American Association of Blood Banks

Bethesda, MD · Founded 1949

Professional association advancing blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapies through standards and education

Primary audience
Healthcare Professionals
Work area
Standards & Education
Topic
Blood Banking
Contact
Debra BenAvram
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies is a professional association serving the blood banking and transfusion medicine community. Based in Bethesda, MD, the organization operates with 69 employees and reported $19.6 million in revenue for 2024. Founded in 1947, it sets industry standards and provides education for blood and biotherapy professionals.

What They Focus On

Blood Safety

Ensuring the safety and quality of blood products through rigorous standards and accreditation processes

Professional Development

Advancing the knowledge and skills of transfusion medicine professionals through education and certification

Industry Leadership

Setting best practices and standards for blood banking and cellular therapies across the healthcare sector

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$19.6M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$23.3M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $19,618,911 $24,156,704 $23,301,691 69
2022 — — — —
2022 $19,556,158 $21,043,528 $30,853,989 72
2020 — — — —
2020 $13,848,805 $14,537,128 $22,311,136 55
2019 $17,686,522 $18,268,259 $18,955,770 58
2018 $18,142,777 $19,781,571 $19,295,174 91

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Standards Setting

    Develops comprehensive quality and safety standards for blood banking and transfusion medicine

  • 02

    Education Delivery

    Provides training programs and certification courses for healthcare professionals in the field

  • 03

    Facility Accreditation

    Conducts assessments and accredits blood centers and transfusion services nationwide

  • 04

    Community Building

    Facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among blood banking professionals nationally

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association of Blood Banks

Standards Development

Establishes and maintains quality standards for blood banks and transfusion services nationwide

Professional Education

Provides training and certification programs for blood banking and transfusion medicine professionals

Accreditation Services

Evaluates and accredits blood centers and transfusion services to ensure compliance with standards

Research Support

Advances scientific knowledge in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies through grants and collaboration

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association of Blood Banks.

DB

Debra BenAvram

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $748,835
MG

Michael Grogan

CFO/Cio (To 07/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $414,815
JZ

Julia Zimmerman

Chief Comm./Engmt. Offficer
26 hrs/week
Compensation: $272,924
KC

Kunal Chavan

CFO/Cio
Full-time
Compensation: $10,928
AT

Aaron Tobian

Immediate Past President (From 10/24)
4 hrs/week
BG

Brian Gannon

Immediate Past President (To 10/24)
4 hrs/week
JC

Jose Cancelas

President-Elect
4 hrs/week
MD

Meghan Delaney

President
4 hrs/week
RS

Richard Schafer

Vice President
4 hrs/week
KC

Kunal Chavan

CFO/Cio
DK

Diane Killion

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $257,912
LS

Leah Stone

VP, Public Policy & Advocacy
Full-time
Compensation: $245,537
CB

Christine Bales

VP, Global and Consulting
Full-time
Compensation: $234,534
JW

Jeffrey Wren

VP, Biotherapies
Full-time
Compensation: $232,359
JT

Jackie Thomas

VP, Education
Full-time
Compensation: $223,429

Milestones

1947

Organization Founded

1947

American Association of Blood Banks established to advance transfusion medicine

1949

IRS Recognition

1949

Received tax-exempt status as professional association

2020

Revenue Growth Period

2020

Organization experienced significant expansion with revenue increasing to $19.6 million by 2024

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CW
Caroline Wesonga Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Celina Montemayor-Garcia Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
DW
Dawn Ward Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
DE
Delisa English Secretary 4.00 hrs/week
DS
Don Siegel Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Harpreet Sandhu Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JH
John Hagins Treasurer 4.00 hrs/week
JM
Jose Mauro Kutner Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
MF
Magali Fontaine Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
MC
Melissa Cushing Board Director (From 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
ND
Nancy Dunbar Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
PY
Pampee Young Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
PA
Phil Accooe Board Director (To 10/24) 2.00 hrs/week
RG
Raymond Goodrich Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
RS
Ronit Slotky Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
SC
Sally Campbell-Lee Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
ST
Suzanne Thibodeaux Board Director 2.00 hrs/week
WL
Wen Lu Board Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.0M

Highest Paid

$882K

Debra Benavram

Compensated Officers

9

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Debra Benavram Chief Executive Officer $748,835 $132,839 $881,674 35.5
Michael Grogan CFO/CIO (To 07/24) $414,815 $29,618 $444,433 35.5
Julia Zimmerman Chief COMM./Engmt. Offficer $272,924 $48,906 $321,830 26.25
Leah Stone VP, Public Policy & Advocacy $245,537 $45,987 $291,524 37.5
Diane Killion General Counsel $257,912 $12,846 $270,758 37.5
Christine Bales VP, Global And Consulting $234,534 $35,802 $270,336 37.5
Jeffrey Wren VP, Biotherapies $232,359 $15,191 $247,550 37.5
Jackie Thomas VP, Education $223,429 $10,949 $234,378 37.5
Kunal Chavan CFO/CIO (From 12/24) $10,928 $2,846 $13,774 35.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$75K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
V
Vitalant
$75K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
111 Registrations
76 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

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Phone

(301) 907-6977

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4550 Montgomery Ave N Tower 700 Bethesda, MD 208143304