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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 237403934 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · napnap.org
revenue
$4.9M
expenses
$4.5M
net assets
$5.5M
employees
19
volunteers
650
profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association advancing pediatric nurse practitioners through advocacy, education, and professional development. Supports over 8,000 members across 52 chapters with clinical resources, continuing education, and policy initiatives to improve child health outcomes. Publishes the Journal of Pediatric Health Care and organizes national conferences and certification review courses.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    ADVOCACY AND HEALTH POLICY: WE ENGAGE AND MOBILIZE MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS IN LEADING EFFORTS TO SHAPE POLICIES AND STRENGTHEN LAWS THAT IMPROVE PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE ACCESS, SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILD POPULATIONS AND OPTIMIZE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $0
    MEMBER SERVICES: WE PROVIDE PEDIATRIC-FOCUSED EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES ON CLINICAL PRACTICE, RESEARCH AND EMERGING PUBLIC HEALTH TRENDS AND EMERGENCIES TO 8,000 MEMBERS AND 52 CHAPTERS VIA OUR ONLINE PLATFORM (WWW.NAPNAP.ORG), WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS, ONLINE COMMUNITIES, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AND THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Health Policy
Engages members and partners to shape policies and strengthen laws that improve pediatric health care access and outcomes for children and families.
Certification Review Courses
Offers exam preparation courses for pediatric nurse practitioner certification in conjunction with national conferences and symposia.
Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Peer-reviewed publication offering evidence-based clinical information and research for pediatric nurse practitioners.
Member Services
Provides pediatric-focused clinical resources, continuing education, networking, and professional development to 8,000+ members through online platforms, publications, and chapter networks.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Nursing Professional Development 2 activities
    • Hosting national and specialty educational conferences with continuing education
      Organizes an annual national conference and specialty symposium for pediatric and family nurse practitioners, offering evidence-based clinical education, pharmacology courses, and continuing education credits, with discounted registration rates for members.
    • Operating local chapters and online communities for professional networking
      Supports 51 local chapters and one eChapter to facilitate educational events, social gatherings, and networking among pediatric nurse practitioners; also operates TeamPeds Member Network and an online e-community for students to connect and discuss clinical and practice issues.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advancing child health policy through advocacy and member mobilization
      Shapes federal and state legislation on child health and advanced practice nursing by drafting position statements, signing joint advocacy letters, operating an Advocacy Center, and offering the Child Health Policy Learning Collaborative and free advocacy resources to engage members in policy development.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding nursing research and clinical practice grants via the NAPNAP Foundation
      Provides financial support for nursing research and clinical practice innovation through grant programs administered by the NAPNAP Foundation.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Offering member discounts and benefits programs
      Provides members with cost-saving benefits including a 10% discount on risk management insurance, 25% off Springer publications, and extensive discounts on travel, lodging, entertainment, and consumer services through the MemberDeals program.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Providing member access to continuing education and professional development resources
      Offers members discounted or free access to continuing education and pharmacology courses through PedsCE℠, as well as certification review courses and other educational offerings to support professional growth.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Supporting career development and leadership opportunities
      Offers career resources and a job center to assist members in securing professional roles, and provides leadership development through service on chapter, national, and editorial committees.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducting pediatric nursing research and disseminating evidence-based clinical knowledge
      Advances pediatric nurse practitioner practice through research, development of clinical practice tools, and publication of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, a peer-reviewed scholarly journal providing evidence-based clinical information to practitioners.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.86M
Contributions & grants$250K5%
Program service revenue$4.07M84%
Investment income$460K9%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$4.47M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$2.11M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.21M
Cash$1.60M
Investments$4.28M
Liabilities$1.69M
Net assets$5.52M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES WENDORF CEO 40 $247K
LINDA YOUNG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION 40 $183K
MICHELE STICKEL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS 40 $152K
LAURA NELSEN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING 40 $144K
HEATHER KEESING SENIOR MANAGER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & NURSI 40 $134K
PETULA WILSON SENIOR MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40 $125K
DANIEL CRAWFORD PRESIDENT 10 $22K
REGENA SPRATLING IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 5 $21K
FELESIA BOWEN PRESIDENT ELECT 5 $8K
JENNIFER T SONNEY FORMER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 5 $6K
board members · 12
  • CASSANDRA NEWELL — SECRETARY
  • DAWN M MASON — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • JANE E TOBIAS — FORMER MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • JEREMY D JORDAN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • JESSICA L SPRUIT — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • KELLI M GARBER — FORMER MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • KELLY K KEEFE MARCOUX — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • MARIA WOOSLEY — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • MARY S DIRKS — TREASURER
  • SAMANTHA B CASSELMAN — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
  • STACIA M HAYS — FORMER TREASURER
  • TOMIKA S HARRIS — FORMER MEMBER-AT-LARGE
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • AFPNP Partner — Strengthening a strategic alliance to advance pediatric nurse practitioner education, workforce development, and patient care.
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Network — References ACEN as the specialized accrediting body for nursing education programs and provides a link to search accredited programs.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Co-chartered the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board with NAPNAP in 1975.
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing Network — References AACN as a resource for locating undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
  • Columbus Marriott Northwest Partner — Host venue for the Ohio NAPNAP Annual Statewide Conference.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Network — References CCNE as a national accrediting agency for nursing programs and directs students to its directory of accredited programs.
  • Corporate Circle Partner — Corporate partners engage with pediatric health care experts through the Corporate Circle program.
  • Drs. Kelly Garber, Katherine-Chike Harris and Tina Gustin Partner — Panelists participating in NAPNAP's virtual discussion on telehealth policy and standards of care
  • Journal of Pediatric Health Care Partner — Publishing partner providing a peer-reviewed journal as part of member services.
  • MemberDeals Partner — Provides NAPNAP members with discounts on travel, lodging, entertainment, and consumer services.
  • NAPNAP Executive Board Partner — 11-member board that guides organizational vision and stewardship.
  • NAPNAP Foundation Partner — Supports research, clinical practice tools, and education to advance pediatric nurse practitioner practice.
  • NAPNAP Partners for Vulnerable Youth Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on improving the lives of vulnerable youth populations.
  • NSO Partner — Provides NAPNAP members with a 10% discount on three-year risk management insurance.
  • NSO Partner — Provides NAPNAP members with a 10% three-year risk management insurance discount for attending national conferences.
  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Partner — Collaborated to charter the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in 1975; supports its certification of pediatric nurse practitioners.
  • PedsCESM Partner — Partner for continuing education accreditation and credit delivery.
  • Springer Partner — Offers NAPNAP members a 25% discount on publications.
  • Springer Partner — Offers NAPNAP members a 25% publication discount.
  • Vistatech Center Partner — Host venue for the Michigan NAPNAP conference.
  • eChapter Network — Virtual chapter providing networking and engagement opportunities for members unable to participate in local in-person chapters.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collective Advocacy to Influence Pediatric Health Policy
    methodology: multi-level_advocacy
    By mobilizing members across national, state, and local levels, the organization amplifies the professional voice of pediatric nurse practitioners to shape health policy, because coordinated advocacy increases the impact of clinical expertise on legislation affecting child health outcomes.
  • Evidence-Based Continuing Education to Improve Clinical Practice
    methodology: evidence_based_education
    By delivering expert-led continuing education and virtual discussions on clinical best practices, the organization improves provider competence and compliance, because ongoing, research-grounded learning directly enhances the quality and consistency of pediatric patient care.
  • Professional Community as a Lever for Practice Improvement
    methodology: community-driven_professional_network
    By creating structured professional communities (chapters, eChapters, and special interest groups), the organization enhances knowledge exchange and engagement among pediatric nurse practitioners, because peer-connected professionals are more likely to adopt evidence-based practices and remain committed to the field.
  • Workforce Development Through Pipeline and Professional Identity Support
    methodology: workforce_development_pipeline
    By supporting students and early-career practitioners with resources and a "professional home," the organization strengthens the pediatric nursing workforce, because early engagement and identity formation increase retention and long-term contribution to child health.