The Board of Certification for Emergency
THE BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY NURSING SUPPORTS NURSES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE BY BEING THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING WHILE PROMOTING THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.3M
+13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+0.0% YoY
About The Board of Certification for Emergency
Based on IRS filings
The Board of Certification for Emergency is a nonprofit organization, based in OAK BROOK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $693K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,256,652 | $15,226,488 | $13,681,176 |
| Revenue | $8,301,670 | $6,928,143 | $6,338,118 |
| Expenses | $6,941,015 | $6,621,607 | $6,304,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $692,829 | $95,686 | $340,921 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emergency Nurses Association Foundation ($50,000), Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association ($45,000), Foundation of the Student Nurses Association ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHAUMBURG, IL | DONATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARHIPS | $50,000 |
| FOUNDATION OF THE STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION BROOKLYN, NY | DONATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,000 |
| AIR AND SURFACE TRANSPORT NURSES ASSOCIATION AURORA, CO | DONATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS & BEREAVEMENT FUND | $45,000 |
| SOCIETY OF TRAUMA NURSES FRANKFORT, KY | DONATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIE SCHUMAKER | CEO | 40 | $338,351 |
| REBECCA STEINMANN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON | 10 | — |
| ALLEN WOLFE | CHAIRPERSON | 12 | — |
| JULIE RUDDY | CHAIRPERSON ELECT | 10 | — |
| ROGER CASEY | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| STEVEN TALBOT | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| SEAN ELWELL | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | — |
| BRODY EICK | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ROB CORRAO | PUBLIC MEMBER | 10 | — |
| EMILY WERTHMAN | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MICHAEL DEXTER | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL D | 40 | $157,466 |
| BRIGID FLOOD | DIR. STRATEGY & OPERATIONS | 40 | $192,563 |
| AMY GRAND | DIRECTOR OF CERTIFICATIONS | 40 | $156,289 |
| KATHY MACE | EMPLOYER RELATIONSHIPS MAN | 40 | $165,913 |
| HOLLY BRIGGS | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST | 40 | $103,856 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Board of Certification for Emergency?
As of 2024, The Board of Certification for Emergency holds $17.3M in total assets with $8.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $165K in 2024.
Where does The Board of Certification for Emergency operate?
The Board of Certification for Emergency has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does The Board of Certification for Emergency award?
In 2024, The Board of Certification for Emergency awarded 4 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Board of Certification for Emergency's EIN?
The Board of Certification for Emergency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3473137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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