AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS (ASHP)

EIN: 520807628

BETHESDA, MD

Total Revenue
$74,417,349
Total Expenses
$65,653,178
Total Assets
$187,802,896
Net Assets
$148,682,656
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
PAUL W ABRAMOWITZ
Phone
3016573000
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS (ASHP), founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $74.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $65.7M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

ASHP LAUNCHED THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SOCIETY (TPTS) IN MAY 2023. TPTS IS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS WHO PRACTICE IN HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, COMMUNITY PHARMACIES, CLINICS, AND ALL OTHER SETTINGS. TPTS SUPPORTS THE CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WORKFORCE THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY. ASHP'S VISION IS THAT MEDICATION USE WILL BE OPTIMAL, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE FOR ALL PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME. THAT VISION IS SUPPORTED BY: ADVOCACY - ASHP ADVOCATES TO HELP OPEN NEW DOORS FOR PHARMACISTS TO USE THEIR EXTENSIVE CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE TO CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS. ASHP REGULARLY REACHES OUT TO THE JOINT COMMISSION AND OTHER QUALITY ORGANIZATIONS, CONGRESS, FEDERAL REGULATORS, STATE GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. CAREER SERVICES - ASHP'S CAREERPHARM.COM PROVIDES PHARMACY JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS A PLACE TO CONNECT ONLINE WITH QUALITY JOB POSTINGS AND CAREER ADVICE. CAREERPHARM IS ALSO THE ONLY PHARMACY JOB SITE THAT GIVES ACCESS TO THE INDUSTRY'S LARGEST RECRUITING EVENT, PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE, AT THE ASHP MIDYEAR CLINICAL MEETING & EXHIBITION. CONTINUING EDUCATION - ASHP IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ACCREDITED PROVIDERS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS. ASHP ALSO PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION ON MEDICATION THERAPY AND MEDICATION SAFETY FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. DRUG INFORMATION - FOR OVER 50 YEARS, ASHP HAS PROVIDED AN EVIDENCE-BASED FOUNDATION FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DRUG THERAPY THROUGH ITS AHFS SUITE OF DRUG INFORMATION PRODUCTS (AHFS DI, DRUG SHORTAGES, INJECTABLE DRUG INFORMATION, AND AHFS PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION). MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES - ASHP HOSTS A NUMBER OF MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND SPECIALTY COURSES EACH YEAR TO PROVIDE HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY PRACTITIONERS WITH RESOURCES FOR UPDATING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKING WITH COLLEAGUES, ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS, AND LEARNING ABOUT THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES. PROFESSIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICE STANDARDS - ASHP DEVELOPS OFFICIAL PROFESSIONAL POLICIES, IN THE FORM OF POLICY POSITIONS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO ASHP MEMBERS AND OTHER AUDIENCES IMPACTED BY HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY PRACTICE. PUBLISHING - IN PARTNERTSHIP, ASHP AND OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS PUBLISH AJHP (AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY), ASHP'S PEER-REVIEWED, HIGHLY RANKED, JOURNAL. IN ADDITION. ASHP PUBLISHES A WIDE VARIETY OF CLINICAL AND MANAGEMENT REFERENCES, TEXTBOOKS, AND ONLINE PRODUCTS. ASHP ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS - ASHP DEVELOPS AND APPLIES PRACTICE STANDARDS THAT REFLECT NATIONAL QUALITY INITIATIVES AND CONTEMPORARY AND FUTURE PRACTICE. ASHP ACCREDITATION IS AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENTIATOR FOR PHARMACY PRACTICES TO DEMONSTRATE HIGH STANDARDS IN THE PROVISION OF QUALITY. ASHP PROVIDES ACCREDITATION FOR RESIDENCY, COMMUNITY, INTERNATIONAL, AND TECHNICIAN TRAINING PHARMACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - ASHP IS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER RELATED HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. ASHP OFFERS ACCESS TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL...

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - ASHP IS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER RELATED HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. ASHP OFFERS ACCESS TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CE ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS INCLUDING PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, PHYSICIANS, NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMATS SUCH AS WEB-BASED, PODCASTS, MULTIMEDIA, PRINT PUBLICATIONS, AND LIVE MEETINGS. THESE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HELP TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE COMPETENCY OF PHARMACISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Program 2

PUBLICATION SERVICES - ASHP DEVELOPS, MAINTAINS AND PUBLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY OF BOOKS AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO MEET PROFESSIONAL NEEDS AND ADVANCE RATIONAL DRUG THERAPY IN...

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PUBLICATION SERVICES - ASHP DEVELOPS, MAINTAINS AND PUBLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY OF BOOKS AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO MEET PROFESSIONAL NEEDS AND ADVANCE RATIONAL DRUG THERAPY IN HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY SETTINGS. FURTHER, ASHP IS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DRUG THERAPY, PHARMACY PRACTICE, AND PHARMACY PRACTICE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY. ASHP DEVELOPS OFFICIAL PROFESSIONAL POLICIES, IN THE FORM OF POLICY POSITIONS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS (STATEMENTS AND GUIDELINES), IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO ASHP MEMBERS AND OTHER AUDIENCES IMPACTED BY HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY PRACTICE.

Program 3

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS - ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDE CLINICAL RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING A SUBSCRIPTION TO AJHP, E-NEWSLETTERS AND DAILY BRIEFINGS. THERE IS...

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS - ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDE CLINICAL RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING A SUBSCRIPTION TO AJHP, E-NEWSLETTERS AND DAILY BRIEFINGS. THERE IS ORGANIZED REPRESENTATION AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND RELEVANT FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES ABOUT LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT PHARMACY PRACTICE, AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES BY THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OUR COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, DISCUSSION GROUPS AND MENTOR EXCHANGE. OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE CURRENT PRACTICE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THROUGH OUR SPECIAL INTEREST SECTIONS AND FORUMS, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, AND ONLINE RESOURCE CENTERS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $558,346
Program Service Revenue $59,150,319
Investment Income $13,163,281
Other Revenue $1,545,403
TOTAL REVENUE $74,417,349

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $443,050
Salaries & Benefits $36,395,834
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $28,814,294
TOTAL EXPENSES $65,653,178

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $74,417,349 $64,917,236 +0.1%
Expenses $65,653,178 $64,161,655 +0.0%
Net Income $8,764,171 $755,581 +10.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
10
Employees
225
Volunteers
2500

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
9
$2,716,603
Total Directors
15
$1,266,597
Key Employees
10
$4,221,149
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL ABRAMOWITZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 36.00
Officer Director
$1,165,359 $65,673 $1,231,032
LEIGH A BRISCOE-DWYER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$10,000 $0 $10,000
MELANIE A DODD PRESIDENT-ELECT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NISHAMINY KASBEKAR IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$10,000 $0 $10,000
PAUL WALKER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$10,000 $0 $10,000
CHRISTENE M JOLOWSKY TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEY W BENNER DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE K GULLICKSON DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE H HOGUE DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIAN BRADLEY JOHNSON DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN M MOORE DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA K PHELPS DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$292 $0 $292
VICKIE L POWELL DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS C SLAIN DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$5,250 $0 $5,250
JENNIFER E TRYON DIRECTOR AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$23 $0 $23
KASEY THOMPSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 37.00
Officer
$456,641 $51,597 $508,238
JOHN HEBERLEIN CFO & SR VP 36.00
Officer
$445,129 $72,144 $517,273
MICHELLE EGAN CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT O 40.00
Officer
$356,152 $73,908 $430,060
PAULA TIEDEMANN GENERAL COUNSEL, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF C 38.00
Key Emp
$405,893 $68,054 $473,947
DOUGLAS SCHECKELHOFF SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF PRACTICE ADVANCEM 40.00
Key Emp
$391,650 $69,184 $460,834
DANIEL COBAUGH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVE 40.00
Key Emp
$376,361 $69,423 $445,784
LOIS WITKOP CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE 40.00
Key Emp
$346,179 $36,916 $383,095
HANNAH VANDERPOOL VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF MEMBER RELATIONS 30.00
Key Emp
$347,375 $76,762 $424,137
TOM KRAUS VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$352,636 $83,440 $436,076
PAUL BUSH VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND CO 40.00
Key Emp
$401,018 $64,459 $465,477
KATHLEEN PAWLICKI VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY 40.00
Key Emp
$344,006 $32,760 $376,766
SAMUEL CALABRESE VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF ACCREDITATION SERVICES 40.00
Key Emp
$355,817 $53,864 $409,681
DAVID CHEN VICE PRESIDENT FOR PHARMACY LEADERSHIP AND PLANNIN 40.00
Key Emp
$284,644 $60,708 $345,352
TIFFANY FORTE DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$244,311 $27,738 $272,049
TRACY YAKLYVICH CONTROLLER AND SENIOR DIRECTOR 39.00
Highest
$238,178 $51,007 $289,185
LUKE MITCHELL SENIOR DIRECTOR, IT OPERATIONS, CYBERSECURITY, AND 40.00
Highest
$221,963 $21,959 $243,922
LISA LIFSHIN SENIOR DIRECTOR, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ACCREDITATION 40.00
Highest
$220,222 $38,197 $258,419
MICHAEL GABAY SENIOR EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ASHP PUBLISHING AND EDIT 40.00
Highest
$218,406 $22,304 $240,710
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 $74,417,349 $65,653,178 $187,802,896 $8,764,171
2024 $64,917,236 $64,161,655 $184,843,128 $755,581
2023 $66,140,209 $60,554,102 $180,329,192 $5,586,107
2022 $51,203,280 $54,379,917 $168,219,201 $-3,176,637
2021 $56,855,385 $55,247,873 $186,798,736 $1,607,512
2020 $58,508,490 $58,578,079 $158,390,262 $-69,589
2019 $56,580,323 $59,943,920 $160,967,736 $-3,363,597
2018 $51,791,227 $56,246,038 $161,802,073 $-4,454,811
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