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American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

501(c)(6) organization Englewood, CO EIN: 23-7302718 Website

The mission of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is to enhance animal and human health by advancing veterinary internal medicine through training, education, an discovery. The ACVIM is the American certifying organization for veterinary specialists in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, oncology, nutrition, and small animal internal medicine.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine at a glance

In short: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gave $122K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$122,217
+93.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
7
+40.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$17,460
+38.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$18,000
Total assets
$15,843,856
+6.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Ohio (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

The Board of Regents of U of Wisco: $19KThe Board of Regents of U ofWisco$19KUniv of California - Davis: $18KUniv of California - Davis$18KMedvet: $18KMedvet$18KPittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology: $18KPittsburgh VeterinaryCardiology$18KThe Ohio State University: $18KThe Ohio State University$18KOregon State University: $16KOregon State University$16KCVCA Cardiac Care for Pets: $16KCVCA Cardiac Care for Pets$16K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Board of Regents of U of Wisco ($19K). Together the top 7 received $122K.

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

45<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

MinneapolisWest SacramentoAustinBlacksburgAthensCollege StationColumbusCorvallisKansas CityPhiladelphiaSomervilleAtlantaAuburnBostonChicagoColumbiaDavisFairfoxFt CollinsGainesville

How American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gives

  • Giving grew 77% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K17 grants2020 9 grants2021 7 grants2022 5 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2023) to $156K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $122K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Board of Regents of U of Wisco Madison, WIResearch$18,500
Univ of California - Davis Davis, CAResearch$18,000
Medvet Fairfox, OHResearch$18,000
Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology Pittsburgh, PAResearch$18,000
The Ohio State University Columbus, OHResearch$18,000
Oregon State University Corvallis, ORResearch$16,100
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets Ne Leesburg, VAResearch$15,617
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$15,843,856$9,890,255$9,211,093$122,2177$1,050,658
2023$14,891,776$8,859,334$8,711,920$63,0175$286,504
2022$12,689,490$8,199,361$8,048,891$96,7167$249,802
2021$14,718,830$6,368,364$4,801,763$68,8789$611,289
2020$12,738,798$3,854,723$4,357,962$155,60017$107,932

About American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Based on IRS filings

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is a public charity, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $1.1M.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is led by Shannon Carter, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Shannon Carter

    CEO

    Cso → Cso & CEO Fr, 2022

    Cso & CEO Fr → CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $132K (2020) → $191K (2024)

  • Sarah Gillings

    President

    President-El → President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Henry W. Green III

    President-El

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jorg Steiner

    Board Chair

    President-El → President, 2023

    President → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leah Gayheart

    Asc Director Stra

    Asc Director Strat Partnerships → Asc Director Stra, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2020) → $124K (2024)

  • Nicole Finn

    Senior Director Cert

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $111K (2022) → $127K (2024)

  • Jennifer Brown

    Senior Director Member

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $138K (2023) → $143K (2024)

  • Gena Erwin

    Vice President of Mme

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $147K (2020) → $151K (2024)

  • Jane Sykes

    Past Chair

    President → Board Chair, 2023

    Board Chair → Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raelene Wouda

    Board Member

    Board Member → Member None, 2023

    Member None → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandy Taylor

    Board Member

    At-Large Member → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roger Hostutler

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Tyrrell

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Johannes

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glenna Mauldin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Credille

    At-Large Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joshua Stern

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheila Carrera-Justiz

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracy Hill

    At-Large Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Chris Sanchez (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Harold McKenzie (2020–2023) — Past Chair
  • Former: Joan Coates (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Karyn Harrell (2020–2023) — At-Large Member
  • Former: Steven Rosenthal (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Elizabeth Nahon (2021–2023) — Asc Director Executive Director
  • Former: Allen Roussel (2020–2022) — Treasurer N
  • Former: Laura Garrett (2020–2022) — Immediate Pa
  • Former: Linda Fineman (2020–2022) — CEO
  • Former: Phoebe Smith (2020–2022) — At-Large Member
  • Former: Ruthanne Chun (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Maryanne Murphy (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jane Armstrong (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair Non-
  • Former: Paul Morley left June (2021) — At-Large Member
  • Former: William Fenner (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Paul Morley (2020) — At-Large Member

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

Shannon Carter — CEO: $191KShannon CarterCEO$191KGena Erwin — VP of MME: $151KGena ErwinVP of MME$151KJennifer Brown — Sr DIR Membe: $143KJennifer BrownSr DIR Membe$143KNicole Finn — Sr DIR Cert: $127KNicole FinnSr DIR Cert$127KLeah Gayheart — ASC DIR Stra: $124KLeah GayheartASC DIR Stra$124K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $191K, to Shannon Carter (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

How much does American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine give each year?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gave $122K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 5 grants.

What is American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's typical grant size?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $17,460, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine give grants?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and California (15%).

Does American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (7 grants).

Who are American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's largest grantees?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's largest 2024 grantees include The Board of Regents of U of Wisco ($18,500), Univ of California - Davis ($18,000) and Medvet ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.9M.

What is American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's EIN?

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7302718. 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

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 5, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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