American Association of Birth Centers
The American Association of Birth Centers promotes and supports freestanding birth centers and alongside midwifery units in all communities to achieve a high-value model of evidence-based care that is equitable, safe, and respectful.
American Association of Birth Centers at a glance
In short: American Association of Birth Centers gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $710,338
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of Birth Centers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aabc Foundation Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Association of Birth Centers gives
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aabc Foundation Inc Perkiomenville, PA | Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,338 | $833,439 | $862,472 | $15,000 | 1 | $25,486 |
| 2023 | $698,095 | $865,286 | $787,166 | $15,000 | 1 | $8,209 |
| 2022 | $498,196 | $938,422 | $767,780 | $13,200 | 1 | $3,309 |
| 2021 | $376,668 | $786,208 | $673,897 | $5,250 | 1 | $2,707 |
| 2020 | $284,879 | $679,801 | $635,670 | — | — | $2,937 |
About American Association of Birth Centers
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Birth Centers is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Perkiomenville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $710K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Birth Centers is led by Aubre Tompkins, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aubre Tompkins
President
President- Elect → Pres.-Elect & President, 2021
Pres.-Elect & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $250 (2024)
Kate Bauer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Ebony Marcelle
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Alliman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Venus Standard
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Goh
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lowe-Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Skanes Sanders
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Marceny
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolene Hamann
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Nowland
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Triana Boggs
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Morrow
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebeckah Orton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Vasseel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann McCarthy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madi Nolan Grimes
Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2022
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Misty Ward
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trinisha Williams
President Elect
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cole
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talita Oseguera
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Bradshaw
Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sommers
Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Annalise Sanders
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jackie Griggs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Judith Butler (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Pam Harmon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pooja Mehta (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Moira Tannenbaum (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Abigail Eaves (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amber Allen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Johnson-Grass (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Christy Peterson (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Leseliey Welch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Shwer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paula Pelletier-Butler (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia Liggins (2021) — Director
- Former: Alice Taylor (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Coral Slavin (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Kay Ayers (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Kate Bauer (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Birth Centers
How much does American Association of Birth Centers give each year?
American Association of Birth Centers gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is American Association of Birth Centers?
American Association of Birth Centers reported $710K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $833K.
What is American Association of Birth Centers?
American Association of Birth Centers is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Perkiomenville, PA. It holds $710K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Association of Birth Centers operate?
American Association of Birth Centers has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is American Association of Birth Centers's EIN?
American Association of Birth Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3165442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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