National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
The mission of The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is to promote patient safety through credentialing programs that support lifelong learning.
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists at a glance
In short: National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists gave $515K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,000
- +336.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,750
- +336.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $48,169,956
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AANA Foundation ($420K). Together the top 4 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists gives
- Giving grew 188% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $515K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AANA Foundation Rosemont, IL | General contributions and support to increase access to nurse anesthesia resources for qualified participants. | $420,000 |
| American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Rosemont, IL | Provide support for the student luncheon at the AANA Annual Congress. | $35,000 |
| Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program Mickleton, NJ | Support to increase access to nurse anesthesia resources for qualified participants. | $30,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Support to increase access to nurse anesthesia resources for qualified participants. | $30,000 |
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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 | $48,169,956 | $20,766,402 | $12,640,954 | $515,000 | 4 | $2,170,028 |
| 2023 | $35,598,037 | $11,767,948 | $10,125,630 | $118,000 | 4 | $1,204,359 |
| 2022 | $31,466,329 | $7,743,450 | $8,109,284 | $160,000 | 5 | $971,563 |
| 2021 | $34,872,411 | $14,011,594 | $8,466,896 | $178,761 | 3 | $2,104,875 |
| 2020 | $27,792,148 | $12,172,518 | $7,583,237 | $60,000 | 3 | $1,135,480 |
| 2019 | $22,323,520 | $7,290,432 | $6,448,500 | $185,761 | 5 | $943,047 |
About National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
Based on IRS filings
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $515K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is led by John Preston, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Preston
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Credentialing Officer → Chief Executive Officer-, 2021
Chief Executive Officer- → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$234K (2019) → $421K (2024)
Susan McMullan
President
Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer - → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ferris
Senior Director of Testing
Director of Test Development → Senior Director of Testing, 2022
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $143K (2024)
Shahid Choudhry
Director of Research
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Rajat Chadha
Director of Psychometrics
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $196K (2024)
Carlos E Cardenas
Senior Director & Information Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Lori Anderson
Director
President & Vice President - → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky LeBuhn
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Giron
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Rosenblatt
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Glymph
Director
Director Starting October → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rishelle Zhou
Director
Director Starting October → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benoit Blondeau
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Bent
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Myers
Director Starting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Cannon
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$192K (2019) → $249K (2024)
Timothy Muckle
Chief Assessment Officer
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $289K (2024)
Chris Gill
Chief Credentialing Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$274K (2022) → $328K (2024)
Rajendra Kulkarni
Technical Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Garry Brydges
Vice Presdient
Director → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
Secretary-Treasurer → Vice Presdient, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Laird
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Aguirre
Senior Emerging Leader Fellow
Emerging Leader Fellow → Senior Emerging Leader Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrica Harris
Emerging Leader Fellow
Emerging Leader Fellow Starting October → Emerging Leader Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Kamran
Emerging Leader Fellow Starting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Lisa Bennett (2022–2023) — Director -
- Former: Unique Laylor (2022–2023) — Senior Emerging Leader Fellow -
- Former: Cormac O'Sullivan (2019–2022) — President -
- Former: Hao Song (2019–2022) — Director of Psychometrics -
- Former: Kevin Driscoll (2019–2022) — Director -
- Former: Terry Wicks (2019–2022) — Director -
- Former: Sarah Meyers (2021–2022) — Emerging Leader Fellow -
- Former: David Coffman (2019–2021) — Director-
- Former: Dennis Spence (2019–2021) — Chief Research Officer
- Former: Edward Susank (2019–2021) — Director-
- Former: Karen Plaus (2019–2021) — Chief Executive Officer -
- Former: Mary Browne (2019–2021) — Senior Director of Testing
- Former: Pamela Chambers (2019–2021) — Director-
- Former: Lisa Riedel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Johnson (2019–2020) — Credentialing Business Intelligence Manager
- Former: Lisa Kamen (2019–2020) — Chief Communications & Goverence Officer
- Former: Mark Zahniser (2019–2020) — Director -
- Former: Mary Wojnakowski (2019–2020) — Director -
- Former: Stephen Klinkhammer (2019–2020) — Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $421K, to John Preston (Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
How much does National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists give each year?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists gave $515K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $118K across 4 grants.
What is National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists's typical grant size?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $128,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists give grants?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (6%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rosemont, IL (2 grants).
Does National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists reported $48.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.8M.
What is National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $48.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists's EIN?
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0702501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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