Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Pncb promotes optimal outcomes in global pediatric health by providing credentialing services that validate specialized knowledge and continuing competence in pediatric care.
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board at a glance
In short: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board gave $500K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $125,000
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $43,864,278
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pediatric Nursing Certification Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners ($200K). Together the top 4 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners New York, NY | 50TH Anniversary Contribution | $200,000 |
| Society of Pediatric Nurses Chicago, IL | 50TH Anniversary Contribution | $150,000 |
| Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners New York, NY | 50TH Anniversary Contribution | $100,000 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics Itasca, IL | Prevent pediatric suicide fund and address social media use and pediatric mental health | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,864,278 | $11,601,840 | $9,008,631 | $500,000 | 4 | $1,447,577 |
| 2024 | $40,309,004 | $10,642,997 | $6,899,881 | — | — | $1,078,426 |
| 2023 | $33,334,152 | $9,254,357 | $6,085,394 | — | — | $483,667 |
| 2022 | $29,051,484 | $8,907,400 | $5,624,490 | — | — | $583,786 |
| 2021 | $27,779,118 | $7,720,224 | $4,635,161 | — | — | $322,108 |
| 2020 | $23,070,762 | $7,269,506 | $4,516,327 | — | — | $361,262 |
| 2019 | $20,543,873 | $7,342,560 | $4,617,381 | — | — | $418,036 |
About Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Based on IRS filings
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board is a public charity, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board is led by Sheri Sesay-Tuffour Phd Cae, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheri Sesay-Tuffour Phd Cae
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $459K (2025)
Amanda Vickers
Chair
Director → Chair Elect, 2022
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Stephanie Bosche
Director of Learning & Professional Development
Associate Director & Credentialing Programs → Associate Director & Creden, 2024
Associate Director & Creden → Director of Learning & Professional Development, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $124K (2025)
Allison Pena
Director of Certification Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2025)
April Robinson
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Bolick
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brothers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Wiggins
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Okumu
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean D'onofrio
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Derouin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Koss
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheilah Snyder
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hurley
Cfoo
Chief Operating Officer → Cfoo, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$204K (2019) → $273K (2025)
Margaret F. Jones
Vice President Cert Services & Global Relations
Vice President Cert Svcs & Global Relations → Vice President Cert Svcs & Global Rela, 2024
Vice President Cert Svcs & Global Rela → Vice President Cert Services & Global Relations, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $162K (2025)
Sandra Jones
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Scott Meskimen
Chair-Elect & Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair-Elect & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Caitlin Gdowski
Manager Exam Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Lillian Foerster
Chief Credential Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2025)
Jennifer Carrier
Cofo Since Jan '
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: L. Adele Foerster (2019–2024) — Chief Credential Officer
- Former: Lesley A. Lightfoot (2019–2024) — Manager of Exam Development
- Former: Lori Anne Boocks (2021–2024) — Vice President Engagement & Communications
- Former: Susan M. Burke PhD (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Theresa Mikhailov (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Cross (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carly Byrne (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Bigani (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Maymi (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Debbie Arnow (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Debra Arnow (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret S. Harrison (2019–2021) — CEO
- Former: Karla Nygren (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Natalie Van Waning (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Sina J. Linman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sue Witte (2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Burns (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Gloria Fabrey (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $459K, to Sheri Sesay-Tuffour PHD CAE (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
How much does Pediatric Nursing Certification Board give each year?
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board gave $500K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's typical grant size?
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $125,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pediatric Nursing Certification Board give grants?
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Pediatric Nursing Certification Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "50TH Anniversary Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is Pediatric Nursing Certification Board?
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board reported $43.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What is Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's EIN?
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0188378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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