Association of Small Business Development Centers
To represent the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the small business development centers network, which delivers nationwide educational assistance to strengthen small/medium business management, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state and national economies.
Association of Small Business Development Centers at a glance
- Total assets
- $13,059,085
- +411.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $13,705,087
- +278.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $559
- +223.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,466,853
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association of Small Business Development Centers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 31 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Association of Small Business Development Centers gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $538K (2023) to $8.3M (2021). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $538K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reingold Alexandria, VA | Central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $263,214 |
| Galvan & Associates Inc Hinsdale, IL | Central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $142,504 |
| Lead Online Academy Inc Grants Pass, OR | Central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $54,700 |
| Nicole Antoinette Consulting LLC Athens, OH | Central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $54,656 |
| BDO USA LLP McLean, VA | Central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $13,029 |
| Awbc - Association of Womens Business Centers Washington, DC | 501central web-platform & training to assist small business with covid-19 effects. | $9,959 |
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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 | $13,059,085 | $13,705,087 | $3,466,853 | — | — | $559 |
| 2023 | $2,555,179 | $3,625,572 | $3,650,334 | $538,062 | 6 | $173 |
| 2022 | $2,331,197 | $8,216,087 | $8,358,989 | $5,573,971 | 8 | $121 |
| 2021 | $3,386,085 | $9,990,521 | $10,234,663 | $8,269,093 | 8 | $231 |
| 2020 | $3,459,287 | $8,792,979 | $8,481,643 | $6,417,580 | 9 | $382 |
About Association of Small Business Development Centers
Based on IRS filings
Association of Small Business Development Centers is a public charity, based in Warrenton, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $559.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of Small Business Development Centers is led by C. Edward Rowe III, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Edward Rowe III
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$250K (2020) → $246K (2024)
Lisa Shimkat
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Thibodeau
Director of Membership Ser
Director of Membership Services → Director of Membership Ser, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Beth Melnik
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gregory
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bowman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Youngblut
Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Ted Gutierrez
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Hicks
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gray
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Donna Ettenson (2020–2023) — Vice President Operations
- Former: Laura Fine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Rossi (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Christian Conroy (2023) — Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Michelle Abraham (2020) — Director
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 $246K, to C Edward Rowe III (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association of Small Business Development Centers
How large is Association of Small Business Development Centers?
Association of Small Business Development Centers reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
Where does Association of Small Business Development Centers operate?
Association of Small Business Development Centers has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia.
What is Association of Small Business Development Centers's EIN?
Association of Small Business Development Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0365191. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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