,278
Net Assets
$42,550,704
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
SHERI SESAY-TUFFOUR PHD
Phone
3013302921
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION BOARD, founded in 1975, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $11.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.6M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

PNCB PROMOTES OPTIMAL OUTCOMES IN GLOBAL PEDIATRIC HEALTH BY PROVIDING CREDENTIALING SERVICES THAT VALIDATE SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND CONTINUING COMPETENCE IN PEDIATRIC CARE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS - PNCB ADMINISTERS ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION FOR PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN BOTH PRIMARY CARE AND ACUTE CARE...

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ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS - PNCB ADMINISTERS ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION FOR PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN BOTH PRIMARY CARE AND ACUTE CARE SETTINGS. THESE PROGRAMS VALIDATE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, PNCB CONTINUED TO SUPPORT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED PEDIATRIC WORKFORCE BY MAINTAINING RIGOROUS EXAM DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOMETRIC VALIDATION, AND RECERTIFICATION PROCESSES THAT ENSURE CONTINUED COMPETENCE. THESE CERTIFICATIONS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE READINESS, SUPPORTING CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, AND IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES ACROSS HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. PNCB'S ADVANCED PRACTICE CERTIFICATIONS ARE WIDELY RECOGNIZED BY EMPLOYERS, HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, AND REGULATORY BODIES AS A TRUSTED STANDARD OF PEDIATRIC NURSING EXPERTISE.

Program 2

GENERAL PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION (CPN) - PNCB OFFERS CERTIFICATION AND ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES WHO PROVIDE CARE TO CHILDREN ACROSS A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. THE...

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GENERAL PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION (CPN) - PNCB OFFERS CERTIFICATION AND ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES WHO PROVIDE CARE TO CHILDREN ACROSS A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. THE CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE (CPN) CREDENTIAL VALIDATES FOUNDATIONAL PEDIATRIC KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN PEDIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE. THROUGH INITIAL CERTIFICATION AND ONGOING RECERTIFICATION, PNCB ENSURES THAT CERTIFIED NURSES MAINTAIN CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES ALIGNED WITH EVOLVING STANDARDS OF CARE. THIS PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVED QUALITY OF CARE, ENHANCED PATIENT SAFETY, AND GREATER CONFIDENCE AMONG FAMILIES AND HEALTHCARE TEAMS.

Program 3

INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT & WORKFORCE INITIATIVES - PNCB ADVANCES THE PEDIATRIC NURSING PROFESSION THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND THOUGHT...

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INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT & WORKFORCE INITIATIVES - PNCB ADVANCES THE PEDIATRIC NURSING PROFESSION THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. DURING THE YEAR, PNCB ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE PEDIATRIC NURSING WORKFORCE, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH, AND INITIATIVES ALIGNED WITH EMERGING HEALTHCARE NEEDS. THESE EFFORTS POSITION PNCB AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN PEDIATRIC NURSING CERTIFICATION AND WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT, SUPPORTING A STRONGER, MORE PREPARED HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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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 $10,154,263
Investment Income $1,447,577
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,601,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $501,106
Salaries & Benefits $3,687,251
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $4,820,274
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,008,631

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,601,840 $10,642,997 +0.1%
Expenses $9,008,631 $6,899,881 +0.3%
Net Income $2,593,209 $3,743,116 -0.3%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
27
Volunteers
385

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
6
$846,425
Total Directors
12
$15,000
Key Employees
1
$233,853
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERI SESAY-TUFFOUR PHD CAE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$458,947 $66,704 $525,651
KATHLEEN HURLEY CFOO THRU OCTOBER '24 40.00
Officer
$272,903 $32,871 $305,774
JENNIFER CARRIER COFO SINCE JAN '25 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LILLIAN FOERSTER CHIEF CREDENTIAL OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$220,199 $13,654 $233,853
MARGARET JONES VP CERT SERVICES & GLOBAL RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$162,377 $48,064 $210,441
STEPHANIE BOSCHE DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 40.00
Highest
$124,133 $34,697 $158,830
CAITLIN GDOWSKI MANAGER EXAM DEVEL. THRU APRIL '25 40.00
Highest
$108,557 $12,215 $120,772
ALLISON PENA DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$100,494 $5,926 $106,420
AMANDA VICKERS CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$8,000 $0 $8,000
SCOTT MESKIMEN CHAIR-ELECT/TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$4,000 $0 $4,000
SANDRA JONES SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$3,000 $0 $3,000
JAMIE WIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH BOLICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BROTHERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE DEROUIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN D'ONOFRIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILAH SNYDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY OKUMU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL KOSS DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $11,601,840 $9,008,631 $43,864,278 $2,593,209
2024 $10,642,997 $6,899,881 $40,309,004 $3,743,116
2023 $9,254,357 $6,085,394 $33,334,152 $3,168,963
2022 $8,907,400 $5,624,490 $29,051,484 $3,282,910
2021 $7,720,224 $4,635,161 $27,779,118 $3,085,063
2020 $7,269,506 $4,516,327 $23,070,762 $2,753,179
2019 $7,342,560 $4,617,381 $20,543,873 $2,725,179
2018 $6,482,921 $4,725,105 $17,947,298 $1,757,816
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